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My daughter, Lumi Bowen, truly suffered while living with me.Her clothes were a bit small for her, but they were clean. Her hair was always tied back with a snowflake hair tie I gave her two years ago. That was the only hair accessory she had.She didn't go to school and would spend her time plastered to the windows so she could watch the other kids play. However, she never played with them, because the moment she went over, the other kids would surround her and tease, "Look! Lumi's here! It's the girl with no dad!"I looked at her a little apologetically, but she comforted me instead."I don't like playing with them either."She was but a six-year-old child, yet childlike joy was rarely ever seen on her face. Instead, her little brow was often furrowed while she reminded me to take my medication.I needed to make sure that a daughter as great as her would have a better life.I placed my forged death certificate and the results of a paternity test into her little backpack, then
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It wasn't until later in the night that Lumi finally slept more soundly.I was sad that she was going to be leaving the next day. She was my daughter who had stayed by my side through thick and thin for the past six years, after all.Once she returned to Logan's side, she'd likely hear rumors about me—that I was a lowly woman without integrity who seduced the CEO for money, then ran off with "break-up" money.That was probably for the best. I hoped that Lumi would forget me quickly. When I would be mentioned again, I would no longer be her mother. I would just be a liar and a vain narcissist.My illness now was also karma. Even if I died, Lumi wouldn't be sad either.The next morning, I chased Lumi out of the house. I ignored her cries and called a cab for her, which then drove her straight to Bowen Group.Even though I was pretty confident that Logan wouldn't close the door on her, I didn't dare take the chance, so I trailed after Lumi.Soon, I saw Lumi standing at the entrance
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Lumi nodded. Her tears started falling again at the thought of me.Logan fell silent for a second before spitting out, "Liar!"He then crouched down and lifted Lumi in his arms.I had fallen into a daze when I heard Logan say my name once again, but the word "liar" brought me back to my senses.I chuckled, trying to hide the helplessness in my eyes. Fortunately, Logan was willing to accept Lumi. Her future was now secured, and my heart could be at ease and I could wait for the end of my days. However, I was still worried about how Logan and Lumi would get along by themselves, so I had already bribed the janitor that was on shift that morning. I took her work badge, changed into her uniform, put on a mask, then went into Logan's office via the staff entrance.Lumi remained in Logan's arms while they rode the elevator up to the top floor of Bowen Group. This was the most luxurious office building in all of Aethelburg. Logan's office overlooked the whole city, and Lumi, who had pla
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I followed Logan to the restaurant, then settled into a corner seat, angled just behind them and hidden by a large potted plant.The waiter studied me curiously as he asked me multiple times what I'd like to order. His increasingly loud voice garnered Logan's attention, causing me to open the menu in a panic and hide behind it. In the end, I ordered a cup of coffee just to get the waiter to leave.By then, the other woman who had also ended up on the trending searches today had already sat down beside Logan. It was his soon-to-be fiancée, Anna Malone.The atmosphere around them was a little awkward. Anna was clearly frustrated about Logan's daughter who had randomly popped out of nowhere, and her gaze carried traces of contempt when she looked at Lumi.However, I knew that wealthy heiresses like her prided themselves on keeping up appearances, so she wouldn't make things difficult for a child in public.And as expected, Anna could only pretend to be gentle and gracious as she aske
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The news of my death brought Logan momentary shock. He hurriedly made a phone call, and by the time Anna left, members of the Bowen family had already made their way to the restaurant.These family members had already found out about recent matters from the trending articles online, but when they saw Lumi, they were still greatly shocked."What have you been doing? How did you not know that you had a child? And now she's come looking for you at a time like this!"Arthur Bowen, the most senior man in the Bowen family and Logan's grandfather, was the first to speak. When he slammed his cane against the floor, his authoritative presence was just as palpable as it was when he was younger.Logan had always respected his grandfather, so he dared not argue back. After all, it was true that he had only just learned of Lumi's existence. When I had left all those years ago, I had hidden everything related to my pregnancy.And just that afternoon, Logan had tried calling me multiple times, b
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Logan's sudden appearance startled Lumi.I watched as anger slowly took over his still-handsome face, and I smiled bitterly.He was the CEO of Bowen Group. He had already fallen for me once. There was no possibility that it would happen again."Long time no see, my love," I said with feigned flirtatiousness.My frivolous attitude only angered him more. He dragged Lumi over and handed her to the bodyguards standing behind him. He then walked up to me, wrapped his fingers around my neck, and slammed my head against the pillow."Don't call me that! You're not worthy, Rafaela!"My face turned a deep crimson, and my consciousness started to fade. Through the haze, I heard Lumi wailing and apologizing."I'm sorry, Daddy! I was the one who didn't listen and snuck out here to find Mommy. Please let Mommy go!"Lumi's cries made my heart ache, and I used all the strength I had left to squeeze out, "You're… s-scaring… her…"Logan froze when he heard this. Then, he quickly loosened his ho
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I knew Logan had never believed the news of my death from the start. Even when he had seen my death certificate, he still hadn't fully believed it.This was why he had someone keep an eye on Lumi, just waiting for me to slip up.But that was okay. This was all part of my plan.I knew Lumi would definitely come looking for me. She had been with me ever since she was born, after all. Thus, I had deliberately told the neighbors where I had gone and waited for Lumi to eventually lead Logan over.I wanted Logan to thoroughly hate me, to believe that I had abused Lumi. Only then would he feel more sympathy for Lumi and place all the blame squarely on my shoulders.As for Lumi, the best outcome for her was to forget me or hate me. That way, when I really did die, she wouldn't suffer as much.With that in mind, I continued stoking Logan's fire. "How did it feel to get tricked by me last time? Though, you've grown smarter now. Are you happy now that you've discovered the truth? What a s
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Women often flocked to Logan with all sorts of ulterior motives, but I was different. I gave him a chance to play the hero. That night, he took the bar owner to the police station and bought over the bar for me. The drug was so potent that before we could even reach the hospital, Logan had done it with me in his Lincoln Limo to get rid of the drug's effects. The driver ended up changing the destination from the hospital to the hotel.When I woke up the next day, torn shreds of clothing and tissues were everywhere—evidence of the wild night we spent together. Logan was surprised to learn that I had been a virgin until that night, so I quickly played along and assumed the role of a socialite who had fallen from grace and ended up working at a bar.I made sure I looked every bit the pitiful woman who refused to give in to fate and be exploited. From that day onward, not only did I become the owner of the bar, but I also became Logan's first official girlfriend.My best friend
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At the same time, Logan had been playing with Lumi when the snowflake hair tie around her ponytail suddenly broke. Even though he had bought her plenty of hair ties, she still insisted on using this old one. Perhaps due to some sort of connection between us, Lumi stared at the broken hair tie and suddenly burst into tears. She cried for me, well aware that it had been a while since she last mentioned me. Not wanting to infuriate Logan, she rarely brought me up. But now, grief had gotten the better of her. Just then, Logan's butler informed him about my death. I was really dead now. Hearing this, Logan seemed a little dazed. He turned toward Lumi, who was still crying, and asked, "Did Rafaela treat you well?"Lumi's tear-streaked face was flushed as she croaked, "Mommy is the best. Over the years, she did a lot of things for me. She could've lived a better life without me… It was all because of me that she fell sick!"Logan found it hard to accept this side of me. "Then, why
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Anna looked as if someone had punched the living daylights out of her. Blood drained from her small, delicate face, and her designer dress was tainted with my blood. It must've been her first time witnessing my unscrupulous tactics first-hand. The cut wasn't deep—just enough to shed some blood and make it look more terrifying than it actually was. I regained consciousness not long after, then I contacted the reporters I was acquainted with. Panic gripped Anna when she reached home. She belatedly realized that if she was exposed, her reputation wasn't the only thing at stake. Bowen Group would also reconsider her engagement to Logan. That night, she scrambled to hire the best PR firm, preparing for the storm of bad press she was sure I'd unleash. Just as the team was focused on social media and waiting to handle the fallout, the first trending topic appeared."Logan's ex-girlfriend, Rafaela, threatens his fiancée Anna—trying to sabotage their engagement with her death!""The
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Logan did as he said he would. He kept Lumi close to him, never giving her another chance to visit me. The doctor advised me to go on a trip. Stating that my illness was incurable and that I only had a month left at most, he said seeing the beauty of the world one last time was far better than lying here in pain. I shook my head and declined his offer. After making sure Lumi was safe with Logan, I no longer felt attached to this world. No scenery—no matter how breathtaking—could ever compare to Lumi's smile. But I knew I couldn't see her anymore. My hair had fallen out in clumps, and my body was all but skin and bones. She'd be terrified if she saw me like this. Logan was right about one thing. I was a vile woman, and if Lumi stayed with me, she'd grow up rotten too. So I just scrolled through photos and videos of her over and over again on my phone. Just when I thought no one would visit me before I died, Anna showed up. Clad in an exquisite dress, she strutted into my w
No Pain, No Gain Chapter 8
Women often flocked to Logan with all sorts of ulterior motives, but I was different. I gave him a chance to play the hero. That night, he took the bar owner to the police station and bought over the bar for me. The drug was so potent that before we could even reach the hospital, Logan had done it with me in his Lincoln Limo to get rid of the drug's effects. The driver ended up changing the destination from the hospital to the hotel.When I woke up the next day, torn shreds of clothing and tissues were everywhere—evidence of the wild night we spent together. Logan was surprised to learn that I had been a virgin until that night, so I quickly played along and assumed the role of a socialite who had fallen from grace and ended up working at a bar.I made sure I looked every bit the pitiful woman who refused to give in to fate and be exploited. From that day onward, not only did I become the owner of the bar, but I also became Logan's first official girlfriend.My best friend
No Pain, No Gain Chapter 7
I knew Logan had never believed the news of my death from the start. Even when he had seen my death certificate, he still hadn't fully believed it.This was why he had someone keep an eye on Lumi, just waiting for me to slip up.But that was okay. This was all part of my plan.I knew Lumi would definitely come looking for me. She had been with me ever since she was born, after all. Thus, I had deliberately told the neighbors where I had gone and waited for Lumi to eventually lead Logan over.I wanted Logan to thoroughly hate me, to believe that I had abused Lumi. Only then would he feel more sympathy for Lumi and place all the blame squarely on my shoulders.As for Lumi, the best outcome for her was to forget me or hate me. That way, when I really did die, she wouldn't suffer as much.With that in mind, I continued stoking Logan's fire. "How did it feel to get tricked by me last time? Though, you've grown smarter now. Are you happy now that you've discovered the truth? What a s
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Logan's sudden appearance startled Lumi.I watched as anger slowly took over his still-handsome face, and I smiled bitterly.He was the CEO of Bowen Group. He had already fallen for me once. There was no possibility that it would happen again."Long time no see, my love," I said with feigned flirtatiousness.My frivolous attitude only angered him more. He dragged Lumi over and handed her to the bodyguards standing behind him. He then walked up to me, wrapped his fingers around my neck, and slammed my head against the pillow."Don't call me that! You're not worthy, Rafaela!"My face turned a deep crimson, and my consciousness started to fade. Through the haze, I heard Lumi wailing and apologizing."I'm sorry, Daddy! I was the one who didn't listen and snuck out here to find Mommy. Please let Mommy go!"Lumi's cries made my heart ache, and I used all the strength I had left to squeeze out, "You're… s-scaring… her…"Logan froze when he heard this. Then, he quickly loosened his ho
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The news of my death brought Logan momentary shock. He hurriedly made a phone call, and by the time Anna left, members of the Bowen family had already made their way to the restaurant.These family members had already found out about recent matters from the trending articles online, but when they saw Lumi, they were still greatly shocked."What have you been doing? How did you not know that you had a child? And now she's come looking for you at a time like this!"Arthur Bowen, the most senior man in the Bowen family and Logan's grandfather, was the first to speak. When he slammed his cane against the floor, his authoritative presence was just as palpable as it was when he was younger.Logan had always respected his grandfather, so he dared not argue back. After all, it was true that he had only just learned of Lumi's existence. When I had left all those years ago, I had hidden everything related to my pregnancy.And just that afternoon, Logan had tried calling me multiple times, b
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I followed Logan to the restaurant, then settled into a corner seat, angled just behind them and hidden by a large potted plant.The waiter studied me curiously as he asked me multiple times what I'd like to order. His increasingly loud voice garnered Logan's attention, causing me to open the menu in a panic and hide behind it. In the end, I ordered a cup of coffee just to get the waiter to leave.By then, the other woman who had also ended up on the trending searches today had already sat down beside Logan. It was his soon-to-be fiancée, Anna Malone.The atmosphere around them was a little awkward. Anna was clearly frustrated about Logan's daughter who had randomly popped out of nowhere, and her gaze carried traces of contempt when she looked at Lumi.However, I knew that wealthy heiresses like her prided themselves on keeping up appearances, so she wouldn't make things difficult for a child in public.And as expected, Anna could only pretend to be gentle and gracious as she aske
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Lumi nodded. Her tears started falling again at the thought of me.Logan fell silent for a second before spitting out, "Liar!"He then crouched down and lifted Lumi in his arms.I had fallen into a daze when I heard Logan say my name once again, but the word "liar" brought me back to my senses.I chuckled, trying to hide the helplessness in my eyes. Fortunately, Logan was willing to accept Lumi. Her future was now secured, and my heart could be at ease and I could wait for the end of my days. However, I was still worried about how Logan and Lumi would get along by themselves, so I had already bribed the janitor that was on shift that morning. I took her work badge, changed into her uniform, put on a mask, then went into Logan's office via the staff entrance.Lumi remained in Logan's arms while they rode the elevator up to the top floor of Bowen Group. This was the most luxurious office building in all of Aethelburg. Logan's office overlooked the whole city, and Lumi, who had pla
