My mom made me pretend to be a boy since I was a child, all in hopes of winning my father’s love. As I was about to graduate from college, I decided to leave the country for good. However, I never expected my secret crush to tie me up.
View MoreI looked down. “Felix, we’re just not right for each other.”“Why not?”My fingers tightened involuntarily. As much as I didn’t want to say it outright, the truth was the truth.“You know my situation. My mom and I have a complicated past. I don’t want you to be judged because of me. And I don’t want to be a weakness that people can exploit. You shouldn’t have to deal with that. Felix, you’re amazing. You deserve better.”He leaned in closer. “So, it’s not that you don’t like me?”My ears burned with embarrassment. “I don’t like you.”“That’s fine. We don’t have to be in love right away. We can figure that out after we’re married.” Felix reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a ring.He slipped it onto my finger. “We’re getting married tomorrow.”I stared at him, stunned.He spoke with a mix of casualness and sincerity, “I’m not kidding.”I swallowed the words I was about to say.Seeing my silence, he continued softly, his eyes filled with tenderness. “Alex, I’ve liked
His usual cold demeanor softened a bit as he said gently, “You’ve got a fever. You need to see a doctor.”But the car wasn’t heading toward the hospital.“This isn’t the way to the hospital.”“No, Alex, we’re going home. The family doctor is already waiting for you.” Felix kept me on his lap, absentmindedly playing with my fingers.I sat there, stiff and tense, like a puppet.Not long ago, we were just like brothers, and he was as distant as ever.After four years of him being like an ice sculpture, he suddenly turned so gentle and caring.It was beyond awkward, completely crushing any trace of sweetness.“Felix,” I said, clearing my throat. “I’ll pay you back for the money you gave my mom.”He paused, looking up at me. “That money’s already in your father’s wife’s hands.”At the mention of them, Felix’s gaze darkened. “Your father is going to be kicked out of the York family, but the severance agreement is already in place. From now on, you’re free to be yourself. I’ll be he
I threw all my important documents and belongings into my suitcase. When I came back out, they were still standing there. Seeing me, their attitudes softened, as if they had reached some kind of unspoken agreement.But it didn’t matter anymore.I was ready to leave and walk right past them.But William grabbed my suitcase, and my mom blocked my way.She started her usual routine, tears streaming down her face, begging me to stay and apologizing over and over.I wasn’t buying it this time.In the end, she snapped. She tore open my suitcase, smashed my phone and laptop, and then took a pair of scissors and cut up my bank cards and ID.At that moment, I felt my heart turn completely cold.She was willing to push me this far, all for that man.She locked me in my room afterward.William just stood there the entire time, watching her desperate performance with cold indifference.I felt sorry for her.......My mom kept me locked in the house for over two weeks.A lot happened
My mom glared at me with venom in her eyes. “Alex, you ungrateful child! After everything I’ve done for you all these years, how dare you treat me like this! You better explain things to your father, or I will never acknowledge you again!”I gave a bitter smile. “Haven’t you already disowned me?”I turned to William. “She didn’t cheat on you. I’m biologically your daughter.”I held his confused gaze and said slowly, “To keep you around, my mom made me pretend to be a boy all these years.”“Alex, you bastard! You’re trying to ruin me!” my mom wailed, breaking into hysterical sobs.William’s grip on her arm slowly loosened, and she collapsed to the floor, cursing me furiously.William looked at me, his eyes wide with disbelief, muttering to himself, “You’re my daughter… not my son…”The atmosphere in the living room grew tense and surreal.William seemed lost in thought and my mom sat on the floor hurling insults at me. I stood there quietly, feeling a deep, calm emptiness as I w
Two days later, Felix showed up again, this time holding a document labeled “Family Severance Agreement”.As I flipped through the pages, he knelt down and unlocked the handcuffs around my wrist with a key.He spoke gently, “I paid them a large sum, posing as your friend, to cut all ties with you. They signed.”I was confused. “What are you trying to prove?”“Alex, I want you to see things clearly and understand what you need to do.”I glanced at the staggering amount in the agreement, feeling overwhelmed. “Felix, this is insane. I’ll make sure they return the money to you.”His eyes remained calm, and a faint, cold smile tugged at his lips. “There’s no need, but you’re welcome to try.”......Felix let me go home.As soon as I opened the door, I heard my mom and William talking excitedly in the living room. They were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn’t even notice me walk in.My mom’s laughter was loud and genuine, the kind she only let out when she was truly
Not long after Felix left, I got dressed and headed out. I left the villa key behind.Yes, I had feelings for Felix.But I knew all too well that my mom would never let go of her love for William.She was my mom, and I could never bring myself to hurt her.There was no solution to this situation. The only way not to hurt my mom while also avoiding being controlled for the rest of my life was to leave this place.I took out my phone and, as I made my way home, booked a flight to Country A that was leaving in three hours.When I arrived home, my mom was sitting in the living room watching TV.As soon as she saw me, she stood up. “Where were you last night?”“At a friend’s place,” I said casually, heading to my room to pack.She immediately followed, watching me dig through my closet, her expression uneasy. “You don’t need to pack your things!”I froze.What did she mean?A bad feeling started to creep up on me.I looked at her, waiting for her to continue.“I declined all
A shiver ran through me, and I quickly grabbed his hand, my voice trembling as I begged, “Felix, men can’t… do this with each other.”He finally paused, his usually cold and composed eyes now brimming with desire. His voice was husky. “I’ve already looked into it.”He kissed me again. “Alex, I promise I won’t hurt you. Just be good.”……His words made my face flush with embarrassment.His hands were almost pulling my shirt up to my chest.I was cornered, desperate.For the first time, I revealed my secret to someone other than my mom.I gripped Felix’s hand tightly and looked at him seriously, speaking slowly and clearly. “Felix, I’m actually a woman.”He froze, staring at me blankly, as if he didn’t understand what I was saying.“I’m not lying. I swear!”“You’re a woman?” The desire in his eyes faded slightly, replaced by suspicion as he narrowed his gaze, trying to determine if I was telling the truth.“Yes, really.” I lifted my shirt to reveal my chest, tightly bound wit
When I groggily opened my eyes, it was already dusk outside. The room was dim, and I tried to move, but the sound of a chain clinking around my wrist snapped me fully awake.I sat up and saw Felix sitting at the edge of the bed, staring at me without moving a muscle.I gasped in shock. “Shit!”Realizing I had just cursed, I quickly corrected myself. “Felix.”I tugged at the chain around my wrist. “What’s going on? Is this some kind of prank?”He walked over and leaned down to turn on the bedside lamp.Only then did I notice the look in his eyes. It was soft, yet with an intensity that felt almost possessive.I stared at him, bewildered.He gently stroked my face, his voice carrying a tenderness I had never heard from him before. “Alex, I love you.”My mind went blank.I stared at him in disbelief. “Felix, you—”Before I could finish, he leaned in and kissed me, one hand cradling my back while the other held my head firmly in place, leaving me no room to move.I was complete
I had been to his place before. Last time, the house was bustling with staff, but now, this huge villa felt empty. It was just him and me.I arrived right on time, just as he was setting the last dish on the dining table. The air was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of home-cooked food.He pulled out a chair for me. “Have a seat.”I was a little taken aback by his thoughtfulness.Felix was usually cold and distant, barely tolerating me. He had never been this warm and attentive.Feeling a bit awkward, I scratched the back of my head and glanced at the beautifully prepared dishes. “Felix, I didn’t know you could cook like this. This is amazing.”He looked at me. “There’s a lot you don’t know about me. You’ll find out in time.”“...Okay.” I coughed lightly, feeling a little uneasy.I glanced around and stood up to pour some wine, but he beat me to it, picking up the decanter and filling my glass himself.With his free hand, he gently ruffled my hair. “Relax, no need to be so
On the day we took our college graduation photos, a chubby girl holding a bouquet of roses stepped in front of me. Her voice was trembling with nervousness, "Alex Quinn, I like you!"I stopped in my tracks and gave her a smile. "Thank you for liking me, but I'm not interested in dating."I glanced at my reflection in the glass door. Tall and slender, with a fair complexion and smooth features, I was dressed in a gray tracksuit and sneakers. My short black hair, a little overgrown, was almost covering my eyes. My delicate face made it hard for people to tell if I was a guy or a girl.Because of this face, countless girls had confessed to me since I was young.But the thing was, I was actually a girl, so I could not accept their confessions.Besides, I already have a crush on a guy. It was just that my family situation was too complicated, and we were not meant to be together.Upon hearing my rejection, the chubby girl's eyes welled up with tears. Her face flushed, and she lo
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