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Start Over Without You

Start Over Without You

Maikling Kwento · Romance
By:  Miss WatermelonKumpleto
Language: English
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Everyone in Sparrowville said that Margaret Chapman was the happiest woman in town. Gavin Hartley showered her with gifts—a sapphire ring, an asteroid after her name—treating her like she was the center of his universe. Margaret had always believed it, too. Until the day she accidentally discovered the woman he had been hiding in his villa. For ten years, he had kept her there—his childhood sweetheart. After she lost herself to schizophrenia, she had said, "Margaret is me." And so, for nearly seven years, Gavin had courted Margaret and cherished her, playing out a love story that had never truly been hers. Margaret's heart crumbled to ash after she found out the truth. She left without looking back, moving to a country thousands of miles away. But she never imagined that Gavin would lose himself to rage, his eyes burning red as he nearly tore Sparrowville apart. "Where the hell is Margaret?!"

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Chapter 1

"I promise you, I'll give you my identity."The autumn wind howled, sweeping up a blanket of fallen leaves. After saying those words, Margaret Chapman crushed the glowing tip of her cigarette, her voice cold and detached."You won't forget the deal you made with me, right?"On the other end of the line, a low chuckle rang out. "Sure, no problem. Now, about my identity—""I don't want it," Margaret interrupted, her tone even. "If Gavin asks, just tell him I'm dead—if he asks, that is."She hung up the phone, and moments later, Gavin Hartley's distinctive Maybach pulled up right in front of her. Behind it, a swarm of press cars followed closely.The man stepped out, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit and a black trench coat. His sharp eyes softened to an almost unbearable tenderness as they met Margaret's gaze.He walked over and wrapped his coat around her fragile frame, shielding her from the chill. The crowd gasped in admiration."Mr. Hartley really softens up whenever he's ...

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Chapter 1
"I promise you, I'll give you my identity."The autumn wind howled, sweeping up a blanket of fallen leaves. After saying those words, Margaret Chapman crushed the glowing tip of her cigarette, her voice cold and detached."You won't forget the deal you made with me, right?"On the other end of the line, a low chuckle rang out. "Sure, no problem. Now, about my identity—""I don't want it," Margaret interrupted, her tone even. "If Gavin asks, just tell him I'm dead—if he asks, that is."She hung up the phone, and moments later, Gavin Hartley's distinctive Maybach pulled up right in front of her. Behind it, a swarm of press cars followed closely.The man stepped out, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit and a black trench coat. His sharp eyes softened to an almost unbearable tenderness as they met Margaret's gaze.He walked over and wrapped his coat around her fragile frame, shielding her from the chill. The crowd gasped in admiration."Mr. Hartley really softens up whenever he's
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Chapter 2
Margaret's mother was in critical condition, and the doctors had said a kidney transplant needed to happen as soon as possible. The news Gavin brought her was still bad. "I've checked with several major hospitals, but no luck." He pressed his fingers to his forehead, a deep frown marking his face. "Let's wait a little longer, see if things change." Margaret lifted her gaze, meeting Gavin's eyes—and in that moment, without thinking, she asked, "Did you really try looking?" Gavin froze, his pupils darkening in an instant. Then he gave a dry laugh. "What, you think I haven't tried? Why else do you think I was out of the country for over a month?" He looked so calm, as if everything were just fine. But Margaret knew better. She knew the real reason he had gone overseas. It wasn't for her mother. It was because a genius psychiatrist had recently emerged in Chesterio, and the internet had been buzzing about him. Gavin, who had never given up on Marjorie, had taken her the
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Chapter 3
Margaret saw her again. Marjorie. She lived in a villa on the south side of the city, a place isolated from the world. Apart from the few people who took care of her and Gavin, no one ever came by. But Margaret had been here before. She had studied the villa completely. She knew where people could be concealed. Marjorie looked surprisingly well, wearing a long white dress and draped in Gavin's coat. Margaret felt like a thief. She had rushed out in such a hurry earlier, running so fast that she lost one of her shoes. Now, barefoot, she stood in the muddy earth, feeling the cold sting of dirt and the tiny crawl of ants against the soles of her feet. But she wasn't frightened. She was numb, standing still as she watched Gavin and Marjorie's happiness unfold. Marjorie was barefoot too, but she had her feet resting on Gavin's legs, her pale toes curling up. She smiled brightly and asked, "Gavin, where's the gift you promised me?" Gavin pulled out a Burberry
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Chapter 4
Margaret kept walking until noon the next day. She had wandered in a daze, and when she saw the villa, it felt like she was in a different world. Her feet were so sore and raw that she could hardly feel them anymore. She furrowed her brow, took a deep breath, and barely managed to calm herself down. But when she pushed open the door, it slammed shut with a loud bang, as if something had exploded around her. As she looked around, she saw colorful streamers hanging everywhere. Nearby, someone was filming, and it looked like they were livestreaming the event. Soon, a crowd of onlookers gathered, their faces full of envy as they gossiped excitedly. "I heard Mr. Hartley has been planning this proposal for a long time!" "Margaret must be the luckiest woman in the world to be with Mr. Hartley! I'm envious!" Margaret stared at Gavin as he made his way through the crowd. It took a moment, but then it hit her—Gavin was going to propose to her. The streamers, the bal
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Chapter 5
The scene was over when Gavin finally noticed the bloodied mess of Margaret's feet. He frowned, his expression shifting. "What happened to your feet? Weren't you at the hospital yesterday?" Margaret gave a quiet, indifferent response, her tone flat. "I stepped out for a while." Gavin lowered his gaze, then tore off a few sheets of tissue and placed them over his legs. He had a thing about cleanliness, but still, he placed Margaret's feet on his legs. If she hadn't witnessed Marjorie's bare feet placed so casually on Gavin's lap just yesterday, Margaret might have felt something. Instead, a bitter smirk flickered in her eyes as she asked, "Why the sudden interest in getting married?" "You've been... acting a little strange lately," Gavin remarked while watching her closely, his brow furrowed. While gently disinfecting her wounds, he added, "What's going on?" Margaret simply replied, her voice distant. "Nothing." Gavin still looked concerned, his eyes searching
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Chapter 6
The auction hall was packed, the air thick with excitement.As soon as Margaret sat down, someone approached her with a smile. "Ms. Chapman, I heard you're selling the Blue Diamond."Margaret gave a faint smile, but before she could respond, the conversation had already shifted. "I'm set on getting the Blue Diamond today! It symbolizes Mr. Hartley's perfect love for Ms. Chapman. If I win it, maybe I'll find a man as amazing as him.""You'd better not try to outbid me! The Blue Diamond has to be mine today!"Margaret sat quietly in the corner, her gaze down while she absentmindedly scrolled through her phone.On the screen, the latest surveillance footage appeared—Margaret had installed the cameras during her first visit to Marjorie's villa. From then on, she had kept a close eye on Marjorie, watching every move she made.One by one, the auction items were presented, and when the Blue Diamond appeared, the room erupted in chaos."One million!""Three million!""Five million!"
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Chapter 7
When Gavin called to tell Margaret about the wedding, she was at the hospital.Her mother's condition had worsened. She desperately needed a kidney transplant, but the organ Margaret had arranged for her was still in Chesterio—still far from reaching her.Margaret had originally planned to use her own identity to secure that kidney for her mother.But on the other end of the line, Margaret's younger sister, Eloise Chapman, spoke in a calm, collected tone, "I told you, I'm climbing Mount Casendron right now. I can't make it in time. Even if I flew over now, it'd be tomorrow night before I could get there."Margaret's hands shook as she whispered, "But Mom really can't hold on much longer. You wanted my identity, didn't you? If Mom dies, I won't have any use for your kidney anymore. Why should I give my identity to you then?""I can't do anything about it!" Eloise's voice grew cold as she abruptly hung up.Margaret felt her hands grow colder too. Her mother's warmth was slowly fadi
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Chapter 8
By the time Gavin returned home, it was already past midnight.Margaret had taken care of all the funeral arrangements for her mother. She had paid a hefty price to move things along quickly, and now, her mother's ashes were resting in a small urn she cradled in her arms.Gavin entered and froze, surprised to see the urn in the suitcase. "Why is it in the suitcase?" he asked.Margaret's voice was calm as she answered, "I'm taking her back to her hometown."Gavin paused, a frown creasing his brow. "When are you planning to take her back?""Tomorrow," Margaret replied.His frown deepened. "The wedding is the day after tomorrow. Maybe you should wait until after the ceremony to take your mom home."Margaret's fingers clenched tightly around the edge of her coat, her knuckles turning white. Then, unexpectedly, she smiled, her voice soft but laced with an edge. "My mother's gone. Do we really need to go ahead with the wedding? Our family tradition is to mourn the deceased..." Gav
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Chapter 9
At 5:00 AM, Gavin was woken up by the blaring sound of his alarm clock.The first thing he did was call the housekeeper at the villa to make sure Marjorie was still asleep and that the livestream equipment was ready. The second thing was to call Margaret.The call went straight to voicemail.His heart skipped a beat, suddenly thundering in his chest. A sense of unease washed over him, gnawing at his insides.Gavin could no longer sit still. He jumped out of bed and called the wedding planning company. "Is Margaret still asleep?" he asked urgently.The staff member hesitated before responding, "Ms. Chapman hasn't gotten up yet. We've knocked on her door, but she hasn't opened it. We're not sure what's going on…"Gavin's expression darkened. "I'm coming over now."His heart was racing. As he left the house, Gavin couldn't quite place the source of the panic that had suddenly overwhelmed him. He only realized it when he was already sitting in the back of the Maybach—he was stil
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Chapter 10
Eloise refused to admit it.She certainly didn't want to be caught on the very first day using Margaret's identity. How could she possibly stay in the country if that happened?She linked her arm with Gavin's, offering a gentle smile. "What are you talking about, Gavin? How could I not be Margaret? Who else could I possibly be?"Gavin stood frozen, his mind a jumbled mess. His brow furrowed deeply as a sense of confusion washed over him. For the first time, he had no idea what to do next.The crowd of onlookers below had already begun whispering among themselves, and the emcee had quickly stepped in to remind him, "Mr. Hartley, the next part is for you and Ms. Chapman to come to the stage together and exchange vows—"Not far away, the livestream was still running.More and more people were flooding in, and the viewership had already reached the seven-figure mark.The comments on the livestream were scrolling so fast that it was impossible to keep up with them.[What's going on?
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