All Chapters of A Surgeon's Unraveling: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

My boyfriend of eight years abandoned me in a war-torn country, Asternis, for the sake of his patient. I was left stranded there for three long years.The day I finally boarded the evacuation flight home, I saw him waiting at the airport. The ground was blanketed in a sea of nine thousand roses.Scott Maynard knelt on one knee, holding a ring in his hand, eyes brimming with affection."Mia," he said tenderly, "I never stopped worrying about your safety. Now that you're finally back, I can finally breathe again."The crowd erupted with cheers, urging me to say yes. Everyone thought I'd burst into tears and nod in acceptance, because Scott had been the man I adored for eight years.But they all forgot.Three years ago, when the rebel forces surrounded the entire Red Cross team, it was Scott who shoved me forward to take the bullet, just to protect his patient, Piper Ellison.I was captured and dragged into the abyss of a rebel prison while Scott took my passport and returned home

Chapter 2

My scalpel slipped during surgery, slicing into my own wrist.Even then, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I'd asked my colleague multiple times if it could be a coincidence—a case of someone with the same name. But she insisted: in this region, he was the only person with the surname Maynard.After the operation, I forced down my anger and rushed to the site. I needed to confront Scott.But the moment I arrived, I saw him placing a flower crown on Piper's head. She was wearing the only white dress I owned, her cheeks tinged with a bashful blush under the sunlight.A crowd gathered around them, singing unfamiliar blessings in a language I couldn't understand.They danced together beneath the sun, moving in perfect sync, like a couple deeply in love.For a moment, I felt like I had fallen into an ice pit. It was July, but I couldn't breathe.When Scott turned and saw me, he instinctively pulled his arm away from around Piper.Panic filled his face as he jogged over to me. "What

Chapter 3

What I didn't expect was that after that day, Scott became even bolder in how he doted on Piper.He began bringing her in and out of the office openly, indulging her every whim without hesitation.I warned him more than once to keep a professional distance, but he would only brush me off with perfunctory reassurances. He accused me of lacking compassion, of turning my back on someone in need.Before long, the hospital was abuzz with rumors. They said Scott had fallen for someone new. Some even romanticized it, calling their bond a love born from surviving hardship together.Before I had the chance to confront him, Piper came to find me.At the time, I was working a free clinic in a disaster zone. Gone was her usual delicate, soft-spoken demeanor. In its place was smug arrogance."Dr. Armstrong," she said, chin held high, "Scott loves me. I suggest you back off before things get ugly. He told me that he only came to this godforsaken place because you pressured him into it. If it w

Chapter 4

I was pinned to the ground, with countless guns aimed at my head.In that moment, it felt like a nightmare—so surreal, I almost believed I was dreaming.I had been a doctor for years. I couldn't possibly make such a rookie mistake."There has to be some kind of misunderstanding! I was in surgery the entire time. I never even had the chance to touch the medication! Besides, with so many people around, why would I be stupid enough to do something like that?"The rebels exchanged glances but said nothing. That's when I realized they didn't understand English.I turned instinctively toward Scott for help. He was the only one here who could communicate with the locals.But his expression was dazed, his eyes clouded with an emotion I couldn't decipher. After a long hesitation, he finally spoke.And the moment his words fell, a rebel rushed up and slapped me across the face.My mind went blank, terror flooding in as my body trembled uncontrollably.They didn't give me a chance to spe

Chapter 5

Scott stared fixedly at the diamond ring on my finger, his expression frozen in disbelief. His face turned ghostly pale in an instant."Mia, this has to be a joke. You're wearing that ring just to get back at me, aren't you? We were in love for eight years. How could you possibly get married so quickly? And in a war-torn country, no less? That's impossible!"Mia, everything I did back then… I did it because I was a doctor. Do you think it didn't break my heart?"He suddenly grabbed my wrist, his voice trembling."I know I was wrong. These past three years, I've regretted it every single day. I regret not staying behind, not being there for you. Look at my hands, Mia."He rolled up his sleeves. Angry, jagged scars covered his arms—some already scabbed over, others still raw and red.The crowd around us gasped audibly, their whispers swelling into a murmur of judgment."How could she be so heartless? Scott's clearly suffered so much for her, and she's still this cold? Yes, he made

Chapter 6

I shook off Scott's hand in disgust, about to speak when a cold, mocking voice sounded behind me."Dr. Maynard, did you ask for my permission before proposing to my wife?"The voice wasn't loud, but it dripped with sarcasm.Everyone turned toward the source. A man in a tailored black suit strode in with unhurried grace. The sleek lines of his suit emphasized his tall, commanding figure, and the watch on his wrist glinted coldly under the sun. He exuded a quiet, unquestionable authority.A few sharp-eyed onlookers gasped in recognition."Isn't he the Prescott heir?""He's supposed to be abroad! I heard from the Prescotts' housekeeper just recently that he's getting married.""But he just called Dr. Armstrong his wife… Don't tell me she's the one he's marrying?"Whispers buzzed like a rising tide. The words reached Scott's ears, draining the color from his face. He stared in disbelief as Miles approached me.But Miles remained completely unfazed by the attention. He stepped forw

Chapter 7

Miles's expression remained calm, betraying nothing. Only the arm around my waist tightened involuntarily.I stared at the twisted scars on Scott's arm, then suddenly let out a quiet laugh. "Scott, do you think a few self-inflicted cuts can make up for your betrayal all those years ago?"I rolled up my sleeve, revealing a dark scar across the back of my hand."My hand was broken. As for why, I don't need to remind you, do I? You think your theatrical wounds compare to the fact that I can never hold a scalpel again? Do they compare to the years I spent in fear, not knowing if I'd live to see the next day?"It was my own blindness back then that led me to love someone so completely unworthy."But because of that humiliating chapter of my life, I've come to recognize the man truly worth giving my life to."As for you, you're nothing more than a memory I'd rather erase. Scott, I've never forgotten what you did to me. So take my advice: stay away from me. Otherwise, don't blame me for

Chapter 8

Only then did Miles nod in satisfaction.After meeting Miles's parents, preparations for our wedding officially began.Aside from the occasional text or email, Scott had stopped contacting me. I thought he had finally moved on.I never expected to run into him again, in the underground parking lot of the Prescott family's company.He looked thinner than ever, even more haggard than the last time I saw him at the airport. His eyes were sunken, his face pale, and his unkempt stubble covered his chin like weeds run wild.The guy who had once been the campus heartthrob now looked like he'd aged ten years."What do you want?" I frowned, instinctively taking a step back."Mia, I just want to talk," he said, his voice hoarse and almost pleading. "Just ten minutes. Please."His deranged expression made my skin crawl. I couldn't help but wonder if he'd lost his mind.While discreetly sending Miles a message, I forced myself to remain calm and nodded."What is it you want to say? Scott

Chapter 9

Miles stopped immediately and raised both hands in surrender. His eyes brimmed with tension and concern."Scott, calm down! Whatever it is, we can talk it through. Just don't hurt Mia!"The blade pressed cold and sharp against my throat. Though I couldn't feel the pain of skin splitting open, I could feel the slick warmth of blood trickling down my neck.Behind me, Scott trembled violently. His hot, erratic breath swept past my ear, sending chills down my spine."Talk it through? It's too late for that!" Tears streamed down Scott's face, gliding along his cheeks like rain. "Mia is mine! No one is going to take her from me!"As he shouted, he dragged me backward, inching toward the stairwell that led to the rooftop.Despite his efforts to stay in control, the knife left thin, stinging cuts along my neck.I cried out in pain. "Scott, let me go!"At the sight of blood on my skin, panic flashed in his eyes."I'm sorry, Mia," he mumbled over and over. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Don'

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