All Chapters of Love Ends in Vain: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

I jumped out the window and escaped from Ryan’s mansion just to collect my family’s belongings.With the Knights now bankrupt, everything of value had been sold off. All that remained in the house were a few personal items no one cared about.I was worried my parents might be cold in the afterlife, and my sister wouldn’t have clothes to wear.The Knights’ estate was bustling with people. As I was approaching the front door, Ryan’s laughter pierced my eardrums, and my heart clenched.When he saw me come in, the cigarette between his fingers paused for a second. Then he raised his hand in greeting.“Well, well. Didn’t expect the orphan of the Knights to show up. You here to bid on your own family’s leftovers?”My hands curled into fists, and my throat felt tight. I could hardly believe what I was hearing.“What did you just say? Ryan, they were your family, too.”Ryan’s gaze went cold. “When your family was using the Irwins to boost your reputation, you never treated me like part

When I woke up, I was still lying on the couch, only covered by a small throw blanket draped over me.Ryan was gone.The house was filled with noise, with ten or so girls chattering loudly.I called them into my room and opened the wardrobe.The walk-in closet was filled with custom-made dresses, each one a unique piece. The girls’ eyes widened at the sight.Luckily, since Ryan now held absolute power, no one dared to search his house. Technically, these dresses belonged to the Knights, but just like me, no one dared to touch them.“Take whichever one you like,” I said.Shannon stood in front of me, scanning me from head to toe with suspicion written all over her face.“You’re not so generous. What’s the catch?”I shook my head without answering.I had finished sorting through my family’s belongings. Now it was time to take care of my own.Ryan hated me so much. Once I had died, these dresses would probably be burned without a second thought.Rather than let the designers’

No matter how Ryan tried to provoke me, I didn’t react.Then he spotted the empty bowl of peanut soup on the table. He picked it up, sniffed it, and immediately flew into a rage.“Who gave her this?! Don’t you idiots know she’s allergic to peanuts?! Get over here, all of you! Who gave her this soup? Do you have a death wish?!“Get the doctor here! Now!”Panicking, Ryan scooped me into his arms, turning me over and slapping my back hard, trying to force the soup back out.However, I was already gone, lifeless and limp in his arms.Maybe it was the violent shaking, but suddenly, I felt weightless. Everything turned clear again.I reached up and touched my chest, which didn’t hurt anymore.Strangely, I felt relieved.Thank God I was only a spirit now. If I had stayed alive and kept enduring this, Ryan might’ve tortured me to death.Suddenly, Ryan broke down crying. He grabbed my hair and forced my face toward him.“Lily, what are you faking now?! Wake up! I didn’t give you perm

Three years ago, Ryan insisted on dragging me on a glacier expedition.We ran into an avalanche. Ryan was buried under the snow, his body going numb from hypothermia, and his consciousness fading.I had zero wilderness experience. I didn’t dare scream for help, nor did I have any idea how to rescue someone. All I could do was clutch my lucky stone and cry as I prayed to the heavens, begging them to take all my luck and give it to him, just so he could survive.At the time, all I knew was I loved him so much. Without Ryan, I couldn’t live.Maybe my prayer worked. The avalanche subsided, and the snow weighing down on Ryan began to slide away. I quickly dug him out. However, by the time I managed to drag him to safety, my limbs were already frozen stiff, my fingers purple and numb, completely useless.Suddenly, Ryan lunged at me, slamming a fist into my chest. The sharp stone tore through my skin, and I passed out from the pain.Ryan carried me to the rescue team. My chest wou