Semua Bab My Ex's Betrayal: Bab 1 - Bab 7

When the Maybach knocked me down, my first instinct was to get up fast, pick up the bike, and ride away.I never expected to run into my ex like this after five years.Shawn Lubbard got out of the car and called after me."After all this time, you're still out here tricking men into supporting you?"He looked me up and down. As he put his hand on mine, it felt like he was belittling and mocking me at the same time.Shawn's hand felt as warm as it always had, but it made me burn with anxiety.Ever since five years ago, I had been terrified of anyone touching me like that.I tried to pull away, but I couldn't. Shawn tugged me forward, and I nearly fell into his arms. The bike clattered to the ground.I didn't need a mirror to know how forced my smile looked. "Oh, what a coincidence.""Just a coincidence? How many men have you met using that same staged crash over the years? Did you end up in their beds without trouble?"He leaned so close that our noses almost touched. It alm

"Who's there?" asked my mother, Lyla Sadler. Her voice, weak and hoarse, called from inside as I yanked Shawn into the stairwell.I couldn't let him see my mother! She wouldn't be able to take it. There were some things I never intended to let Shawn know. All I wanted was to keep him away from that ward. Nothing else mattered. Once the stairwell door shut, I realized in a panic that I was practically pressed against Shawn, pinning him to the wall.Embarrassment hit me a moment later, and I tried to back away.Shawn's gaze darkened. Without warning, he grabbed my chin and kissed me.We were already broken up. He hated me, and I hated him. We should have been like two parallel lines that never crossed each other's path. That would have been best for both of us.I turned my head to avoid his kiss.However, my resistance seemed to anger him. He yanked my hand up above my head and shoved his other hand under my shirt, rubbing my most sensitive spot.My body reacted before my

That night, I had just gone out to dinner with friends. When I woke up, I found myself naked in bed with Chris.Shawn stood in the doorway, staring at us like he couldn't believe it.He was holding flowers and a diamond ring, and his parents and friends were standing behind him."Shawn, I won't hide it anymore," Chris said. "I grew up with Fred, and we like each other. He wouldn't have said yes to your proposal. He dated you because you had money. I needed cash lately!"I scrambled to explain, but I was so shocked that I couldn't get a single word out.By the time I could speak coherently, Shawn had already been dragged away by his parents and friends.I turned to Chris, furious. "Why would you do this to me?!""My dad's sick and we needed the money. Shawn's mother said she'd give me 300 grand. If Shawn can date you, why can't I? I've always liked you. I just thought you weren't into guys. Even if it wasn't me, she would have arranged someone else. I did it for your own good!"

Laura collapsed to the floor. She suddenly looked ten years older."I-I was wrong, Shawn! You have to give me a chance to change!" she sobbed.Shawn shook his head. "You're not sorry. You're just scared."I didn't want him to throw his life away over people like them, but there was nothing I could do except watch as it all unfolded.Three days later, when Laura's reputation was in tatters, Shawn had her committed to a psychiatric hospital. While he wasn't watching, Chris tried every trick to escape the basement.He didn't know Shawn had installed cameras down there. Just when he thought he'd run for his life, Shawn planned to deliver the final blow.Chris, having made it to the basement door, stared at Shawn as if he had seen a ghost. He was still trying to flee. Shawn kicked him, and he tumbled down the stairs.Chris lay on the floor with a swollen face while he screamed, "Shawn, you already got your revenge! What more do you want?""That was revenge on her, not you."Sha