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Chapter 38: Recognition
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The hospital room was quiet, except for the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor. Isabelle stared at the ceiling, her body was too exhausted to move, and her was mind too overwhelmed to process everything that had happened to her.Her gaze moved to the man seated in the chair beside her bed. Liam Anderson. Thinking about it now, she’d heard that name before, long ago. But she really couldn’t place it. He sat there now, pressing his phone, his expression calm and composed.“Why are you still here?” she asked, her voice hoarse.Liam looked up at her, setting his phone aside. “Because you need someone to be here.”“I don’t even know you,” she muttered, turning her face away.Liam leaned forward, his voice, firm. “You didn’t know who I was when you asked for help, but I still stopped and brought you to the hospital. I could’ve just kept driving.”She sighed. “I didn’t mean it like that. I just… I don’t know why you’re bothering to help someone you don't know. Plus, you look like a very
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Contract Marriage With My Childhood Best Friend Chapter 39: The Delivery
The morning sunlight filtered through the streets as the man walked into a small flower shop, the bell above the door chiming softly. He was dressed in all black, a black helmet was on his head too, to cover his face because of CCTV cameras. The shopkeeper looked at him weirdly, scared at first at his appearance but she later greeted him with a smile, but he only nodded, while his eyes scanned the array of colorful flowers.“Hello sir, is there anything you're looking for? If you tell me who it's for, I can help you select the flowers according to it's meaning.” The shopkeeper said politely, still behind the counter.“I don't need your help. I know exactly what I want.” He replied coldly.He then selected a bouquet of red roses, their deep crimson petals rich and striking. “Here. Wrap it up nicely.” The shopkeeper collected the flowers, “Uhm, there are cards available. If you would you like to write something on the card, you can tell me and I'll write it for you.”“Just give me the
Contract Marriage With My Childhood Best Friend Chapter 38: Recognition
THREE WEEKS AGO.The man stumbled into his dimly lit apartment, rainwater dripping from the hem of his long coat. His hood shadowed his face as he muttered curses under his breath. He had just been fired from his workplace after weeks of warning. The female employees at his workplace all complained about him and petitioned for him to be sacked for his creepy behavior, the employers couldn't take it anymore so they fired him. He tossed the soaked coat over a chair, he kicked off his boots and slumped into the tattered armchair in the corner. He had always lived a miserable life, from when he was young till he was married. He was an abuser and his wife left him and took their son. It even escalated into a lawsuit and he was declared unfit to be a parent. He was told to stay away from his family forever. Since then, he never became alright, every and any chance he got, he would abuse women and go unpunished. The room was cluttered with scattered papers, empty bottles, and a small, flic
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Contract Marriage With My Childhood Best Friend Chapter 34: Shadows of Concern
Allison Simeone sat outside her lodge, sipping a glass of red wine and enjoying the quiet night. The air was cool, the breeze gentle against her skin, and for the first time in a while, she allowed herself to relax. She had been receiving feedback from MIA on how she was torturing Isabelle and making work difficult for her.“Allison.”She turned at the sound of her name, her eyebrows arched in surprise. Standing just a few feet away from her, dressed sharply but looking unusually restless, was Liam Anderson.“Well, well,” she said with a slow smile, setting her glass down. “What a surprise. To what do I owe this honor?” Liam approached her, his face was tensed and his eyes looked around, as though searching for something or someone. Allison’s sharp gaze caught the desperation in his demeanor, and her smirk widened.“Ah.....you didn’t come here to see me, did you? What was I thinking.” she said smoothly, leaning back in her chair. “What’s wrong, Liam? Don't tell me.... she fought with
