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Chapter 11

The hospital room was filled with worried faces and heavy tension as Stella lay on the bed, twisting and whining in pain. Her nose was heavily bandaged, and her eyes were red and swollen from crying too much.“I’m in pain…” Stella whispered weakly, her body moving restlessly as though she was dying.Even though the doctor had already treated her, she still complained bitterly. It was expected. Stella was the daughter of a wealthy family—someone who had never truly experienced pain or hardship in her life. Any little discomfort felt like torture to her.“Stop talking so much,” Mrs. Jones said softly but anxiously as she moved closer to the bed. She gently patted Stella’s back, her face full of worry. “You’re only making it worse.”Inside the room were Mr. Jones, Adrian, and Scarlett. It was already late at night. The moment they received the news that Stella had been injured, they rushed straight to the hospital without delay.“How did this even happen?” Adrian asked quietly. His voice

Chapter 12

At Palm Crest, Elowen and Lucien had just finished dinner.Elowen sat quietly in her wheelchair, her hands resting on her lap as she stared at the empty plates on the dining table. She still couldn’t believe how much she had eaten. Lucien had kept placing food on her plate, calmly and naturally, as though it was the most normal thing in the world.She didn’t even know how to tell him to stop.For the first time in a long while, she ate without fear. Without pressure. Without someone watching her every move.“Here,” Lucien said suddenly, handing her a small paper bag.Elowen took the bag without asking what was inside. She already knew. It was the medicine the doctor had prescribed for her earlier.She quietly opened the bag, took out the pills, and swallowed them one after the other like they were nothing more than honey.Lucien watched silently. When he saw she had taken everything, he stood up without saying a word. He gathered the plates and cutlery they had eaten with and carried

Chapter 13

9:00 a.m. at Palm Crest.“You will have to wear yesterday’s clothes again since there isn’t another one,” Lucien said to Elowen as he ran the handheld shower through her hair.They were in the bathroom, and just like the night before, he was helping her bathe. He would later place her in the bathtub, but first, he was washing her hair at the hair-washing basin.“Hmmm,” Elowen hummed in agreement.Her eyes were closed, her body relaxed as he washed her hair. The gentle movement of his fingers through her hair calmed her soul.“Done,” Lucien said after a few minutes, hanging the hose back in place.He was done washing her hair, and now she would take her bath. He walked to stand in front of her to help her remove the clothes she was wearing—the oversized shirt and joggers he had given her the night before.Elowen’s breath hitched. Her heart started beating hard the moment she heard him say he was done. Last night had been very awkward. She inhaled deeply and slowly removed her shirt.Lu

Chapter 14

Elowen hesitated for a moment, her fingers tightening slightly around the armrest of her wheelchair. She stared at the rows of clothes displayed neatly in front of her, her eyes moving slowly from one to another. She didn’t know much about fashion. She never had. But she had always loved simple clothes—things that didn’t draw attention, things that felt safe.“I don’t know,” she said softly after a pause. “Anything simple is fine.”The attendant smiled politely, though a flicker of curiosity passed through her eyes. It wasn’t every day she attended to a quiet woman in a wheelchair, accompanied by a man who carried himself with such calm authority.“Alright, miss,” the attendant replied before moving toward the racks to select simpler designs.Elowen slowly rolled herself forward, her eyes scanning the boutique. The clothes were beautiful—too beautiful. Soft fabrics, elegant cuts, colors that seemed too bright for someone like her.“This dress will look good on you, miss,” the attendan

Chapter 15

The hug came so suddenly that Lucien stiffened. His eyes flickered briefly, unconsciously moving to Elowen to take note of her expression.Elowen’s eyes narrowed slightly as she watched the woman cling to him.Who is she? she wondered.Is she his girlfriend?Her heart began to pound at the thought. She swallowed hard, her throat suddenly dry. She had never stopped to think that Lucien might have a girlfriend before begging him to let her stay with him. The realization made her chest tighten with unease.“I didn’t think I would meet you here,” the classy woman said as she finally pulled away from Lucien.Lucien hadn’t returned the hug.The woman smiled brightly, her eyes lingering on Lucien’s face with a longing she tried hard to hide.“I came to get a few things,” Lucien replied casually, his tone flat and distant. He didn’t match her enthusiasm.“I see,” the woman said, nodding awkwardly when she noticed his cold response.“Evans said you were busy today and wouldn’t be seeing us,” s

Chapter 16

Elowen stirred and woke up from sleep with a strong urge to use the restroom. She felt pressed. Her heavy eyes moved around as she realized she was lying on the bed. The last thing she remembered was that she and Lucien had arrived home from the mall, and Lucien had helped her arrange the items they bought. She must have fallen asleep unknowingly, and Lucien had laid her on the bed, she thought. She looked at the wall clock and saw that it was past 5 p.m. “Hmm,” she hummed lowly, moving her body to rest against the headboard, just as she always did. She couldn’t sit up straight immediately because of her stiff spine. She had barely recovered from the struggle of sitting up when she heard voices coming from outside the door. “His friends must have arrived,” she whispered to herself. Lucien had told her earlier that his friends would be visiting. She exhaled and sighed, thinking about how she would get to the bathroom. The urge to relieve herself had increased. She couldn’t c

Chapter 17

Elowen shifted nervously in her wheelchair, even though she tried her best not to show it on her face. This situation was exactly why she had wanted to stay back in the room. She felt exposed, like she was standing under a bright light with nowhere to hide.Who would Lucien say she was to him?A homeless woman he was sheltering?A stranger he had picked up out of pity?She honestly did not know. But one thing was certain—she hoped he would not reveal something like that to them.They all waited in silence for Lucien to speak, but he seemed completely unbothered. He was busy scrolling through his phone, his expression calm, almost indifferent.“Lucien…” Rachel called, trying to get his attention while holding back the desperation building inside her. She was restless, her fingers clenching tightly together. Why was it so hard for him to say who Elowen was to him? she wondered bitterly.Lucien finally raised his head and looked around, noticing that all their eyes were on him. He did no

Chapter 18

At the Whitemere Mansion“Take this out. Don’t fold it—are you stupid? Just grab it and dump it.”Scarlett stood in the middle of Elowen’s room at the Whitemere Mansion, her face twisted in irritation as she pointed around like a queen passing death sentences.Two maids hurried around, picking up clothes, books, framed sketches, and small personal items. Their movements were fast but careful, fear written clearly on their faces.“This too. And that,” Scarlett snapped. “I don’t want a single useless thing left in this room.”Bitterness burned inside her, no longer hidden. She had always hated Elowen, but that hatred had grown deeper over the past few days. Adrian was no longer giving her all his attention. He had been asking about Elowen—worried because she hadn’t returned home and there was no news of her. The only thing they knew was what Stella had mentioned: she had seen Elowen at the hospital lobby.Scarlett clicked her tongue impatiently. “Why are you moving like turtles? Are you

Chapter 19

A Week LaterLucien had just stepped into the police station when he spotted Evans sitting on a chair, scrolling through his phone. His brows furrowed as he walked toward him, wondering what could have brought Evans here.“Evans,” Lucien called out quietly, concern lacing his voice. Seeing Evans at the station usually meant something had gone wrong.Evans lifted his head when he heard his name.“You’re finally here,” he said with a twisted expression as he stood up and stretched his tired body. “Where exactly did you disappear to? You stayed away for so long, and you weren’t picking your calls.”Lucien stared at him for a few seconds, then turned and headed toward his office. From Evans’s tone and behavior, he had already realized it wasn’t a case that brought him here. Evans had come only to see him.“Cold-hearted Lucien,” Evans murmured as he followed behind him.Lucien opened his office door and turned on the light. The room was dim, as always. He dropped the small bag he had broug

Chapter 20

At Palm Crest Elowen was sitting in her wheelchair in the living room, going through her new phone. Lucien had gotten it for her a few days ago so she could contact him if she needed anything. Her lips curved into a faint smile as she remembered how he had handed it to her. It was in the morning, a day after his friends had visited. He had been getting ready for work after helping her with her bath. “My number is already saved,” he had said softly. “Don’t hesitate to call if there is any problem.” After that, he had left her in the care of Cecilia, her caregiver. Lucien had brought her that same day, and Elowen couldn’t have been more grateful. Cecilia came every morning before Lucien left for work and went home when he returned. Elowen had downloaded the apps she wanted and logged back into her old social media accounts. Now, for the first time since getting the phone, she decided to scroll through her social media page. Her heart clenched painfully at the first photo she saw.

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