All Chapters of Blinded By Love—Literally: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

The entrance was crowded with people who had come to see my art exhibition. It had always been a childhood dream of mine to hold my own art show. Yet, as I stood in the gallery, surrounded by my artwork, my heart felt empty.I looked disappointedly toward the entrance. The exhibition was about to begin, but Skyler Grant still hadn't come. I opened our messages and reread what he had sent to me last."Leah isn't feeling well, so I won't be going to your exhibition tomorrow. It's just an art show, anyway. Plus, I don't really get art, so there's no point in me going."I felt indescribably bitter as I stared at the cold words on my screen. Skyler had personally promised to help me achieve this dream all those years ago, after all. I decided to put my phone away and force down my emotions.Just then, the gallery doors burst open. Glancing in its direction, I couldn't help feeling a surge of joy when I saw Skyler walking in. However, that joy was shattered in the very next second.Skyl

Chapter 2

I couldn't understand why Skyler would do something like this to me. We had grown up together and naturally got together after graduation.Skyler had always been supportive of my pursuit of art. During my years of art studies, he would accompany me as I honed my skills and encouraged me.I genuinely thought my life would continue to be blissful—until Skyler brought Leah to the art studio one day.Back then, I had appraised one of her paintings, which was of a peony. Leah's technique was nearly identical to mine, and she had even copied the number of leaves. However, I didn't call her out and instead allowed her to work in the studio.The week before, I had accidentally glimpsed something on Skyler's phone. It turned out he and Leah had feelings for each other. He was even planning an art show for her.Skyler was the person I loved and trusted most. Yet, in the end, he had changed.I stared blankly as I sat on the hospital bed, still unwilling to accept my new reality. I still had

Chapter 3

Skyler didn't visit me for several days after that. Leah, on the other hand, deliberately taunted me every day by sending photos of the two of them together.She even sent a few voice messages. "The art show Skyler organized for me was a success. It's such a shame you didn't get to see it in person, Julia. He even said he would set up an art studio for me—you don't mind, right?"Skyler had done all those things for me, but it turned out he could easily do them for another woman, too. The pain in my chest was suffocating—I couldn't believe any of this was real.I drifted off to sleep in a daze. In my semiconscious state, the sound of conversing voices came through the door. Two nurses were gossiping quietly in the patient room next door."Did you see today's trending news? The patient in Room 101 is a plagiarist. How shameless.""Isn't she a well-known artist? I never thought she'd do something like that."A sudden wave of dread washed over me upon hearing this.When I unlocked m

Chapter 4

"Jules… Y-Your eye… It's actually injured?" Skyler stammered. His eyes were wide from shock, and he sounded nervous."That day, I thought you were also playing an April Fools' Day prank, just like Leah…" he continued.I stood there silently, facing him. Skyler was just a blurry figure in my eyes, but I could still make out the look of guilt on his face.Skyler didn't stop talking, perhaps out of shame."I'm truly sorry, Jules. I didn't know your eye was actually injured… I was just so angry that day—that's why I burned your paintings… I genuinely thought you could just repaint them," he explained.I wasn't sure when I had started to tear up, but my eyes had already turned red. I stared at the man I loved standing before me.Years ago, Skyler knew nothing about art. Yet, he had spent all his savings just to open an art studio for me. And now, he had destroyed all of my life's work without hesitation.Skyler had ruined my life over Leah's prank. And now, he stood here, apologizing

Chapter 5

I continued receiving treatment at the hospital after cutting ties with Skyler.While a full recovery was likely impossible, I still felt any improvement was better than none. At the very least, I wanted to still be able to perceive all the colors of this world.During this time, I picked up my pencil and tried to draw again. The process was agonizing, and my eyes started to sting sharply if I drew for too long. Because of this, I tried closing my eyes and drawing based on the images in my mind.Surprisingly, the outcome wasn't too bad. Some parts were crooked and uneven, but it could also be a unique style in its own.Filled with excitement, I posted my work online. However, people weren't accepting of it and began belittling my drawing skills."God, what even is this? Can any random person be an artist now?""Is this one of Julia Grayson's works? Why does it look so poorly done? Has her account been hacked?""Hacked? No way. Her work was good in the past because she plagiarize

Chapter 6

I had almost forgotten how wealthy Skyler's family was. Back then, he had given up on being the successor to his family's business and had chosen to struggle alongside me in the art studio. That was why I had agreed to marry him.Skyler pulled a dainty box from his pocket and opened it. Holding it out to me, he said, "When you threw away the engagement ring before, I searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it. "But it's okay—I immediately went out and bought a new one. Look, it's even prettier than the last one—"Then, as if suddenly thinking of something, Skyler took out his phone and swiped to a picture. Then, he showed it to me.I recognized it instantly. It was the wedding dress I had designed, although it had only been a rough sketch. I had always dreamed of the day I could wear it, but it was a shame that day would never come.Skyler sounded hopeful as he said, "I've placed a custom order based on your sketch, Jules. It's finished now—do you like it?"I was baffl

Chapter 7

"You're cutting ties with me? Is that why you kicked me out of the studio a few days ago and started ignoring all my calls and messages? And for what? Just to win Julia back? What about me, Skyler?" Leah shrilly questioned.Skyler's expression turned gloomy upon seeing her. "What are you doing here?""I called her here," I immediately interjected. "I'm the one who told her you were here."I had secretly called Leah soon after discovering Skyler was my buyer, just so she could hear our conversation for herself. She was someone who had broken up our relationship, so I wanted her to know that she had eventually been betrayed, too.Skyler was stunned at first before he eventually nodded."I may as well make it clear to you since you're here, Leah. You knew I was with Julia from the very first day you came to the studio. All the misunderstandings between me and Julia started because of you. "So, from now on, let's not have anything to do with each other anymore. Okay?" he stated.Le

Chapter 8

My situation quickly went viral online due to the plagiarism scandal and the lawsuit victory. Because of this, I gained a wave of attention. However, I never wanted to be famous, so I secluded myself and focused solely on painting.Everyone assumed I had quit for good, but fate had other plans. After months of dedicated training, I relearned how to paint on a large canvas and make color adjustments with the sliver of vision I still had. I was the artist I once was again, and it hadn't been as hard as I thought it would be.Despite my nearly blind state, I was able to rely on my memory of colors, my perception of shapes, and my passion for painting to keep creating—slowly and effortfully.Thus, I poured all of my energy into my craft as the seasons passed. The physical fatigue and mental pressure had been overwhelming. Most of the time, I would work until I could no longer lift a brush and my eyes could no longer see color. However, I never gave up.Fortunately, all those late nig

Chapter 9

As expected, the figure was Skyler. It had been three years since I last saw him. The only thing I had heard after our fallout was that the art studio he once managed had shut down.Skyler's voice was raspy as he said, "Your current works are better than before, which is unsurprising, given that it's you.""Thank you," I simply said with a small smile.Surprisingly, I didn't have anything else I wanted to say to him now that we had met again. Perhaps I had finally stopped caring, or maybe too much time had passed.Skyler and I stood in silence for a long time before he suddenly spoke again."I came today because I wanted to give you something."Before I could respond, he took my arm and abruptly led me away to a dark space.I stood still, confused."Jules, I… I never understood what you truly wanted back then. I should've done everything I could to make it right after destroying your paintings instead of trying to force you to stay with me," Skyler said.Then, he turned on the

Chapter 10

I watched as the restored paintings slowly turned to ash—piece by piece. Skyler was stunned by my actions. "What are you doing! These are your paintings!""Even if the paintings can be restored, our relationship can't be fixed. Honestly speaking, I think my current works are a hundred times better than these. "So why should I still keep them? I might as well burn them," I said indifferently.Skyler sounded tearful when he spoke. "What do I have to do for you to forgive me? Please tell me, Jules! I really don't know what I should do anymore…"In truth, I did feel a flicker of emotion deep down when I saw these paintings. However, I would never forget everything Skyler had done to me in the past. The pain he had inflicted on me had long since been rooted in my heart and had now grown into an impenetrable barrier around it. Thus, the closer he got, the more repulsed I became.I shook my head lightly. "It's no use, Skyler. Why did you do what you did back then if you knew it would

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