All Chapters of My Second Chance at Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Brandon Fenton tugged impatiently at his shirt collar, a fine sheen of sweat forming along his collarbone.He murmured my name under his breath, yet his gaze stayed fixed on me with an almost obsessive intensity."Did you really just drug me?"Brandon's voice dropped into a harsh growl through clenched teeth. "Get out!"Shortly after I started to leave, I heard him whisper, "Cheryl Swanson... Where are you going? I feel awful…"My steps faltered for a split second, then I walked out without hesitation.It was just like the last time.Back then, he had been the one to press himself against me first. However, after Melissa Giles' accident, he pushed all the blame onto me.Leaning against the door, I listened to the suppressed, ragged breathing from inside, waiting for Melissa to arrive.Just as before, she came quickly.The moment she saw me, she froze, then her expression turned wary."What are you up to? Don't tell me you've already been inside?"I shook my head and said, "

My hands froze in the middle of folding my clothes.I did not understand why Brandon had to speak like that just to hurt me.So what if I liked him? Was that some unforgivable sin?Why did I have to endure that kind of humiliation from him?"Get out! Leave my room... Now!"Even my voice was trembling.Brandon refused to move, so I pushed him toward the door with all my strength.Just before the door shut, Brandon's gaze sharpened."Cheryl, I want you to treat Melissa better from now on. You must treat her like your own sister. Otherwise, I'll never forgive you."...The immigration interview went smoothly, and my visa was approved on the spot."Book me a flight for tomorrow morning," I requested."Is it that urgent, Ms. Swanson?" my lawyer asked."The sooner, the better."When I got home and tried to unlock the door, I realized the lock had been changed."Don't bother. I've already replaced all the locks."Melissa stepped out from the door."Who gave you the right to d

Brandon grabbed my wrist, forcing me to look at him."Cheryl, since when did lying come so naturally to you? I know how much you love me. You wouldn't even allow a single woman near me before. How could you possibly wish us well?"My eyes reddened as I shook his hand off with force. "I was immature before, but not anymore. Whether it's Melissa or anyone else, I won't care again.""Stop saying things like that out of spite. I was worried you might actually leave, but now I'm sure. You're just throwing a tantrum. What can a spoiled young lady like you do besides cling to me? I'm used to you baring your claws and driving everyone away, yet now you're pretending to be noble and magnanimous?"Be good. I'll make sure you're taken care of for the rest of your life. Just stop coveting things that were never meant to be yours."He reached out and tucked the blanket around me, his movements gentle.However, all I felt was a chill spreading through my body, a wave of nausea rising in my che

In the past, I followed Brandon everywhere. I never went anywhere on my own, afraid of hurting his fragile pride.However, I could finally live the way I wanted.Castles in Methsby. Canyons in the Carina. The vast plains of Urfia.I could not help but regret how much of the world I had missed, but I was grateful for being given a second chance.I learned how to surf, how to dive, and I even explored the Norazon rainforest.However, there was one unexpected companion by my side.I turned to look at the man seated next to me.He was the youngest Best Actor award winner in the country, Barnabas Hucklebee. He ventured into Brilwood two years ago, and that year, he swept all three major Methsbian film awards.Without a doubt, he was the top actor in Granoa.I remembered how, just before boarding the plane, my father had mysteriously pushed him toward me, winking as he did."Sweetheart, I vetted this one myself. I can guarantee he's top quality."He was top quality indeed.Broad

Brandon's eyes were filled with hope. He spread his arms, just like before, waiting for me to run into his embrace.However, all I could remember was my previous life, the pain of being crushed over and over beneath his car.Instinctively, I pressed a hand to my chest, as if I could still feel that agony."No. I stopped loving you a long time ago. The Cheryl who loved you… You killed her with your own hands."I turned around to leave, but Brandon suddenly rushed forward and grabbed my wrist."Cheryl, stop this. Come back with me."I frowned, trying to shake him off. "Let go!"His eyes reddened like an abandoned puppy."You're still angry at me, aren't you? I'll apologize! It was all my fault. I was blind before, but from now on, I won't even look at another woman! Cheryl, I can't live without you. Please… Don't leave me."A flicker of fear rose in me.Barnabas stepped forward and forcefully pried Brandon's fingers off my wrist."She told you to let go. Do you not understand