All Chapters of Something Stolen, Something Cruel, Something Walked Away: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

My best friend beamed, wrapping herself around Nathan Whitley's arm."Nathan," she cooed, "my friend here was just saying her boyfriend has no sex drive. I was teaching her how to turn a guy on."You know what… maybe we should show her one of our private videos?"My breath caught. My heart felt like it was being crushed in a fist.I couldn't believe it. It was really Nathan.Just last night, he'd been sick in bed, stuck in a run-down studio apartment, eating leftover bread.But now, the floor beneath his feet was worth more than a million dollars.He glanced at me coldly, then kissed my best friend on the forehead, his gaze low and husky."You think she'd even get it?" he murmured. "The way you moan… the way your body just melts… the way you squeeze around me—""Babe… Evelyn's right here."Chloe Bartlet giggled, playfully hitting his chest before heading into the kitchen to cut fruit.My eyes burned. My voice shook as I asked, "How long have you been married?"Nathan traced

Chapter 2

I forced a faint smile, my throat burning.Back when my ex-boyfriend cheated on me, he took private photos of me. I nearly fell into depression and almost jumped off a building. It was Chloe who held my shoulders, crying as she comforted me, "Don't be scared. I'll always be by your side." She pulled me out of that darkness.There was guilt in her eyes. Remorse.I thought she was hurting for me.Only later did I find out that the person my ex cheated with was my own drunk best friend. That's why she felt so guilty.Even though I was in pain, I pretended not to know, just to spare her feelings.But reality slapped me hard across the face.She didn't just go after my ex-boyfriend. She went after my fiancé, too."Evelyn, I'm so sorry. I didn't know Nathan was your boyfriend…"Chloe's eyes turned red. She reached out to hug me."Don't touch me!"A wave of disgust hit me. By the time I realized what I was doing, my hand had already slapped her across the face.Nathan shoved me ha

Chapter 3

The call ended.I bought a ticket to South City.Late that night, long fingers pulled back the covers. A familiar scent filled the air.My body went stiff. I instinctively shrank back.Nathan's strong hand gripped my waist. His hot breath fell against my ear.His voice was low and rough. "Weren't you the one who wanted to learn new moves to please me? Why are you pulling away?"My eyes were dry and burning. I forced a laugh. "She's so wild—seven times in one night. Isn't that enough to satisfy you?"The air went dead silent.Nathan's brow furrowed. "Why do you have to insult Chloe like that? She was worried about you. She didn't want you to feel bad. So she made me come keep you company. What more do you want from her?!"He slammed the door and left.Half an hour later, my phone suddenly rang.On the other end, Chloe's tearful voice came through, soft and pleading. "Nathan…"Her voice broke. The pitch shot up—like she'd just been slammed into.Nathan's raspy voice followed

Chapter 4

Glass after glass of wine went down my throat. My abdomen cramped with pain. Red rashes began spreading all over my body. My stomach churned violently.Nathan's friends watched with glee, egging me on."Hey, don't just drink—where's the apology?""Right! Weren't you supposed to get on your knees and apologize to Chloe? We're all watching!"They pulled out their phones and started recording.My eyes burned.But to save my mother, I didn't hesitate. I dropped to my knees and apologized to Chloe."I'll chug this whole bottle," I said. "Consider it my apology to you."I pried the cap off and poured the liquor down my throat.Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my abdomen. A warm gush followed—blood trickling down my legs.My vision flickered and darkened.The people around me panicked. Their faces tensed up."Blood! Why is she bleeding? You don't think she's pregnant, do you?"Nathan's pupils contracted. He took half a step forward.Chloe suddenly clutched her stomach. Her fa

Chapter 5

After a night of passion, Nathan picked up his phone.He stared at the chat window.One minute. Two minutes. Half an hour passed.Still no message.He frowned with irritation. Before, I always worried about him being bored at home, so I'd find things to talk about every few hours.Sometimes I'd complain about a weird coworker. Other times, I'd share photos of pretty flowers on my way home from work, or a snack I was craving.But today, there was nothing.Suddenly, a notification popped up. He quickly tapped on it, only to find it was a newsletter subscription.Nathan's gaze turned cold. Finally, he messaged me.[Still mad?][I already sent the heart donor back. I contacted the best doctors.]Still no reply from the other side.Nathan's fingers whitened from squeezing the phone. He smirked and sent a photo.It showed him holding a sleeping Chloe. Chloe was completely naked, her body covered in bruises and hickeys.He knew I got jealous easily.Before, if he even looked at

Chapter 6

Nathan was dazed. It was only then that he remembered a couple of days ago, I had been happily wrapped around him, acting mysterious, saying I had a surprise for him.He hadn't thought much of it at the time.His mind had been on Chloe's baby.He had planned to let me raise the baby after it was born. Let me be the child's mother. To make up for the child I could never have.But now… everything had gone wrong.Not only had he taken my mother's heart donor, he had forced me to drink and kneel, causing the baby I had fought so hard for to miscarry.And when I begged him with red eyes to save my mother, he had coldly said, "Nobody helps her. Let her suffer a little. Teach her a lesson. Then she'll know who actually cares about her."He was the one who killed my mother.He was the one who killed our child.Nathan's eyes turned bloodshot. He drove two hundred miles an hour, running through countless red lights.He made it back to the familiar rundown apartment.After taking sever

Chapter 7

But three months passed.He couldn't find any news about me. It was as if I had vanished into thin air.Coffee shops. Movie theaters. The restaurant where I used to work.Nothing.Nathan was devastated. He went to the Lovers' Bridge where we used to go on dates.It was crowded with couples writing their names on love padlocks.He remembered how I had blushed, stood on my tiptoes, and whispered in his ear, "What did you wish for?"He had smiled and said quietly, "To marry Evelyn and take her home."Now, the padlock had rusted. He could barely make out their names scratched into the metal.Nathan clutched the padlock tightly. Without realizing it, he had walked to the flower shop on the corner—my favorite one.The owner, an old woman with white hair and a hunched back, smiled and handed him a bouquet of bellflowers."Hey there," she said. "Where's your girlfriend today? She didn't come with you? You two had a fight, huh? Just keep apologizing. It'll be fine."Business hasn't

Chapter 8

Nathan stared at it in disbelief.The handwriting. The way the letters were formed. It was definitely my hand.But… how was that possible?Back then, Grayson had pursued me relentlessly. I had rejected him without mercy. I didn't like playboys.How could I possibly agree to marry him?Nathan's molars ground together."Book me a flight to South City. The earliest one. I need to find her. Now."…South City was bustling and noisy.My voice was cool and calm as I pointed vaguely at a wedding dress."I'm not going to keep browsing. This one."Grayson raised an eyebrow at me. "You don't look like you care."I looked up. My expression didn't change."It's just a dress. In the end, they're all the same."Grayson's flirtatious eyes crinkled with a smile. He leaned close to me. His warm breath fell on my earlobe."Not the same. I'm younger than him. And better in bed. Want to give me a try?"His long, slender fingers hooked onto my zipper.I pushed him away calmly."Don't forg

Chapter 9

I looked at Nathan's face and felt myself drifting for a moment.Three months without seeing him. There were dark circles under his eyes. I couldn't tell how long it had been since he'd slept well.He looked travel-worn. His usually crisp suit was disheveled. He seemed utterly haggard.Nathan's voice was hoarse. He stepped closer."Evelyn… I finally found you."I snapped back to reality. I looked at him coldly."What are you doing here?""I'm here to take you home. Evelyn, I'm sorry."His eyes were bloodshot. His face was full of regret and guilt."Everything was my fault. I made you lose the baby. I caused your mother's death. I know I was wrong. Just come back with me, okay? I'll make it up to you."My expression didn't change. I pulled my hand out of his grip."How? How are you going to make it up to me? Can you bring my mother back to life?"Nathan, I'm getting married. I'm marrying the Sterling family heir. I'm going to be Mrs. Sterling, living in luxury. I'll be rich.

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