Semua Bab HE LEFT ME FOR MY STEPSISTER, I MOVED ON TO THE NEXT: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Chapter 11 – Echoes of Grace The sun had barely risen when I slipped into my scrubs and tied my hair into a bun, ready for another day at the hospital. It had been two months since I began my internship, and each day carried its own mix of exhaustion, growth and occasional triumphs. I had blended into the team seamlessly. There were no scandals and no stumbles. If anyone still doubted my competence at the start, they were beginning to change their minds. Nathan had been a constant light through it all. Every long shift ended with his texts or calls, his laughter was always like a balm against my tired mind. It didn’t matter if he was working late or stuck in traffic, he always made time for me. There was a quiet steadiness in the way he acted towards me that reminded me how far I’d come from the chaos of my past. But chaos had a way of trying to claw back into your life in the form of Liam. I had done everything I could to avoid him, but like a shadow, he always found a way to dri

Chapter 13: The plan against meThe familiar silhouette of a black SUV. It had a slight scratch on the rear bumper. The number plate was SF1234 and I knew that it was definitely Jasper’s.I hadn’t seen that car in weeks, not since the day I walked out of his life and slammed the door shut behind me. Yet there it was, parked a few meters from Sunbeam Orphanage. A place I hadn’t visited in months… and a place no one, least of all Jasper, should’ve known I was going to that day.I froze on the curb, gripping the strap of my bag as though it were a shield. The street bustled with life. Horns blaring, vendors yelling, children laughing inside the orphanage gates but around me, there was a heavy silence that settled.I pulled out my phone and zoomed in on the plate. SF1234. No doubt. It was his.The SUV’s windows were tinted. The tinted glass was so dark that I couldn’t see inside, but I could feel the heat. Whether real or imagined, it pressed down on me.Why is he here? I wondered.Just a

Chapter 15– Liam betrayalTHIRD PERSON POVThe evening air was thick with secrets. Mia Collins stood near the far end of the cafe terrace, stirring her coffee but never lifting it to her lips. She wasn’t here for the caffeine. She was here for persuasion.Across the table sat Liam Sinclair, once a lover of Elena who now carried the weariness of heartbreak on his face. He shifted uncomfortably, his arms crossed and jaw tight.“I don’t know why you called me here, Mia,” Liam said, refusing to look her in the eye. “We’re not friends anymore. We’re not anything.”Mia smirked, her red-painted nails tapping against the ceramic cup. “You’re wrong, Liam. We are something. We’re two people who want the same thing.”Liam scoffed. “You really believe I’d help you just so I could get back with you?”She leaned in, lowering her voice. “I believe you still love me, remember how you abandoned Elena just so you can be with me right? I am sure poor Elena doesn’t even know the real reason you abandoned

Chapter 18 — The Queen’s GambitThe room felt frozen in time.Everyone stared at the police officers as they faced Mia with sharp authority. The senior officer, a dark-skinned man with a rigid jawline, took a bold step forward and said clearly, “Miss Mia Collins, you need to come with us to the station for questioning. You entered the hospital with the bag that contained illegal substances and we are sure because we found it in your bag.”Mia’s expression didn’t flicker. Not even a twitch. Her eyes widened ever so slightly, and then, with practiced grace, she shook her head. “No,” she said, loud enough for everyone to hear. “I’m not the one you’re looking for.”There was a quiet gasp somewhere behind me.“I have proof,” Mia continued, her voice steady. “Give me a moment.”The officer nodded, somewhat reluctantly. “If you delay the investigation......”“It won’t take a minute,” she said, interrupting him.Her perfectly manicured fingers reached into her designer handbag. I watched wit

Chapter 19: Cas’s hatred The moment Nathan walked through my door, I felt my chest loosen, like someone had finally cracked open a window in a suffocating room. He didn’t say much at first, actually, he didn’t need to. Just being there, arms wide and eyes filled with concern, was enough to break the silence in my head. I stepped into his embrace, burying my face in his shoulder. His scent was clean, warm and comforting. It wrapped around me like a soft shield and for the first time all day, I let out a calm breath. “I saw the news,” he said gently, one hand stroking my hair, the other holding me firm. “The whole thing with Liam… Elena, that was insane.” I pulled back slightly and gave him a tired smile. “Insane is an understatement.” He guided me to the couch, placing a paper bag of takeout on the table. “I brought food. You probably haven’t eaten.” I shook my head, slumping into the couch. “Food sounds… surreal right now.” Nathan sat beside me and took my hand in his. Hi