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All Chapters of A Lifetime Misplaced: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

Perhaps Avery Collins had always been certain I would take the fall for her. She'd probably rehearsed her lines in advance.The moment Mr. Dorian Whitaker started questioning us, she blurted out instinctively, "Sir, please don't blame Logan Bennett—"Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at me. "What? You said I'm the mastermind?"I answered firmly, "That's right. She was the one who asked me to steal the exam papers. My mom promised to pay for her college tuition if she finished in the top three this year."Avery came from a rough background. Back when she still lived with her father, he'd come home drunk and beat both her and her mother.Eventually, her parents divorced. Her mother brought her to Westbridge, which was why she'd transferred into our school during senior year.On the very first day we became desk mates, she'd told me her entire story through tear-filled eyes.At the time, I was deeply moved. Beneath that delicate, heart-wrenching face was a life filled wit

Chapter 2

The classroom instantly erupted."Logan, you've gone too far! You've been dead last on practically every exam for years. Now you're suddenly ranked tenth in the class? Who would believe that? You're obviously the one who stole the exam papers!""Exactly! Avery's kind and sweet. How could you hurt her like this? I'm ashamed to have a classmate like you.""And could your lie be any more ridiculous? Avery's already a top student. Why would she need to steal just to make the top three? Do you think we're all idiots?"I ignored their accusations and looked at Mr. Whitaker. "Sir, do you believe me?"Mr. Whitaker's face immediately darkened. Without warning, he snatched up a book and threw it at me."Logan! Call your parents!"Not only are you trying to frame an innocent girl, but you're even dragging students from other classes into this. At your age, you're already trying to get away with things. If you keep going down this road, you'll end up a criminal when you grow up!"I can't l

Chapter 3

At that moment, Avery suddenly came running in through the doorway, crying. She rushed straight over and pulled me behind her."Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, please don't hit him. If anyone deserves to be punished, it should be me. I wanted to go to college so badly. I wanted Mrs. Bennett's sponsorship so badly that I lied."My heart skipped a beat.Why had her attitude changed so suddenly?Just then, Caleb rushed in from outside.Grabbing her arm, he shouted, "Avery, how can you take the blame for him? No matter how close you two are, you can't do something like this! What about your reputation?"To my surprise, Avery kicked him hard. "Stay out of it! This has nothing to do with you!"Then she turned back to my parents."I'm telling the truth, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. I was the one who told Logan to do it. Please don't punish him."I was completely stunned.Hadn't these two been in love for decades?Why were they acting so differently now?A ridiculous thought suddenly flashed throug

Chapter 4

Then Avery looked at Mom expectantly.Because for the first time, Mom hadn't gotten up to fetch her a plate and cutlery.Whenever Avery came over in the past, Mom treated her like a daughter. She'd never even let her serve herself.When Avery realized none of the three of us intended to move, tears immediately welled in her eyes."Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, I'm sorry. I know you're angry with me. That's why I came here today, to explain."Caleb was my classmate in middle school. His father really did beat him badly. I just felt sorry for him and wanted to help. I swear I never looked at the stolen exam papers. Earning third place in the class was entirely my own achievement."Dad continued drinking in silence, his expression cold.Mom smiled politely. "Avery, tonight is a family dinner. It's not really appropriate to have guests over. Why don't you come back another day?"Tears immediately rolled down Avery's cheeks. She grabbed my arm and refused to let go."Logan, I was wrong. Ca

Chapter 5

From the first day I disappeared, I never answered Avery's calls or replied to her messages.Although she came to my house several times, I avoided her.Mom lied to her, telling her I was sick and hospitalized in another city.Dad also cooperated, explaining to Mr. Whitaker that I was sick and needed to rest, but wouldn't miss the college entrance exam.In those last two months, my grades improved dramatically.Before, I didn't do well in school, not because I wasn't capable, but because I always thought I could get by without studying and my family had some money, so I thought studying was the most useless thing.Now I truly understand the sense of accomplishment I feel when I answer each question correctly, and the growing confidence and assurance that money can't give me.The day of the college entrance exam arrived quickly.I arrived at the exam hall early and waited for Avery in my car.When I saw her and Mrs. Collins walking towards me, I quickly got out of the car and

Chapter 6

After saying that, Caleb shot me a vicious glare and stormed off.I nodded to myself.Good. His grades weren't great, but they were still good enough to get him into a mediocre second-tier university. If he ended up at a community college instead, and his gambling addict father found out, that would be interesting to watch.The college entrance exam had finally been passed.At last, the weight on my shoulders was gone. I was confident my score would be enough for Crown University.I skipped the graduation dinner my classmates organized because I was going on vacation abroad with my parents.We were packing our luggage when Avery showed up at my door again.The moment she saw our suitcases, she looked surprised. "There's a graduation dinner tonight. Aren't you going?""No. My family and I are going to France."Her eyes immediately lit up. Then the excitement faded, and she lowered her head. Tears quickly gathered in her eyes."I'm so jealous. I've never even been abroad before

Chapter 7

"Oh? Mrs. Collins, what do you think my family should contribute to this engagement?"Avery immediately cut in. "Logan, don't say it like that. It makes it sound like we're after your family's money.""Of course not. How could I think that? You're such a kind person. I just want our engagement party to be as grand as possible."She lowered her head shyly. "That's what I want too. I think we should hold it at the Grand Summit Hotel."I almost laughed out loud. She certainly knew how to pick a venue. After all, it was the most expensive hotel in the city."Sure. In that case, let's move quickly. You and your mom should notify all your relatives as soon as possible. How about we do it a week from now?"And my parents have been busy with work lately, so they won't have time to help. Why don't the two of us handle the venue ourselves?"Avery and Mrs. Collins immediately agreed, beaming with excitement.Not long after, I took Avery to book the venue. It was her first time stepping in

Chapter 8

I handed a glass of wine to Caleb. Then I handed another to Avery."Have a drink together. Come on, Avery."Caleb drained his glass in one gulp. Under my urging, Avery emptied hers as well.Before long, I pretended to be dizzy."Avery, I think I had too much to drink. Can you take me home?"She immediately helped me out of the private room, but instead of taking me out of the hotel, she led me upstairs."I booked a room here. Why don't you rest for a while?"After helping me onto the bed, Avery suddenly started sweating heavily. Her cheeks flushed red as she lay down beside me and reached for my pants, trying to undo them.I sat up at once.Her eyes were unfocused, and she kept licking her lips.I got up and opened the door. The next second, Caleb walked in from outside.I patted him on the shoulder. "She's all yours."Then I left and headed straight back downstairs to the private dining room.The moment I pushed open the door, I grinned and shouted, "Everyone! Come on, th

Chapter 9

I burst out laughing. "Like I said, do you have any proof? And besides, I got into Crown University. Why would I go to community college? Mrs. Collins, you can't just see that my family has money and decide to latch onto us."Then I held up my acceptance letter for everyone to see.This time, both Avery and Mrs. Collins were completely stunned."Impossible! That's impossible!" Avery screamed. "Logan, you lied to me! There's no way you got into Crown University! That acceptance letter has to be fake!"I pointed toward the table where the school administrators were sitting. "The school can vouch for me. The principal even gave me a scholarship bonus."Avery let out a hysterical scream. "Ahhh! You tricked me! I don't care! You're getting engaged to me today!""Avery, why would I get engaged to you? Look around. Everyone here is either from your family or Caleb's family. This is obviously your engagement party. What does it have to do with me?"A sly smile suddenly appeared on her f

Chapter 10

Because I remembered that during the decades I was married to Avery, I'd heard Caleb never held a steady job, yet somehow, he always seemed to be living quite comfortably.So after being reborn, when Avery suddenly insisted on cutting ties with him, there was no way he would simply accept it.That's why I approached Caleb. I told him the truth—that Avery didn't love me at all. The person she truly loved had always been him. The only reason she planned to marry me was that her mother was forcing her to.That was how the two of us came up with this plan.The moment the video appeared, Mrs. Collins lost her mind."Turn it off! Turn it off!"With tears streaming down her face, she grabbed my hand and pleaded, "Logan, there has to be some misunderstanding here. Avery likes you. She's always wanted to marry you."Avery herself began begging desperately, "I was wrong. Just give me one more chance. I'll go home and make everything right. I really do love you."I looked at her with undi

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