LOGIN
The Winter Of the Past
Last Updated : 2024-12-04
4
Share:
Report
I made the decision to break up with Layla Freeman as I opened my eyes once more. She wanted to take Charles Jones and his son home so she could take care of them, so I would logically leave. I had a lot of arguments with Layla in my former life because of Charles and his son. She paid for Charles’ son’s wedding using the money I had saved for my retirement. Ultimately, the bitter cold killed me in the winter. When Layla found out about that, she was not filled with sadness. Rather, she accused me of dying on her godson’s wedding day. I would leave her and not have anything to do with her in this life.
View MoreLatest chapter
The Winter Of the Past Chapter 9
Sam did not break his leg this time. However, his head was hit, and he was in a vegetative state. According to the doctor, he might never wake up.Layla rushed home from Northcall. When she saw me, she teared up, and she wanted to hug me. But I moved away.She wiped away her tears and thanked me. “I’ll find a way to repay Sam’s medical expenses.”But I turned her down. I was indebted to David and Madeline. After my parents died early, David and Madeline kept helping me. I regarded the medical bills as my way of thanking them. But Layla stuffed some money into my hands.“It’s the money… Charles borrowed from you previously. I’m sorry, Charles. I really am. I was awful to you.”She told me she had a dream before I went abroad. In her dream, we got married. But in the end, she made me freeze to death at home because of Charles and Caleb.“I was heartbroken at that time. I couldn’t figure out why things ended like that.”She told me that Charles and Caleb kept framing me in her drea
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 8
Iciness washed over me because Layla was trying to stop me. “Stop wasting my time. Didn’t I make myself clear yesterday?”“What do you mean? Are you talking about canceling our engagement? No, I disagree!” Layla panicked.She followed me everywhere I went. Her panic grew when we reached the airport.“You’re going to leave? Zayn, are you going to give up on me?” I did not want to experience the same misery I went through in my former life. Ignoring her question, I got rid of her and went to the checkpoint.Layla ignored the strange gazes of the other people and kept calling my name loudly.Being a lovestruck fool myself, my heart would have softened in my former life.But in this life, I would not do so because I only loved myself.I got in touch with Alex to inform him that I had safely landed at Amesier. Then, I began my studies abroad.I could not get used to the food there, so I cooked sometimes when I was free. I occasionally went out for a stroll with my classmates.
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 7
It sounded like a fatal blow to me. “What did you say?!”Layla walked to me and repeated herself. “Caleb beat up a kid and hurt him. Charles didn’t have so much money, so I gave him yours.”So, Charles used my money to resolve the trouble that his son had caused. How could he do that?!Gloominess dawned on me as I pursed my lips.Layla lowered her voice to explain the situation. But I was unconvinced. I swung off her hand as she tried to pacify me. Coldly, I roared, “Don’t burden me if you can’t fulfill your own promises! Do you have any idea how long I worked to save that money? I revised the drafts until 2 a.m. every day. How could you steal my money without my permission?” At last, I began to sob. I was not sad. Instead, I trembled angrily. I was going to leave tomorrow, but I lost all my money.“Steal?” Layla’s face sank because she found my words harsh.“We’re going to get married soon. Doesn’t your money belong to me too? I have yet to scold you since you secretly put s
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 6
When I got home, I simply splashed some cold water on my hand before I started revising the drafts.However, the room that I had just cleaned up in the afternoon became messy again. The things in the closet were turned over, and the bed was also messy. When I took a closer look, there was a wet stain on the bed.I wondered if Caleb had wet my bed. I smelled it when I had just taken a few steps toward my bed. Consequently, I flew into a rage even though I had held back all along.Coincidentally, Layla got home. She hurriedly explained Caleb’s mistake when she saw the crumpled bed sheet I was holding.“He drank a lot of water and could not help himself while he was sleeping… Let me wash it.” She snatched away the bedsheet.“Calm down. Isn’t it common for kids to wet the bed? Plus, we’re going to have kids after we get married. Do you want to be this aggressive toward our kids?” In my former life, I prayed to have a child with her. But she secretly got an IUD without my knowledge.
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 5
The living room was full of noise. While watching the chaos in bed, I felt flustered. But the only thing that could comfort me was the money that I had saved. My situation seemed bearable with the money around, Besides, I was going to leave the day after tomorrow. It rapidly made me feel happier. I planned to confess everything to Layla before leaving. Her parents supported me because they were worried that she might make a scene if I told her beforehand.“It’ll be bad if she stops you from going abroad.” They were always so nice to me.While having such thoughts, I saw the few old drafts that I had translated. My eyes instantly brightened. If I sold those two drafts, I could earn more. Hence, I put my thoughts into action.Before I headed out, Layla asked where I was going. I hurriedly left before I told her that I was heading to campus. Even so, I could still hear Charles’ voice. “Stop trying to comfort me, Layla. Zayn hates me. If not, he wouldn’t leave without saying a
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 4
When I got home, Charles was taking a rest in my bed. Caleb was leaping on the clothes that I had sorted out with his shoes on. Besides, he had also torn apart the books I had arranged on the table.When they saw me come in, they did not react much. Instead, Charles slowly got up to scold Caleb for making a mess when they found Layla walking into the room.“Please don’t be mad, Zayn. I’m very dizzy today, so Layla helped me get here to rest.”Layla also spoke up for Charles. “There are only two rooms in the house. Of course, you can’t let him sleep in my room…”“Just go ahead.” I turned and stared at Layla indifferently. I would not be bothered if Layla had asked Charles to go into her room. On the contrary, I was bothered by what they had done instead.Layla was stunned for a while. It looked like she was trying to ponder what I had said. On the other hand, Charles feigned weakness and apologized to me.I sneered. “Apologizing is useless, since the damage is done.” I walked ov
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 3
Layla woke up early the next day to buy breakfast for me.“Good morning! I won’t stay home and have breakfast with you since I’m heading out for my classes.”I watched her leave in a hurry and was distracted. She seemed strange to me, as if she was different from herself in our former life. But that weird feeling soon disappeared. I went to a shop to buy something for her parents but ran into her, the person who was supposed to be attending classes. Smiling happily, she held Charles with one hand and Caleb with the other. During both lives, she would only smile like that with Charles around.I did not disturb them. Instead, I quietly bought the things I wanted and left. When I walked past a bookstore, I gave some sweets to the shop owner. He took great care of me when I was in school. Besides, he would ask about my intentions first when he needed a part-timer in his shop. I bade him goodbye before leaving. “Thank you for taking care of me, Mr. Fowler.” Greg Fowler dismisse
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 2
Layla was not home yet. But luckily, I was used to it.I made some pasta for myself. But there was some noise at the door while I was eating it. Layla came home with Charles and Caleb.Charles and Caleb smoothly took off their shoes and coats at the door. Besides, the three of them talked and laughed while praising the movie they had watched that day. They were stunned briefly when they found me in the living room. Charles was wearing a cashmere sweater and a pair of sweatpants. He was the first to break the stalemate. “I’m sorry, Zayn. I just got back to Liville and didn’t get to clean my house up. So, I brought Caleb here for a meal. I’m sure you won’t mind.”If I was not mistaken, he had been back for three months. Charles pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses as he cracked an annoying smile. Caleb leaped and ran to me, pointing at my pasta and asking for some of it. He also insisted that I make it for him. “You can’t be rude to Mr. MacQuoid.”“But I want some pasta. I’m
Last Updated : 2024-12-04The Winter Of the Past Chapter 1
“The college has reserved a spot for you to study abroad. Discuss this with your family if you would like to go…”“Yes, I would love to!” I anxiously flexed my fingers, and my palms started sweating. I agitatedly expressed my decision again.Surprise gleamed in Alex Smith’s eyes. He was my lecturer. “Will… Layla agree?”In my former life, I gave up the chance to go abroad to be with Layla Freeman, my fiancee. But after that, she wanted to further her studies and went to Northcall where Charles Jones and his son, Caleb Jones, were.I could only stay in Liville because of my career. I transferred money to her every month for her studies. I also cared for her parents and her troublemaker of a younger brother. At first, I thought that we could start a family after she graduated. But she made an excuse about her career and did not come home after graduation.She would only text me when she needed money.Finally, I could meet her during the New Year. However, she came home wit
Last Updated : 2024-12-04
Free Preview
Chapter 1
“The college has reserved a spot for you to study abroad. Discuss this with your family if you would like to go…”“Yes, I would love to!” I anxiously flexed my fingers, and my palms started sweating. I agitatedly expressed my decision again.Surprise gleamed in Alex Smith’s eyes. He was my lecturer. “Will… Layla agree?”In my former life, I gave up the chance to go abroad to be with Layla Freeman, my fiancee. But after that, she wanted to further her studies and went to Northcall where Charles Jones and his son, Caleb Jones, were.I could only stay in Liville because of my career. I transferred money to her every month for her studies. I also cared for her parents and her troublemaker of a younger brother. At first, I thought that we could start a family after she graduated. But she made an excuse about her career and did not come home after graduation.She would only text me when she needed money.Finally, I could meet her during the New Year. However, she came home wit
You may also like
Interesting books of the same period
To Readers
Welcome to GoodNovel world of fiction. If you like this novel, or you are an idealist hoping to explore a perfect world, and also want to become an original novel author online to increase income, you can join our family to read or create various types of books, such as romance novel, epic reading, werewolf novel, fantasy novel, history novel and so on. If you are a reader, high quality novels can be selected here. If you are an author, you can obtain more inspiration from others to create more brilliant works, what's more, your works on our platform will catch more attention and win more admiration from readers.
Comments