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Waking Up to Five Years Later
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When I woke up that morning and happened to glance at the mirror, a scream tore from my throat before I could stop it. Because on the face I had always taken such pride in, there was now a jagged, horrifying scar. As terror gripped me, a cool, detached female voice cut through the air beside me. "What are you shrieking about so early in the morning? Scared by your own ugly face?" I looked up in shock and realized the voice belonged to my girlfriend, Alicia. Only—she wasn't the same girl from yesterday. Gone was the youthful innocence I remembered. In its place, every movement, every glance radiated the allure of a mature woman. The words slipped out before I could hold them back. "Babe… you're gorgeous…" But Alicia's brows knit together, her gaze colder than ice. "Kurt, drop the act!" Act? I was at a loss. Why would she accuse me of pretending? "Don't call me the way you used to five years ago. It's disgusting." Five years ago? But… I'm still twenty-three… am I not?
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Waking Up to Five Years Later Chapter 10
My mother let out a long sigh and said nothing more.But what I never expected was for Alicia to show up at my house with Jake in tow.The sight of the mother and child standing on my doorstep made my head throb. Alicia's expression bordered on madness as she shoved the boy forward with unsettling force."Jake, hurry up and apologize to your dad! Beg him to forgive you!"Her tone was ice-cold, her movements harsh and desperate.Terrified, the boy trembled from head to toe, his small voice quivering as he stammered, "D-Daddy, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. Please forgive me."I looked at Jake, shrinking in on himself, then shifted my gaze back to Alicia."Do you really think this changes anything?" I asked, my voice devoid of warmth. "If you hadn't told me he wasn't my son, maybe there would still be room in my heart to soften. But now that the truth is out, what kind of fool would I be to pretend otherwise?"She clearly hadn't expected me to be so brutally direct. Her face stiff
Waking Up to Five Years Later Chapter 9
My phone rang again."I'll answer it for you."Swift as ever, my mother snatched the phone from my hand before I could react. She picked up, listened in silence, then turned to me, her face dazed.I frowned. "What is it?""Alicia's in the hospital. She's making a scene, insisting on seeing you. Do you want to go?"My reply was firm. "No."But I hadn't expected my mother to drag me there anyway.On the way, she kept urging me. "Even though the divorce papers are already filed, you should still go. After all, you've shared so many years together."Yes, so many years… and yet she never trusted me.Reluctant and resentful, I was pulled into the hospital by my mother.The moment Alicia saw me, her eyes lit up, her voice trembling with excitement."Kurt, you… you were willing to come see me…"I ignored her, fixing her with a steady, unreadable stare.Beside me, my mother handed the gifts she'd brought to Alicia's assistant and then fussed over her with concern."Alicia, are you
Waking Up to Five Years Later Chapter 8
I saw Alicia about to speak again, so I cut in first."If your friends press you, just tell them we've already signed the divorce papers. The certificate will be in our hands in thirty days anyway."Her expression shifted, complicated and unreadable. In the end, she said nothing more.But as I turned to leave, I overheard her answering a call."What do you mean? The black box… it's finally been decoded? I'm coming right now!"Her heels struck the pavement in a hurried rhythm as she rushed off, while my own steps faltered to a halt.So… the truth was finally about to be revealed? I had waited for this day far too long.Alicia hurried into the office of the technical experts she had assembled herself. But the expressions on their faces told her everything was wrong."Ms. Reinfield," one of them said carefully, "we've reviewed the contents. You need to prepare yourself."Her brows knitted in confusion."What do you mean? It was just a car accident. What is there to prepare for?"
Waking Up to Five Years Later Chapter 7
I forced a bitter smile. "Mom, I'm so sorry."Her eyes softened with pain as she drew me into her arms."It's alright. What matters is that you held on. Everything ahead will be brighter."Nestled in her embrace, I finally allowed myself a fleeting moment of peace."Kurt," she whispered, "you must pull yourself together. Our family's business is vast—it needs you to carry it forward."Her words cut deeper than any blade. These years I spent entangled with Alicia, my mother had been the one shouldering the entire Deacon Group alone. I had been selfish. I had failed her."I understand, Mom. Don't worry. I'll take a few days to adjust. Once I finalize my divorce, I'll return to the company."She studied me carefully, as if trying to confirm the truth for herself."This time… you really mean to divorce her?"I gave no reply, only a heavy, silent nod.Confusion clouded her features. She couldn't understand why, after five years of relentless persistence, I had suddenly let go."M
Waking Up to Five Years Later Chapter 6
Looking at little Jake standing before me, I knew none of this had anything to do with him. I couldn't drag him into my mess. So I didn't lash out.Instead, I gazed at the boy I had always cared for like my own, unable to stop myself from offering a few words of advice."It's nothing. Just remember to take good care of yourself. And take care of your mommy, too. You're a little man now. I believe you can."Normally, I never spoke to Jake this way. Now he stared up at me, confusion clouding his small face."What do you mean by that?"I forced a smile. "Nothing. Go on, hurry to kindergarten."But Jake didn't move. He fixed me with that stubborn gaze."You're not going to disappear forever, like Jacob… are you?"For a moment, the words I'd been holding back almost slipped out—that I was divorcing his mother. But I bit them back at the last second.Then, he blurted out, "I wish you would disappear. You're the person I hate most."I tugged the corner of my lips into something that
Waking Up to Five Years Later Chapter 5
I lifted my gaze to the male escort who had spoken, only to realize he was a familiar face. Every time I came to the bar in search of Alicia, he was always there—like a shadow. And each time, he hurled some barbed remark at me, as though someone had specifically instructed him to.In the past, his taunts would have stoked my anger. But tonight, I felt nothing but calm. My voice held steady. "I won't regret it. I've already decided—we're divorcing."The smugness on Alicia's face faltered. She narrowed her eyes, as if testing the weight of my words. After five long seconds, she let out a cold laugh and rested her hand on the escort's sculpted chest."Fine. Tomorrow morning at nine. I'll see you at the courthouse."I shook my head. "No."Before I could explain, she burst out laughing. "See? I told you. He'll never divorce me."But I remained composed. "The courthouse isn't open tomorrow."Her little entourage of escorts, who had been smirking at my expense, fell silent. They stole c
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