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I moved my fingers, trying to wake James, who was leaning by the bed. He pressed down on my hand. It felt numb. "You're awake? How do you feel? You went into shock, you know?" I was already in shock. How would I know? But was this person really James? His beard was growing and his eyes were red. He was nothing like the aloof, refined, and composed James I knew. I wanted to speak, but I had no strength left. In the end, I gave up and just lay there. I let the doctors and James fuss over me. It turned out I had been asleep for four days. James had stayed by my side for four days. In the afternoon, the doctor removed my respirator. I could finally speak. "How long did the doctor say I have left?" I knew I didn’t have much time left. James paused in feeding me oat porridge, and after a while, he said, "Six months... maybe less." I showed a relieved smile. Great, I could see Grandpa again. "Lung cancer?" Though it was a question, I was s
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The boy laughed. It would usually take me three to five minutes to make a pancake. I clumsily took six or seven minutes. The outer layer was crispy, but not burnt. However, he would probably get a sore throat after finishing this. "Do you want me to make you another one? You'll get a sore throat if you eat this." "No need." He took the already wrapped pancake from my hand and took a bite. "It's delicious! If you ask me, pancakes should be cooked to this degree to taste good, crispy on the outside." His praise made me smile broadly. "How much is it? You're not going to ask for an outrageous price, right?" The boy looked at me with wide eyes as if he had thought of something. "No, I said it's free, just as a good start." When the boy was leaving, he suddenly turned back and waved at me, saying, "Miss, my name is Jack Thomson." I watched him walk away, and in a daze, I realized how far away university felt. If I hadn't been so headstrong back then, I would have gra
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"Miss, I'm back! I brought my classmates with me so they can try your pancakes too." It was Jack, the first person who bought my pancakes. I glanced at the two classmates behind him and nodded, acknowledging them. "What flavors do you want?" I asked them with a smile. I hadn't felt this happy in a long time. "Any will do. I'll take one of each to bring back for my roommates to try." His classmate stared at my pancakes. "How much is it? You didn't charge me last time, but this time you can't let me go for free, or I won't come back again." Well, I didn’t really say I was going to give him the pancakes for free. I still needed to pay back my debts. "A dollar each, but I only accept cash here. If you don't have cash, you'll have to go to the convenience store to get some." I pointed to the sign on my cart and the nearby convenience store. It stated that only cash was accepted. "Wait here, I'll be right back." I watched Jack walk away and sighed. ‘It’s great b
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He hadn't finished speaking when I interrupted him. "I was just joking. The doctor said I'm doing great now."I really didn't want to lie to him with that cute face."Nina, you’ve learned to lie to me." He pretended to be dissatisfied as he looked at me, but still picked me up and spun me around twice."So can you agree to my request now?" The boy looked at me with eager eyes."Agree to what?" I blinked my eyes as I looked at him."Be my girlfriend," Jack said again."But I haven’t fully recovered yet. What if I relapse?""I don't care. I'll just make sure you're happy. When you're happy, your illness will get better." He hugged me tightly, acting all cute."Fine then, I’ll be your girlfriend." I wrapped my arms around him. There was nothing reluctant about it. I was the one who hesitated.As I held Jack's hand and prepared to head back, I saw James.He was watching us with red eyes.I hadn't seen him in two or three months. The last time was when Madam Gates passed away. Ja
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Everyone in Imperium knew that I was James's devoted admirer. I was his devoted admirer for 10 years. But I didn’t care. Was it wrong to love someone wholeheartedly? No. He knew my obsession with him.To make me give up, he brought back a girlfriend. When James was away, I paid that woman to leave him. However, she told me that with James, there was endless money. My little offer meant nothing to her. In the end, it turned into a scene of her tumbling down the stairs. James happened to witness it. He sent me to rehab, claiming I had a split personality.I left rehab three years later.As soon as I stepped out, I saw an Audi parked there, looking out of place.I glanced at it and was about to leave when someone called me. It was James. He looked more mature than three years ago. But I only took a quick look. My teacher said that staring at someone was impolite, especially if it was someone you like. Yes, it had been three years. I had been thoroughly brainwashed.
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Only those who had been inside knew what it meant to wish for death.During lunch, I buried my head in my plate of food. Not making a sound or putting food on others’ plates. I ate quickly as if I hadn't eaten in a month. "Nina!" "Yes, sir!" Hearing someone call my name, I instinctively put down my cutlery and stood up, responding with "Yes, sir" even as I did. It wasn't just me who was startled. James and Madam Gates were too.I glanced at their bewildered expressions, then looked down at my neatly arranged bowl and cutlery, unsure of what to do. I had forgotten this wasn't the rehab center. I didn't know why James suddenly called for me. "You little rascal, you scared her." Madam Gates slapped James and then turned to me, saying, "Darling, sit down. Don't be so formal with me." I obediently sat down, not touching the plate and cutlery in front of me. "Grandma was just talking to you, didn't you hear?" said James, sounding quite displeased. I couldn't tell if he wa
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He didn't say a word and closed the door, locking me inside. I couldn’t get out because there was a password. He then went to take a shower. He must have felt uncomfortable after seeing those creatures. I sat obediently in the living room. About an hour later, James came downstairs. He was in his pajamas, his hair still damp. I knew to avoid looking at him. "You can move into that house after it's cleaned up. You can stay here for tonight," explained James. I thought for a moment and nodded, thanking him. That house was large, and I would probably still be cleaning it well into the night. He walked over, and I stood up, feeling like a servant standing to the side. James pinched my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze. "Have you quit?" A hint of curiosity appeared on his face. Without hesitation, I nodded. Any hesitation would be a disrespect to my three years in rehab. That night, I had a nightmare. There were countless pairs of eyes. Hatred
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I fell, and things scattered even more. James grabbed the back of my collar, and with a tearing sound, my shirt was in tatters. The shirt was the same one I wore yesterday, and after three years, it tore easily with a gentle pull. "Mr. Gates, please have some self-restraint." I covered myself, my tone a bit harsh, but luckily it was just the back that tore. But that was the only shirt I had left, and I hadn't had the chance to buy a new one. How was I supposed to go out and buy clothes now? However, James's focus was on the injury on my back. "What happened to your back?" "I misbehaved, and the teacher hit me," I said it so casually, as if I weren't the one being hit. "You deserved it." James dropped that comment and walked away. I glanced at my back, which was covered in countless scars, both new and old. They were from being whipped. The most recent scar was probably from a few days ago. I had forgotten exactly when. The wound hadn't completely healed. I wen
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