All Chapters of A Heart Closed to Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Don't think that I'll fall in love with you just because you're forcing me to marry you over your military achievements." James Wesley berates. "It'll never happen!"For the first time in a decade, I was able to hear him insult me in that familiar tone again. James, who was in the prime of his youth, was standing right before me, alive and well. He was as handsome and charming as ever in his military uniform. Still, my heart ached at how he didn't put any effort into hiding the disdain in his voice.Instead of dying, I had been transported ten years back in time. Suppressing the sour sensation bubbling in my heart, I stared unblinkingly at the face that I had been longing to see for the last decade."I know that the one you love is Emily. She's the one you want to marry, right?"James frowned slightly, his eyes growing wary. "What does it matter if you know? I'm warning you. You better not try any funny business behind my back, or I'll—""I'll make your wish come true," I said

I wasn't angry at all and simply walked to the park and sat by myself on a bench. I couldn't help but reminisce as I looked at the sea of twinkling stars in the night sky."It's been a while since I've seen so many stars," I murmured to myself.Suddenly, a hand clamped itself around my wrist before I was slapped hard across the face. My cheek stung and burned at the point of impact, leaving me rooted to the spot, stunned.James' expression was dark and frightening, his eyes overflowing with unbridled rage. "Katherine Erikson, you vile bitch. "How dare you send people to humiliate Emily? She was so shaken up by the encounter that she tried to take her own life by slitting her wrists."I've already agreed to marry you, so why are you still not satisfied? Will you only be happy if she's dead?"Unable to keep his anger in check, James raised his hand and slapped me again. I wasn't even given a chance to say anything before he dragged me into the car.I saw Emily lying on the bed in

The guard hesitated for a moment before speaking. "We've verified the situation, Captain Wesley. There was a car on the bridge when it collapsed. Ms. Erikson was in that car…"He then handed a death certificate and a marriage application to James.James numbly accepted both documents. His eyes widened like saucers when he saw Emily's name on the marriage application. His voice was filled with disbelief as he muttered, "No. No, it can't be. Katherine loves me so much…"Tears streamed down James' cheeks and dripped on the document, turning the bright red stamp blurry. The papers were thin and weighed nothing, but at that moment, they felt unbearably heavy. Unable to control himself, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood before collapsing in a heap on the bed.…James had a very long dream. In the dream, I didn't die, and we got married without a hitch. However, we didn't have a happy married life. His dream self refused to see me because I was responsible for Emily's death, the

When my parents were still alive, they had always wanted me to study medicine to save lives. By joining the medical team, I could work hard to strive toward this goal. Thanks to my exceptional foundation and character, which were tempered after living two lives, I successfully joined the hospital staff.I would diagnose patients, research new medications, and create different types of treatment proposals every day from the moment I woke up. Life was simple but meaningful.However, transport was inconvenient here, especially when I had to make a house call. There was once when I spent too much time with a patient, so the sky was already darkened when I finally left his house.I couldn't help but notice how dark and gloomy my surroundings were during my journey back. My heart felt like it had been frozen solid when I suddenly saw greenish lights gleaming in the dark that were getting closer and closer to me. I had attracted the attention of a pack of wolves and had unknowingly bee

James lifted his head, his eyes shining with anticipation.I shook my head slowly. "How are you going to repay me for the life that you owe me?"James broke down completely upon hearing my words. "I'm sorry, Katherine. I'm so sorry."I wasn't bothered enough to listen to his apologies anymore. I turned around and exited the ward. I made sure to keep my distance from him for the next few days. Luke, who always dropped by the hospital to look for me, noticed my odd behavior and couldn't suppress his curiosity for long. "Who's that injured man to you?""He's someone from my past. I don't want to talk about him," I said, shaking my head.Luke pressed his lips together before he cleared his throat and changed the subject. "We've known each other for quite some time now, Katherine. The truth is, I've always had feelings for you. Would you consider going out with me?"As I studied his reserved appearance, I realized that I wasn't surprised in the slightest by his confession. There