I've failed to conceive despite being married for two years. Initially, I think it's because there's something wrong with me. I take various medications and undergo treatment. The night that I want to ask my husband, Sebastian Lockwood, to go for a check at the hospital, a voice appears in my mind. "He's not Sebastian! Sebastian's already been dead for three years!"
View MoreMy name was Sethian Lockwood. From a young age, I knew I wasn't like the other kids.Other kids had their parents pick them up after school, and they would go off to play at the amusement park together.I listened to a classmate brag about how wide the world looked from his dad's shoulders. I went home and told Mom I wanted that too. But all I got in return was endless training and punishment.Mom told me that the only way I would get to be with Dad and surpass that guy, Sebastian Lockwood, was to study hard and make something of myself. Otherwise, she wouldn't have a reason to live.As a child, I didn't understand those words. I just cried and begged her, "Mom... I'm sorry, Mom... I don't want to go to the amusement park anymore... I'll study hard from now on..."Only then would she hold me, wipe my tears, and comfort me. "You're the best, Seth. I didn't mean it. I just want you to be able to see your dad one day..."All I could do was nod and curl up in her arms.Later, I foun
Sethian hadn't returned home for several days, leaving only a new household staff to take care of my daily meals. Each day, I would visit Guthram Cemetery to talk to Sebastian.That morning, I woke up early, had breakfast, and then went straight into the kitchen.Sethian still hadn't come back, and I was worried about him. I decided to cook lunch and take it to his office to check on him.After a busy morning, I finally managed to prepare several dishes. I wasn't sure what Sethian liked, but I figured they were probably similar to Sebastian's.When I arrived at Sethian's office, many of his colleagues recognized me. They greeted me quickly before getting back to their work.I made my way to his office. On the way, I met his secretary, who gave me a strange look. He looked like he wanted to say something, but ultimately, he said nothing and ushered me into Sethian's office.Sethian looked exhausted, with a rough stubble covering his chin. I was taken aback by his condition. I open
In the earlier years, Edward's business had flourished and expanded steadily. But one night, after a drunken encounter, Sethian was born.Edward, who prided himself on being a devoted husband and father, couldn't let such a scandal come to light, so he kept Sethian hidden away.However, Sethian's mother, Gianna Westbrook, was no easy opponent. She had frequently provoked Sebastian's mother, Helena Scott.With the stress of her work and her own health issues, Helena had passed away. After that, Gianna wasted no time trying to take Helena's place in the Lockwood family.Even Sethian's name was chosen to sound like Sebastian's. Gianna pinned all hopes and expectations on him, hoping he could win Edwards' approval and surpass Sebastian.I crouched down, helplessly staring at the headboard and the place where Sethian and I had shared countless nights together.Despite being half-brothers, Sethian and Sebastian looked remarkably similar. Outsiders often remarked how much they looked li
My nose stung. A sudden wave of sadness overwhelmed me as Sebastian's large hand rested on my head. I struggled to keep my voice steady. "Alright, I'll go to the room first. Don't take too long."I returned to the bedroom and sat on the bed, staring at the blackness outside the window. A hollow ache gnawed at my chest, as though something vital was missing.The sensation was unsettlingly familiar. I felt like I'd lost something precious, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't remember.Leaning against the headboard, I fixed my gaze on the door, lost in thought.Just then, a soft click pulled me from my daze. Sebastian's face appeared in front of me. I smiled at him and gently pulled him to sit on the bed with me.Under the dim light, his eyes, partially hidden by his hair, were unreadable. He let me pull him onto the bed without protest.I gently pushed him down, and he lay propped on one arm. My fingers moved to undo the buttons on his pajamas. When I reached the third butto
My eyes widened, and my nails dug into my palms.Gianna continued speaking slowly, "I believe Seb hasn't told you about us, but then again, if he had, the truth would have been exposed."But I just find it very strange. Why hasn't your memory returned? Is it because you don't want it to, or is there some other reason? But none of this really matters now..." She hesitated briefly. "Ms. Sinclair, surely you haven't forgotten the face of the love of your life, right?"I looked up in shock, and my eyes were filled with disbelief. I opened my mouth to speak but couldn't find the words.Gianna looked at me with pity, but her next words struck like an icy wind. "Do you know why you've never gotten pregnant? It's because you and Seb have never... Well, enough said. You should find the answers yourself."She gave me a deep look. "I've said all I can, Ms. Sinclair. Seb wanted us to keep this from you, but I'm his mother. How can I just stand by and watch?"With that, she turned to Yvonne b
In the following days, I focused entirely on completing the final touches for the wedding dress. I made adjustments here and there until I finally achieved the design I had envisioned.I immediately contacted the client via email and waited for her response.The weather outside was beautiful, and I felt a sudden urge to go for a walk.Downstairs, there was a garden that Sebastian had people redesign after we got married. It was filled with rows of roses. Occasionally, I would plant some vegetables in the remaining plots.The roses were vibrant and lush since they were carefully tended to. I walked into the small patch of cabbage at the back, where the plants were thriving perfectly.I couldn't resist taking a picture and sending it to Sebastian. "Look! The cabbages I planted are ready!"Sebastian didn't reply right away, probably because he was busy.I didn't mind and continued to smile at the sight of my cabbages. The sunlight bathed the plants, and the droplets of water on the
Sebastian had grown up in a single-parent household. His father, Edward Lockwood, was often away on business, so he had lived with his grandparents.As one of the few children away from their parents in our class, both he and I were often subjected to judgment from others.However, Sebastian's situation was far better than mine. Edward ran a successful business in another city and sent money home regularly. Sebastian went from being looked down upon to receiving flattery from everyone. He would even look out for me occasionally.But now, I had no family left. I muttered, "Put me down... Just leave me alone..."While carrying me, Sebastian gritted his teeth and said, "Don't say that, Juliette Sinclair. From now on, I'm your family."I chuckled bitterly and rested my head on his shoulder, slowly losing consciousness.When I came to my senses, I slowly opened my eyes. I had actually fallen asleep again.Still drowsy, I glanced around the room. I noticed Sebastian sitting on the cou
Sebastian gently touched my forehead and then checked my IV line before looking visibly relieved.I stared at him, and my voice came out hoarse. "What happened to me? How did I end up in the hospital?"Frowning, Sebastian replied in displeasure, "A while after you went into the bathroom yesterday, I heard some noise from inside. When I went in, I found you collapsed on the floor."I froze at his words. I recalled the piercing headache I had while showering yesterday before I lost consciousness. I hadn't realized I'd passed out for a whole day.Seeing Sebastian's angry and frustrated expression, I felt a pang of guilt.I squeezed his hand and tried to comfort him, saying, "I'm fine now, see? And I have you here with me."But Sebastian's expression darkened. He placed my hand under the covers and tucked the blanket tightly around me. Gazing out the window, he muttered, "I'm here with you…"I didn't fully understand his words, but I could tell he was feeling down. Smiling, I said,
Whenever I confronted Sebastian the next day after that, his expression always seemed a little off.Come to think of it now, he didn't seem very interested in being intimate. Did he already know something was wrong with his body?I felt disgusted with my own thoughts and looked up at Sebastian.Sensing my gaze, he turned to look at me. The moment our eyes locked, the voice from yesterday echoed in my mind. "He's not Sebastian! Sebastian has been dead for three years!"I quickly averted my gaze and forced an unnatural smile as I changed the subject. Unlike yesterday, I didn't scream or react, but my mind was in turmoil.Where was this voice coming from? Wasn't Sebastian in front of me?A few days later, I figured Sebastian's checkup results should be ready. When he came home that evening, I asked him about them."Everything's normal," he said, handing me his phone so I could look at the report. He then walked off into the bathroom.I looked at the various indicators on the repor
I handed my husband, Sebastian Lockwood, his pajamas and said, "Maybe you should go for a checkup tomorrow. I've been taking the medicine, but it doesn't seem to be working. The doctor warned me that if I keep taking it, my health's only going to get worse."Sebastian frowned at that. He opened his mouth as if to speak, but no words followed.He always seemed especially irritable when it came to this topic.Sitting beside him, I wrapped my arms around his waist and spoke gently, "Seb, we've been trying to have a baby for so long. You know how much I've always wanted one, but I—"Before I could finish, Sebastian took my hand. He let out a sigh and said with a hint of reluctance, "Fine. Whatever you want."I knew he couldn't resist me when I acted like this. Tightening my arms around his waist, I rested my head on his shoulder and brushed my cheek against him like a kitten seeking comfort.His body stiffened for a moment at my touch.Puzzled, I glanced up at him.Sebastian reache
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