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Chapter 1 The Woman I Couldn't Remember

I was still groggy when I found myself waking up in my hospital bed. Oliver Westbrook was there beside me, muttering to himself as he peeled an apple, "Honestly, how could you be so stupid? Is that woman really all that worth it? You almost lost your life!"He'd just taken a bite from that apple when he turned to see me staring at him. He was so startled that he nearly dropped it."Well, look who's finally woke up. Mr. Hopeless Romantic himself. I thought you were going to die in the name of love."Me? Die for a woman? I tried to make sense of what Oliver was saying, but I only ended up wondering if he was really talking to me at all."Landon, how deeply do you love her? Like, honestly. I can't believe you're so crazy for her that you were ready to throw your life away for her. Meanwhile, she's probably too busy enjoying herself to even think about you," he nattered in irritation.When I didn't respond, he assumed I was still thinking about that woman, which only made him even m

Chapter 2 Her First Love Came First

"Kelsey…" I searched my memory for anything associated with that name, but I came up completely empty. Still, just thinking about the name left me feeling strangely unsettled.Oliver popped a piece of apple into my mouth and started telling me how devoted I'd been to Kelsey."And get this. She's the reason why you have amnesia in the first place. You wouldn't be suffering from head trauma if she hadn't been so busy trying to save her first love. Still, you know what pisses me off the most? "She hasn't visited you once ever since you were hospitalized. Instead, she's been taking care of that man, who only suffered a few scrapes from the accident."Oliver grew more worked up with every word that came hurtling out of his mouth. Toward the end of it, he even looked like he wanted nothing more than for the apple in his hand to transform into Kelsey so he could stab her a few times.Just then, the hospital room door swung open, and a woman walked in.She had long, slightly curled hair

Chapter 3 An Apology on His Knees

I hadn't decided what to say when Oliver spoke up, worried that I'd let Kelsey walk all over me again."Kelsey, have you no conscience? Did you even bother counting how many times you've made that promise? You always drop Landon and run straight to Cameron the second he makes a fuss. "Heck, you're still using the same old lies to fool Landon now that he's lost his memory. Don't you feel even the slightest bit guilty?"Oliver's words left me staring at him in surprise, my mouth falling open.Was he serious? I'd actually bought those lines every single time? Kelsey couldn't even come up with a new excuse even once. How could I be so gullible?I was still berating myself when a man's voice came from the doorway. "Kelsey, is Landon upset?"Cameron appeared in a hospital gown, his face slightly pale. The only visible sign that he'd suffered any injury was the gauze wrapped around his hand. Nevertheless, he looked pitiful enough to make anyone feel sorry for him. "I'm sorry, Landon.

Chapter 4 A Clean Break

And so, Cameron was forcibly shoved down into a bow before me.Kelsey was just about to step in and stop me when he suddenly fell to the floor.He clutched his hand and curled up in pain. The sight clearly terrified Kelsey out of her wits."All I asked you to do was bow." I wondered aloud. "How'd you manage to fall and hurt yourself?"Oliver was quick to chime in as soon as those words fell from my lips, "My thoughts exactly! Anyone who didn't know better would think we were bullying him."Kelsey shot me a glare before carefully helping Cameron to his feet. She then called a nurse to help take him away."Landon, you did that on purpose! Cameron still needs his hands to play the piano. I swear I'll make you pay if his injury keeps him from performing onstage and ruins his music career!"She stormed out after delivering her threat.Oliver threw an arm around my shoulders and patted me with obvious relief. "Good Lord! You're finally not letting love blind you anymore. You're actua

Chapter 5 The Old Me Is Gone

Once we got home, I didn't ask any more questions.The two of them got out of the car and walked ahead of me."Kelsey, what do you want for dinner tonight? I learned a new recipe recently. How about I make it for you?"Kelsey gave him a mild scolding. "Your hand hasn't healed yet. So, don't even think about going into the kitchen and getting it wet."Then, she turned to me. "Landon, what do you want to eat?"I hadn't expected her to ask me at all. Just when I thought there might still be a shred of humanity left in her, her next words quickly brought me back to reality."Landon, you can make dinner later. You're the best at cooking."I smiled without saying a word, simply watching them go about their merry way.Alas, that wasn't the end of it.Cameron acted like he owned the place as soon as we set foot inside the premises. He fetched a pair of slippers for me and kept telling me what to do, as if he were coming home to his own house."Landon, put these on.""Landon, you can

Chapter 6 Two Choices

I called someone I hadn't been in touch with for a long time. "It's been a while."The voice on the other end sounded pleasantly surprised. "Landon? You actually reached out to me first?""Is it weird that I have? Have you been busy lately? What do you say I treat you to a grand meal?"…The next day, I hadn't been in the office for long when Kelsey stormed in."Landon, what do you think you're doing? Why are you refusing to renew Cameron's contract? I've always been the one who decides whether his contract gets renewed. Who gave you the right to refuse to renew it?" she demanded hotly.I could feel my patience fraying at the sound of her voice. So, I ignored her and kept my head down, reading the documents in front of me.I left her standing there while a steady stream of people passed by the doorway, stopping to watch the drama.It didn't take long for her to blow up, looking thoroughly embarrassed. She snatched the documents from in front of me and yelled, "Landon! Are you l

Chapter 7 The Divorce Papers

The coffee was just right.I took a satisfied sip of the rich coffee in my hand before casually opening the files I'd left unfinished yesterday and continued reading, paying no attention to Cameron standing nearby.Finally, my secretary couldn't help speaking up. "Mr. Emerson, uhm… would you like me to prepare another cup of coffee?"I handed her the files I'd finished reviewing. "No, that'll be all. You can get back to work."Only then did I turn to Cameron and parted my lips, saying unhurriedly, "Mr. Sheffield, what exactly are you doing? Is there something you want?"My attitude seemed to set him off as he lunged forward and grabbed me by the collar.Unfortunately, I towered over him, and that alone was enough to put a damper on his aggression.The whole scene was so ridiculous that I couldn't help laughing at him. "Mr. Sheffield, I'll have no choice but to call security if you keep this up.""Cameron, let go."It was Kelsey. Judging by how she was still huffing and puffing

Chapter 8 Too Late for Apologies

The company had been operating at a loss for so long that it was now on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. However, I'd built it from the ground up. It represented everything I'd worked for, so I'd brought Samantha back. I needed funding to turn the company around."No. I won't agree to this." Kelsey's hostility was impossible to hide now. "Landon, I'm not divorcing you."Samantha smiled toothily. "As I understand it, Mr. Emerson has already given you two choices. Ms. Bennett, you can't be so greedy."Kelsey shot me a pleading look, hoping I'd speak up for her.I walked over to stand between them. "Since everyone's here, why don't we settle this today?"She stared at me in disbelief. She'd never imagined I could be so heartless."The company or Cameron," I said firmly. "Choose."Kelsey knew that the company would effectively lose its chance to go public if I ditched it. It wouldn't take long for it to disappear from the market altogether.Cameron sensed her hesitation. So, he s

Chapter 9 The Love I Almost Missed

I pushed her away, looked at her, and continued, "When I returned to the office that day… Everything came back to me when I saw the ring you'd made for me with your own hands and the letters you'd written to me yourself. "All of it, including you and all the pain you put me through."Those memories still hurt, even now. "I never dared to hope you'd love me as much as you cared for Cameron. All I wanted was for you to stay by my side. That alone would have been enough for me. That's why I treasured everything you gave me and every memory we shared."I gently cupped Kelsey's tear-soaked face. "But you never cared to know how much I loved you, did you? You were the one who pushed me away."Kelsey was sobbing so hard she could barely speak. I wiped her tears dry, saying, "Make your decision about the company as soon as possible. This is the last kindness I'll ever extend to you."I walked away without another word, no longer concerning myself with Kelsey, whom I'd left behind.I

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