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My body froze when I found a used condom wedged in the side of the passenger seat. My mind went completely blank.James Fullman and I had been in love for 10 years. We fell in love at the peak of our youth. We became each other's most treasured memory of those innocent days.The distance between us in our college years did not manage to break us. Although separated by 600 miles, we called each other constantly, pouring out how much we missed one another. I would sob uncontrollably on the phone, while he listened in silence. Tears would well up in his eyes too. No one expected our relationship to last. Not even the internet believed in long-distance relationships.Yet, James proved everyone wrong. He showed up on my graduation day and went on one knee as he presented me with the ring he had spent all his allowance on.It was a sunny afternoon, but James shone brighter than anything else in my eyes. His youthful gaze sparkled with unwavering determination."Melina, I've lived ev
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Disgusted by the used condom, I gagged and nearly puked on the spot. I flung it out of the car window. When I looked down again, I spotted a shining object on the carpet.My heart sank as I picked it up. It was a single earring. A chill ran down my spine. Without a doubt, it belonged to the woman James had slept with.With a pale face and trembling fingers, I shoved the earring into my bag.At that moment, James opened the car door and jiggled the box of dessert in his hand. Sounding cheerful, he chirped, "Darling, I got your favorite dessert. Take it to the café and share it with Sally."I stared at him squarely while mustering all my energy to hold back tears.I deliberated whether or not to ask him about it, confront him, or make a scene about the discovery. The words formed on my tongue but refused to come out. Cowardice held me back. I was terrified to hear the truth I already feared.James noticed my unease and worriedly brushed my hair. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unw
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For nearly a few minutes, I couldn't hear any sound.It felt like my heart was being ripped apart. It was as if I was bleeding profusely and staining everything around me.Sally's worried face hovered over me. She wouldn't stop bombarding me with questions."Mel, what's wrong?"Why are you crying so hard? Did James bully you?"Say something! If he bullies you, I'll stand up for you!"I stared at her blankly. In the past, I would feel touched whenever she showered me with these words of comfort and support.But now, I felt nothing but fear in the face of Sally's fake indignance and righteousness. I struggled to believe that the two people who had stayed by my side for 10 years would work together to betray me. They meant more to me than my life.An overwhelming terror consumed me. I felt like someone had dropped a bucket of ice water over me. All the warmth in my body was gone.I had no idea how much time had passed before I finally found my voice again.My best friend now loo
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I never expected to run into Evan in such a messy, disheveled state.Evan was James' senior from school. Back when James started his business from scratch, Evan had helped him a lot. But Evan had another identity. To me, he was my boss.The first time I met Evan was at my wedding with James. Evan stared at me for a long time before finally blurting out, "James, you're lucky that you get to marry such a beautiful wife."His words made me blush.Later, when I was looking for a job locally, the HR department at Rochester Group reached out to me. They told me that I was a good fit for the company and invited me for an interview.As one of the leading local businesses, Rochester Group was the dream employer for many. I went in out of curiosity, not expecting to be hired. But Rochester Group hired me, and I joined them the moment I arrived in the city. I had been working there for five years now.Evan was a good boss. Not only did he take good care of me, but he also helped James a l
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I woke up the next day in the afternoon. My whole body ached as if I had been run over by a car.I couldn't remember how I had ended up at Evan's place, only that he had topped me like a beast, demanding more from me until I passed out from exhaustion.There were no clothes of mine in the room, so I had to grab an oversized T-shirt from the wardrobe.As I walked out of the bedroom and went downstairs, a sudden noise from the kitchen startled me."You're awake?" I quickly turned my head and met Evan's gaze.There was a faint, almost imperceptible twinkle in his eyes. "You slept really well. Come eat now. You must be starving."Contrary to Evan's calm, I didn't know what to do with myself around him.I hadn't planned to end up in Evan's bed after being riled up by James and Sally. I was taken by surprise at the situation too, but I didn't regret it at all.Seeing my expression, Evan's smile slowly faded. "Your phone turned off on its own yesterday, so I charged it for you. Jame
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After that day, James became even more accommodating toward me.Afraid I might dig deeper, he dared not even breach the topic of who I was with that night. My involvement with Evan was conveniently swept under the rug.Evan, however, wasn't pleased."You said you were going to confront him. When will you divorce him? Should I just bankrupt him myself?"I could only press a finger to his lips to shut him up. "Don't do anything rash. I have my own plan."Evan lowered his head, catching my finger between his teeth. "Then speed it up. I'm waiting to take his place."…The turning point came two months later when I woke up vomiting uncontrollably one morning.James was terrified. Holding me, he helped rinse my mouth and soothed my discomfort. Eventually, he had no choice but to take me to the hospital.I was stunned when the doctor announced I was pregnant. But soon, I realized this was the opportunity I had been waiting for.James was just as shocked, but his surprise quickly tur
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I was nestled in Evan's arms and scrolling through my phone when the scandalous recording surfaced on James' company homepage.The footage showed James intimately involved with a woman. While the woman's face was blurred, James' features were crystal clear.He buried his face in her neck while muttering incoherently, "I can't let go of you, but I also can't betray my wife..."That incriminating remark confirmed his infidelity.The video spread like wildfire, causing an uproar on social media. Soon, our friends, relatives, and even James' parents knew about it.They called me, trying to comfort me without realizing that I felt nothing at all.…That evening, I came home to Sally waiting for me at the door. She wore a smug, triumphant expression."Mel, you've seen it, haven't you?" she asked. "Even though that woman's face was blurred, you could tell with one look that it was me. Yes, James slept with me."She thought I'd break down and sob uncontrollably, but I coolly unlocked
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"No! Mel, what about our child? We still have a child!"For the sake of our baby, please give me another chance!" James tried to use our child as his last bargaining chip to win me back.Before he could finish speaking, Evan strode into the room and interrupted him. "I'm sorry, but the baby Mel's carrying isn't yours."Evan walked to my side, wrapped an arm around my waist, and pulled me into his embrace in an instant.James froze completely. "Evan? What do you mean? Mel is my wife! Who else could the child belong to? Are you saying it's yours?"Evan shrugged. "Unfortunately, yes. It's mine." James instinctively shook his head in disbelief. Staring at me, he begged, "Mel, tell me he's lying. He's not telling the truth, is he? Say something!"I looked down at him coldly. My voice was devoid of any warmth. "James, two days ago, you and Sally were fooling around in the car and left behind a used condom. I still have Sally's lost earring in my bag."You asked me where I disappeare
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I was nestled in Evan's arms and scrolling through my phone when the scandalous recording surfaced on James' company homepage.The footage showed James intimately involved with a woman. While the woman's face was blurred, James' features were crystal clear.He buried his face in her neck while muttering incoherently, "I can't let go of you, but I also can't betray my wife..."That incriminating remark confirmed his infidelity.The video spread like wildfire, causing an uproar on social media. Soon, our friends, relatives, and even James' parents knew about it.They called me, trying to comfort me without realizing that I felt nothing at all.…That evening, I came home to Sally waiting for me at the door. She wore a smug, triumphant expression."Mel, you've seen it, haven't you?" she asked. "Even though that woman's face was blurred, you could tell with one look that it was me. Yes, James slept with me."She thought I'd break down and sob uncontrollably, but I coolly unlocked
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After that day, James became even more accommodating toward me.Afraid I might dig deeper, he dared not even breach the topic of who I was with that night. My involvement with Evan was conveniently swept under the rug.Evan, however, wasn't pleased."You said you were going to confront him. When will you divorce him? Should I just bankrupt him myself?"I could only press a finger to his lips to shut him up. "Don't do anything rash. I have my own plan."Evan lowered his head, catching my finger between his teeth. "Then speed it up. I'm waiting to take his place."…The turning point came two months later when I woke up vomiting uncontrollably one morning.James was terrified. Holding me, he helped rinse my mouth and soothed my discomfort. Eventually, he had no choice but to take me to the hospital.I was stunned when the doctor announced I was pregnant. But soon, I realized this was the opportunity I had been waiting for.James was just as shocked, but his surprise quickly tur
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I woke up the next day in the afternoon. My whole body ached as if I had been run over by a car.I couldn't remember how I had ended up at Evan's place, only that he had topped me like a beast, demanding more from me until I passed out from exhaustion.There were no clothes of mine in the room, so I had to grab an oversized T-shirt from the wardrobe.As I walked out of the bedroom and went downstairs, a sudden noise from the kitchen startled me."You're awake?" I quickly turned my head and met Evan's gaze.There was a faint, almost imperceptible twinkle in his eyes. "You slept really well. Come eat now. You must be starving."Contrary to Evan's calm, I didn't know what to do with myself around him.I hadn't planned to end up in Evan's bed after being riled up by James and Sally. I was taken by surprise at the situation too, but I didn't regret it at all.Seeing my expression, Evan's smile slowly faded. "Your phone turned off on its own yesterday, so I charged it for you. Jame
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I never expected to run into Evan in such a messy, disheveled state.Evan was James' senior from school. Back when James started his business from scratch, Evan had helped him a lot. But Evan had another identity. To me, he was my boss.The first time I met Evan was at my wedding with James. Evan stared at me for a long time before finally blurting out, "James, you're lucky that you get to marry such a beautiful wife."His words made me blush.Later, when I was looking for a job locally, the HR department at Rochester Group reached out to me. They told me that I was a good fit for the company and invited me for an interview.As one of the leading local businesses, Rochester Group was the dream employer for many. I went in out of curiosity, not expecting to be hired. But Rochester Group hired me, and I joined them the moment I arrived in the city. I had been working there for five years now.Evan was a good boss. Not only did he take good care of me, but he also helped James a l
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For nearly a few minutes, I couldn't hear any sound.It felt like my heart was being ripped apart. It was as if I was bleeding profusely and staining everything around me.Sally's worried face hovered over me. She wouldn't stop bombarding me with questions."Mel, what's wrong?"Why are you crying so hard? Did James bully you?"Say something! If he bullies you, I'll stand up for you!"I stared at her blankly. In the past, I would feel touched whenever she showered me with these words of comfort and support.But now, I felt nothing but fear in the face of Sally's fake indignance and righteousness. I struggled to believe that the two people who had stayed by my side for 10 years would work together to betray me. They meant more to me than my life.An overwhelming terror consumed me. I felt like someone had dropped a bucket of ice water over me. All the warmth in my body was gone.I had no idea how much time had passed before I finally found my voice again.My best friend now loo
A Stray Earring Chapter 2
Disgusted by the used condom, I gagged and nearly puked on the spot. I flung it out of the car window. When I looked down again, I spotted a shining object on the carpet.My heart sank as I picked it up. It was a single earring. A chill ran down my spine. Without a doubt, it belonged to the woman James had slept with.With a pale face and trembling fingers, I shoved the earring into my bag.At that moment, James opened the car door and jiggled the box of dessert in his hand. Sounding cheerful, he chirped, "Darling, I got your favorite dessert. Take it to the café and share it with Sally."I stared at him squarely while mustering all my energy to hold back tears.I deliberated whether or not to ask him about it, confront him, or make a scene about the discovery. The words formed on my tongue but refused to come out. Cowardice held me back. I was terrified to hear the truth I already feared.James noticed my unease and worriedly brushed my hair. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unw
A Stray Earring Chapter 1
My body froze when I found a used condom wedged in the side of the passenger seat. My mind went completely blank.James Fullman and I had been in love for 10 years. We fell in love at the peak of our youth. We became each other's most treasured memory of those innocent days.The distance between us in our college years did not manage to break us. Although separated by 600 miles, we called each other constantly, pouring out how much we missed one another. I would sob uncontrollably on the phone, while he listened in silence. Tears would well up in his eyes too. No one expected our relationship to last. Not even the internet believed in long-distance relationships.Yet, James proved everyone wrong. He showed up on my graduation day and went on one knee as he presented me with the ring he had spent all his allowance on.It was a sunny afternoon, but James shone brighter than anything else in my eyes. His youthful gaze sparkled with unwavering determination."Melina, I've lived ev
