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All Chapters of Chasing What Can't Be Had: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

In the evening, Lucas Yearwood returned home carrying a bouquet of nearly wilted roses."Viv, I bought these roses especially for you. Do you like them?" he asked.I didn't even look up. I clutched the marriage contract I had once traded my life for as I sat—soaked—on the edge of the bed, my mind filled with the scene I had just witnessed at the hospital.He had also given roses to Anna Carter. Hers were fresher and more beautiful than mine. Lucas grew angry when he saw no reaction from me."Viv, I had to leave abruptly because Anna was attempting to commit suicide by cutting her wrists. If it were you, you wouldn't leave someone to die either, would you?"I responded numbly, "Of course, we should save her..."After all, it would have been two lives lost.Seeing my docile response, Lucas raised his thick eyebrows and smirked. In a patronizing tone, he said, "Just keep being obedient like this. Look, I even bought you your favorite roses."We had held a wedding ceremony nine tim

Chapter 2

I had loved Lucas for seven years, but he had never loved me back.Lucas was swept away by floodwaters two years ago. I swam out to rescue him without hesitation, but a tree branch broke my leg during the rescue. Even though it was reattached later, as a rising star in the national swimming team, I could never compete again.I leveraged this debt of gratitude by obtaining a marriage contract from Lucas' grandfather to force Lucas to marry me. Even so, Anna would always interfere in the nine times we tried to get hitched. Not to mention, Lucas was always fooled by her poor acting skills.This repeated farce turned me into the biggest joke in Riverville, yet I never cared about that. It didn't matter to me what others said or how they criticized me. I only wanted to be with Lucas.Now, however, I was truly getting tired. I had a fever all night and only recovered the next morning.Even after I woke up, Lucas still hadn't returned home. I opened my phone and scrolled through my feed,

Chapter 3

"Don't you know? Vivian has skin thicker than a rhino! She's been fawning over Mr. Yearwood for nine years without giving up. A mere runaway groom isn't going to make her quit."Before they could finish, I walked out of the bathroom stall and casually approached the sink to wash my hands. The women turned pale when they saw me."Vivian, we didn't mean to talk about you..."I gave them a cold glance and left without looking back. I had been hearing gossip about me for nine years and had grown used to it. Perhaps loving Lucas had also just become a habit.In the afternoon, Anna came into the office carrying coffee and pastries. When she entered, she smiled and said, "You've all been working so hard. "Lucas asked me to bring everyone some afternoon treats. Please, don't be shy—eat and drink as much as you like."Everyone cheered immediately at her words."Anna, you're too kind!""Exactly! You're not only beautiful but also kind-hearted. Unlike certain people..."Someone stole a

Chapter 4

When Lucas spotted me behind Caleb, he immediately let go of Anna's hand. A flash of panic crossed his eyes, but he quickly composed himself."Is... someone pregnant?" Caleb asked curiously.I walked over, staring directly at them as I waited for their answer."Oh! I'm pregnant! I'm three months along!" Anna glanced at Lucas as she rubbed her stomach. She looked blissfully happy.Three months? My eyes darkened. Had they been together for three months already? Or perhaps it had been even longer?Caleb grew excited at the news. "So Mr. Yearwood's sister is pregnant. Congratulations! But where's the baby's father? Why is the baby's uncle shopping for things instead?"Lucas' face froze at these words. Seeing this, Anna laughed and said, "He's busy, so I asked my brother to come with me."Caleb nodded in understanding. "Then I won't be disturbing you guys. I have some business to attend to, so I'll be going now."He then said goodbye to me and left. I kept staring at Lucas once Cale

Chapter 5

"Vivian, don't you want to know whose child I'm carrying?" Anna asked.I remained silent, quietly sipping my coffee."It's Luke's."I still showed no reaction."He told me that once I have the baby, he'll throw you out of our home! He's even bought me a ring already." As she spoke, she flashed the diamond ring on her finger.My heart stung. In the two years I'd been with Lucas, he had only ever bought me a ten-dollar ring. I cried with joy when he gave it to me.I truly believed he wanted to be with me, so much so that I wore that ring for two years, never taking it off. Now, I realized that I was probably worth just ten dollars in his eyes.The next evening, I received a call from Lucas' friend, Adam Montgomery."Vivian, Lucas is drunk. Aren't you coming to pick him up? Don't you want to marry him tomorrow?"What nonsense! They thought the wedding was for Lucas and me? Looking at the ring Lucas had once placed on my finger, I thought about returning it to him and simply rep

Chapter 6

Lucas didn't wake up until the following evening. Finding himself still in the bar, he was displeased and called me."Hello, the number you dialed is unavailable. Please try again later..."Lucas rubbed his throbbing head as his anger slowly built. I had always answered his calls and messages instantly, but this was the first time he had to wait so long.When I continued not to answer, he stormed into the house.As soon as he entered, he frowned and shouted, "Vivian West! Where have you run off to? Why didn't you come to drink for me last night? Why didn't you pick me up?"But after shouting for some time, only Anna emerged. She asked, "Luke, what's wrong? I made breakfast; come and eat."Seeing Lucas looking so angry, Anna stepped forward to comfort him. Lucas unexpectedly pushed her aside and headed straight upstairs. When he opened the bedroom door, he froze in place.He realized the bedroom was different. My shoes, makeup, and even clothes were missing from the closet.Ever

Chapter 7

Seeing Mr. Yearwood Senior, Lucas quickly grasped his hands and said with bloodshot eyes, "Grandpa, Viv is gone. Please help me find her!"Mr. Yearwood Senior frowned at these words. "Why are you looking for her? Isn't she leaving exactly what you wanted? After all, you don't even like her!""But I do!" Only now did Lucas understand his own feelings.Mr. Yearwood Senior grew angry and slapped him when he heard this. "You fool! You claim to like her, yet you got Anna pregnant? I'll let you know. It's too late for everything now!"Lucas' pupils contracted. "Grandpa, how... how did you know?""Vivian even came to plead on your behalf. If it weren't for her, I would have beaten you to death by now!"Enough! Since you've made a mistake, you need to make amends. I've come to grant your wish—I allow you to marry Anna!"Anna was overjoyed at this news. She ran forward, clutching Lucas' arm, and said with a smile, "This is wonderful, Lucas. We can get married! We can be together forever

Chapter 8

Marrying Clayton was never part of my plan. I hadn't expected that Clayton would actually be willing to marry me.After all, my reputation had been ruined over the past nine years because of my devotion to Lucas. They had called me Lucas' lapdog and said no one would dare marry me in the future.Clayton's circumstances weren't bad—in fact, they were exceptional. He was not only the heir to the Yearwood Group but also wealthy, handsome, and powerful.A man like him lacked nothing. So I couldn't understand why he would marry me.Was it to make amends for his nephew's mistakes? Or maybe to silence me? Meanwhile, I was too lost in thought to notice that Clayton had already gotten into bed.Clayton was already by my ear when I returned to my senses, his lips curved in a somewhat pleased smile as he asked, "What are you thinking about so intently?"His warm breath made my ear turn red. I was startled and instinctively clutched the blanket tighter."Don't come any closer! I'm not ready

Chapter 9

I didn't understand. Everything had gone exactly as Lucas wanted."You worthless whore! Why don't you just die?"Anna grew even angrier when I didn't react and raised her hand to strike me again. But this time, Clayton blocked it, grabbing her wrist and throwing her to the ground.His voice was ice-cold as he spat, "Try hitting her one more time! You're always cursing and hitting people! Has no one taught you how to respect others?"Lucas immediately sat up in his hospital bed when he heard the commotion, attempting to get up despite the doctor's objections."Is that Viv? Has Viv come to see me?"Lucas sounded excited. I walked in and saw that Lucas had bandages wrapped around his head, and his arm was in a cast. His injuries looked serious.Lucas' eyes reddened when he saw me. He said, "Viv, I knew you wouldn't abandon me. I knew you still loved me."Ignoring everyone's protests, Lucas rushed over and embraced me. Clayton's eyebrows furrowed deeply as he stepped forward to sep

Chapter 10

"Lucas, it's not just a few days. It's been nine years." I reminded him. Disappointment accumulated bit by bit. "Your eyes never saw me. They only ever saw Anna! Did you ever treat me as your girlfriend? You let your friends mock me, you allowed Anna to ridicule and hurt me repeatedly, and you even slept with her!""It was just that one time. I was drunk! I didn't even know what was happening...""Lucas! None of that really matters. What matters is that you never loved me..." My eyes reddened slightly as I finally said what I'd wanted to say for so long."I love you… I love you! I love you!" Lucas repeated loudly with bloodshot eyes."My love for you is real! Everything before was my fault. "I was stupid. It's only recently that I realized that I can't live without you! Can you give me one more chance? We can start over."He placed the tarnished ring in my palm, looking at me with eyes full of expectation. "Will you wear it? Will you be with me forever?"I was silent for a fe

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