MARRYING MY STEP-SISTER'S GROOM のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

“What?” I asked, shocked. My eyes widened like saucers as everything clicked into place.She had already planned ahead, it seemed. She knew I would definitely agree to her demands and sign the contract as long as it was my mother’s life.“Do you think I am lying Leah? It seems you still don't know me well after all,” she said, her lips tilting sideways in a smirk.“Good thing I recorded the call from the hospital,” she said smugly, picking up her phone as she hit play.The doctor's sad voice filled the room. My heart shattered with pain as I heard him speak about my mother’s condition.Three years ago—I just entered my twenties, young and scared for my mother’s life, and desperate for help. When Vivian came with a way out I greedily accepted it without thinking of reading through the contract.And today again, I still remain the same, desperate for help again, and willing to do anything to save my mother, even going as far as throwing my life away.“Where are the papers Vivian? I’ll s

My eyes scanned the crowd, as I danced on stage with Xavier like we were in love.His hands wrapped around my waist protectively, while his face was buried in my neck as he trailed wet kisses down.His hands on my hips constantly moved downward to my ass to grope it, filling me with repulsion.To anyone we would look like the perfect lovely couple, but to me—there is nothing perfect about a relationship where the two partners constantly soil their bed with others.I am no better than Xavier, now sleeping with another man. But do I regret it? Not even one bit.“If I may cut it,” That velvety voice came cutting our moment short. I turned to look at a face that I’ll never forget in lifetimes to come, no matter how I try.A tight smile was etched on his face, almost like he was stopping himself from gritting his teeth, as he extended his hands out to me.“What are you doing, Mr Blackwood?” Xavier asked, irritated, his hold on me tightening.“Asking Miss Harnes for a dance. Is there any

“Else what?” I demanded furiously, surprising myself with my courage. “Is this how you live, Ethan? I pity your poor fiancée. She has no damn idea that while her fiancée is smiling at her and treating her like a queen on earth, he is going behind her back and fucking me like I’m all he needs to survive.” “Our relationship demanded exclusivity, oh yes I’ll give you that,” I said sharply. His intense emerald eyes stared into mine blazing with heat. “I was already promised to Xavier before that contract was signed. So you can be sure that I’ll have no contact with other men. And as for Xavier, whatever I had with him, happened before the contract. So hell no, I am not calling off my marriage with him. If you want me to do that, then why don’t you call off your marriage with Jennifer? The maybe then you won’t sound so stupid,” My chest heaved in frustration. For once, I was fed up with his constant bullying, demands, and the way he degraded me all the time. Ethan’s lips cu

“What…what are you saying Tina I did not…”“Quiet!” Ethan shouted, cutting my words off as I flinched in shock.“I did not…”“I said quiet Leah,” he said coldly, and my mouth snapped shut immediately.“My fiancée came to my company and you disrespect her, making her cry on my own grounds.I did not expect that from you Leah,” his voice dropped with darkness, as he stared at me expressionlessly.I looked at him in disbelief, surprised that he would believe something like that.“Apologize to her right this instant,” he snarled. His large hands moved to wrap around Jennifer’s waist, pulling her closer to himself.“It’s okay Ethan. Don’t make her apologize, Leah did not say anything wrong to me.You know I cry easily, that's all,” Jennifer said. She leaned into Ethan’s arms, rubbing his chest affectionately in an act to calm him down. My chest tightened with pain as I watched them.Ethan’s actions and distrust made tears spring down my face, as I hastily wiped them.“It’s not okay, littl

“Mum, it’s me Leah,” I said in fear. She shook my hands away from hers, moving back towards the bed. “Am I supposed to know who you are?” She questioned with suspicion. The expression in her eyes made my heart twinge in pain, when she stared at me like I was a stranger. “It’s me Leah. I’m your daughter,” I repeated this time, pleading for her fucked up brain to believe me. But just like always—she laughed. “Who are you girl? Are you lost? I don’t have a daughter, please get away from me,” she asked, sitting in a protective stance on the bed, as if she were expecting me to attack. “I’m not lying. Don't you remember mum—me—Leah Harnes, the daughter you birthed, with the love of your life—Robert Harnes,” I replied, pleading and begging for her to remember me. I watched in hurt as her face twisted when I mentioned my father, as she whispered his name under her breath. Then her eyes drastically flared, and she shouted for help. “Help! Somebody help me! This strange woman here