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Alexander's POVBeing in the same bed that she would never occupy again, hurt me to the core. Her pretty vanilla scent still lingered in the sheets, and it made me miss her the more. I felt like going to that hotel and pulling her into my arms.I knew that she said she wasn't my Jessica, but I didn't believe that at all. She didn't just look like Jessica, she also acted like her. Jessica had always been kind-hearted from the moment I met her.I met her in a cafe when I was a teenager. Although no one knew her origins at that time, she meant the world to me. She looked so beautiful, fair, and innocent as she sat in that cafe quiet as an angel with a little romance book in her hand. She had always been a sucker for books.That day, I couldn't stop watching her. I had never beheld a perfect human, but she was one. After I met her in that restaurant, I sneaked out of school simply to watch her at that café until she noticed me. I still go to that Cafe to date. I just sit down there, lonel
Last Updated : 2024-10-22Saved To Be A Substitute We Found Her Location
Alexander's POV."What!" I exclaimed, anger and fear rippling through my veins. "What do you mean she's missing?""When I returned, I didn't check on her immediately, but after thirty minutes—""Cut to the chase and tell me exactly what happened!" I yelled, my heart pounding terribly in my chest."I don't know exactly what happened, I'm driving around searching for her. I don't know if she left on her own accord or..."Dread crept into my mind at the thought of her falling into an enemy's hand again.No! no! I couldn't lose her again."Sir, calm down. I'll find her—""Don't tell me that crap! This is exactly what happened when Jessica was first kidnapped. I was a fool to trust you with her care again!" I shouted, my eyes bloodshot with fury."Weren't there any security guards? Or did you leave her all alone to bring those records?" I asked, my breath hitching as the entire room began to spin.There was a moment of silence as he realized how much he had let me down."How could you do t
Last Updated : 2024-10-23Saved To Be A Substitute Survival Game
Alexander's POVI drove as fast as I could to the abandoned hospital where Jessica was.As I got there, I saw a few men standing outside the place. They looked hefty and had guns. Dustin had taken this much precaution! I knew he was bent on ending my lover’s life! Quickly, I pulled over the car and took my gun and as I stepped out, one of them spotted me."Stop right there!" He yelled, immediately and before I knew it, he shot at me.I gasped and swiftly dropped to the floor. More than a few bullets came, and I rushed to the back of the car for safety."He's behind the car," I heard a loud voice, followed by footsteps.I held my gun tightly and waited until they reached me.As the first person got to me, I sprang up and shot him in the shoulder and straight in the lege. Before he could recover, I grabbed his gun and used it to strike him and the other person in the head.They both dropped to the floor, immobilized. I darted my gaze to the ones at the gate, and they shot a few bullets
Last Updated : 2024-10-24Saved To Be A Substitute Patient’s Paralysis
Alexander’s POV"Turn back slowly and take her back to where you found her?" That voice didn't sound like Dustin’s. I scoffed and turned to face him. I thought it was Dustin, but it was the damned doctor who put my woman in this state.He pressed the gun against my forward and growled, "Go drop her back inside or I'll put a bullet in your head,"I smirked, taking slow strides back into the room. Gently, I placed Jessica back on the bed."Please hang in there," I whispered, stepping away from her.I faced the fool who was still pointing his gun at me and released a menacing smirk, "You just made the biggest mistake of your life..." I said, approaching him.His grip on the gun tightened, and he growled, "Take another step and I'll fucking shoot you!!!""You should've just escaped like that weakling, Dustin," I taunted.Just as I was about to disarm him, one of my men appeared, swiftly shooting the doctor.He let out a sharp groan before collapsing to the floor. It was fast, I liked it.
Last Updated : 2024-10-25Saved To Be A Substitute A Hopeful Feeling Of Hurt
Alexander’s POVI was shocked by what I'd just heard. How could her paralysis not be from the accident? Was Dustin poisoning her?"Doctor, could this be from a wrong drug or medication?" I inquired, feeling a sense of dread. "No. The substance is illegal to common citizens and can't be used in any pill or can only be used under supervision." The doctor responded. "I believe this was a case of poisoning."My fists clenched. He had paralyzed her to make her vulnerable to his abuse. That monster deserved to die. If I had met him in that abandoned hospital, I'd have made sure he suffered a fate worse than death. "It seems the accident was just a cover to hide the drug's effect. He is such a scoundrel," I growled, seething with anger."Who are you talking about?" The doctor inquired, eyeing me suspiciously."No one, Doctor," I sighed. "Is there any chance she might walk again?" He looked at me gravely, "Since the drug was still in her system, the odds are low." My heart sank. "What?"
Last Updated : 2024-10-26Saved To Be A Substitute Dustin’s Obsession
Lillian’s POV "I never thought I would walk again," I muttered, tears welling in my eyes. "I mean, with the lack of proper treatments, hope seemed impossible..." It was hard to believe, there was even a chance. I had always dreamed of walking again, but I would never dare to believe it could be real. "Well, I'll contact a specialist who can help you," The doctor said, smiling warmly. "You'll undergo a lot of therapy, and I'll also recommend seeing a therapist to help you through this mentally as well.” "Thank you," I whispered, a sob escaping. I shouldn't be crying, but the happiness was overwhelming. I never expected to hear such good news, let alone after the recent incident. Everything was happening so fast. "You'll be scheduled with a physiotherapist at the appropriate time," the doctor added. "You're going to walk again, Lily..." Alexander murmured, his eyes bright with happiness. I wished my father was here to finally see me get at least an ounce of happiness. "I want th
Last Updated : 2024-10-26Saved To Be A Substitute He Didn’t Want A Commitment
Lilian's POVHis face grew more shocked with each passing second. "You want to be with me?" His brows furrowed in disbelief. "Yes," I gripped his hands, my answer filled with desperation. "Lilian, what's wrong?" He asked, squinting at me. "You're acting strange." "You want me to be with you, right?" I asked, my teary eyes widened. "Of course. I have wished to be with you for years now," He smiled, squeezing my hands lightly."But I know you don't want to be with me. You even said you didn't...love me," Alexander replied, hurt evident in his voice. "I don't understand this sudden change. What happened?"He released my hands and gently cupped my face. "Are you afraid of something?" He asked, studying me in concern. I didn't know what to say at that moment. Should I tell him that I wanted this because of Dustin's harassment? Wouldn't he hate me for trying to take advantage of him? Wouldn't he see me as some liability, especially since I had already claimed not to be Jessica?"Lili
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Saved To Be A Substitute No Feelings, No Intimacy
Lillian's POVI felt an ominous feeling but with a few looks around, nothing seemed off. I continued laughing, trying to shake off the feeling, but I couldn't. It felt like I was being paranoid because of everything that had happened recently, but there was still this nagging feeling gnawing at me.Slowly, I glanced in the direction where I thought the stranger was hiding. I was certain I saw a man with a black suit, quickly ducking behind a tree."Alex!" I shouted, unintentionally letting go of the firefly and pointing at the tree."What is it?" He asked, darting his gaze to where I was pointing."There is someone there, watching us." I replied, my voice shaking as a new found fear filled me."There's no one there," He answered, still looking at the spot."Alexander, I'm not lying. I saw someone there," I insisted, still keeping my finger pointed at the tree. "I don't want to leave you here..." Alexander muttered, stepping behind me. "It might be a trap to lure me away from you. I
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Lillian's POV.A month later. “How many times are you going to watch that?” Alexander laughed, sitting beside me. “As many times as possible,” I replied, bursting into laughter. I was watching a video of Jessica and her mother confessing everything they had done before disappearing. That was what they had to do, so Alexander wouldn't press charges against them. They knew they had no chance against especially since, Dad, as I called him now, wouldn't be able to help them. Dad had divorced Gianna, and left her with nothing, while he just left a bit of money for Jessica and disowned her. Since he found out that I was his real daughter, he had been more than sweet to me and our relationship had gotten so much better with time. Meanwhile Mrs. McQueen, though kept at arms length, has been so supportive through this pregnancy. She would call me sometimes and give me some tips on how to eat right and stay healthy. Her husband was also remorseful about his harsh judgment but was too bu
Saved To Be A Substitute Defeated
Author's POV. Days later, Jessica went to the same hospital that she had been going to for her check up. As she stepped into the building, she touched her face and winced a little in pain. “Fuck,” She cursed. She walked over to an office and slipped in without knocking. In a few hours, she slipped out as if nothing had happened. She touched her face again and there was no pain anymore. This discovery made a smile appear on her lips. As she headed to the parking lot, she pulled out her phone to call her mother. “Hello?” Sha muttered as her mother answered. “How was it?” Her mother asked. “Ma, everything went well,” Jessica smiled, getting into her car. “Are you sure? Is there any pain left? Do you want to go abroad again?’ Mrs Sinclair inquired, her voice tinged with worry.“Ma, I'm trying to get Alexander back and returning to Singapore isn't something I want to do. Why do you give the worse ideas?” Jessica gritted, closing her car door and turning on the engine. “I just gave
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Author's POV. Lillian lifted her head from the sink and looked, really looked at Mrs McQueen. She could not understand how a loving gentleman like Alexander had been born by such a bitter mother."What? Why are you staring at me like that?" Mrs McQueen snarled, hands perched on her waist. "I don't know if you know this but Alexander really loves you. He respects you too as his mother but I don't think you love or respect anyone but yourself. You are trying to ruin his happiness with your own hands," Lillian said. "What happiness? Do you think life with someone like you is happiness? Alexander will be miserable if he gets married to you and he will regret choosing you over me," Mrs McQueen accused. Lillian leaned against the wall, suddenly realizing what the matter was all along."You are jealous. That's it, right? You don't even care about Jessica, not really. You are jealous of how much Alexander loves me and you get afraid everytime he considers my feelings before your own." Lil
Saved To Be A Substitute Abortion
Lillian's POV. "Baby, you are glowing," Alexander pointed out breathlessly, bending his head to run his tongue across my chest. He licked the chocolate stain, licking his way to a nipple and curled his tongue around it.My hands went high above my head, and he tossed the empty chocolate wrapper behind him, holding my hands in place. I arched my back, moaning when he sucked on me lavishly."Alex. . .the bed. . .I can't. . ." Even with him holding me up, my knees were beginning to shake. "I got you," he whispered, his hot breath sending chills all over me. He started walking backwards with me attached to him, scattering kisses all over my neck.When he got to the bed, he sat on it, lifting me and placed me across his hips. He didn't break concentration, continuing to tease me while dragging the rest of the teddy down to my waist."My baby is going to have a baby," he said, drawing the leftover chocolate on my chest down to my stomach. "When I think of your belly round with my baby,
Saved To Be A Substitute Just Chocolates
Lillian's POV. In the taxi, I was still thinking about my near encounter with Jessica. She wouldn't know why I was in the hospital but I didn't want her suspecting anything. Too much was at stake for me to be careless."We are here, Miss," the driver informed me and I alighted his taxi after paying him on the app. I sent a text to Alexander to let him know I was home and stretched out on the couch in the living room. Doctor Malcolm said stretching was good for me anyways. He also told me to exercise more and eat more healthy.Alexander called instead of texting back and I was already smiling even before I heard his voice."Hello, darling. How did your appointment go?""It was okay. You really didn't have to call, Alex. I know you are very busy." Yet I was smiling so hard my cheeks were hurting."Don't say that. I can never too busy for my freckles. Have you had something to eat? If not, you can ask the chef to make you something."I glanced at the meal plan chart Doctor Malcolm had
Saved To Be A Substitute Happiness At Last
Lillian's POV. Doctor Malcolm was explaining all the things I had to start doing as am expectant mother when Alexander came into the room. He had been excited when he left the room before but now, he wasn't."Why was the lawyer calling, Alex?" I inquired. He suddenly remembered he was not alone in the room, forcing himself to smile. But I knew him well enough to know that it was not a real smile."It's good news actually but I'll tell you in the car. Let's finish up with Doctor Malcolm first," Alexander replied, keeping me in suspense. "Okay. Sit down then." I still kept my eyes on him, unable to relax when I knew he was hiding something from me."So, Doctor, how soon can she get registered for antenatal classes?" Alex asked and the good doctor laughed at his eagerness."You both just found out that you are expecting a child. Don't be in a hurry to get her registered for anything, Mr McQueen. For today, just go home and have a talk with each other, celebrate. . . you do want this c
Saved To Be A Substitute Snares Of Death
Author's POV. Same Night, Prison Dustin wasn't very popular in jail except for getting bullied, but after his argument with the basketball players, everyone chose to ignore him. He summed it up as them being jealous of him."Dustin, you have a visitor," the warden said, looking down his nose at him. Dustin already knew it was his lawyer and his hope was alive again. He was updated on the official date of his court hearing and reminded to be of good behavior despite being brutalized by inmates. Either his lawyer didn't like him or was scared of him because he refused to look him in the eye when speaking."I'll behave, anything to get me out of this rotten hole. As long as you promise me that I will get out as soon as possible.""The odds are in our favour, Dustin and I haven't lost any case in all my years of being a defense attorney. Just keep your slate clean for the next fifteen days and you have nothing to worry about.""Time up," the warden announced and the lawyer packed up h
Saved To Be A Substitute Poisoned
Author's POV. After throwing up, Lillian felt more better but her vision was so blurry that the walls looked like they were spinning. She tried to stand and missed a step but fell into Alexander's arms."Jesus, Lillian!" He exclaimed, holding on to her tightly. "You are burning up. Come on, let's rinse your mouth."He flushed the toilet first and led her to the sink. She cupped her hands under the running water, rinsed out her mouth and washed her face. She regained some strength and could stand on her own without his help."Baby, you scared the shit out of me. Are you okay now? Do you need anything?""I need. . .I need to sit down." Her legs were weak and she didn't know how long she could keep standing. Without asking, Alexander lifted her off the ground and carried out of the bathroom.She rubbed her face on his shirt, feeling a lot better just from being close to the man she was in love with. He laid her down on the bed, watching over her closely."You are sweating. You need to
Saved To Be A Substitute Symptoms
Author's POV. Jessica slammed her door behind her so loud the house shook. She ran to her desk and pushed everything off, anger welling up within her.She flung a notebook at the wall, searching for a way to get rid of her anger."It's not fair, it's not fair, it's not fair," she kept repeating, tearing her room apart until something gave way within her. Anger turned into sadness, disappointment turned to despair and she fell on her knees, shedding tears into her hands."That used to be me. I used to be the only one Alexander had eyes for. Now. . .no, I can't let Lillian steal everything I have built alongside Alexander all this while."She crawled about on her knees, searching for her phone in the scattered room. She found it at the foot of her bed, hidden by the broken table lamp. She dialed a number and sat on her heels, waiting for the other person to come to the phone.The call connected and the person at the other side did not sound very happy."What is it, Jessica? I'm busy,
