Frozen Love
Starla Xander was orphaned at a young age. With both her parents gone, it was her uncle, Xavier Lloyd, who rescued her from that hopeless home.
For over a decade, he had cherished her, shielding her from the world, treating her like the most precious gem in his life.
And so, inevitably, she fell in love with him.
She truly believed he loved her too. She thought that one day, they would get married and build a future together.
But when Starla finally confessed her feelings, Xavier reacted as if she had crossed an unforgivable line.
âStarla, Iâm your uncle. Get rid of those disgusting thoughts!â
And that wasnât even the cruelest part.
He chose the most brutal way to reject her.
On the twelfth anniversary of the day they met, he stood before her with a beautiful woman by his side.
He met Starlaâs eyes and said, âMeet her. Sheâs your future aunt-in-law.â
As she watched them standing togetherâso effortlessly closeâsomething inside her shattered.
She let out a soft, bitter laugh.
âI understand now.â
Without another word, she turned away, pulled out her phone, and called her research mentor.
âProfessor Zimmer, Iâve made my decision. I agree to the cryogenic preservation procedure.â