All Chapters of After Her Trip with Her First Love and Our Daughter: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1 Not Worth It Anymore

When I woke up, the sharp smell of disinfectant filled my nose. Every inch of my body ached, and my head was foggy with exhaustion and fever.It was only after asking a nurse that I found out—I had collapsed outside my front door the night before, and it was a neighbor who had called an ambulance and gotten me to the hospital.Suddenly, my daughter's voice echoed in my head. 'Uncle Skyler…'The man was none other than Skyler Shire, Selena Sorrell's first love.It was around noon, and the hospital room buzzed occasionally with the sounds of other patients chatting with visiting family. My bedside, however, remained empty.After a long silence, I gave in and tried calling Selena. As expected, she didn't pick up.So I opened Instagram. She had just posted an update. 'Enjoying the holiday with the ones I love.'In the photo, Selena and Skyler stood on either side of my daughter, each with an arm around her. All three were smiling brightly at the camera, holding up little flags. It w

Chapter 2 The End Of What Was Ours

The moment those words left my mouth, neither mother nor daughter on the couch so much as blinked. In fact, they looked at me like I was the one being unreasonable."Colin, do you really have to blow this out of proportion?" Selena's voice was calm, even condescending. "You were the one in the wrong. We just had you spend a night outside to cool off. What's the big deal?"I opened my mouth but couldn't bring myself to speak.She said it so lightly, as if it were nothing. As if she had forgotten how cold it got up north this time of year.I had stood outside in a thunderstorm for hours, waiting for the two of them. Then I spent the rest of the night on the streets, soaked and shivering. The fever hit, and it turned into pneumonia. It wasn’t them who helped me—it was a stranger who took pity and called the ambulance. If they hadn't… I might not have made it through the night.I smiled bitterly and shook my head. "There's nothing left to say. Just sign the papers."Selena looked gen

Chapter 3 A House That Was Never A Home

I moved back into the apartment I'd bought before getting married. It wasn't much, but it was mine. In fact, it was the only valuable asset I had left in my name.At one point, I had even planned to transfer ownership to Evie. In my eyes, that was the most sincere kind of love a father could give—something solid, something lasting. But then Skyler made an offhand remark. "That place is old and run-down. How could Evie ever be comfortable living there? It's beneath someone from the Sorrell family."And just like that, Evie—having been raised in comfort and luxury—agreed with him. She threw a tantrum, screaming and crying, refusing to even consider it. "I don't want to live in a dump! I want to live in Mommy's villa!"Watching her kick and scream, something inside me went cold.Selena rushed to comfort her, scooping her up with pity in her eyes. "Don't cry, sweetheart. Mommy would never let you live in a place like that."Then she turned and shot me a scathing look. "Colin, what the

Chapter 4 A Dream Too Long

I heard her gasp in shock on the other end, but I didn't stop. "Do us both a favor and find time to finalize the divorce at the courthouse."I ended the call the moment I finished speaking, then I blocked her on every app.That night, I slept better than I had in years. Still, I had a dream. It was long and winding, stretching all the way back to when I was eighteen.Back then, I had just been accepted into college. Money was tight, so I picked up a tutoring job to help pay for tuition. Because of my grades, I landed a position with the prestigious Sorrell family, teaching their youngest daughter, Selena's little sister.I remembered it so clearly—the first time I met Selena.She came striding in wearing a biker jacket, her chestnut hair catching the sunlight, wild and dazzling. She was everything I wasn't—loud, bright, fearless. In an instant, I was drawn to her like a moth to a flame.People always fell for what they lacked.While I stood there staring, she was already walking

Chapter 5 The Last Call

On the fourth day after I moved out, I got a call from an unfamiliar number.A woman's voice came through, distant yet polite. "Hello, may I speak to Evie's father?"Mr. Jonas, sorry to bother you—I'm Evie's homeroom teacher. We had a parent-teacher meeting today, and unfortunately, Evie's parents were the only ones who didn't show. Some of the more mischievous kids made fun of her, and she ended up getting into an argument with them."Situations like this can really affect a child's emotional well-being. I haven't been able to reach her mother, so I had no choice but to call you. Would you be able to come to the school?"I sat in silence for a moment after hearing her out.A glance at my phone reminded me that it was Evie's parent-teacher conference that day. Just a few days ago, I had even planned to attend. After all, I had gone to every single one in the past. Selena never had the time, barely managing to keep herself together, much less show up for her daughter.A wave of ex

Chapter 6 Unwelcome Encounter

The moment I stepped into the private room, a little girl barreled straight into my arms. At the same time, I heard Levi's voice call out, "Slow down, sweetheart!"I crouched down and gently patted her head. Her face was delicate and doll-like, and I could see traces of Levi in her features.Levi walked over and clapped me on the shoulder, clearly delighted. "Colin, it's been way too long. This is my daughter, Mia. You held her right after she was born—she's the same age as your daughter."Just as he finished speaking, the little girl wrapped her arms around my neck and greeted me sweetly. "Hi, Uncle Colin!" Polite and affectionate, she was utterly charming.Over dinner, when Levi found out how rough things had been for me—that I was divorced and barely holding it together—he couldn't hold back his anger. "Selena never treated you like a real husband. She didn't deserve your love at all! And that daughter of yours… What a cold-hearted little brat. If you ask me, you're better off

Chapter 7 The Wrong Daughter

Behind me, Selena stomped her feet in frustration when she saw how calm I remained.Eventually, I found Mia and pulled out the homemade cookies I had brought for her. The little girl lit up with delight. "Wow, Uncle Colin! These are amazing. They're the best cookies I've ever had!"She immediately started sharing them with her classmates. One of the other kids, sweet-tongued and full of praise, chirped, "Mia, Mr. Jonas is awesome. I'm so jealous!"Mia puffed up proudly. "Of course he is! Uncle Colin's not just a great cook—he works in medicine and helps save people's lives. He's a real hero!"Seeing the pride and joy on Mia's face warmed my heart in a way I had never felt with Evie.Her teacher once told me she hadn't eaten enough at school. I panicked and rushed to make a carefully packed lunch with fresh juice, then delivered it myself.But right in front of me, Evie dumped the entire thing into the trash. Angry and petulant, she snapped, "I don't want to eat this stuff! I want

Chapter 8 Nothing Left To Say

Evie bit her lip as she looked at me, and for a moment, I thought I saw something like hurt flicker in her eyes.I didn't understand it. Hadn’t she always hated it when I showed her affection in public? So, who was she putting on this act for now? Besides, we didn't have anything to do with each other anymore.I didn't even glance her way.But Mia stepped forward, arms spread in front of me like a shield, glaring fiercely. "You're all mean! Don't you dare bully Uncle Colin!"Evie, still just a child, lost her temper immediately and shouted back, "He's my daddy, not yours!"It was the first time Evie had ever called me her daddy in front of other people. But I knew she didn't say it out of love. She just didn't want anyone else claiming what she thought belonged to her.That wasn't affection. It was possession.When she tried to shove Mia, I stepped in to stop her. In the struggle, Evie tripped and fell to the ground.I didn't help her. I didn't even look back. If she wanted to

Chapter 9 No Longer My Daughter

She looked at me with tearful eyes, lips trembling as she called out, "Daddy, I haven't eaten all day… My stomach really hurts."But I stood there, unmoved."Daddy, can you make me some tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich?"This time, I walked right past her, pulling out my keys to unlock the door. "No," I said, my tone firm.Evie froze, finally realizing I wasn't joking. "But Daddy, didn't you use to love me the most? You can't just leave me like this."I let out a short laugh and shot back, "And why not? Why should I care about you? I'm not your dad anymore, Evie. Your custody belongs to Selena now. You were the one who said you wanted to stay with her. You told me to get out of your life."Panic crept into her eyes. She scrambled up from the ground and tried to grab my arm. "Daddy, even if you and Mommy are divorced, we're still blood. We're still father and daughter."Yeah. That was exactly why I had cherished her like a treasure for the past ten years. I gave her ever

Chapter 10 Too Late For Regret

My hard work over the past few months finally paid off. I had just published a new academic paper and was receiving widespread recognition for it.That day, my mentor hosted a celebration banquet in my honor. My colleagues even put up a congratulatory banner—it was a festive, joyful scene. I held the bouquet that Levi and Mia had brought and couldn't help but smile, truly and sincerely. It was probably the happiest I'd been in years.After the event, I walked out of the hotel surrounded by laughter and congratulations, feeling completely at ease. But just as I stepped outside, I saw Selena standing there with Evie. Both of them were holding bouquets, too.As soon as Selena saw me, she hurried over, looking awkward and out of place. "Congratulations, Colin."Evie even chimed in sweetly, "Daddy, you're amazing."Her voice was so casual, so natural, as if we were still a family. It was as if nothing had ever happened. As if they hadn't turned their backs on me. Maybe they could

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