All Chapters of Stamped, But Not Real: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Serena knew. The marriage certificate was fake.Vincent's breath hitched. How?Then it hit him—That day at the door.She'd asked about the County Clerk's Office.She knew then.Everything crashed back at once—Her canceling the wedding. Staying calm. Pushing him toward Maggie.He dropped to the floor, crushed.She'd been planning her exit a week ago. He didn't even see it coming.He missed his shot.And all he ever tried to do was help Maggie. He never meant to leave Serena. Never.So why did she walk away like she didn't care? Like it was over for good?She could've at least let him explain...Now he had nothing.Just a blood-smeared screen and her name lighting up.He kept calling, fingers numb, heart worse.Still wouldn't stop.***Seavora AirportThe second Serena stepped off the plane, her phone went off—over a hundred missed calls.She forgot to block Vincent.Seriously? Shouldn't he be busy playing house with Maggie?Before she could even process, the pho

Serena pressed her lips together, face serious."I'm sorry. I snapped at you back then without even knowing the full story."Her voice got quieter with every word, cheeks burning.But Liam? He dropped a bomb."Now that you know it was all a misunderstanding... can I have a shot at you?"His eyes locked on hers, and her heart did that annoying flutter thing.She hadn't expected him to still have feelings for her — especially after she spent six years tangled up with Vincent.And now? She was fresh off a trainwreck. Starting over wasn't in the cards.She hesitated, then said it straight."I'm not ready to date anyone."Liam didn't flinch. "After you shut me out, I wanted to explain. But you blocked me."Then my family blew up, and by the time I got through it, you were with someone. All I could do was wish you well."But I never forgot you—not once in six years. Just... think about it?"***ArdenburgSince Serena blocked him, Vincent hadn't slept right once.He hit every

Vincent shoved Maggie aside and yanked the door open.An older couple and two guys barged in."Where's Maggie Cheape?" the woman barked. "Hand that little tramp over!"The moment she spotted Maggie in the wedding dress, she lunged."Caught you, finally! You ruined my son—you think you're walking away from this?"She yanked Maggie by the hair and dragged her toward the door.Maggie went paper white, kicking and thrashing."Let go! Vincent, help me! Get this psycho off me!"Snapping out of it, Vincent charged forward, pried the woman off, and threw himself in front of Maggie."Who the hell are you? Get out before I call the cops!"The woman glared at him."I'm Susan Orton. Peter's mother. And I'm here for HER. This isn't your business."At that name, rage ignited in Vincent's chest.No, he didn't love Maggie—but he sure as hell wasn't letting Peter's family show up swinging.Not after what Peter did to Serena.Before he could unload, Susan kept going."Peter was ready to

Ever since Arya barged in on Liam's almost-confession, she had been dodging him like he was a pop quiz she didn't study for.Her excuse? "First time Liam confessed, I wrecked it. Years later, he tries again—and I mess it up all over. He's probably plotting my murder right now."Serena laughed it off. "C'mon. He's your brother. No way he's mad at you."But Arya wasn't playing."You didn't see him after you turned him down back then. He locked himself in his room for three days. My parents—who literally never talk to each other—had to tag-team just to drag him out. He's never looked at anyone else, Serena. He's all in."She paused. "I'm not trying to guilt-trip you, okay? What you want matters. Yeah, I'm his sister, but I've got your back either way. Still... if you two end up together, I won't lie—I'd be hyped. Don't ghost me. Who knows? Maybe you'll be my sister-in-law someday..."With a wink, Arya dipped.All Serena could do was sit there, wearing that helpless little smile.S

Serena finally exhaled after downing her tea. If Liam hadn't shown up today—and Vincent kept pushing like that—she had no clue what she would've done.Wait. Hadn't Liam already left? Why was he back?Catching her confused look, Liam fished a phone from his pocket."Not sure which little forgetful thing left this in my car," he teased.Serena saw the case, went red, and snatched it. "Thanks."Not just for the phone—for showing up tonight.Liam grinned. "No need for the manners. You free tomorrow? Let me buy you dinner?"She paused, eyes dodging his."That guy earlier... he's my ex. We're done, but you saw how he is. I'm not ready for anything new."Her point landed. She wasn't clueless—she knew Liam liked her. But she couldn't go there. Not yet.Vincent was like gum stuck to her shoe. Until he was completely gone, she wasn't dragging someone else into the mess.But Liam didn't flinch."You don't owe me anything. Even if this never turns into more, I'm still your friend—and A