My boyfriend was Justin Reed, a prince charming in River City social circle. He had always been wild and extravagant, spending money recklessly and surrounded by women.I spent three years with him, during which he treated me well and even proposed. But recently, he became interested in someone new.She was a young, beautiful college student with fair skin and an elegant demeanor. He couldn't resist her innocence and kindness.To amuse her, he didn't hesitate to push me into the sea on my birthday.…Today, the sky stretched endlessly, a flawless expanse of blue without a hint of cloud in sight. However, the calm water unexpectedly churned into large splashes. I struggled in the water, feeling despair wash over me as I watched the people on the yacht.A girl named Jasmine Fox stood on the edge of the yacht in a white dress, her eyes innocent and bright. Seeing my distressed state in the water, Jasmine delicately covered her lips and smiled sweetly. Her smile was captivating.Justin als
"Stella, are you joking? I'm your boyfriend, Justin Reed!" Justin grabbed my hand again and laughed.However, as he looked into my fearful eyes, mistaking my distress for pretense, his tone gradually grew impatient. "It was wrong of me to push you into the sea, but there's no need for this. You're fine now, aren't you?""Boyfriend? What nonsense are you talking about?! My boyfriend is Raleigh Landon!"I abruptly pulled away from his grasp, clutching a pillow in front of me, glaring at him with sharp, wary eyes.I had no idea who he was!"What?! Who did you say is your boyfriend?!" Justin's eyes bulged with anger, and he slammed his fist on the bedside table.Raleigh was his archenemy, ever since childhood!He had consistently been defeated by Raleigh, nurturing a profound hatred for him that he couldn't even articulate.As I looked around the empty hospital room, then at Justin, who was approaching with growing fury, I shouted anxiously, "Don't touch me! I don't know you!"My outcry su
"Did he say he's my boyfriend? But my boyfriend is Raleigh!" I tightly held my mom's hand, with a determined look.Upon hearing this, my parents' expressions froze for a moment.They took out their phones and proceeded to show me the photos one at a time, asking for my input. It became evident that I had simply forgotten about Justin and only recognized Raleigh.Justin, however, didn't seem to care at all. On the day I was discharged from the hospital, he went to invite Jasmine to dinner.He repeatedly asked Jasmine out, and she finally agreed to go out with him this time. Without any hesitation, he immediately drove to pick her up. His luxurious car attracted a lot of attention at Jasmine's school.Upon getting into the car, Jasmine cast a brief glance at Justin, maintaining her pure and angelic demeanor. She then softly asked, "Is your girlfriend alright?""What could happen to her? She's lucky to be alive," Justin replied, with a hint of flattery.During the whole afternoon, Justin
Raleigh exuded a faint scent of men's cologne mixed with alcohol, and as soon as I approached, I could smell it. I wrapped my arms tightly around his slender waist, my gaze grazing over his sexy Adam's apple. I met his deep and mysterious eyes and called out, "Raleigh."My voice was as sweet as honey.The man glanced at me, his pupils contracting slightly, a hint of hesitation flickering in his eyes."Let go!” Justin, his eyes red with anger, rushed over and forcibly dragged me away from Raleigh. He insulted me, "Stella! Have you got no shame? You already have a boyfriend, yet you're still flirting with other men!"I was frightened by his rude and unreasonable behavior, so I shook off his hand and hid behind Raleigh. "Raleigh, this man is crazy. He's been following me for a long time, and I'm scared."I lightly tugged at Raleigh's suit hem, my face showing absolute fear, and my voice trembling. As soon as Justin heard the word 'crazy,' he erupted.In front of the entire bar, Justin
With a loud bang, Justin picked up a bottle and smashed it directly on Jackson's head, causing blood to gush out instantly. "How can you compare me to Stella? She's a woman, and I'm a man!" Justin justified himself arrogantly. Jackson, holding his injured forehead, glanced at him with disappointment, saying, "I don’t have a friend like you." With that, Jackson left the bar without looking back. Justin showed no concern as he carried on drinking with the others, enjoying the luxury and extravagance. Losing a friend didn't appear to bother him.The following day, the sun shone just as brightly.Justin woke up and immediately went to see Jasmine, bringing along the luxury items he had bought previously. The girl remained aloof, but her eyes still appeared pure and bright. Her gaze was cold and indifferent as she looked at the hot coffee on Justin's left hand and the luxury items on his other hand. She received the hot coffee from Justin.The coffee was still hot, instantly warming
He ransacked the room thoroughly, but there was no trace of any man inside. Still, he didn't believe it. Turning around, he grabbed my collar and shouted, "Where are you hiding that bastard Raleigh?" His demeanor frightened me, and my head throbbed. Seeing this, the police stepped forward to pull Justin away, while I crouched on the ground holding my head, my face turning pale with pain. "It hurts so much, my head hurts," I exclaimed before passing out."Last night, the lady arrived alone. Don’t you think you should maintain some decency when accusing others?” The lobby manager, seeing me collapse, quickly called for an ambulance and spoke to Justin.Justin stood frozen in place. Seeing me lying motionless on the ground, Justin knew he had to act fast. He wanted to accompany me to the hospital, but before he could take a few more steps, he was detained by the police."Stella..." He watched me get loaded into the ambulance, his voice softening.Nevertheless, the police didn't allow
I wrapped my arms around his neck, took out my phone, and snapped a photo while planting a kiss on his cheek.At the moment of the kiss, Raleigh's pupils slightly contracted."I have to post this on my social media, or else you might disappear on me."Before Raleigh could react, I swiftly posted the picture and then casually opened the food container he brought. A fragrant aroma filled the air as steam rose from the dishes.I noticed they were all my favorite dishes from university - braised fish, meatballs, along with various meats and vegetables, all beautifully arranged. I glanced at the other thermos and found it contained pumpkin soup.As I looked at the dishes, I felt a brief surge of emotion, but it soon faded, and I regained my composure.My mom looked at me happily enjoying the food, then at Raleigh with a grateful expression. "You're so thoughtful, Raleigh. We were just about to ask Stella what she would like to eat, and you brought the food for her.""It's no trouble, Mrs.
My gaze remained indifferent as if he were still a stranger to me."Mr. Reed, that's enough. Stop harassing me. I only have one boyfriend, and that is Raleigh. I love him very much and want no one else but him," I advised softly.Justin's eyes turned bloodshot with anger, and he raised his hand as if to hit me.Perhaps out of fear of my parents, he withdrew his hand, gave Raleigh a fierce glare, then turned and drove towards the hospital.As soon as he left, I immediately turned to Raleigh, touched his neck with concern, and asked, "Did that madman hurt you just now?"The cool touch made Raleigh pause for a moment, ripples appearing in the depths of his eyes, but it was only for an instant."I have work to do at the company. I have to go."After uttering these words, he quickly said farewell to my parents and dashed away so quickly that he disappeared from view in an instant.I watched his flustered figure and chuckled lightly.Did Raleigh's ears turn red just now?Three days later.I
As our lips met, Raleigh's pupils suddenly contracted. This was our first kiss. I had kissed him once before, but it was just on the cheek. He lifted my head with his hand, deepening the kiss. After a while, he rolled over, allowing me to lie on the bed, and fervently kissed my lips. It was intense, almost animalistic. The air grew hot and humid. "Raleigh, Raleigh," I struggled to catch my breath, my tongue tingling, and I placed my hand on his chest, blushing deeply. "Aren't we rushing things a bit?" Raleigh's eyes were deep, with a hint of tenderness. "Sorry, I might have drunk too much," he said, but he pressed his body against mine, wrapped his arms around my waist, and drifted off to sleep.I struggled a bit but found I couldn't move. I glanced at him and noticed he appeared relaxed as if he was truly asleep.Since I couldn't leave, I spent the night at Raleigh's place. Early the next morning, I rolled over and fell into a warm embrace. Opening my eyes, I saw Raleigh lyi
I searched around and found Raleigh in the second-floor bedroom. He reeked of alcohol, slouched on the edge of the bed, holding a wine bottle in one hand and clutching a photo frame in the other. His shirt was half unbuttoned, exposing his fair and sturdy chest.When I reached for the wine bottle, he released his grip.However, the moment I took hold of the photo frame, he abruptly opened his eyes, his deep and intense gaze locking onto me, clouded with the effects of alcohol."Don't touch this," he said, his voice husky. His words piqued my curiosity, so I smiled and asked, "Can I see?" "No," he replied sharply.Seeing his stubbornness, I didn't insist. Instead, I helped him up, laid him on the bed, removed his shoes, and then went to fetch him a glass of water. While he drank, I took a peek at the photo frame. It was a picture of me kissing him.“What’s so precious about this?” I wondered."Raleigh, why did you drink so much? This isn't like you," I asked in a serious tone as I
Justin teared up.He was truly homeless now.Without any friends and lovers.Justin suddenly remembered his university graduation, a time when he got into trouble, ended up in the hospital, and was eventually kicked out of home by his father. It was Stella who came to his rescue and helped him out of that situation.Before, Stella would readily come to his side with just one call or message."Stella..." Justin sat at my doorstep for a long time. When he saw me come out of the house, he quickly stood up and called out to me, his gaze fixed on me.I paused my steps, looking at the miserable Justin, and was stunned for a moment.Justin got beaten up, his face bruised, his eyes devoid of their usual sparkle, and his clothes stained with mud."Mr. Reed, do you need something?" I asked expressionlessly.Hearing the words "Mr. Reed," Justin's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at me.He knew there was no chance for him to get back with me."Stella, if only you hadn't lost your memory, we
Justin was speechless."I wasn't sincere with Jasmine, but what about you and Raleigh? Who are you to accuse me? You slept with him too, didn't you?" He found an opening and interrogated me."Whether I did or didn't, what does it matter to you?" I retorted coldly."The old me died the moment you pushed me into the sea. Everything afterward has nothing to do with you," I said, my gaze darkening gradually.Justin felt a pang in his heart seeing my indifferent expression. He grabbed my hand, still trying to argue. "I won't break up with you. I can just dump Jasmine. I don't love her at all. It's you that I love."Having been together for three years, Justin was always convinced that my love for him would last forever.I tried to break free from his grip, but this time he held on tightly. My dad intervened, pulling me behind him and slapping Justin."You disgusting bastard! If you dare come near my daughter again, I'll break your legs!" my dad berated Justine angrily before dragging me aw
Justin's eyes lit up."Stella, really? Do you remember me?" He rushed over, gripping my shoulders excitedly, his eyes red with emotion.On the other side, Raleigh, upon hearing this, lowered the tablet and stared at the photos of us, his gaze dimming.It was all just a dream.He would eventually wake up from it."Do you recall that I'm your boyfriend?" Justin noticed my silence and intensified the pressure of his hands on my shoulders, urgency creeping into his voice."I remember," I said with a cold laugh.Justin was so excited upon hearing this that he wanted to hug me, but I raised my hand and blocked him."I remember I only agreed to be your girlfriend after you pursued me for three years. I remember how emotional you were when I finally agreed, and I remember your promise of a lifetime together. All of that is still vivid in my memory," I said, tears welling up in my eyes."But do you remember any of these?" I asked Justin.Justin was at a loss for words."You mentioned buying me
"Mr. Reed, looking at Miss Wright's condition, you might need to spend more time with her, and take her to places you've been before. It might help her remember you," the doctor said."You’re useless! And to think you call yourself the best neurologist in the country. If Stella can't remember me, you can forget about keeping your reputation!" Justin shoved the doctor aside, scolded him, and then left.However, before Justin could put his plan into action, his father found the villa where he and Jasmine were living.Justin was holding Jasmine, drowning his sorrows in alcohol. When he saw his father, he stood up in fright, trembling as he spoke, "Dad, how did you..."Slap—Austin Reed had slapped Justin so hard that it rendered Justin speechless."I was wondering why Stella resigned to go to the Landon Group. It turns out you are having an affair! You bastard! Are you trying to ruin me?! Do you have any idea how important Stella is to our company!" Austin seethed with rage, his whole bod
"Stella, you shouldn’t do something that you’d regret!” Justin yelled from outside the door.I remained silent.Justin didn't stay long either. He returned to the villa and, upon entering, angrily kicked over the table, making enough noise to startle Jasmine, who was applying a face mask inside.She hurried out, seeing Justin sitting on the couch with a frustrated expression. "What's wrong?" she asked cautiously."Stella said she wants to marry Raleigh, but she should be marrying me! Do you think she'll never remember me?" Justin's heart clenched with pain at the thought of Stella's disgusted look moments ago.Stella had never treated him like this before!Jasmine frowned at his words, but still forced a reply, "How is that possible? Didn't the doctor say she would remember eventually?“But I saw Stella and Raleigh together, they seemed really happy. One of my classmates saw them at the amusement park, they looked just like a real couple."As she spoke, Justin suddenly remembered Ste
I hesitated for a moment, lips parting slightly as I was about to speak, but Raleigh interrupted me."While shopping, I saw a necklace that I thought looked nice, so I bought it for you," he said, taking it out of the box and carefully putting it around my neck without waiting for my response.His movements were slow and cautious as if he were afraid I might refuse. I had seen his decisive demeanor at work, and he rarely smiled, so this sudden caution felt a bit strange to me. However, he often did things like this.He'd drop by the hospital, treat me to meals and flowers, and then, just as casually, he got me a necklace."It's very beautiful. I really like it," I said, picking up the necklace and smiling at him.Seeing his serious expression, I sat him down on a bench and held his hand. His dark eyes were fixed on mine as he whispered, " Have you ever thought about the possibility that I'm speaking the truth?"My smile faltered for a moment as I looked up at the slightly darkening s
After Justin left Landon Group, he went straight to Jasmine's school.Upon seeing Justin's bleeding arm outside the car, Jasmine hesitated for a moment, but she decided to get in after observing his stable mood."Don’t you find Stella stupid? Why doesn't she remember me and even dare to wield a knife against me?" Justin thought about the recent scene, feeling frustrated, and pounded the steering wheel a few times.Upon hearing Justin's words, Jasmine understood the situation."Maybe Miss Stella isn’t really in love with you? No one will forget the one they love,” Jasmine replied, lightly placing her hand on his thigh, her gaze showing some sympathy. "If it were me, I wouldn't forget my loved one, and I wouldn't resort to violence against them."Justin was deeply moved by Jasmine's words.Jasmine was young, beautiful, and so innocent, truly a thousand times better than Stella.He leaned in slowly, but this time Jasmine didn't evade; instead, she comforted Justin with her presence.Jus