Kiss me, kill her のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

*Damien*FlashbackWe ran around the garden like teenagers in love. We had just gotten married, and after the ceremony, we snuck away from the crowd to have a moment for ourselves. I couldn’t wait any longer—I just wanted my wife. All to myself. Right now.“You're out of your mind,” Scarlett laughed, her voice echoing in the quiet night.“You know you like my naughty side,” I winked.“Everyone seems to be having a good time,” she said, glancing back toward the glow of the wedding hall.“I can tell how happy our families are right now,” I replied. “They always knew you and I were meant to be.”She smiled softly. “Yeah… my mom told me she’s glad I ended up with you. And my dad—if he were still alive—he’d be proud I made such a good choice.”“You really think so, babe?”“I know so. You’re the most humble, sweetest, most loving man I’ve ever met.”Her words wrapped around my heart.“I’m so blessed to have found you. My dad would’ve loved you like his own son.”“That means everything to me

*Scarlett*“The baby’s fine. Just make sure you take your medications and eat plenty of fruits,” the doctor said with a reassuring smile.“Does it hurt here?” she asked, gently pressing down on my abdomen.“No, doctor,” I replied softly.“And here?” she pressed the side of my belly.I shook my head again.“Good. Now listen no heavy lifting, no stress. You need to stay calm to avoid a miscarriage.”That word—miscarriage hit me like a punch to the chest. My breath caught, and goosebumps erupted across my skin. I didn’t want to remember… but I did. Images flashed through my mind pain, blood, fear. My hands instinctively wrapped around my belly.“You’ll be fine, Mrs. Cross,” the doctor said, as if sensing my sudden stillness. “Just follow the instructions, alright?”I nodded, barely hearing her. She smiled, stood up, and said, “That’ll be all for today. See you next week.”After the appointment, I walked to my car with a heaviness in my chest. As soon as I slid into the driver’s seat, tha

*Scarlett*I was alone in my room, lying on the edge of the bed with a pillow tucked under my chin. The soft afternoon light spilled through the curtains, casting a golden hue across the sheets. My hand rested gently on my stomach.The thought of having a child—of growing a life inside me—was both terrifying and beautiful. I wasn’t sure I was ready, not completely, but there was a strange calm inside me. Like my soul already knew… this baby was meant to be. Strong. Healthy. Different.“Hi, little one,” I whispered, rubbing slow circles on my belly.“I know you’re still so tiny in there, probably no bigger than a seed,” I smiled, voice cracking slightly. “But I just want you to know... mummy already loves you so much.”A beat of silence passed.“And I’m sure Daddy will too,” I added, voice growing softer. “We can’t wait to hold you in our arms.”Just then, my phone rang, buzzing on the bed beside me and pulling me out of my thoughts. I sat up slowly and grabbed it from where I’d droppe

Ten Years AgoAfter that day, after the humiliation in front of the entire school, something in me cracked.And I had Sophie to thank for that.She was perfect—beautiful, confident, cruel—the kind of girl everyone either wanted or wanted to be. I understood why Jace would pick her. Of course I did.I hadn’t even known they were together. It had just been an assumption—a foolish, stupid hope. I should’ve known better.The look in Jace’s eyes that day… I still can’t forget it. He didn’t say anything. He just stood there, watching as his bitch spat venom at me."You’ll always be someone’s second option—if you’re lucky."Those words echoed inside me long after the crowd scattered, long after Sophie walked off in her designer heels with her perfect smile.Second option.Second choice.The longer the words spun through my mind, the more they started to feel like truth.Why did it have to be me?Why was I always second—even to my own mother? Even there, I wasn’t enough.I stood frozen, stari

Present Moment*Damien*The way Ivy’s voice quivered with fear hit me harder than any threat ever could. It reminded me of a truth I’d long buried beneath power and success—being a billionaire CEO of a massive company doesn’t just make me a target. It paints a red mark on the backs of everyone I care about.And now… this.The guilt twisted deep in my chest, sick and sharp. I should’ve been more careful. I should’ve done more. This never would’ve happened if I had better security, tighter control, fewer blind spots.This tragedy—Ana’s blood, Ivy’s trembling hands—it was on me.“Who was he? What’s his name?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.“I… I don’t know,” she choked out, tears cracking her voice like glass.Her pain gutted me. And worse? I knew she was trying to be strong—for me. For all of us. But it was me who failed her.I pulled her into my arms, holding her like I could somehow squeeze the fear out of her body and into mine. “It’s okay… You’re safe now,” I whispered int