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Xavier didn’t interrupt. He didn’t rush to comfort me or fill the gaps. He simply listened, his thumb brushing over the back of my hand now and then, grounding me.“I don’t ever want to go back to that,” I said finally, my voice hoarse. “I don’t want to return to the version of me who didn’t even know who she was anymore.”Xavier looked at me, his eyes filled with a kind of pain that mirrored mine. “And you won’t. I won’t let you. Amelia, you’re worth so much more than how he treated you. Don’t let your past define who you are now.”I nodded slowly, feeling the weight on my chest lift little by little. That evening, we had dinner with Xavier’s grandmother. The atmosphere was warm, almost gentle. She seemed calm, though she asked several times who I was. I answered patiently, explaining again and again, always with a smile.Bet

Last Updated : 2025-10-22

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Amelia's POV Xavier came back a few minutes later, his hair still damp, slightly tousled. He looked more at ease than usual. Sitting down beside me, he lifted the blanket, wordlessly inviting me to lie down.I slipped under the covers, immediately enveloped by warmth. At first, I felt awkward, but when Xavier reached for my hand and held it tight, all the hesitation melted away.“Amelia,” he said softly.“Hm?”“Thank you for holding on this far. I know it hasn’t been easy for you.”I turned to look at him, our faces so close I could feel his breath. “I can hold on because you’re here.”He smiled faintly, leaning his forehead against mine. “I promise, I’m not going anywhere. You’ll always have a place to come home to—even when the world turns its back on you.”Tears welled up again, but they weren’t tears of pain—they were

Last Updated : 2025-10-24

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Amelia's POV Tears welled up again. I buried my face in the pillow, muffling my sobs so they wouldn’t reach his study. I knew this was my fault. I was the one who doubted him. The words I said earlier hadn’t just hurt him—they had betrayed the promise I’d made to him: the promise to learn how to trust.I hugged the pillow tightly and whispered to myself, “Why do I always ruin everything?”A few minutes later, I heard footsteps in the hallway. My heart started pounding. The door creaked open, and dim light from the corridor fell across Xavier’s figure. He stood in the doorway, staring at me.I quickly wiped my tears and pretended to be asleep. But I knew he could see my trembling shoulders.There was a pause before he slowly stepped inside. His footsteps grew closer until they stopped beside the bed. I could feel his presence, heavy and warm in the silence.“Amelia,” he

Last Updated : 2025-10-25

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Amelia's POV Xavier’s words echoed in my mind: “I’m not everyone else, Amelia.” He was right. He wasn’t. But I… I was still trapped in the past.I took a deep breath and stood up. I couldn’t keep drowning like this. If I let fear control me, I would be the one to destroy everything.I opened the wardrobe and picked something simple—a white blouse and gray trousers. I wanted to look composed, even if I felt broken inside.When I looked at myself in the mirror, my swollen eyes reminded me that I couldn’t hide anything. I turned away, grabbed some powder, and tried to fix my face. Not for anyone else—just for myself.As I was brushing my hair, my phone suddenly rang. My heart jumped. I reached for it quickly, hoping it was Xavier.But it wasn’t. The name on the screen made my whole body tense: Samuel.I stared at the phone for

Last Updated : 2025-10-26

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Amelia's POV My hand shook as I placed the phone on the table. My chest felt tight, my breath uneven, and for a moment, I thought maybe it would’ve been better to pretend I never received that call. But his voice still echoed in my ears, those unfinished words looping over and over: “I just want to explain something I never got the chance to say.”Did I really need an explanation? Hadn’t the pain he left been enough? Yet, deep inside, a quiet voice whispered that maybe this was the time to truly close that door. Not by running away, not by pretending to forget.But another part of me knew—Xavier would never approve. Even the thought of me meeting that man would feel like betrayal. Especially now, when our relationship was so fragile that one small crack could split into an unbridgeable chasm.I clenched the edge of my dress, my fingers cold. “What should I do…?”

Last Updated : 2025-10-27

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Amelia's POV He stared at me—long and steady—as if making sure I was truly ready to hear it. Then, in a voice that trembled slightly, he said.“Back then I was forced to leave because of my family. My father was very ill, and our business was on the verge of bankruptcy. I was made to marry someone who could save the company. If I refused, my father, he would have lost everything. I had no choice, Amelia.”His words hit me like a cold wave. I froze, my mind racing to make sense of it. All this time, I believed he’d left because he was bored, because I wasn’t enough, because his love had never been real. And now, he laid before me a different truth—one that sounded noble, yet cruel all the same.“So,” my voice quivered, “you disappeared… because you had to marry someone else?”He lowered his head, regret etched on his face. “I know I was wrong. I was a coward. I didn’t explain, I didn’t say goodbye. I was afraid that if I told you the truth, I wouldn’t be able to walk away. I thought…

Last Updated : 2025-10-31

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Amelia's POV As afternoon turned into evening, I tried to keep myself busy. I cleaned the living room, rearranged the vase of flowers on the table, even folded the dried laundry. I did all that only to keep my mind from focusing on the one thing that haunted me. But the more I busied myself, the clearer it became that I was running away from reality.Every now and then, I looked toward the door, half hoping Xavier would suddenly come home early. Strangely, I wanted to see him. To hear his voice, even if it meant he was angry. Because deep inside, I knew facing his anger would be easier than facing the guilt slowly consuming me. But the door remained silent.Around five in the afternoon, I finally gave up and sat on the chair near the window. The soft light of sunset slipped through the curtains, casting gentle shadows on the floor. I looked outside, watching children ride their bicycles, their laughter bright. There was life out t

Last Updated : 2025-11-01

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Xavier's POV I never liked nights that were too quiet. Their stillness often hid something—and tonight, I knew something was being hidden from me.From my study, I could hear Amelia’s footsteps in the living room. Not for long, just a few seconds, before silence returned. There was something in the way she walked; hesitant steps, as if she was carrying a weight heavier than her own body.I looked at the door that was still half open. A curiosity I couldn’t contain stirred within me. Amelia wasn’t the type to be easily restless, but for the past few days, every time I looked into her eyes, there was something hiding there. Something cold, faint, and filled with fear.I decided to step out.The hallway was empty. The dim light cast long shadows across the wooden floor. When I reached the end, I saw Amelia still standing in the living room, her back to the door. Her shoulders trembled slightly.“Amelia?&rdquo

Last Updated : 2025-11-02

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Xavier’s POV I didn’t sleep that night. Even after turning off the lights, my mind refused to rest. Amelia’s letter still lay on the desk, the ink faint in places where the paper had been folded and stained by tears. Every time my eyes fell on it, a heaviness spread through my chest—a tangled mix of fear and resolve.She hadn’t told me everything yet. But I knew that by morning, everything would change. Whether it would be the end—or the beginning of something new—I couldn’t tell.I stood by the window, staring at the garden bathed in moonlight. The night breeze stirred the rose leaves gently. That was where I’d first seen Amelia smile—faintly, but sincerely. Now, it felt like a lifetime ago.I closed my eyes, trying to steady my breath. But every time I recalled her words, “I’m afraid I’ll destroy you too,” my heart pounded hard. How could she think tha

Last Updated : 2025-11-03

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Xavier's POV My eyes shifted back to the letter on the table — the letter that had nearly destroyed everything last night. The paper was faded, the ink slightly smudged at the bottom. Every word was carved deep into my memory — words of regret, fear, and confession she had hidden for so long.I picked it up carefully, reading it once more as if afraid I had missed something.“I don’t want you to drown because of my past. But I can’t pretend anymore. I’m tired.”I closed my eyes and took a long breath. Tired — that word lingered like a weight on my tongue, and I could feel the depth of it. How long had Amelia carried everything alone? And now, after hearing the truth from her this morning, I could only ask myself: how did I not see it sooner?I stood, walked toward the bookshelf, and took out an old photo album that had been tucked away for years. Inside were pictures &m

Last Updated : 2025-11-04

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