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When I Sank Into the Deep Sea Chapter 10
The next time I heard news about Cassian was a month later.Winter comes early in Switzerland; snow had already begun to drift down by late October.I sat in my office at the training center reviewing training schedules. Outside the window lay a blanket of pure white, while the indoor heating made one feel pleasantly drowsy.My phone vibrated once.It was a text message from a reporter back home.“Coach Ashcroft, have you seen the news? Cassian Blackthorne has been banned from judging for life.”My fingers paused for a second.I tapped the link.It was a sports news story that had already climbed to the top of the trending topics.Former International Judge Cassian Blackthorne Admits Unfair Scoring Two Years Ago, Banned for Life from Refereeing Activities.The main text was brief, containing just a couple of hundred words.Former international-level diving judge Cassian Blackthorne recently submitted written materials to the Sports Commission, admitting to intentionally supp
When I Sank Into the Deep Sea Chapter 9
Cassian’s voice was raspy.“The surveillance footage was recovered.“The banned drugs in the locker—she orchestrated the whole thing herself.“Later, the team investigated further.“Your struggle to manage your weight for those few years was because she swapped out your nutritional supplements.“Including that abnormal drug test result right before the Olympic trials.“She intentionally tampered with that, too.”I looked at the document in silence.I didn’t say a word.In truth, I had known about all of this a year ago.The national team had already sent me the investigation results.They had also issued a formal apology to me.Yet Cassian continued speaking.It was as if he needed to pour out every drop of guilt he had bottled up over the years.“It was only when I rewatched the footage that I realized you were framed.“Elowen, I’m sorry.“I’m so deeply sorry.”His voice began to tremble slightly.“I was the one who didn’t believe you.“I was the one who ruined your
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Two years later. Switzerland.The World Aquatics Annual Technical Summit.Cassian sat in the very last row of the venue.The main screen was broadcasting this year’s global youth athlete development initiative.Suddenly, the host’s voice echoed through the hall.“Next, please join us in welcoming the head of this year’s Best Youth Development Program—“Chief Technical Advisor for the International Youth Diving Team.“Elowen Ashcroft.”Thunderous applause erupted across the room.Cassian snapped his head up instantly.Under the spotlight, a familiar silhouette slowly walked onto the main stage.Dressed in a sharp black business suit, her long hair pinned up neatly, her back stood straight and tall.Her posture exuded poise and quiet composure.She was a completely different person from the girl in his memories, who always wore training gear and carried a body full of injuries.Cassian froze in utter shock.Two years.Two whole years.This was the very first time he had
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What truly made Cassian realize Elowen was gone was his birthday a month later.At ten in the evening.His phone remained dead quiet.No phone call, no text message.And no cake delivered right on time.Sitting in his office, Cassian suddenly recalled the past seven years.No matter where he was, Elowen was always the very first person to send him birthday wishes.One year, he was judging an event abroad with an eight-hour time difference.Elowen had pulled an all-nighter just to call him right as the clock struck midnight.Back then, he had said, “Elowen, why are you so clingy?”The girl on the other end of the line had laughed happily. “Because Cassian only has one birthday a year!”Just then.The office door was suddenly pushed open.Dr. Alaric Kensington walked in holding a folder.“Cassian, the files regarding the banned drug incident need to be archived and signed.”Cassian nodded and casually opened the folder.In the next second, his hands froze mid-motion.Tuc
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At six o’clock the following evening.Cassian showed up on time downstairs at the national team dormitory.Two tickets for the fireworks show lay on the console inside his car.A bouquet of white lisianthus rested on the passenger seat.It was Elowen Ashcroft’s favorite flower.At least, as far as he remembered.When he left last night.Elowen had surprisingly refrained from arguing with him.She had even agreed with his words, saying, “You’re right. I should be more sensible and give in to Seren.”Cassian assumed she had finally come to her senses.After all, over the past few years, every time a conflict arose.The person who backed down in the end was always Elowen.This time would likely be no exception.He glanced down at the time.Six-five.His phone remained quiet.Cassian dialed her number.An automated female voice answered, “The number you are trying to reach is switched off.”He frowned slightly and dialed again.Still turned off.Feeling a hint of impati
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In the early hours of the morning, Cassian came to my dorm room to see me, holding a paper bag in his hand.“Avoid looking at social media for now. Things will settle down after a while.“I bought you some pistachio Basque cheesecake. It’s your favorite.”Pistachio Basque cheesecake.That was something I loved three years ago.Yet now, looking at that cake, my stomach churned with nausea again.Did he not know that I no longer liked sweet food?Did he not know that since last year, to maintain my weight for the world tournament, I hadn’t touched a single slice of cake for a whole year?“Cassian.”My voice was very quiet.“You know those videos were taken out of context, and you know there is no proof regarding the banned drugs.“As long as you say one word on my behalf, things won’t end up like this.”Cassian fell silent for a few seconds before speaking.“Elowen, the situation has already escalated.“Explaining now won’t change anything.“Besides…”He paused.“Seren i
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