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How many broken mirrors in this world can truly be put back together?Ten years of companionship, discarded in a single moment—Ethan might now be “waking up,” but Seraphina Arden had spent years tearing herself down, enduring pain, and painstakingly rebuilding herself.She’d struggled with self-doubt for so long. She was overweight, slow, and not nearly as beautiful or clever as Via. Seraphina understood that the world was full of men who valued appearances above all else. It wasn’t Ethan’s fault that he had never loved her.Faced with someone like Via—beautiful, brilliant, and charismatic—who wouldn’t make the same choice?Even now, Seraphina still felt a pang of bitterness. The memories of her time with Ethan were sweet but painful, like a distant dream. A dream where, for a fleeting moment, she had felt cherished.Over time, though, she had come to a realization: what she missed was not Ethan, but the feeling of being loved. It could have been anyone.Now that Ethan had suddenly re

One day, while Seraphina Arden was eating in the company cafeteria, Olivia walked over with her tray and sat down directly across from her. With a sharp tone, she said, “Seraphina, I want to ask you about someone—Ethan. You know him, don’t you? You have his number, right?”The way Olivia phrased it sounded more like a demand than a question.Seraphina, keeping her composure, appeared a little dazed. But her mind was racing as she carefully analyzed the relationships and possible motives behind Olivia’s question.Olivia grew impatient. Slamming her tray down, she raised her voice. “Seraphina Arden, are you deaf? I asked you a question!”Despite Leon Everhart’s repeated warnings to Olivia to keep a low profile and not flaunt her connection to the Everhart family at work, she simply couldn’t help herself when it came to Seraphina Arden.Seraphina’s slow and deliberate demeanor only irritated Olivia further, making her temper flare.Finally, Seraphina replied calmly, “Sit down. I’ll expla

After Ethan left, Chloe came downstairs. Seraphina Arden helped her mother carry her father, Elijah, to bed. Then, after showering and drying her hair, she sat alone, her emotions swirling in a mix of nostalgia, sadness, and quiet resolve.The way Ethan had looked at her that evening lingered in her mind, stirring emotions she thought she had buried. It made her feel like she’d rediscovered a long-lost candy she once cherished—only to find it had expired.Ethan had always been perfect in her childhood eyes—handsome, brilliant, a shining star she could only admire. Back then, she’d looked up to him like he was her entire universe.But now? Seraphina Arden no longer saw herself as the inadequate girl she once was. Sure, her love life had hit a few bumps, but she wasn’t worried. “As long as I don’t give up,” she thought, “I’ll find someone who’s truly right for me.”Her parents had married late, introduced by mutual friends. Their union was based on compatibility rather than whirlwind rom

Seraphina Arden sat in stunned silence for a long time after Ethan spoke. Finally, she broke the silence, her voice calm but tinged with a wistful sadness."Ethan," she began, "I really liked you so much back then. You’d only come home once a week, and I’d save all the best snacks and fun things just for you. I couldn’t even figure out those numbers in my assignments, but I didn’t want to disappoint you. So I pushed myself to learn. My parents told me to let it go, but I couldn’t bear the thought of letting you down. You were my hope, my light, the reason I kept moving forward."Ethan listened quietly, his face unreadable."During my first week of college, you introduced me to Via. That was when I realized how silly and childish my feelings for you were. No matter how hard I tried, I was no match for you and her. I was ordinary, plain, and chubby. Via was beautiful and incredibly smart. She wasn’t just in a different school; she was in a different league entirely. She’d glance at my ho

Babi and Olivia watched as Seraphina Arden got into a sleek black car outside the office. Curiosity piqued, they craned their necks, trying to catch a glimpse of the driver, but the angle made it impossible to see.Ethan noticed Seraphina’s pale face and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”Seraphina hesitated, feeling a little embarrassed. “My stomach hurts.”Ethan nodded with concern. “What do you feel like eating? I’ll take you wherever you want.”Seraphina shook her head wearily. “I’m too tired. I just want to go home and sleep. I’m not hungry.”Ethan chuckled softly. “How about Thai rice noodles? It’s warm and soothing—good for your stomach. We’ll eat, and then I’ll get you home to rest.”Seraphina, too drained to argue, murmured, “Alright.”The car was warm, and the hum of the engine made her drowsy. For once, she wasn’t the one in control, and the rare chance to relax with someone she trusted completely lulled her to sleep.Ethan glanced at her as the car moved smoothly through