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All Chapters of Love That Vanished with the Dream: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

Winter Liddell was ecstatic. "Have you forgotten how much we went through just to get this heart donor source?""No," Liam Jager said calmly.His composed tone was almost suffocating. "But things have changed. Regina is much younger than your father. Her chances of recovery are higher. She has more long-term value to society."Rationally speaking, the heart should go to her.""Rationally speaking? Liam, that's my dad's life! He's being kept alive by machines while he waits for a donor!" Winter screamed, enraged. "Regina had a full physical two days ago! She has mild angina! She doesn't need surgery at all!"Winter pulled a crumpled sheet of paper from her pocket and hurled it at him."Have a look at that! You've kept her wrapped in bubble wrap her whole life. One stubbed toe and she's screaming in pain. 'Critical condition'? Do you even have a conscience, Liam?"Liam lowered his gaze and skimmed the thin medical report. His expression didn't change.Winter's heart sank. He had

Chapter 2

Liam was a notorious playboy in Harbor City's business circles. His private jet was always filled with beautiful companions.That all changed at a cocktail party one day, where he fell for Winter at first sight.The very next day, he cut off every woman around him and grounded his private jet.In the height of summer, he showed up outside her office building every single day with a sapphire necklace worth over a billion.People around him tried to persuade her to be with him. They said they had never seen Liam so fixated on any woman before."A reformed playboy is priceless," they said.Even Winter's friends both openly and subtly nudged her. "Just give him a chance."Still, Winter never accepted him.She knew how wide the gap between them was.She was afraid that it was just a passing obsession and that he'd lose interest in her after a few days.Instead, he stood there for an entire month, regardless of the weather.One night after working late, the rain was pouring outsid

Chapter 3

Winter dragged herself back to the place she had called home for the past eight years.The moment she opened the living room door, she saw Regina leaning against Liam's chest.There were tears on Regina's face. She had clearly been crying.Liam was gently comforting her. "Alright, stop crying. If you keep this up, your eyes are going to swell, and they'll look ugly."Regina pouted and lightly thumped his chest. "You're so mean. I'm not ugly! You're the ugly one!"Winter watched coldly as the man she once deeply loved petted his canary intimately; there is no greater sorrow than a dead heart.Liam cleared his throat and finally looked up. "Winnie, you're back. How's your father?"Winter felt like laughing.He had ordered her father's life support shut off, and yet he still had the nerve to ask her how he was doing?She glanced at Regina."Thanks to you, he's still breathing for now," she replied.Liam's expression darkened. "Do you realize who you're talking to?"Who? The ma

Chapter 4

Winter hung up after hearing Liam's accusations. She looked at Regina, who was sprawled across the oversized bed. She was lounging under the air-conditioning and eating ice cream."Aren't you afraid that I'll take a picture of you like this and send it to Liam?" Winter asked.Regina didn't even blink. "What's he going to do? Get mad? He'll probably say I'm cute and that I know how to enjoy life. I'm not like you. You always look miserable. He got sick of that a long time ago." "This is the first time I've seen such a shameless mistress. Didn't you swear you'd rather die than be the other woman back then?"Regina's face flushed. Humiliation turned to anger. She stepped toward Winter, then stopped three feet away from her.A second later, she yanked the breathing mask off the bedside machine and shoved it into Winter's hands."The one unloved is the real mistress," Regina spat. "Let's see who he believes—you or me."She dropped to her knees with a loud thud and slammed her head o

Chapter 5

Liam finally stopped the bodyguards when Winter's head was bleeding.Regina hid behind him. She lifted her chin and smugly looked down at Winter, who was sprawled on the floor.Liam pulled out a handkerchief with clear disgust and tossed it onto the floor. "This was just a warning. If this happens again, you won't get off so easily."With that, he turned and focused on comforting Regina.Winter clenched her teeth. Her long hair hung loose, hiding half of her face. She forced herself to stand. The moment she stepped out of the hospital room, her legs gave out, and she blacked out.A blinding white light filled her vision.Through it, she saw a blurry figure. As it slowly came into focus, her heart stopped. It was Richard.Winter jolted awake and reached for him. He was only a step away, yet she couldn't catch him no matter how fast she ran.She chased him until she was exhausted. Richard's figure drifted farther and farther away."Dad! Don't leave me!"…"Ma'am, wake up," a n

Chapter 6

Winter's face went deathly pale. She quickly covered her chest.She looked up at Regina, who was standing to the side with an innocent expression. She managed to see her slip a razor blade in between her fingers.Before Winter could call her out, Regina threw the blame at her first."Winnie, I know you're trying to get Mr. Jager's attention, but at least pick the right occasion. Were you trying to embarrass him on purpose by stripping like that in public?"Winter shot back immediately, "Regina, you clearly cut my strap—""Enough, Winter!" Liam roared with disgust in his eyes. "I should have seen through you earlier. Using something this shameless just to draw attention is pathetic!"Disappointment seeped into Winter's gaze. "Regina cut my strap. If you don't believe me, check her fingers. She's hiding a blade."Suspicion flickered in Liam's eyes. "Regina, was it you?"Regina shook her head."No. Liam, do you really not trust me?"She widened her eyes, and tears spilled down h

Chapter 7

On the way to the hospital, clarity returned to Liam's eyes.He reached out and gently touched Regina's small face. "Wake up already, or Daddy might eat you up."Regina pouted and sat up. "Hmph. I didn't even pass out. Are you disappointed?"Liam chuckled and pinched her nose affectionately."You brat.""Why did you let the police take her away? Aren't you afraid she'll really get mad at you?" she asked, covering her mouth.Liam lowered his gaze. "Even if you weren't seriously hurt, she did push you. Winnie's too stubborn. Locking her up for a few days will take the edge off. Maybe then she'll stop being so sharp-tongued all the time."Regina quietly let out a breath of relief. For a moment, she'd thought he'd seen through her scheme.She nestled into his arms and whined, "I may not be hurt physically, but I'm traumatized. Feel my heartbeat…"The driver discreetly raised the partition as the car filled with heat.…Winter sat blankly on the detention center floor. She prayed

Chapter 8

As the plane lifted off, Harbor City's neon lights glittered below.Winter watched the skyline shrink until the buildings blurred together. Her vision was clouded with moisture.She had arrived at Harbor City seven years ago with a high ponytail and a heart full of hope for the future.She still remembered the faint scent of pansies in the air.On their wedding day, Liam had promised he would never betray her.Everything had changed in the blink of an eye.Winter looked away and gently tucked a blanket around Richard.The flight was dull and endless. She barely noticed the time passing as all her attention was fixed on him."Ladies and gentlemen, we will begin our descent in one hour. Please prepare for landing."The tension in Winter's body finally eased. "We're finally here."Suddenly, a sharp pain twisted through her lower abdomen.Before departure, the doctors had warned her, "You just had a miscarriage. You need rest."However, she hadn't wanted to stay even a moment l

Chapter 9

Winter jolted awake. All she could see was white.She slowly turned her head. The man from the plane was resting in his chair with his eyes closed.Her memories began to piece themselves back together.She had thought that leaving Harbor City meant the end of everything, but the pain Liam left her with ran far deeper than she'd imagined."You're awake."The man had opened his eyes at some point. Pale blue eyes reflected a gentle light behind his glasses.He stood and walked to her bedside. "I'm Dr. Sefton. This is the impatient ward at Charlie University Hospital in Bordaria."Winter sat up abruptly. "My dad! Where's my dad?"He pressed a hand lightly to her shoulder."Your father's here too. He's been admitted. You suffered severe bleeding after the miscarriage. We just completed surgery. You're out of danger now."Winter let out a breath of relief. She gave him a self-deprecating smile."Severe bleeding? I really thought I didn't make it.""I don't know what you've been t

Chapter 10

In a hospital room back in Harbor City, Liam was peeling an apple for Regina with a faint smile on his lips. He fed the apple slices to her one by one.Regina's face was beaming with smug satisfaction. "You've been glued to me all day. Won't Winnie get upset? What if she starts resenting you?""She won't," he cut her off with confidence. "Winnie would never leave me. She can't."A wave of jealousy rose in Regina's chest. She tested the waters carefully. "Then, why don't you just divorce her and marry me instead?"She smiled sweetly. Hope flickered in her eyes.Liam's hand paused mid-cut. He looked up, a cold glint flashing through his gaze. "Winnie is my wife. No one can replace her. What we have isn't something you'd understand. You can ask for anything you want. I'll give it to you no matter the price. But don't even think about taking her place."Regina's smile faltered. She clenched her fists. She quickly recovered and shook his arm as she pouted. "Relax. I was just joking."

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