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Chapter 109: On the Brink of the Storm
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ETHAN I parked in front of the restaurant on Madison Avenue. My mind was in turmoil. What was she doing? Why would she go back to him after everything he put her through? I couldn't understand, and I couldn't accept it, not after letting her go so she could have a chance to find someone who could give her everything she deserved. And that someone wasn't that damn jerk. He had his chance and didn't know how to seize it. It couldn't be that she had forgotten everything so easily. She couldn't be that naive. And if that were the case, I wouldn't allow her to make the same mistake. I stared at the restaurant's entrance, trying to decide what to do. I couldn't just yank her out of there. My intention was only to talk to her, to try to open her eyes. Suddenly, someone exited the restaurant, and I quickly identified the dark hair and shapely legs. It was her. Great. I got out of my car, and my eyes followed her as she crossed the street, so I hurried in her direction. When she reached h
Perfect Player Chapter 111: Forged in Darkness
ETHAN My heart was pounding uncontrollably in my chest as I hurriedly approached the hospital entrance. It was a miracle I had made it here without causing an accident myself. My hands were trembling, and I could feel the sweat on my back and forehead. Please, she has to be okay. But despite my attempts to avoid it, my mind was filled with intrusive thoughts, imagining the worst possible scenario. Upon entering the waiting room, completely out of breath, I desperately searched for a familiar face among the people present, and my eyes soon found the concerned and familiar faces of my friends. I approached Anna and Will. And when her gaze met mine, it was enough to make me understand how serious the situation was. "Where is she?" I asked with a trembling voice, feeling the tightness in my chest increase. "They took her to the emergency room," Will replied, as Anna seemed too distraught to respond. "How is she? I need to see her." "We can't," Anna said, as if on the verge of tears
Perfect Player Chapter 112: Time to Heal
ETHAN I must have dozed off for a few minutes in the early morning, and when I woke up, she was still asleep. I stretched in the chair, causing it to creak slightly. Then she stirred in bed, opening her eyes. My heart raced, and I got up, wondering if I should call someone. She blinked a few times, trying to adjust to the light, and then furrowed her brow as if she was in pain. My chest filled with a mixture of concern and happiness. I approached the bed. "Are you okay?" I asked, a little nervous. She stared at me, with a weary expression, looking confused. "I...," she brought one hand to her head, furrowing her brow again, as if in pain. "I'll call someone." "No, I think they must have already pumped me full of enough drugs, but at least I'm alive," she laughed, still wearing a pained expression, and that enchanted me. God! She was simply amazing, so beautiful... and I loved her so much. "Ellie..." "What? By the way, why are you here?" she asked, furrowing her eyebrows. "Wh
Perfect Player Chapter 113: After the Storm
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Perfect Player Chapter 114: The Flame Rekindles
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Perfect Player Chapter 115: Chapter 115: As at the Beginning
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Perfect Player Chapter 116: The Agony of Expectation
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Perfect Player Chapter 117: I Am the Future
ETHAN Shit. It seems the idiot was still living in the apartment next door. I'd almost forgotten about it, although I vaguely remember hoping that he'd simply disappeared some time ago. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to work. Tension hung in the air, causing discomfort, while anger grew inside me at the realization that he was still around, like a damn hyena. Turning to Ellie, I found her staring at me apprehensively, as if waiting for a reaction. Realizing that she had dropped her cap on the floor, I bent down to pick it up. "See you on Sunday," I said, rising and handing it to her. Then I leaned in to kiss her gently, just as the jerk passed by behind us. As I pulled away, she looked confused. "I think there's still something we need to discuss," she said, and eventually her eyes moved to his apartment door. "Not now. Go inside, or you'll be late for work." She hesitated for a moment, then nodded and entered her apartment. I turned to leave when she closed the door, but I sudd
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