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Jeffrey unclenched his fist and walked away without saying another word.Yoana watched the scene unfold and realized it might be hard for us to see each other again. She cried her heart out, her sobs asking me unspoken questions."Mommy, can you ever forgive me?"I looked down, my gaze landing on her face, which was so much like my own."Family ties run deep. You're my daughter, so let's put the past behind us."She would often recall that moment later, each time with tears streaming down her face, but that was a tale for another day.I let out a long sigh, loving too deeply to forgive the wounds she inflicted.Yet, because of our bond, I could not bring myself to hurt my child.So, I let it go, but forgiveness was out of reach.I went back to the yard to chill, and my phone started buzzing.I checked the screen.[Shocking reversal: Elaine's prize-winning piece was plagiarized!][Ex-Mrs. Shaw slandered, the true victim vindicated.]I was stunned. Why would that old news re
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The mystical bracelet cradled a pearl—luminous and serene as the moon."In this world, nothing is more precious than you."Jeffrey's Side StoryAt the banquet, I overheard the chatter about Rebecca."Jeffrey's great, but his taste? Well, that's another story, haha.""He's got a thing for a farm girl. I wonder if she's brought any germs with her?"Irritated, I pushed the door open with a chill in my movement, and the laughter cut off like a snapped string.A nagging discomfort lingered in my heart even after I got my revenge.Rebecca kept up her devoted care for me and my daughter, but I could no longer look her in the eye.I acted as if I had forgotten, ignoring the sorrow that clouded her gaze.Rebecca's life revolved around home and her love for swimming.I found her background as a pearl diver embarrassing. After a few harsh words from me, her eyes brimmed with tears, and she never swam again.Yoana grew taller, and Rebecca's voice grew quieter.Until one day, she said,
The Unbroken Glow Chapter 1
"The truth is out, and the schemer's plot has been laid bare. A pheasant can't simply become a phoenix."The internet was abuzz with mockery at my expense, but my daughter's eyes gleamed with smug satisfaction."Serves you right for messing with Ms. Elaine."I gazed at the spite across her young face, and a wave of exhaustion washed over me."Yoana, you know I've cherished this bracelet for a decade. Why would you fabricate such a lie?"Her eyes were filled with contempt."Because you're unworthy. You're the other woman who tore Dad away from Ms. Elaine, and you've turned me into a joke at school."It's your turn to get what you deserve. The world would be better off without you!"In a flash of anger, she flung the crystal ball at me.Caught off guard, it hit me square in the head, and blood gushed forth.The crystal ball crashed to the floor, shattering into pieces.My heart clenched. I had given her that crystal ball for her seventh birthday.I spent three days perfecting
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"You want to split the property? Go talk to Mr. Chapman, your trusted lawyer," I said.Jeffrey's face turned to stone. "Is this about that bracelet? I'll get you ten more," he said.Suddenly, I felt so drained. That bracelet was a family treasure, supposed to bring luck. It worked for him when he was sick, but then, to him, those bracelets might as well be paperweights.I swallowed the rising tide of emotion. "Ms. Kane is high society, a perfect fit for Mrs. Shaw."I know she's got a place in your heart, and Yoana adores her."The Shaw family's got more than enough people to wait on them—"He gave a mocking snort and looked at me like he had me all figured out. "You might not have the best manners, but you sure know how to play dirty."Elaine's just my sister. No need to go after her."I frowned and unclasped the pendant necklace. "Your grandma gave me this family jewel. Now, I'm giving it back."His eyes narrowed."Rebecca, I can let this slide because you're Yoana's mom."
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I shrugged her off, my face as calm as still water."Not much longer now."The flash of cameras was blinding, and a forest of microphones sprouted up before me."Mrs. Shaw, are you accusing Ms. Kane of stealing your work out of jealousy?""Is it true that you and Mr. Shaw are splitting?""Rumor has it you're a big spender, and that's why Mr. Shaw's given you the cold shoulder. Any truth to that?"I took a deep breath."Everything you've heard, it's all true."The crowd gasped, buzzing with shock. Nobody saw it coming—that I owned up to every charge—Jeffrey included.He cut the press conference short and whisked me away to the back."Are you out of your mind?" he hissed.I faced him, a stranger in my own skin."I've done what you've asked and cleared Ms. Kane's name."Just sign the divorce papers, and we can both move on."His eyes, once stormy, went still. "You planned this."I nodded, just once.I knew how those elite types worshipped their reputations.He could deal
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Jeffrey's mouth opened, but no words came out. Yoana's smile spread, relieved."I knew it. Ms. Elaine is the best."I gave them one last look, then walked away.I signed the divorce papers at home and left them on the table. It was a goodbye to a life I would not see again....Touching down, it took me hours to get back to my old place. The yard was run-down, but the sea breeze felt like home, blowing all my troubles away. The ocean stretched out, a comforting blue.I tidied up a bit, chuckled at the sight of the wisteria, and felt at peace.Life was quiet again.For six months, I stuck to my routine—tending to clams, diving for pearls—until I pulled another man from the sea.He was out cold, waterlogged. The whole thing felt eerily familiar. I let out a sigh. A life was a life, after all.When he came to, I figured he would leave.He woke up the next day, introducing himself as Sean Graham, a jeweler. He had been after the mystical bracelet when a storm wrecked his plans.
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Jeffrey walked up to me, but his eyes seemed...I could not quite read them."Rebecca, playtime's over. Time to head home."I had not seen him in ages, and he looked like he had skipped a few meals.He was always so fussy with food. I used to whip up all sorts of tasty, healthy stuff for him.I shook my head. The Shaws? They were wealthy. They had nutritionists, too.He gave my simple get-up and dusty face the once-over and scrunched up his face."You really aren't..."Whatever he was about to say got stuck in his throat.I guess he caught the chill in my eyes.Jeffrey took in the scene."This is where you're staying, living like this?"I got to my feet, calm and collected."Mr. Shaw, we're done. Divorced, remember?"My life's none of your business anymore."He just frowned harder."Divorce isn't the end. We can always get back together. You're Yoana's mom. How can you walk away from that?"I almost burst out laughing from frustration. Just because I was a mom, was I s
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Jeffrey unclenched his fist and walked away without saying another word.Yoana watched the scene unfold and realized it might be hard for us to see each other again. She cried her heart out, her sobs asking me unspoken questions."Mommy, can you ever forgive me?"I looked down, my gaze landing on her face, which was so much like my own."Family ties run deep. You're my daughter, so let's put the past behind us."She would often recall that moment later, each time with tears streaming down her face, but that was a tale for another day.I let out a long sigh, loving too deeply to forgive the wounds she inflicted.Yet, because of our bond, I could not bring myself to hurt my child.So, I let it go, but forgiveness was out of reach.I went back to the yard to chill, and my phone started buzzing.I checked the screen.[Shocking reversal: Elaine's prize-winning piece was plagiarized!][Ex-Mrs. Shaw slandered, the true victim vindicated.]I was stunned. Why would that old news re
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Sean let out a heavy sigh. "It's tough to stand up for you without a real place in your life."You're leaving us like we're an orphan and a widower."Right on cue, Max whimpered twice, and I could not help but smile wryly."I still don't even know who you are."He fished out a bracelet."My dad and I came here ten years ago and picked up this mystical bracelet."I met a girl as graceful as a fish in the sea, and I fell head over heels for her."However, she was about to get married, so I had to step aside."Now, it's like the typhoon has thrown me right back to her."I was caught off guard, but I could still make out the image of that skinny boy with the sparkling eyes.With a brave little gesture, he handed me the mystical bracelet."I heard you lost a bracelet, so I'm giving you mine."And...can I, you know, go out with you?"His eyes were so earnest that I could not help but smile and gently shake my head.His face fell."Is that a no?"I leaned in and kissed his for
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Jeffrey walked up to me, but his eyes seemed...I could not quite read them."Rebecca, playtime's over. Time to head home."I had not seen him in ages, and he looked like he had skipped a few meals.He was always so fussy with food. I used to whip up all sorts of tasty, healthy stuff for him.I shook my head. The Shaws? They were wealthy. They had nutritionists, too.He gave my simple get-up and dusty face the once-over and scrunched up his face."You really aren't..."Whatever he was about to say got stuck in his throat.I guess he caught the chill in my eyes.Jeffrey took in the scene."This is where you're staying, living like this?"I got to my feet, calm and collected."Mr. Shaw, we're done. Divorced, remember?"My life's none of your business anymore."He just frowned harder."Divorce isn't the end. We can always get back together. You're Yoana's mom. How can you walk away from that?"I almost burst out laughing from frustration. Just because I was a mom, was I s
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Jeffrey's mouth opened, but no words came out. Yoana's smile spread, relieved."I knew it. Ms. Elaine is the best."I gave them one last look, then walked away.I signed the divorce papers at home and left them on the table. It was a goodbye to a life I would not see again....Touching down, it took me hours to get back to my old place. The yard was run-down, but the sea breeze felt like home, blowing all my troubles away. The ocean stretched out, a comforting blue.I tidied up a bit, chuckled at the sight of the wisteria, and felt at peace.Life was quiet again.For six months, I stuck to my routine—tending to clams, diving for pearls—until I pulled another man from the sea.He was out cold, waterlogged. The whole thing felt eerily familiar. I let out a sigh. A life was a life, after all.When he came to, I figured he would leave.He woke up the next day, introducing himself as Sean Graham, a jeweler. He had been after the mystical bracelet when a storm wrecked his plans.
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I shrugged her off, my face as calm as still water."Not much longer now."The flash of cameras was blinding, and a forest of microphones sprouted up before me."Mrs. Shaw, are you accusing Ms. Kane of stealing your work out of jealousy?""Is it true that you and Mr. Shaw are splitting?""Rumor has it you're a big spender, and that's why Mr. Shaw's given you the cold shoulder. Any truth to that?"I took a deep breath."Everything you've heard, it's all true."The crowd gasped, buzzing with shock. Nobody saw it coming—that I owned up to every charge—Jeffrey included.He cut the press conference short and whisked me away to the back."Are you out of your mind?" he hissed.I faced him, a stranger in my own skin."I've done what you've asked and cleared Ms. Kane's name."Just sign the divorce papers, and we can both move on."His eyes, once stormy, went still. "You planned this."I nodded, just once.I knew how those elite types worshipped their reputations.He could deal
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"You want to split the property? Go talk to Mr. Chapman, your trusted lawyer," I said.Jeffrey's face turned to stone. "Is this about that bracelet? I'll get you ten more," he said.Suddenly, I felt so drained. That bracelet was a family treasure, supposed to bring luck. It worked for him when he was sick, but then, to him, those bracelets might as well be paperweights.I swallowed the rising tide of emotion. "Ms. Kane is high society, a perfect fit for Mrs. Shaw."I know she's got a place in your heart, and Yoana adores her."The Shaw family's got more than enough people to wait on them—"He gave a mocking snort and looked at me like he had me all figured out. "You might not have the best manners, but you sure know how to play dirty."Elaine's just my sister. No need to go after her."I frowned and unclasped the pendant necklace. "Your grandma gave me this family jewel. Now, I'm giving it back."His eyes narrowed."Rebecca, I can let this slide because you're Yoana's mom."
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"The truth is out, and the schemer's plot has been laid bare. A pheasant can't simply become a phoenix."The internet was abuzz with mockery at my expense, but my daughter's eyes gleamed with smug satisfaction."Serves you right for messing with Ms. Elaine."I gazed at the spite across her young face, and a wave of exhaustion washed over me."Yoana, you know I've cherished this bracelet for a decade. Why would you fabricate such a lie?"Her eyes were filled with contempt."Because you're unworthy. You're the other woman who tore Dad away from Ms. Elaine, and you've turned me into a joke at school."It's your turn to get what you deserve. The world would be better off without you!"In a flash of anger, she flung the crystal ball at me.Caught off guard, it hit me square in the head, and blood gushed forth.The crystal ball crashed to the floor, shattering into pieces.My heart clenched. I had given her that crystal ball for her seventh birthday.I spent three days perfecting
