Chapter 1Doctor Mark stood in front of Marlie and handed her a mirror with an odd expression on his face."Now is the time to witness your new face," he declared with a genial smile.Marlie cautiously opened her eyes and, with trembling hands, accepted the mirror from Mark's hand to see her newly acquired face."Marlie, you are no longer Marlie. You are now Charlie, your sibling," Mark asserted with unwavering confidence in his tone."I am no longer Marlie. I am now Charlie, my elder sister," Marlie pronounced with self-assurance as she gazed at her new face of her sister in the mirror. Consumed with sorrow at the thought of her sister's eternal absence while bearing her face, she summoned the strength to steel her heart and fulfill her mission.Indeed! She was Charlie now without a question. She was prepared to embark upon her quest to avenge her sister's death.While scrutinizing her reflection in the mirror, Marlie declared, "Prepare yourself, Chad. You and your family shall endu

Chapter 3My heart skipped a beat. I couldn't believe that the devil who was protecting the murderous woman was no other than my sister's boyfriend. He couldn't be that evil young man whose voice, I heard, could he? My sister didn't choose a devil as a boyfriend, did she? How was that possible? Yes, I know I always call him the devil, but that was for trivial reasons. My friends call that silly. But this... My thoughts were swirling when he turned to face me, making an eye contact with me. Oh no! I can't be caught. Despite my terrified state, I still couldn't break eye contact with Chad Barastana.It was like something strong was holding our faces towards each other.I didn't know how he felt though... Whether he was surprised, angry, or happy because I had landed myself in trouble. I was unable to see any reaction on his face though. [scoff] What am I saying, he always carries the same poker face anyway, except when he is with my sister or his friends. At that moment, nothing w

Chapter 5"Charlie, I beg you to open your eyes. Please big sister, open your eyes and talk to me." I sobbed whilst begging her to wake up.Although I don't want to partake in this marriage, if you were to rouse, I promise to acknowledge Chad as your husband." I said these words, hoping they would somehow help her to gain consciousness. Undoubtedly, all these problems were also taking a hit on Charlie's part. It was just an act from her side. I was naive to overlook the fact that I was the only l person striving to wake up my sister. The remainders of the household looked on silently, assuming the role of spectators. I could not fathom how my sister had stooped so dismally low as to coerce me into this situation. This was how I knew it!That damn man had managed to manipulate my innocent sister into manipulating me with... well, fine. I approve of their union. Let them wed if that's what they fucking want. After all, that's their own damn life.Charlie stood up from the floor and g

Chapter 7“ Marlie don't worry, Chad would take care of you!” I remembered my sister's words before Chad brought me upstairs. No matter how much that guy infuriates me, I have to admit that laying in his arms felt warm and serene. However, it doesn't change the fact that my sister allowed her husband-to-be to carry me inside my bedroom. What was she even thinking? Hmm...... I guess she didn't think much about it. I mean, she never thought that I, Marlie, could feel this way toward Chad. Sure, because I never liked him even for my sister, and definitely not me. And I think she trusted Chad so much.Oh! and don't get me started. That old man who calls himself my Dad even instructed him to stay with me for the meantime as we waited for the doctor's arrival. For crying out loud, didn't he know I was a woman and Chad was also definitely a man? Oh! hell yeah! As if we both couldn't feel anything at this close proximity. We soon reached my bedroom and Chad gently laid me down on my bed

Chapter 9[A year after Charlie and Chad's marriage]I had gone to the local market in the province to buy glossaries. It's been a whole year since my sister's marriage and my betrayal of her. And within this year, I tried to live in a village where no one I knew would find me.I plan to live my life in this way to atone for my sins anyway. Mind you, it doesn't mean I have forgotten about my guilt. I still live with it to date.Today, I wanted to prepare a cake for Katya, who has been the friend I made since I moved to this province. I had been staying with her and her grandmother Sidney since day one. Those two had made me feel the love and warmth my parents never gave me. And I'm so grateful to them. Trust me, without them, life would have been hectic for me.Grandma Sid was understanding and caring to the extent that I couldn't even think of my family most of the time.I had cut off contact with them so that I could have a fresh start and live a simple and peaceful life for the r