All Chapters of She Chose Him Again: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1 The Day I Let Go

Some people were watching the drama. Others were watching me.It was like they were all waiting for me to lose control again, the way I used to. Waiting for me to make a scene.Then a dramatically aggrieved voice cut through the air."Meanie! Don't bully Lydia!"Mason Jacobs, dressed in custom-made overalls styled like a child's outfit, lunged toward me like a boy throwing a tantrum. He scrambled forward on both hands and feet.Lydia Clark panicked at once. She rushed forward and pulled him tightly behind her, shielding him without hesitation. "Mason has the mind of a child. If you have a problem, take it out on me."She positioned herself between us, calm but unyielding.I stared at her, stunned, my thoughts drifting back to last month.Our wedding had been halfway through when Mason suddenly barged in and wrecked the entire ceremony. I had finally had enough and confronted Lydia coldly.Afterward, much to my dismay, Mason secretly laced my drink with rat poison and nearly co

Chapter 2 A Home That Wasn't Mine

My phone vibrated. It was a message from my mom.'Elliot, congratulations on your wedding. I'm so happy for you!'I typed out a long reply. I apologized for embarrassing them. I said I was looking forward to seeing them more than anything. But in the end, I deleted it all, word by word, and only sent, 'The wedding's canceled. Don't worry about me.'A long while passed before she replied. 'Your dad's been worrying all this time, afraid you'd marry under pressure. Now that it's canceled, maybe that's for the best.'I stared at the contact I saved as "Mom" on the screen, a lump forming in my throat.'Mom, I want to come home.'The moment the message was sent, I looked up.Lydia was playing a bouquet-catching game with Mason. The two of them were laughing together, bright and carefree. It was so bright that it hurt.From beginning to end, no one cared how I, the would-be groom, felt.I stood there quietly for a moment. Then, I turned and left.…Back in that shabby yet familia

Chapter 3 The Trap at the Hospital

The apartment was quiet the next morning. Lydia had left at some point, unnoticed. On the table sat only a half-finished bowl of oatmeal.A reminder popped up on my phone calendar—'3 p.m., City Medical Center, follow-up check.'After the surgery back then, Lydia had been constantly on edge. She had signed me up for a follow-up package, once every six months for five years, and made sure I never missed an appointment.At 1.30 p.m., my phone remained silent. I got changed and headed out alone.I had just gotten into the car when a text from Lydia came through.'Elliot, something happened with Mason's charity project. He got a fright, so I'm taking him to the hospital and calming him down. You can handle your follow-up on your own today, right?'I replied with an 'Okay.' Another message came right after.'If you run into reporters on the way, avoid them.'At first, I didn't understand what she meant, not until reporters surrounded me at the hospital entrance."Mr. Sanders, how do

Chapter 4 Leaving Without Looking Back

At my words, the mockery on her face deepened."Elliot, do you really have the heart to move out? You've given up so much just to build this home with me. Now, enough with this. Don't make a big deal out of it. I'll handle the situation with Mason. Your suit has already been arranged. Go try it on yourself after you're discharged."With that, she walked out of the hospital room.I watched her retreating figure. All I felt was a deep, bone-weary exhaustion.…When I got home, I continued packing, sorting out everything that belonged to me.At 4 p.m., the doorbell rang.A same-day delivery had arrived. It was a gift box bearing the logo of a high-end menswear and watch brand. Inside was a pair of diamond rings and a set of cufflinks.Just then, my phone chimed. It was a text from Lydia.'You'll hold on to our rings this time. Don't sulk anymore.'I pulled out the card tucked beneath the rings. It read, 'I picked out the rings myself. I hope you like them.'The handwriting was

Chapter 5 The Runaway Groom

The moment I arrived on the private island, rows of uniformed security personnel stood below, greeting me with deep bows."Welcome home, Mr. Sanders!"Their voices rose one after another, echoing across the sky. It was obvious how genuinely happy they were to see me return.I had been abducted by our enemies at the age of five, and everyone had long since assumed I was dead. But my parents had never given up searching for me. Now that I had finally come back safe and sound, relief and joy overflowed into tears.Perhaps it was blood ties, but I felt an unexpected closeness the first time I met my parents, as if I had always belonged with them.They gripped my shoulders tightly, their eyes red-rimmed as tears streamed down their faces. "What matters now is that you're back."I also had an older brother and two female cousins. To them, I was a lost treasure found, and they treated me as such. They spoiled me in everything and yielded to me at every turn.For the first time, I reali

Chapter 6 Gone Without a Trace

Mason woke up, and his mind was clear again.Lydia should have been overjoyed. Instead, when her assistant reported that I was in Mellwater, she let out a short, incredulous laugh, anger flashing through her eyes."Got it."Mason carefully reached out and tugged at her sleeve. "I'm sorry, Ms. Clark. My recklessness dragged you and Mr. Sanders into a mess."Lydia frowned slightly. "Why are you suddenly calling me Ms. Clark?"Mason's gaze was steady, carrying a trace of stubborn resolve. "My emotions got the better of me when I tried to die with you in that fire that time. As for everything I did afterward while I wasn't in my right mind… you should just forget it."Lydia instinctively moved to comfort him, but halfway through, she caught herself and withdrew her hand. "It's fine. I don't blame you. As for Elliot… he's just throwing a tantrum. He'll come back after a couple of days."For the next two days, Lydia stayed at the hospital with Mason. There was affection between them,

Chapter 7 When Illusion Breaks

"Me?" I echoed."Yes." Juliet's gaze carried a quiet depth, something distant yet unwavering. "Meeting you was my idea. I approached your father. The earlier blind dates were just a cover. I didn't want you to feel awkward or pressured. Maybe you don't remember, but when we were children, you always protected me. After you went missing, I never stopped looking for you."She met my eyes, her tone steady and sincere. "So I didn't want this meeting to become a burden for you."For a fleeting moment, the image of a little girl surfaced in my mind."I don't really remember," I admitted quietly. "But… Thank you, Juliet. Thank you for remembering me all this time."So, it turned out that, aside from my family, one more person had been worried about me too. I had never truly been alone.Juliet suddenly let out a soft laugh. "Is that… a polite rejection?"I found myself at a loss for words.She still carried that composed, well-bred air, but there was seriousness beneath it now. I did n

Chapter 8 Fireworks and Regret

Mason's voice rose sharply, almost cutting through the air. "I was pretending the whole time."'Never damaged… Pretending…'The words struck Lydia like a blow to the head. She froze, disbelief written all over her face.In an instant, everything she had done over the years came rushing back to her—every time she had taken his side, every moment she had protected Mason without restraint, every wound she had inflicted on me without hesitation."No… That can't be it…"Mason's gaze was wild, unhinged. "Drop the act, Lydia. You're not as noble as you think. If you hadn't felt something for me, you wouldn't have used my condition as an excuse to do all those things. Admit it—you liked me too.""Get out!"Lydia gritted her teeth and shoved him away, but Mason had no intention of letting her go. Watching her grow more and more disoriented, he said in a low voice, "Lydia, I gave you a chance. Since you refused to love me your way… I'll just love you my way."…The next time I saw Lydia

Chapter 9 Goodbye, Lydia

For one brief, inexplicable moment, I saw the girl Lydia used to be in her eyes. The girl who had once stood in front of me and carried everything without hesitation.My vision blurred slightly."Lydia, thank you for saving me… for giving me the chance to reunite with my family. But I won't love you anymore." A calm smile settled on my face. "I don't hate you either. From now on, you're just… someone I owe."The hope in Lydia's eyes shattered, dissolving into tears."Elliot…" She looked lost, her eyes red as she struggled to find her words. "Elliot, I-I really didn't mean to… I…"Before she could finish, a shadow suddenly darted out from behind a tree, flailing wildly."Hello, hello! Elliot, I'm sorry! Elliot, you're the best! I'm sorry—truly!"I stared at the disheveled figure in front of me, like a madman straight out of nowhere. It was only when I heard his voice that I realized who he was.Mason.Lydia immediately ordered the bodyguards to take him away."He tried to sche

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