All Chapters of A Heart Adrift and Bereft of Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

The cake on the dining table was nothing but a melted mess. The maid's painstakingly prepared dinner had grown cold hours ago.I grabbed my phone and snapped a picture of the lonely table.No amount of editing could make it look inviting or cozy.A bitter smile tugged at the corners of my mouth.Just as I was about to switch off my phone, a new post from Kate McCauley appeared on my feed."Starting today, I'm officially his girlfriend!"In the photo, she and a man sat in a car, their fingers tightly clasped. At first glance, I knew it was Harrison Drummond's car. I couldn't believe she was in the very seat Harrison had once promised was meant solely for me.With a bittersweet smile, I tapped the like button and left a comment."Well, congratulations. I guess being the other woman feels pretty amazing, doesn't it?"I glanced toward the closed master bedroom door, curious to see how Kate would react.Suddenly, the door swung open.Harrison stepped out, steam still clinging t

"What's the point of crying now? Where was all that when you were hurting others and throwing harsh words around? Daisy, you've really disappointed me!"I watched as Harrison swept Kate up into his arms. Without a single glance my way, he rushed out the door toward the hospital.I was left alone, my stomach twisting with pain. As I watched his retreating figure, memories of the day I ran away with him came flooding back.Back then, Harrison had been unwavering, promising he would stay by my side forever.But now, that same resolve was directed at hurting me, all for someone else's sake.Gathering every bit of strength I had left, I managed to call for an ambulance.When I finally opened my eyes again, it was already afternoon.The doctor told me I had suffered acute gastric bleeding. If I had arrived any later, I might not have survived.Fortunately, the condition subsided just as quickly.The doctor carefully cleaned the wound on my forehead and covered it with gauze.I was

Harrison paced restlessly outside the ICU, my voice from the call still ringing in his ears.His expression darkened with frustration, wondering why I couldn't wait until he was done managing Kate's situation.To him, I was always the one who complicated things unnecessarily.What did it matter if he had a few lovers? He was a high-profile CEO, after all.Harrison loosened his tie, his gaze lingering on the pattern.Suddenly, it hit him. This was the tie I had given him for our sixth anniversary.As he reached for his phone, another realization followed. The day he brought Kate home had been our seventh anniversary.He pressed his lips together, a flicker of guilt passing through him.Moments later, the doctor appeared and informed him that both Kate and their baby were safe.Harrison let out a relieved breath and quickly tried to call me back.The line continued to ring, but no one picked up.A creeping unease began to settle over him. Just as he was about to dial again, Ka

At first, I didn't even recognize Harrison. Perhaps it was the weight of my happiness that had clouded my perception.His eyes were swollen, and the charm that once defined his face had disappeared.But the moment our gazes met, his eyes seemed to come alive. Once, I used to look at him the same way. He reached out for an embrace. I stepped aside, letting his arms fall empty.Harrison held nothing but air, yet it didn't seem to matter to him.Tears welled in his eyes as he stared at me, his gaze lingering on every curve of my face."Daisy, I finally found you! I've been losing my mind thinking about you!"Daisy, please come back with me. I know the truth about Kate now. She's nothing but a manipulator. She framed you before, but I've made sure she's in prison now."The pregnancy was a lie. All she wanted was my money. Daisy, I know I messed up. Please, come back. I'll do anything you ask."I stared at Harrison, my face a mask of indifference.In the past, those words might'v