"Please, I didn't betray you! I gave up everything for you. Don't I deserve your trust?" Celeste fell to her knees, pleading with her husband, Damien. "My trust? Hah, that's not something I'd give to a filthy slut," Damien said coldly, a cruel smirk playing on his lips. ****** Celeste's world shattered on their wedding anniversary. The man she loved and her dearest friend had conspired against her. They betrayed her, framed her, and humiliated her without mercy. But the worst part? They even locked her away in a mental institution, stripping her of her freedom. What could Celeste do to fight back? She had only one choice—ruthless revenge. "If they dare to betray me, they must face the full force of my wrath!" When Celeste finally let go of love, however,Damien suddenly changed. He pulled Celeste into a firm embrace "I've been searching for you so long. Please, forgive me and love me again!" But Celeste merely gazed at him, her voice devoid of emotion. "That is not something I give to you, my ex-husband."
View MoreDamien’s POVTheo’s words echoed in my head, taunting me. Should I go see Celeste? Or would that mean I was falling for another one of her games?Beside me, Genevieve had gone completely still. She opened her mouth to say something, then closed it again.“What?” There was hesitation in her eyes. "I didn’t want to tell you this," she murmured, lowering her gaze as if reluctant. "But since Theo is getting involved… I think you should know the truth."I frowned. "What truth?"She exhaled, as if choosing her words carefully."Celeste and Theo…" She paused, glancing at me as if gauging my reaction. "They’ve known each other for a long time. Since college. They had… quite a good relationship."My eyes widened. I could feel my heart hammering against my chest. I never knew about this. Celeste never told me."How do you know this?" I asked sharply.Genevieve hesitated, then gave me a small, almost regretful smile. "Because we were classmates. Celeste and I. And Theo. They were… very close."
Celeste’s POV"Help!"The cry barely left my lips before one of the nurses ripped the phone from my grasp.Pain exploded through my arm as she crushed her heel onto my open wound. A strangled scream tore from my throat."Hello? Celeste, is that you? What’s happening?" Theo’s voice came through, sharp with concern.But they didn’t let me respond. "Little bitch, you’re done for!" she hissed before cutting the call and shoving the phone into her pocket.“No!” I shouted, ignoring the intense pain coming from my arm. Theo had heard me, right? He must know I’m in trouble!"Lock her up!"Before I could react, the nurse’s rough hands yanked me up, binding my wrists tightly. She was eager to get back at me for tricking them. She bound me too tightly. The rope dug into my skin, biting like a promise of more suffering to come."Please, no—"My plea was ignored.I was dragged down the dim corridor, my bare feet scraping against the cold floor. Laughter rang in my ears. A door swung open, and
Celeste’s POVI pounded on the door, my fists aching from the force. But I couldn’t stop it."Help! Someone, please!"I slammed my hands against the door again, even louder and harder this time. “Please! Help!”The nurses barged in, their expressions twisted with irritation."Shut up!" one of them snapped."You want us to sedate you?" another hissed.I dropped to my knees, clutching at their uniforms. "Please, let me out," I begged, my voice cracking. "My Auntie—she's in the hospital. The children—""You can't leave without your family's consent."“But please, I need to —” I began to say, but they stepped back and pushed me to the floor. Desperation twisted inside me like a wild animal. My eyes flicked to the nurse’s pocket. Something was flashing inside. I could make out the shape of her cellphone. I forced myself to nod, lowering my head in feigned submission. "I’m sorry," I murmured. "I won’t cause trouble anymore."The nurses exchanged a look, then scoffed. "Hmph. There you go.
Celeste’s POVI struggled to suppress the scream in my throat, silently praying for someone to come and help me.That was all I could do. It was not just me I had to think about. Those kids in the orphanage… and Auntie, who’d always been like a mother to me…If I fought back, Genevieve would make good on her threats.I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to breathe through the panic clawing at my chest. I couldn’t let them suffer because of me.Luckily, no one entered my room again until sleep finally claimed me.Soon, morning came. The door suddenly creaked open, making me sit up in bed as a nurse walked in.She was definitely not the kind who greeted others with warmth.Her uniform was crisp, but her face was hard and expressionless. The dead eyes stared at me, void of empathy.“Time for your medicine.”I immediately recoiled. “I don’t need it. I’m not sick,” my voice hoarse.But the nurse didn’t blink. She simply walked forward, grabbed my jaw in a bruising grip, and forced my mouth ope
Celeste’s POVI woke up with a throbbing headache. And as soon as my eyes popped open, I jolted upright. Wait a minute, this isn’t my home. Looking around, I noticed that the room was spacious enough, but plain and simple. With everything a creepy white.Where am I?I winced in pain as I tried to move my hands. Both were bandaged. Suddenly, the pain awakened all my memories. Isadora. Genevieve. Damien. My mother-in-law slapped me. My best friend had betrayed me. My husband hadn’t even bothered to look for the truth before labeling me a slut in front of the whole world.I held back the tears in my eyes and began to look around. My gaze fell on a brochure on the bedside table. It said: Welcome to Ravencrest Nursing Home!It was… A nursing home? My eyes widened. Why am I here?Suddenly, the door swung open and I turned sharply toward it. Damien walked in, his presence commanding as ever, though his expression remained cold and detached. Behind him, Genevieve followed in a wheelchai
Celeste’s POV"Thank you all for coming to our wedding anniversary, but as of tonight, my marriage to Celeste is over. ”Those were the first words my husband, Damien, uttered the moment he stepped into the room. I looked at him, feeling like I had never known him before. Then came the second blow. “I am divorcing her.” There was dead silence.No, my mind screamed. This is not real.It can’t be. My heart pounded violently against my ribs as I forced my lips to part. But no words came out. Today was supposed to be a celebration of our love… How could Damien do this to me?!*******JUST MINUTES AGOI stood before the mirror, smoothing down the shimmering fabric of my gown in the holding room. I was filled with a foolish hope. Perhaps tonight, my husband would finally learn to appreciate me, to care for me. After all, we’ve been together for two years. I had planned every detail of the evening, ensuring that this wedding anniversary banquet would be nothing short of perfection.
Celeste’s POV"Thank you all for coming to our wedding anniversary, but as of tonight, my marriage to Celeste is over. ”Those were the first words my husband, Damien, uttered the moment he stepped into the room. I looked at him, feeling like I had never known him before. Then came the second blow. “I am divorcing her.” There was dead silence.No, my mind screamed. This is not real.It can’t be. My heart pounded violently against my ribs as I forced my lips to part. But no words came out. Today was supposed to be a celebration of our love… How could Damien do this to me?!*******JUST MINUTES AGOI stood before the mirror, smoothing down the shimmering fabric of my gown in the holding room. I was filled with a foolish hope. Perhaps tonight, my husband would finally learn to appreciate me, to care for me. After all, we’ve been together for two years. I had planned every detail of the evening, ensuring that this wedding anniversary banquet would be nothing short of perfection....
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