Chapter 8On the way to the supermarket I couldn't stop thinking about that bastard, no, I was no longer jealous seeing him with another woman in front of me, but I hated seeing that smile. That smile only appeared in front of me before, but now it appeared after what he had done to my life, he was happy about my suffering and he was the cause."You look upset, is there something wrong with what I said?" Rosie said.It was good that Rosie talked to me, her questions diverted my mind from trash like Arthur Wood."No,""Can I have 10 dollars?" Rosie said and I turned to her with a confused look."10 dollars? For what?""Isn't that a rule you made yourself?" Rosie said.Hell! This girl is really something, I thought she didn't hear what I said about this rule, she seemed focused on the news in front of her earlier, but she heard everything."Oh really? I thought you were deaf, remind me when we get to the supermarket, I know that's why she talks so much," I said and only grumbled at my l
Chapter 9Two days passed…Deep in my mind, I still clearly remember what I felt 10 years ago, like a bolt of lightning in the middle of the day, the happiness that I thought I would feel forever, was destroyed without warning.That man fooled me for 5 years, making me look so pathetic by depending on him. I did look like a pet, but he didn't raise me as a cat, bringing me into prison only made me grow up as a tiger."I'll go first," Rosie's voice interrupted my reverie, I immediately turned to her from outside my room's balcony.But the girl was no longer there, she just said it and disappeared like a ghost, for a week I tried to find out who she was and how to make her do all my orders, but it seems I don't need to do hard work, she just craves attention.I went back inside, washed my empty coffee cup, and put it on the shelf before sitting on the sofa and turning on the TV. I rarely watch TV, I spend more time in front of my phone screen.The TV turned on and a news channel immedia
Chapter 10 “So what’s your plan now? Are you going to just sit back and let that guy live happily? Especially now that his face is often on TV since he married that woman,” Jodie said. He came to check on me and Rosie, even though he didn’t need to since I’m not a kid anymore. “I just don’t have any plans in mind, I just want to take revenge and make him pay for everything he’s done to me, as you can see, even though I have all this I still don’t have any power,” “And tell me again, how did you and Arthur meet?” Jodie said. “No, he didn’t even see me, I was in the same toilet as his wife, and I followed her until I saw Arthur there, I felt like…” “Jealous?” Jodie said and I immediately looked at him sternly. “Hell, am I jealous of them? No way! And don’t ever say that word again,” “Then what do you feel when you see them? Besides, it’s normal, you’re still his wife, you never signed the divorce papers, right? And that’s where you belong,” Jodie said. “Yes, I never signed anyt
Chapter 11It was normal that he started to forget my voice, I wasn't surprised at all when he asked who I was. It just seemed to convince me that from the start that bastard didn't love me. Poor me…All his words were just bullshit, I was just a goat that he was ready to slaughter at any time."Yes, I'm your baby, your girl, your Sarah,""So are you free now?" Arthur said, sounding very cold but I'm sure there was fear in his voice."Yeah, it doesn't feel like 10 years have passed quickly, there are so many things that I missed but it feels like it's not just me, but you too, shouldn't you visit me in prison? You didn't even pick me up when I got out of that hell,""Listen to me Sarah, whatever happened between us ended right after you went in there, so don't ever pull me back into your life because I've found my life which is much better," Arthur said."What do you mean we're over? Of course, I am still your legal wife, I never signed anything,”“That doesn’t matter, I did it for y
Chapter 12Luke is still the same as I used to know him, even though I'm not that close to him, but his cold attitude hasn't changed at all. I'm not sure I can get close to him even as a friend, because he doesn't seem like someone easy to approach.I checked his Instagram profile, and there wasn't a single photo of a woman there, only photos of himself and some other random pictures, and all of them were black and white. There seemed to be no color in his life and I could see that he hadn't posted a new picture for a long time, his last post was 2 years ago and it was just a picture of two birds in the rain.We followed each other after chatting for quite a while, he turned out to be quite active because he replied to my message quickly, even though the message felt very cold but at least he was willing to respond to me.And of all the things we talked about, there was one thing that surprised me, it was when he asked me to meet, I don't know why he asked me to meet him, is it possib
Chapter 13That morning, for some reason my body felt very sore, I opened my eyes slowly when I realized the sun had entered my room, it seemed I had forgotten to close my curtains last night, when my eyes opened perfectly, I immediately sat up in my bed, yawning while stretching my body and seeing how messy my room was.Oh Sarah, why did you throw your dress on the floor…I said at that time while brushing my messy hair, then my eyes widened when I remembered something.Damn it!I immediately checked under the blanket and yes it was true, it wasn't me who threw the dress on the floor, but someone did it for me and stupid me why did I wake up without realizing anything?Rushing out of the room because Luke wasn't there, and only Rosie was busy with her breakfast at the dining table, she only glanced at me before looking back at her phone screen, it seemed she was watching something there."Where's Luke? Ah I mean, the man who was with me last night?"“Just left, he said he’ll call you
Chapter 14 For 3 days Luke was here, he always spent his time with me, we talked about many things including Brie, his ex-wife. Hearing his story about that woman made me quite annoyed because Brie did look like a bitch when I first saw her. We were enjoying a comedy movie at my place, Rosie was in her room, she didn't want to join us and chose to sleep, that girl was boring. Luke and I laughed together and I almost forgot what my plan was to bring him into my life, seeing him seemed to distract me enough. "Luke," He turned to me and stopped laughing, his face was red from not stopping laughing since earlier. "What's wrong?" Luke said. "Don't you want to know what I want from you?" "What is it?" Luke said. "You said you won't be here long and will be back in England soon, so I think maybe you're not the right person to help me—" "Tell me," Luke said. "It's about Arthur," "You want to make him jealous?" Luke said. “More than that,” “Why? Because he cheated on you behind yo
Chapter 15After talking to Luke about Bobby's birthday, he finally decided to postpone his return to England, if he did it just for revenge I think it was quite excessive.That afternoon Luke was busy meeting his friends, Rosie also went to work and I didn't know what to do, I wanted to go somewhere but didn't want to be alone.Then I remembered Clara, maybe this was the right time to ask her to hang out and talk about many things, it seemed like she was also quite open.I searched for her contact on my phone and immediately contacted her, I knew she was a busy woman but it seemed like she wouldn't refuse my offer to meet."Hello?" The woman's voice sounded soft in my ears."Hi Clara, it's me, Sarah,""Oh hi Sarah, how are you?" Clara said."I'm fine, how about you and Bobby?""We're all fine, Bobby is just a little cranky because of the fever, but he's much better," Clara said.“Oh thank goodness, I was just about to ask you to hang out but it seems like you’re busy taking care of B
Chapter 76 Five months had passed, and Sarah's baby bump was now visible. The pregnancy had brought a new sense of joy and purpose to her life. She and Luke had become inseparable, and their love for each other had only grown stronger. One sunny afternoon, they decided to visit Cheesy Cheese, their favorite restaurant, for lunch. As they walked in, Rosie's face lit up with a warm smile. She rushed over to Sarah, embracing her tightly. "Oh, Sarah! You're glowing!" Rosie exclaimed, eyeing Sarah's baby bump. "I'm so happy for you!" Jodie, the restaurant's owner, also came over to congratulate Sarah. "You two are going to make amazing parents!" he said, beaming with excitement. As they sat down at their favorite table, Luke couldn't help but notice how happy Sarah looked. She was radiant, and her eyes sparkled with joy. He smiled, feeling grateful to be a part of her life. Their food arrived, and Sarah dug in with gusto. Luke chuckled as he watched her savor each bite. "You're
Chapter 75 Rosie pulled back from the hug and looked up at Luke with serious eyes. "Luke, I need to tell you something else," she said. "Sarah's been having a really tough time lately. She's been feeling anxious and scared, and she's been having trouble sleeping." Luke's expression turned concerned, and he nodded for Rosie to continue. "She's been trying to hide it from you, Luke, but I can see it. She's terrified of Arthur, and she's terrified of what might happen to her and the baby," Rosie said, her voice barely above a whisper. Luke's jaw clenched in anger, and he looked like he was ready to take on the world. But Rosie placed a hand on his arm, calming him down. "Luke, I need you to promise me something," she said. "I need you to promise me that you won't say anything to Sarah about this. She's not ready to talk about it, and I don't want her to feel like we're ganging up on her." Luke's expression turned thoughtful, and he nodded slowly. "I promise, Rosie. I won't say anyt
Chapter 74As they watched the movie, Sarah couldn't help but feel a sense of relaxation wash over her. She had been so stressed out lately, what with Arthur's threats and her own personal demons. But being surrounded by Luke and Rosie, watching a silly rom-com, made her feel like everything was going to be okay.As the movie played on, Sarah found herself laughing and smiling along with the characters on screen. She felt like she was finally starting to unwind, to let go of all the tension and anxiety that had been building up inside her.But just as she was starting to relax, Sarah's phone buzzed with an incoming text. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should ignore it or check to see who it was. But something about the timing of the text made her feel uneasy, and she decided to check it.As she pulled out her phone and looked at the screen, her heart sank. The text was from an unknown number, and all it said was: "I'm watching you."Sarah's eyes widened as she felt a chi
Chapter 73 Sarah, Luke, and Rosie pulled up to the familiar sight of Cheesy Cheese, the fast food restaurant where Sarah used to work. Rosie, who was sitting in the backseat, let out a excited squeal as they parked the car. "I'm so down for some cheesy goodness!" she exclaimed, bouncing up and down in her seat. Sarah laughed and playfully rolled her eyes. "You're such a cheese addict, Rosie." Luke chuckled and put his arm around Sarah. "Well, I think we can all agree that Cheesy Cheese has the best cheeseburgers in town." As they walked into the restaurant, Sarah was hit with a wave of nostalgia. The smell of fried potatoes and sautéed onions wafted through the air, transporting her back to her days working behind the counter. Jodie, the manager of Cheesy Cheese, looked up from the kitchen and did a double take as he saw Sarah walking towards him. "Sarah! Oh my god, it's been ages!" he exclaimed, rushing over to give Sarah a hug. Sarah laughed and hugged Jodie back. "I k
Chapter 72 Sarah emerged from the bathroom, the pregnancy test clutched in her hand. Luke's eyes locked onto hers, and he could see the result written all over her face. It was negative. Luke's face fell, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. He had been so excited at the prospect of becoming a father, and now it seemed like that dream was still out of reach. Rosie, who had just woken up, stumbled out of the bedroom, bleary-eyed and confused. "What's going on?" she asked, taking in the scene before her. But then her eyes landed on the pregnancy test in Sarah's hand, and her face lit up with excitement. "Oh my god, is it...?" she trailed off, her eyes scanning Sarah's face for the answer. But when she saw the look of disappointment on Sarah's face, her own expression fell. "Oh no," she said, her voice filled with sympathy. "I'm so sorry, guys." Sarah forced a smile onto her face. "It's okay," she said. "I'm just glad I'm not pregnant. I was really worrie
Chapter 71 Rosie and Sarah sat together in the living room, enjoying each other's company on a rare day off for Rosie. Luke had gone to the charity, and Sarah had offered to keep Rosie company at home. As they sipped their coffee and chatted, Rosie turned to Sarah with a curious expression. "Sarah, can I ask you something?" she said. Sarah nodded, intrigued. "Of course, what is it?" Rosie leaned in, her eyes sparkling with interest. "How does it feel to be you today? After everything you've been through, I mean." Sarah thought for a moment before responding. "It's...different," she said finally. "I feel like I've grown so much as a person. I've learned to face my fears and stand up for myself." Rosie nodded, a warm smile on her face. "I can see that," she said. "You're stronger now, Sarah. You're not the same person you were a year ago." Sarah laughed, a hint of self-deprecation in her voice. "I'm still a work in progress, Rosie. I'm still figuring things out." Rosie's
Chapter 70 Sarah and Luke had been working tirelessly on their charity business, and it was finally starting to take off. They had been receiving donations and support from all over the city, and they were able to help more and more people in need. Sarah was thrilled to see the impact they were making, and she felt a sense of purpose and fulfillment that she had never felt before. She was finally able to put the drama with Arthur behind her and focus on building a better life with Luke. As they worked together, Luke made sure to fill Sarah's days with happiness and love. He would surprise her with small gifts and gestures, and he would always be there to listen to her and make her feel better. But despite their happiness, the long hours and hard work were starting to take a toll on them. One day, as they were walking back to their car after a particularly long day, Sarah looked pale and exhausted. Luke noticed it immediately and put his arm around her. "Hey, are you okay?" h
Chapter 69 The four friends sat around the dinner table, laughing and chatting as they enjoyed their meal. Jodie was particularly excited, regaling them with stories of his upcoming wedding. "I'm telling you, it's going to be the best day ever!" he exclaimed, his eyes shining with enthusiasm. Sarah smiled, happy to see her friend so happy. She turned to Rosie and asked, "So, how about you? Do you have a special someone in your life?" Rosie's face turned bright red as she mumbled, "N-no, I'm still single." But before Rosie could elaborate, Jodie jumped in, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Oh, come on, Rosie, don't be shy! I saw the way that guy was looking at you last night. And he even opened the car door for you! You're definitely taken." Rosie's face turned an even deeper shade of red as she protested, "Jodie, stop it! That was just a friend." Sarah smiled, happy to see Rosie so happy. "I'm just glad you're happy, Rosie," she said. "Just be careful, okay? Don't give your hear
Chapter 68 Arthur's face twisted with rage as he glared at Sarah. "You think you're so clever, don't you?" he spat. "But you're not. You're just a foolish little girl who thinks she can take on me." Sarah stood her ground, her eyes flashing with defiance. "I'm not afraid of you, Arthur," she said, her voice steady. Arthur's laughter was cold and menacing. "You should be," he sneered. "I'm the one who's been making headlines, who's been making your life a living hell. And you think you can just waltz in here and confront me?" Sarah's eyes narrowed. "You're the one who's been causing all the problems, Arthur," she said. "You're the one who's been manipulating everyone, using your wealth and power to get what you want." Arthur's face turned red with rage. "How dare you," he snarled. "I'm the one who's been making this city great, who's been creating jobs and opportunities. And you're just a selfish little brat who only cares about yourself." Sarah's smile was cold and calcula