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The atmosphere at the dinner was absolutely suffocating. The table was filled with mouth-watering delicacies, but even Victoria found it hard to swallow her saliva. It was a far cry from the usual dinners she had been having in this house.Grace and a man named James arrived fifteen minutes before dinner began. Their presence immediately brought about a change in the atmosphere of the house. Victoria, feeling awkward around the Logans, chose to stay away. She knew her place. She was only Logan Ashford's contract wife, not an official part of the family.“Madam, dinner is ready,” Rosa informed her in a soft tone, though her face looked a little tired. Perhaps the kitchen was busy preparing a special dish for tonight.Victoria smiled a little, feeling bad for not helping. “Let me tell Aunt Grace and Mr. Logan,” she said.Rosa looked surprised, but eventually nodded in agreement. “Very well, ma'am. Thank you.”Victo
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Victoria watched Logan from a distance, her mind struggling with persistent worry. She still remembered how Logan had been forced to swallow the medicine under Grace's control. The situation in this house was full of intrigue, and she knew that one step in the wrong direction could spell disaster.“Is he going to be okay?” she wondered, guilt creeping in between her worries. Since the beginning of this deal, she had made sure Logan looked like he was obeying every rule Grace had set. However, Victoria never knew who was truly loyal to Grace in this house. It kept her on her toes.The sound of approaching steps made Victoria flinch. She turned around, her eyes meeting James who had appeared from the darkness of the garden.“What are you doing here?” James' voice broke the silence of the night. His tone was light but meaningful.Victoria tried to control herself, even though her heart was racing. “Enjoying the night air,”
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It took thirty minutes by subway to reach the library downtown. It was conveniently located not far from the hospital where Abigail was being treated, which could be reached by bus. Victoria deliberately arrived early, ensuring she had enough time to find the references she needed.The library building stands majestically, predominantly white with five floors rising up. Although Victoria had been back in the city for five years, this was the first time she had set foot in the place. Back in the day, when she was still pursuing her doctor's degree, the library was a familiar place for her-an escape as well as a space to realize her dreams.He stepped in with light steps, greeting the librarian for information. "The shelf alley you're looking for is on the third floor," the clerk explained kindly. Victoria nodded politely, then immediately headed to the floor in question.Her fingers trailed down the rows of books, reading one by one the titles on their backs. The
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Victoria stood frozen in the doorway of Abigail's hospital room. The sight in front of her made her pause. Logan Ashford, a man who had always been known to be cold and rigid, sat on the edge of Abigail's bed. His face was serious, but there was a sincerity that Victoria strangely never expected. He listened to Abigail's every word without any sign of distraction, even though the child continued to talk nonstop.Abigail's eyes lit up as she showed her the pictures in her new book. Wait, since when did Abigail have a picture book and crayons? Victoria realized there was more than just the usual attention here. On the bedside table, there are fruit parcels, snack bags, milk, and a piece of sweet cake-all little things that Victoria knows will make Abigail happy.Most noticeable, however, is the way Logan stares at each picture with a thoughtful expression. As if he was really trying to understand the story behind the child's scribbles.“Can you tell me about
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The hospital room was cold, colder than usual. Dazzling white lights glowed on the pale gray walls, creating a silent and depressing atmosphere. The machines in the corner of the room hummed with a monotonous rhythm, reminding us how fragile life is.Victoria stood at Abigail's bedside, clasping her daughter's small, pale fingers. Abigail lay with an IV attached to her arm. Today was an important day, a blood transfusion that would determine her health condition. Victoria promised to be by her side from the beginning.“Mom... it hurts,” Abigail whispered in a weak voice. Her big eyes were glazed over, trying to look strong even though her little body convulsed for a moment as the needle began to work. Victoria couldn't bear to see the pain on her daughter's face, but she had to be strong.Victoria gently stroked Abigail's hair, trying to hold back the tears that were welling up. “Mommy's here, sweetie. It's okay. You're doing great. Abby's a brave girl.”Abigail gave a small nod, thou
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“Damn, your sibling is really ruining my mood,” Grace complained irritably. She looked at Victoria who was standing awkwardly nearby, among the boutique's racks full of fancy clothes. “I got a migraine from that conversation.”“I'm sorry,” Victoria said with a bow. She also didn't expect to meet Lucy and have her sister say some offensive things. After Lucy's leaving, it was quiet in the boutique again. Victoria remained there, even though her heart wanted to leave immediately. There was no way she was leaving Grace behind, especially after everything she had done today.“Is there anything else you want?” asked Grace, giving Victoria a quick glance.Victoria shook her head quickly. “What you've chosen is too much, Aunt Grace. In fact, I don't think I deserve any of this.”Grace looked at Victoria with a look that was difficult to translate. There was a mixture of sincerity and something else-some
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That morning, Victoria stood in the kitchen, making breakfast for Logan with the head chef. The kitchen was bustling with activity, but Victoria still felt like she was being watched. The feeling didn't completely go away even though Ben had made sure everything was safe.The head chef presented a plate of vegetable omelette with grilled salmon, accompanied by whole wheat bread and fresh orange juice. “This should be healthy enough for Mr. Logan,” he said with a friendly smile.Victoria nodded, took the tray and led it to the dining room. There, Logan was already sitting in his chair, his face as cold as ever. Next to him, Ben stood relaxed, as if always ready to take orders.“Good morning, Mr. Logan,” she greeted softly as she placed the breakfast in front of him. Although there was concern that Logan would refuse, Victoria was determined to make sure Logan's intake supported his recovery.Logan gave his food a quick glance, then
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“Mrs. Victoria.”The voice made Victoria turn her head. Ben stood in the distance, far enough away not to arouse suspicion. Just as Victoria was about to get ready for Logan's therapy session, the call stopped her in her tracks.“I have something to talk to you about,” Ben said.Victoria's brow furrowed. “What do you want to talk about?”Ben didn't answer right away. He simply gestured with his head toward a quieter corner. Victoria followed him, although questioningly. Once they were seated, Ben kept his distance, his demeanor cautious, as if he wanted to make sure this conversation didn't last long.“I'm sorry if I interrupted your preparations,” Ben said, his tone low.Victoria just gave a faint smile.“You don't have to worry about doing anything in this house anymore,” Ben continued, this time in a confident tone. “I know you always behave yourself, especially when
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“Why is Aunt Lucy here?” Abigail whispered fearfully, her small body tensed. Without hesitation, she left the glass with the three cups of ice cream she had been enjoying so much, then hurriedly hid behind Victoria's back.Across from them, Lucy chuckled. “Ah, you rude little girl,” she said in a teasing tone, though the look in her eyes was cold. She didn't even care when Victoria gave her a sharp look. “Don't you want to eat with your dear aunt here?”Abigail hugged her mother even tighter, hiding her face under Victoria's dress.“Stop it, Lucy.” Victoria's tone was firm. “You're making her uncomfortable.”Of course Lucy didn't care. She laughed even harder, then casually pulled out the chair in front of Victoria and sat there guiltlessly. There was an air of haughtiness in the way she looked at them, as if Victoria and Abigail's presence was nothing more than entertainment.“You're really enjoying your time as Logan Ashford's wife, huh.” A sly smile spread across Lucy's face. “I ha
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“Uncle Logan,” Abigail's happy voice filled the room. The little girl stood in the doorway with her favorite stuffed unicorn tightly in her arms. Her eyes sparkled, full of excitement, while Victoria followed close behind.Logan turned around, his expression calmer than usual. Since morning, the man seemed to be in a good mood - something that rarely happened. If Victoria remembered correctly, she had even seen Logan smile a few times today. She didn't know what made him that way, but the house felt different when he wasn't his usual cold self.“Yes?” said Logan finally, keeping his speech short and to the point.“What do you want?” asked Abigail in a cheerful tone. “Today I'm going to the hospital to see Uncle Doctor. Mommy said it's a routine check-up. Afterward, I want to stop by the ice cream shop. Do you want some?”Logan looked at the little girl with an astonished expression. “I don't like sweets.”Abigail immediately looked down slightly, as if disappointed. “What about candy?
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Victoria took Grace's call with great calculation. In fact, her intention was to prepare dinner. However, this call came at an uncharacteristically inopportune time.“How was Doctor Bernard's examination this afternoon?” Grace's voice sounded cold and demanding.Victoria took a short breath before answering. “I think Doctor Bernard did his best,” she said briefly, hoping the conversation wouldn't drag on.“Really?” The tone on the other end of the line sounded suspicious. As always, Grace never fully trusted him. Victoria was sure Bernard must have said something about their interaction in Logan's office earlier that afternoon.“Yes, there were some things we talked about, but I don't think Mr. Logan would object to a continuation of the treatment session with Doctor Bernard,” she replied cautiously. Dealing with Grace was not something that could be done with hesitation.“You have to make sure
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Victoria entered the room with quiet steps, carrying a tray of snacks and a cup of low-caffeine green tea. Her gaze immediately fell on Logan sitting in a wheelchair, looking as calm as ever. Next to him, a man in a white coat stood with a clipboard in hand, ready to go about his business.“Good afternoon,” she greeted with a faint smile.Doctor Bernard Krum, a man with a round face and thinning hair, turned his head and immediately flashed a friendly smile. “Ah, you must be Victoria. It's a pleasure to finally meet you. I heard a lot about you from Grace.”Victoria nodded politely, though inwardly there was a feeling of reluctance. “Yes, I'm Victoria. Thank you for taking the time to check on Mr. Logan.”Without being asked, she placed the tray on the small table near Logan. The reason was simple-if at any time Bernard tried to remove her from the room, she could argue that she was just taking Logan's order. However, t
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“Looks like there's something exciting going on, Mrs. Victoria,” William greeted kindly as Victoria entered the kitchen.Victoria frowned, looking at him in surprise. “What do you mean, William?”William, who was tidying up the utensils on the kitchen counter, gave a small frown. “I told you, please just call me William, not Head Chef.”Victoria put on her apron and pulled her hair back, making sure no one interrupted her as she started preparing breakfast. “Isn't your job here as Head Chef?” she teased.“Well, I relent,” William replied in a joking tone.Victoria chuckled, but her smile soon faded. “I'm not in a happy mood, but at least I'm trying to greet this morning with a positive feeling.”William smiled warmly. “I'm glad you're in the house, Mrs. Victoria.” He opened the large refrigerator nearby. “So, what would you like to prepare for breakfast
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Victoria still remembered clearly the day her mother came to this house. Abigail's face paled when she saw the figure at the door. The little girl didn't say a word, but her fear was palpable. Victoria knew exactly what was going through her daughter's mind. Abigail was scared. Afraid that her grandmother was coming to take them back to the place that had been a nightmare.The fear lingered into the night. Abigail couldn't sleep peacefully. In her sleep, the little girl was delirious, calling Victoria over and over again in a heartbreaking voice. Victoria sat on the side of the bed, hugging her daughter's small body tightly, whispering soft words to make Abigail feel safe. However, how could she truly ensure that sense of security, if she herself was unsure of their future?“Mom...” Abigail's voice sounded softly, breaking the silence after Victoria finished reading her a bedtime story.Victoria looked at her softly, her hand reaching out to stroke A
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The knife in Victoria's hand cut her fingers accidentally. “Och!” she exclaimed softly, jumping back. The pain was immediate, followed by a trickle of blood that began to flow. She hissed, staring at the small cut on her index finger with a look of self-loathing.“What are you doing?”The cold voice startled her more than the cut on her finger. Victoria turned her head to find Logan standing in the kitchen doorway. His hands rested on the armrest of the wheelchair, while the look in his eyes was sharp, questioning. Wasn't he with Abigail in the living room? Victoria left them to prepare a snack of cut fruit, hoping it would please her son.“I...” Victoria tried to hide her fingers behind a kitchen napkin. “I accidentally scratched it. It's just a small cut.”Logan sighed softly, then moved his wheelchair closer. “Give me your hand.”“It's okay, Mr. Logan. I can-”“Give it to me,” he cut in firmly.Victoria was silent for a moment, before finally handing over her injured hand. Logan st
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Victoria stood beside Logan who was undergoing light exercises with his therapist. Her hands were busy going over the previous therapy notes, checking for any progress since the last session. The changes in the formerly stiff muscles were now significant, and that brought her some relief.However, in the midst of it all, Victoria's mind was still full of anxiety. She barely slept last night, thinking about everything Logan had done for her and Abigail. What he had given her was so much more than she ever expected.“You don't have to do all this,” Victoria said finally, her voice almost a murmur. She tried to shift her focus to the acupuncture needles ready in her hands. “I'm afraid I can't repay you for all your kindness.”Victoria was grateful that Logan was willing to take the medicine she had specifically recommended. Under the supervision of Samuel's neuroscience colleague, the medicine was obtained with special care. And the progress Logan was making made Victoria feel relieved.
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“Good night, darling,” Victoria whispered softly as she kissed Abigail's forehead. The little girl was already asleep, her breathing was regular, and her face looked smiling even in sleep.Abigail's peaceful face warmed Victoria's heart. It was as if all the fatigue and pain of her life disappeared just by seeing her daughter sleeping like this. When was the last time she felt this happy? Victoria never imagined something like this would happen to her poor life. She thought it wouldn't be easy to get out of that house because the only place I could go home to, was that house.But the reality she was living in now, was completely unexpected.“Never mind, why should I remember the past,” Victoria muttered, shaking her head lightly. She stroked Abigail's hair lovingly before closing the bedroom door slowly, making sure no noise would disturb her daughter's sleep.As she stepped onto the stairs, Victoria's intention was simple: to enjoy a warm cup of tea in the evening air. But her steps
