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Lahat ng Kabanata ng Dying Wish: All Of Us Together: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

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Chapter 1

Although I was born only five minutes after my twin, Alexia Cavanaugh, my family treated me like I was the curse that caused mother’s death.I grew up surrounded by my family's favoritism and Alexia's quiet jealousy—until the day I was diagnosed with late-stage cancer.I decided I wouldn't keep begging for their affection or settling for scraps of their attention. I was done, and I would walk away on my own terms.Yet the very people who'd once ignored me were starting to unravel...."I'm right outside."When my boyfriend, Marcus Shaw, heard my hoarse voice, he paused for a couple of seconds but said nothing. He caught a server's attention and had him let me in.My brother, Sean Cavanaugh, spotted me first. His smile vanished instantly. "Ophelia, where did you go? Don't you know it's Lexi's birthday? You couldn't have picked a worse time to show up!"The clatter of forks and plates filled the air.My father, Wesley Cavanaugh, snorted. "You're only five minutes younger than Le

Chapter 2

"If you'd been a little more sensible, you wouldn't have gotten Dad so worked up." Sean seemed genuinely relieved, even a little surprised that I didn't snap back. "Ophie, just try to listen from now on. Dad and I are your family. Everything we do is for your own good."I clenched my jaw and nodded slightly, though I thought to myself, "As if there's still a future for me."Marcus stepped forward, carrying a birthday cake. "Ophie, don't be upset. Happy birthday."He looked calm, and I could tell he truly meant it."Thanks…"The bitterness I'd been suppressing surged all at once, spreading through my chest.This was the guy I'd loved for five years, the one who'd pulled me out of countless dark moments when my family left me gasping for air. And now…Marcus' face lit up a little. "There's actually something I wanted to talk to you about. Lexi's going on her graduation trip. She'll be by herself, and she's never been as healthy as you. "I don't feel right letting her go alone, s

Chapter 3

Sean raised his voice. "Ophelia! Mom died because of you, and now you're even cursing Lexi to die? You're heartless. How could you be this vicious?"He usually seemed calm, but the moment Alexia was involved, all restraint vanished. He'd hit me with full force. For a moment, the world went dark, and I reeled, barely able to stay upright.The taste of blood filled my mouth. I swallowed hard, forcing it down, until my vision slowly cleared again.Lexi.Ophelia.Her name was always said with warmth.Mine was spoken flat, without feeling.Why was I even struggling?I let out a bitter laugh and watched Alexia run toward me, tears streaming down her face."Sean, don't hit her," she said, feigning concern as she brushed a hand across my cheek. "Does it hurt? Ophie, I never meant to come between you and Marcus. If you don't want him to go with me, he won't. Don't get mad…"She spoke sweetly, but her hand pressed hard against my swollen cheek, her eyes shining with clear satisfaction.

Chapter 4

Third-Person Point of ViewAlexia wasn't seriously hurt. There was just a small cut on her leg, but it still had all three men on edge.When she heard that Sean had locked Ophelia up, a sly little smile curved her lips. She clung to Wesley's arm, playfully fluttering her lashes. "I'm fine. I can still go on the trip with Marcus tomorrow, right? You promised me, Dad."Unable to resist her, Wesley gave in with a fond sigh.Seeing him relent, Alexia pressed on. "I still haven't finished packing. Since everyone's here, you can help me decide which clothes and jewelry I should take with me."The maid laid out Alexia's clothes and accessories one by one. She picked up a diamond necklace, then a pair of pearl earrings. "Sean gave me this for my birthday. I have to take it."And this was picked out by Dad… I have to take it too."Five or six suitcases sat open in front of her, and she looked determined not to leave until they were filled to the brim.Marcus' patience wore thin, and

Chapter 5

Sean staggered in shock before he grabbed the server by the collar, his voice sharp. "What did you say? Say it again!"Marcus snatched the medical report. He was rendered speechless as he stared at the name on it in shock. The server trembled. "The woman with late-stage cancer was trapped in the restaurant last night. She was already sick and was also having an allergic reaction. She passed away this morning. It looked like she suffered…"Wesley clutched his chest, coughing violently."Ophelia? Impossible! She's tough! She was born under impossible circumstances and still made it. How could she be gone now?"Marcus couldn't take it anymore and stormed into the restaurant. Sean followed right behind him. They tore through every corner, questioning every server about Ophelia, only to hear the same chilling answer.Wesley's panic intensified, and he grabbed Sean's arm. "Sean, is it true? Is Ophie really dead? She was arguing with us just yesterday. How… how could she be gone? She's

Chapter 6

Marcus said in a hoarse voice, "I don't believe it! I never even got to see Ophie in a wedding dress. She loved me so much. How could she just leave me like this?"He grabbed Sean by the collar, his eyes blazing. "Why did you lock her up in the restaurant all night? Did you even know she was sick? Ophelia was your sister!"All the regret and agony Sean had been suppressing surged forth, and he threw a hard punch squarely at Marcus' face. "And what right do you have to blame me? She called you yesterday. I heard her mention the hospital. You didn't even ask a single question! You know better than anyone how much Ophelia loved you! You were her boyfriend, and you still failed her. If anything, I should be coming after you!"The two men, once refined and composed, got into a full-blown brawl, completely losing all shred of dignity.Alexia's earlier delight vanished in an instant. Their attention was supposed to be on her. Why were they fighting like this over the death of that jinx?

Chapter 7

Ophelia's First-Person Point of ViewI only learned about the chaos in my family afterward.Because I wasn't dead.I'd been saved by Jacqueline Schmidt, the restaurant owner's daughter. She found me clinging to life by a thread and rushed me to the hospital. She even handled the cemetery arrangements to mislead my family.I spent a full seven days in the hospital before my condition stabilized."Ms. Cavanaugh, your condition is extremely rare. If you actively undergo treatment, there's a slim chance of recovery…"The doctor's voice carried a hint of excitement. I cut him off. "Thank you, doctor. That won't be necessary."I'd always been unlucky. A slim chance of recovery? For me, that might as well have been zero.I had no friends. My family and the people I once loved despised and abandoned me.The favoritism, the betrayal, the suffocating pain—those wounds were impossible to erase. They would stay with me forever.I had no attachment to this world. I'd already lived more th

Chapter 8

Three years later, at Levaine National Opera House, when the judges announced Ophelia Cavanaugh as the gold medalist, Jacqueline and I hugged each other, tears streaming down our faces.Only I truly understood the pain and struggle I'd endured the past three years. When I first went abroad, even though Jacqueline had arranged the best doctors for me, battling cancer was far from easy.I wanted to get back on stage as fast as possible, so I threw myself into treatment, even experimenting with cutting-edge anti-cancer drugs.The side effects hit me hard. I gained weight, lost a lot of hair, and couldn't eat. At my worst, I lay in bed for nearly ten days with tubes hooked up everywhere.All of us thought I wouldn't make it.Yet I woke up.From that moment, my health improved day by day, until I finally stepped back into the dance studio.I still couldn't believe it.The doctor's words echoed in my mind. "Congratulations, Ophelia. From now on, you can live like a normal person!"S

Chapter 9

At the Cavanaugh residence, Wesley's hair had turned almost completely white, and his back was hunched as if years of stress had aged him overnight.Sean, once strong and broad-shouldered, now looked gaunt, his eyes sunken as if he hadn't slept in years.Even Marcus was there, for reasons I couldn’t immediately understand.The three of them froze when they saw me. They took a step back, rubbing their eyes in shock.Marcus was the first to react. He stepped forward, grabbed my hand, and choked up when he saw the unique birthmark on my wrist."Ophie… it really is you! You're alive! I knew you wouldn't leave me like that! Where have you been all these years? I've missed you so much…"Sean stepped forward, his eyes brimming with tears. "Ophie, it's so good to have you back. We've been thinking about you nonstop for the past three years. Why didn't you come home? Do you know how many tears we've shed for you? Dad even ended up in the hospital for two weeks because of you!"Wesley sta

Chapter 10

Sean read the title out loud, "Severance Agreement? Ophie, you still haven't forgiven us…""Why should I forgive you?" My gaze swept over their faces, cold and unflinching. "What right do you have to ask for forgiveness? When you beat me up, locked me away, and nearly got me killed, did any of you ever think about forgiveness? Whether you sign it or not, you're dead to me either way. "And if you ever try to harass me again, I swear I'll do everything in my power to make sure neither the Cavanaughs nor the Shaws ever have another peaceful day."Given my current identity and status, I could make it happen.I'd already died once. Naturally, I hadn't returned to this house unprepared.The Cavanaughs and the Shaws were already in dire financial straits. Alexia had singlehandedly managed to tear both families apart.Three years was more than enough to grind away what little affection and patience they had left, until everything collapsed.I'd returned to add fuel to the fire. I a

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