Semua Bab He Cut My Hair. I Cut Him Off.: Bab 1 - Bab 8

They finally untied me after shaving my head bald."Caleb, look at her! She looks like a toad!"Caleb Ford's childhood sweetheart, Julia Leclair, pointed at my head and laughed her lungs out while sitting in a wheelchair. His friends stood nearby, cracking up and joining in the mockery.Caleb glanced at me and said lazily, "Julia is allergic to wigs on the market. Your long hair is just perfect for making one."I didn't respond. Clutching the few strands left on my scalp, I felt like my heart had been sliced open.Two hours ago, Caleb had asked me to join Julia's birthday party.I never got along with Julia, but for Caleb's sake—and because she had cancer—I still showed up with a gift.What I didn't expect was that this so-called party was actually an ambush. They tied me up and shaved my head.As I stared at Caleb's indifferent expression, a memory came rushing back. Two days ago, he'd been oddly sweet to me. He even gave me a fancy set of shampoo and conditioner."It's dry o

"Do you really think I need your money?" Caleb asked sharply. He yanked my arm roughly, his expression dark."How long are you going to keep this up, Maeve? Do you think you can support yourself? I honestly don't know what goes through your head!"I buy you skincare, and you won't use it. I buy you jewelry, and you won't wear it. I tell you to dress better, and you come up with every excuse under the sun!"Every time Caleb and I argued, he would always bring up old grievances. He said I didn't use the skincare he bought me, but that was because it made me break out. He said I didn't wear the jewelry, but when I did, people mocked me for wearing cheap knockoffs.He complained that I didn't dress fashionably, but I worked in a government job. Did I really need to wear flashy clothes?When I didn't respond, Caleb became even more relentless. "Why aren't you saying anything? Do you want to go back to your hometown and get married?"Upon hearing that, I stared at him in disbelief.

The moment I mentioned that I was calling the police, a flicker of emotion crossed Julia's face. She quickly tried to divert Caleb's attention.She said, "Caleb, my allergy meds are in my bag. Can you grab them for me? I'll be fine after I take them. There's no need to call the police, Maeve. I don't blame you."Caleb cradled her and fed her the medication, all the while glaring at me with growing irritation."She wouldn't dare call the police. You're having an allergic reaction. Don't stress yourself over this. She won't do it."No matter how I explained it, Caleb had already decided I was guilty. I didn't want to argue. So, I pulled out my phone and started dialing 911.Caleb slapped it out of my hand and said seriously, "Stop causing trouble! Julia's willing to let it go. Just apologize to her! Or do you really want to end up in jail?"I stared at the shattered phone on the ground and let out a bitter laugh.That phone was part of the matching set Caleb bought for us back the

So, Julia had been faking her illness all along! I was stunned by this revelation.Did Caleb know? Did he realize how his so-called innocent childhood sweetheart had manipulated him?I heard Julia say, "Alright, alright. I get it. There's no need to rush me. I'll get it done within a month. Caleb's so easy to fool. Maeve, that bitch, is already breaking up with him. I'll just swoop in when the time's right. Don't worry, Dad. I'll secure the investment for our family."I quietly backed away with my phone in my hand. As I listened to the recording of that conversation, I decided to wait before acting. I'd send it to Erin after leaving Caldara.I was about to leave after I completed my check-up when I ran into a familiar face at the hospital entrance.Caleb was walking toward me, holding a lunchbox and a bag of fruit. His tone was accusatory as he asked, "Maeve, where have you been these past few days? You haven't been home, and all your things are gone. Your temper is through the