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"Amber!" Mercedes called after me as I sprinted out of the room and down the stairs. I raced out the front door in record time and hopped in my car. I may not be thinking straight, but I had already lost too much — I had already lost too freaking much to lose my daughter too. No matter what it took. No matter what I had to go through, I would convince Moore to be her donor. After what seemed like a while, I arrived at Moore's apartment. I knocked and waited for a response but instead of Moore, Belene opened the door. "Miss Marli, you are back?" She asked with a raised eyebrow. She held her baby in her arms and bounced him softly."Is he here? Is Mr. Moore here?" I rushed out and she stared at me as if I had gone mad. "I'm sorry, but he's not here, he's at the office." Her voice was sweet, just the way I remembered it. She hadn't changed one bit and it almost felt crazy to think that someone as innocent as her could be a murderer. I wondered how she would feel when she knew the t
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“You can hate me all you want,” I spoke sharply and took a step toward him, I could see the fear in his blue orbs and the pain that radiated off his gaze. “I know that you are mad at me, and you have so many questions and you have every right. You have every right to be angry, pissed up, hate me, and even put a bullet in me.” I paused and a tear rolled down my cheek. I broke the distance between us and we locked eyes. “I left you there. I left you in that place and I never looked back, yes. I freaking made a mistake, and here I am, owning up to it with just one request,” I reached out for his hands with mine. “Hate me later, right now, our daughter, Christie, the little girl that you saved, she needs you again. She needs her dad.” I glanced around when he didn’t speak. “To earth with you Moore!” I said in a frustrated tone. “Listen to me,” I added, “our daughter is dy—”“Your daughter!” He snapped back in a sharp tone. “She is your daughter!” Moore repeated. “Yours and yours only A
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I didn’t stop him when he left. When he started walking away and left me there. Left me feeling empty. Hurt. Abandoned and broken. Completely helpless. A part of me wanted to believe that it was a lie, a stupid mistake that could have been filed with one rational conversation. But apparently, the distance from the past five years wasn’t the only that had driven us apart. Moore’s hatred for me stole the cap on that one. He married Belene. He knew who she was. What she meant to me. He knew how much I cared about her in the past. He knew she was like my sister. A tear rolled down my cheek and I sucked in a sharp breath. I clenched my fists and watched the space where he had left. It felt like it was a movie and I was watching in a theatre. It wasn’t real. The Moore I knew would never hurt me like this. I didn’t know him anymore and he had already forgotten who I was. It was stupid to expect anything rational from someone who has already torn you out of your life. I finally forced my
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Henry and I arrived at the hospital sooner than I had expected. I got out of the car and raced into the hospital, with him trailing behind. My eyes watered with tears and a small smile played on my lips as he led me toward the ICU, where Christie was being prepped for her bone marrow transplant. She seemed like she was just fast asleep, but I knew she was in a coma. The entire surgery was a fifty-fifty chance, but it would be worse to wait. I bit hard on my bottom lip, it was a relief to see her without all those machines around her. I ducked in a sharp breath and a tear rolled down my cheek when they took her from the room toward the theatre. “Thank you,” I blurted out and locked eyes with Henry. “Everything is going to be fine,” He reassured me and hugged me. I sighed and held on for a while before I let go so he could go in for the surgery. I wrapped my arms around myself and slid down the wall. I didn’t understand why my heart ached so much. Maybe because this entire situati
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“You said that um, Christie was recovering in the Intensive care unit?” I asked and breathed. Henry nodded, “I would like to see her.” I informed him and tilted my head, “Can I see her?” I whispered and stood up. “Of course, follow me,” Henry replied and led me to the Intensive care unit. We walked side by side and he took my hand in his. “Everything will be fine, just— stay strong for Christine, I don’t know her or you but,” He paused and breathed. “I know she would not want you to be sad.” I nodded at his words and wiped away the tear that leaked from my eyes. “Tha—““Stop saying that. Stop thanking me for doing the bare minimum,” Our eyes locked for a moment and I smiled a bit. “You aren’t doing the bare minimum. You are doing what family can’t do at times.” I responded and we walked toward the intensive care unit together. The doors opened and it took us a few seconds to navigate Christie’s room. Henry’s hand was still entangled in mine and he never let go. I wished my mom wa
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“Henry, how can we go about it?” I asked sharply and turned to him. Henry sighed and ran his hands through his hair. “We can get started with it now and get the results in a few hours, I’ll ask the nurse to prep it.” He spoke offhand. “Mr. Moore, please follow me,” He continued and exited the ICU without another word. Moore walked past me and I bit my bottom lip. I turned to see my daughter and placed my hand on the glass. Tears stung my eyes and I had no words of comfort to reassure her. She was so close yet she felt so far. It was crazy how the past few days had changed our lives completely. I felt an arm on my shoulder and I spun around to see Mercedes. “I saw Henry on the way. He told me you were here.” My mother said softly. I turned and hugged her, I hid my face in her shoulder and soft sobs racked through my body. The helplessness and pain I was feeling tore me from within. “We will figure this out,” She whispered and held me tight. I pulled away and scoffed. “I don’t have
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“The test results are available now.” I snapped my head in the direction of the voice and sucked in a sharp breath.“Where is it?” I asked the petite nurse. She was blonde with beautiful blue eyes and short hair that sat on her shoulders. She handed the envelope but Moore snatched it before I could grab it, he tore it open and read the contents almost immediately. I watched as his facial features shifted from confusion to anger then realization. He raised his head and stared at me with misty eyes. “Do you have the proof you need now?” I asked and took a step forward. “Or would you rather continue ranting about the past, because even I have a few cents to throw in,” I searched his eyes and he never took his gaze off me. “Did you intend to keep her away from me?” His voice was low and left a bad taste in my mouth. “That’s ridiculous.” I spat and furrowed my eyebrows at him. “Last I remember, I was the one who came to your doorstep to beg you to help her, if I wanted to—”“You would
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“I am not scared of you, Amber.” Belene spat: “You should be,” I advised nonchalantly. “You should very scared. You should be terrified. You should be shivering in your bones, you know why?” I questioned with a straight face. I smoked when I felt tension run through her bones.“Because you know me,” I whispered and her eyes widened. “You know exactly what I am capable of and how far I can go to get what I want, you know that once I start, I never stop. So do not force me to start with you, or there will be no Thomas to fight for–”“Amber!” Belene snapped. “Belene!” I responded sharply. “You are not the only one heartless enough to put w child's love in danger, Belene, so do not raise your voice at me. Don’t rile me up.”“Amber, what are you—”“Stay out of this Moore. You married this woman, right? You brought her into your home, our lives. The same woman who tried to kill your daughter and I.” I shot at him. “You did it to hurt me, right? You said it was all worth it to see tears in
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I Married My Grumpy Patient! 163- FINALE
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I Married My Grumpy Patient! 162- OUR LITTLE GEORGE
"Hey...you okay?" Moore asked softly, his eyebrows furrowed in concern. "I'm fine. I guess the spin on the beach has me a little dizzy. But I loved it." Soft sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm bluish glow in the room. I sat on our bed, resting my back on a pile of pillows Moore had earlier stacked against the headboard. Moore lay beside me. His arms surrounded my swollen belly protectively, and his fingers made circular ticklish patterns. They made me giggle. We marveled at the miracle growing within me. Our baby, our little bundle of joy. "George is going to be such a lucky child," Moore's s voice held awe and tenderness. We had talked about naming him and agreed to name him George after my father. "And you, my love, will be an amazing mother. And you're an amazing psychologist. What do you think about practicing again after George is born?" I let out a soft sigh in agreement, but a hint of uncertainty lingered in my eyes. "I don't know, Moore. Pract
I Married My Grumpy Patient! 161- MAKE ME FEEL ALIVE
"Come on up, Amber. We have to head home." He rose and held out his hand towards me. I shook my head. "I can manage. You go and start the car. Get it running. I just need a moment to breathe," I uttered. I could barely recognize my voice. It was rusty, and I felt pains in the back of my throat when I spoke. Scrambling to my feet, I sighed. "Well. This is it. I'm only leaving this place, but you're forever in my heart." The scorching desert sun bore down on my weary shoulders as I stumbled towards the car. The weight of grief still sat heavy in my chest. All I wanted to do was escape the suffocating air of this wilderness. As I neared the car, my vision blurred, and the world around me swirled into an incoherent mess of colors. Darkness crept in, swallowing my consciousness, and I crumpled to the ground. "Amber!" I heard Moore's panicked cry a distance away, and the shuffling of his footfalls as he rushed to my side to gather my fragile form into his arms. "Amber, Amber are
I Married My Grumpy Patient! 160- YOU AND ME, FOREVER
"No, Moore," I replied, my voice heavy with determination. "She's cost me too much. We did the same with Louisa, and she only escaped. I won't let Alicia slip through our fingers again." "Amber, we will make sure the police do their job well if that's what you're afraid of. But we can't take the laws into our hands just like that. Let's follow due processes," Moore's voice pleaded with me from the driver's seat, his words laced with reason and the hope for justice. He tried to convince me that we should turn Alicia over to the police, and let them handle the consequences of her actions. But I couldn't bring myself to comply. Not this time. The weight of our past, the pain Alicia had inflicted upon me, resurfaced with every word. Forgiveness and love had always been one-sided, a futile attempt on my part to salvage what was lost. Now, it was time for me to take control of my destiny. And that will begin by making sure that nobody, starting with Alicia, could ever hurt me or my love
I Married My Grumpy Patient! 159- LET US START AGAIN, FAR WAY.
Moore was quiet. I couldn't blame him. My heart was too heavy, and what I was feeling could not be expressed in words. But his care, concern, and need to make me feel better warmed my heart. The door swung open, and the person responsible for our abduction finally stepped into the room. "It's about time you showed yourself, coward," Moore bit out at the approaching figure who didn't spare him a glance. She was focused on me. My heart skipped a beat as my eyes locked with familiar orbs. No way. This could not be. But it was: Alicia, my step-sister. The one who had torn our family and separated me from Moore all those years ago. The mix of anger and fear welled up inside me, but I held my ground, refusing to show any sign of weakness. "Well, well, well! We meet again, sister," she sneered and cackled, swinging a silver Swiss Army paring knife. I was sorely tempted to scream at her and wipe that smirk off her face, but I pulled myself together. Don't give her satisfaction. Alic
I Married My Grumpy Patient! 158- I HATE THIS. ALL OF IT
Mum and Christie… They were dead. How? Why? My heart pounded and a pool of tears found its way to the back of my eyes. They threatened to pour as I stared at Moore hastily driving towards the house. The tires screeched and he drove past other cars. With the way he drove, every other person could tell it was an emergency — an emergency because I needed to see him. I wasn't able to believe it. No, my dreaded thoughts couldn't have come to reality. Mum and Christie couldn't be dead. I'm sure the call was a prank call. I was excited yesterday — I was problem-free. It couldn't have happened. My Christie will be safe. But then it rang in my head again. If Christie was in danger, then it was my fault. I was probably the worst mother on earth. We left France in the morning. We took the next flight back here. I needed to be sure the call was fake; I needed Mum and Christie here with me. Thankfully, Moore's car came to a halt in our compound and I rushed out. I picked up my heels
I Married My Grumpy Patient! 157- THEY ARE DEAD...
I exhaled as I held onto the luggage. After Mum eavesdropped on the conversation, she offered to protect Christie. She insisted Moore and I went on a honeymoon A weird feeling tugged at my chest and worry filled my heart. Dreadful images filled my brain as I thought of it. Is it safe to leave Christie alone? I shut my eyes as I pondered on it. Of course, it was, my prolactin hormone was just at work. Christie will be safe. "Amber," Moore called and I opened my eyes. He gave me a warm smile and took the luggage from me while I turned to Christie. After this, I will make sure I get to spend time with her. "Christie" I called and bent down to her level. We were in front of the building about to leave but I had to make sure I talked to her. "Be fine, okay? Mum will come back soon. Take care okay?" Her giggle filled my ears and she pulled me into a hug which I reciprocated. I broke the hug and peppered her face with kisses which made her chortle. She was indeed a sweetheart! "Bye M
I Married My Grumpy Patient! 156- I WILL PROTECT HER.
My chest fell and rose as I watched the police take Louisa. I couldn't believe she had escaped from the prison. I knew she wanted to harm me, she was desperate to cause me pain but I didn't expect her to break away from prison."No, you just can't —" Louisa's protest was cut short when the officers grabbed her arm as they led her to the van. The officer turned to me and I bit hard on my lip.My thoughts had begun to wander off. Will it keep happening over and over again? Did I deserve no peace? Why did Louisa cause me pain on things I didn't know about?I couldn't understand it. I whipped my head to Moore when I felt his soothing touch that caused my heart to pound. He pressed my hand softly and I looked up at him.His eyes held the warmest and softest expression I could read; I could read the hope and pain that hid behind his lids."Stop it. Stop it, Moore, you can't keep touching her that way. I hate it!" Louisa yelled as her eyes bore holes into my skin. Veins popped out on her for
I Married My Grumpy Patient! 155- I BEG YOU.
I sucked in a sharp breath, the pressure pressed down on my neck made it hard for me to even breathe. My head was pressed back hard against the pillow beneath as the figure above me pressed down even harder than before.The darkness made it impossible for me to see who it was, I only felt cold palms grasped at my throat. My eyes flew open in both shock and panic, small ragged gasps escaped my throat as I felt the air start to leave me. My heart, once quickly beating slowed in tempo and my eyes widened in desperation.No, I couldn't die. I can't die just yet — at least not in this way. I couldn't let them kill me like this.Small coughs erupted from my lips, I wheezed, now desperate to survive, and used my last bit of strength to scream for help as I pushed the figure back with all my might.My push made the figure fall to the ground and I used that opportunity to reach for my light lamp as I coughed painfully, and gasped greedily for breath. The lamp came on, its light wasn't bright b
