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All Chapters of Borrowed Wishes: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

"What about Elliot? He was with you for three years, and he loved you with everything he had. Are you really going to end it like this?"Tiffany Porter frowned slightly. She slipped off her wool cloak and draped it over my shoulders, shielding me from the bitter wind. Her eyes were filled with disapproval.Sheila Johnson, however, looked completely indifferent. Her voice was calm, without the slightest hint of emotion."The person who truly belongs with me has finally come back. Elliot was nothing more than a replacement. The farther away he disappears, the better. If you feel so sorry for him, then take him with you."The casual words instantly silenced everyone around us.Everyone there knew that the only reason Tiffany had become friends with Sheila was that she liked me. Back then, if Tiffany so much as looked at me for a second too long, Sheila would glare at her with jealous eyes and warn her to stay away from me.However, now... Prince Keith, the third prince of the kingdo

Chapter 2

Half-conscious, I ate the piece of bread Sheila held out to me. The moment I accepted it, I became bound by a debt I could never escape.The elders of my clan had always told me that the Ageless did not truly become adults until we turned 100. Before then, we were forbidden from forming any ties with the outside world.Otherwise, we would never be able to find our way home again.The instant I took that piece of bread, my connection to my people was severed forever. The only way home was to fulfill 100 wishes for Sheila.Hence, I asked her, "Would you make one hundred wishes? I want to repay your kindness."That day, she looked into my eyes. A loneliness she could not hide lingered there as she softly made her very first wish."I want you to be my boyfriend."I did not understand love. However, to repay what I owed her, I sought advice from the housekeeper who had raised her. I stayed by Sheila's side as she grew up, keeping her company every step of the way and teaching her wha

Chapter 3

"If you ever need help, wear this cloak and come to Porter Manor to find me. I've already made arrangements for you."With that, Tiffany turned and left.I remained crouched where I was. I never once reached for the thick wool cloak she had left behind. I was cold. However, I wanted to go home even more. I could not accept her kindness. I did not want to owe anyone ever again.After Tiffany left, I stayed outside Johnson Manor until night fell. One by one, the lights along the street went dark. However, Sheila never came back.Not long afterward, one of the footmen who had left with her hurried back to the manor to retrieve a bank draft. As he passed me, he sneered."Some people really should know their place. Lady Sheila is spending the next few days with Prince Keith at the finest hotel in the royal capital. She's not coming back. Oh, and she sent me here to get money for His Highness's celebration tonight."The entire fireworks show, along with every glowing lantern, is her gi

Chapter 4

"I heard that a lot of your wishes were simply asking him to smile a little more." Keith chuckled as he teased Sheila, but his eyes gradually turned red.Sheila quickly let go of my hand and gently took Keith's instead. Her voice became soft and full of affection."If it weren't because his smile reminded me of yours, I never would have made those wishes. You know that, Keith. From the beginning... you've always been the only one in my heart."Keith immediately blushed.I simply stood there in silence. I had known all along. Whenever Sheila looked at me, she was really looking at someone else. The affection that had once seemed to belong to me had disappeared overnight, handed entirely to someone else.Even so... a dull ache still spread through my chest.Without another word, I leaped into the freezing river. Fighting against the icy current, I retrieved the floating lantern. That left... only two wishes.After climbing back onto the riverbank, I accepted the ten gold coins fro

Chapter 5

After Sheila finished speaking, a long silence followed.I did not say anything.When her eyes met mine, calm to the point of indifference, something in her chest tightened. She froze for a moment. Hesitation and guilt flickered across her face.However, Keith gently took her hand. Feeling his trembling fingers, she finally steeled herself."Elliot, I know this isn't fair to you, but Keith has already suffered enough. If you really love me... then please protect the person I love too."You and Prince Keith already look somewhat alike. No one will suspect a thing. As long as you stand trial in his place for now, I'll send someone to rescue you once you've left the capital."Perhaps afraid I would refuse, Keith suddenly stepped forward. His eyes reddened as he tightly clasped my hands. Then, to everyone's surprise, he dropped to one knee."Elliot... please. I'm the third prince of the kingdom, but I've never had the freedom to choose my own life. I was sent to an enemy nation as a

Chapter 6

The mark in my palm grew hotter and hotter. The familiar warmth spread through my hand until my eyes burned. Tears slipped down my face before I even realized I was crying.Sheila hurried forward and gave a respectful nod to the elderly man who had rescued me."Thank you for saving him."Then she looked at the wounds covering my body, her eyes full of distress. She reached out her hand."Elliot, come back with me. I've already invited the finest royal physician in the kingdom. I won't let a single scar remain."I gently wiped away the tears at the corners of my eyes. A smile slowly spread across my face.She thought I was smiling because I could finally return to her side. However, I was smiling because I could finally go home.When I made no move toward her, Sheila frowned."Elliot, come here. My wedding to Keith is in three days. Your injuries can't wait any longer."I looked at her quietly. "So... you want me to stay by your side? As a lover who can never be acknowledged?"

Chapter 7

In the end, Sheila thought she had found the perfect solution. Keith's fake death had been flawless. The one who had actually leaked the secret… was her.She believed that if she made the situation serious enough, Keith would eventually give in. That way, she would not have to betray Keith, and she would not lose Elliot either. She had planned for everything except one thing. She had always believed Elliot's unwavering devotion was love, when in reality, it had only been a debt of gratitude.Elliot had never loved her at all.The thought hit Sheila so hard that she instinctively rejected it. It felt as though an invisible hand had wrapped around her heart, squeezing until she could barely breathe.She refused to believe it. She refused to believe Elliot had never loved her. Tearing herself free from Tiffany's grip, she turned and ran after him. Just then, a footman came rushing over and blocked her path. "Lady Sheila! His Highness Prince Keith has a high fever! He refuses to ta

Chapter 8

The elder naturally knew that Sheila was only trying to buy time. Even so, he eventually agreed.After Sheila left, the elder lowered his gaze to me.I was already fast asleep, and his expression remained calm.Among the Ageless, no one truly understood love before reaching 100 years of age. He knew better than anyone what Sheila hoped to gain. However, without roots, no tree could ever grow, no matter how carefully it was tended.…Early the next morning, an official invitation arrived from the king. The moment we entered the royal palace, servants presented us with countless priceless jewels and lavish gifts.A royal attendant bowed respectfully. "His Majesty hopes these gifts will express his apology to your honored clan. As for Prince Keith, the royal family will give you a satisfactory explanation."The elder quietly explained, "This is the king's apology. The Ageless rarely enter the outside world, but every royal family fears our clan. He's trying to earn our goodwill."

Chapter 9

Elliot's POV:Before Sheila could run after me, the king's royal guards stepped in to block her path.The king slowly walked over with a calm expression."My child, everyone knows how deeply you've cared for Prince Keith all these years. You've done everything for him. You schemed, you sacrificed, and you were even willing to give up everything the Johnson family owns. I've seen it all."In that case... Today, I officially announce your engagement to Keith. I couldn't ask for anyone better to look after my son."The king's voice was full of approval. It was also clear that his decision was final.Not far away, the diplomatic delegation from the neighboring kingdom, who had not yet departed, let out an icy laugh."What a clever way to clean up a mess."By then, they had been deceived three separate times. They had already given up on taking Keith back.How could they not see that everything happening then was simply the king taking advantage of the situation? They had already r

Chapter 10

Before I could say anything, the elder calmly interrupted Sheila."He did fulfill your wishes. However, once your wishes are spoken, they can never be changed. The two wishes directly contradict each other. The backlash from the contract of fate began the moment you made them."This child has already suffered more than enough. So, Lady Sheila, please honor your 97th wish. Let Elliot live."His voice remained calm. However, Sheila instantly understood what he meant. Once a wish had been made, it could never be taken back. If she continued to cling to Elliot, the only one who would continue to suffer was him.Overwhelmed by regret, Sheila clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Her lips trembled, but no words came.Seeing that she had finally fallen silent, the elder slowly stepped forward and lightly touched the center of his forehead."Thank you for coming to his aid. Before we part, the Ageless wish to leave you with one final truth. Seven years ago, at the

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