Lily never imagined she’d end up married to Ethan, her sister's boyfriend. But now, she finds herself under the same roof with Ethan and his family, her life taking an unexpected turn. Caught in the web of her confusion, anxiety, and the judgment of her family, Lily is left feeling more isolated than ever before. Once a close-knit and loving family, the atmosphere now crackles with resentment. Lily’s every move is scrutinized, and the disapproval from her own family is overwhelming. Her desire for acceptance seems impossible as the weight of her actions presses down on her. However, there’s one person who still offers her warmth, Mommy Maita, her mother-in-law. Unlike the others, she tries to make Lily feel welcome, offering her kindness and comfort. But Lily can’t help but question whether this kindness is genuine or just a way to keep up appearances in a family already torn apart by scandal. Ethan’s attitude towards Lily only complicates things further. His anger is palpable, and he seems resistant to accept her as his wife. Lily is left in the dark, wondering why he’s so hostile, when all she wants is a connection. But with every passing day, the emotional gap between them widens, and Lily is left questioning her place in this fractured life. Torn between her desire for love and the turmoil surrounding her, Lily struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. As expectations and societal pressures weigh heavily on her, she starts to wonder if she’ll ever find a way out of this mess. Lily finds solace in her friends Miya and Rafael. They offer her the understanding and support she desperately needs, reminding her that maybe there’s still hope in a world that seems determined to tear her apart.
View MoreLily’s eyes snapped open, the rapid thudding of her heart the first thing she felt, heavy and frantic. She sat up, breath catching in her throat as her surroundings came into focus. Her head felt like a jackhammer was pounding inside, her body stiff and clammy. As she scanned the room, panic gripped her. She was completely undressed.
What the hell happened?
Her pulse raced, but the last thing she could remember was Alice's 21st birthday party, crowded, loud, filled with people who were laughing, drinking, and dancing. After that? A black hole.
Her hands instinctively grabbed the nearest blanket, pulling it around her to cover the bare skin. Please don’t let this be real, she thought, eyes darting to the figure lying next to her.
A man.
A man she didn’t know.
Her breath caught in her throat, heart pounding even harder as he stirred in the bed. Slowly, he turned, the sunlight filtering through the window casting shadows across his face, and then,
shit.
It was Ethan.
Rosy’s boyfriend. The one she was supposed to never touch, let alone find herself tangled in bed with.
The door crashed open before she could react. Her mother’s voice rang out like a banshee. "Lily, open the door! What’s going on in there?"
Lily jumped, every muscle in her body tensing. Her father’s voice followed, louder, angrier, tinged with disbelief.
"Open the damn door, Lily!"
She froze, clutching the pillow against her chest, as if it could block the coming storm.
A heartbeat later, they were all there, her mother, her father, and Rosy, eyes wide with horror, faces a mix of anger and confusion. Her father’s eyes narrowed when they landed on Lily, then flicked to Ethan.
"You shameless girl! What have you done? Who is this man?" her mother hissed, her voice filled with venom.
The sound of her mother's words felt like a slap, but nothing could prepare her for Rosy’s reaction. She opened her mouth to speak, but Rosy was already charging toward her, fury in her eyes.
"You bitch!" Rosy’s shrill voice tore through the room. Her hands were in Lily’s hair, tugging, yanking. "What the hell did you do? To me? To us?"
"Stop!" Lily screamed, struggling to keep the blanket over her body as Rosy’s fingers twisted deeper into her hair. She was barely holding back the tears that threatened to spill over. "I don’t remember anything. Please, Rosy, stop! I didn’t…."
But Rosy wasn’t listening. She just pulled harder, her sobs coming in jagged breaths as Lily’s scalp burned with pain.
The next few moments were a blur of accusations, confusion, and guilt. Her father, his face tight with disappointment, barked at Rosy to stop. Her mother was muttering curses under her breath, her eyes narrowing at Lily with disgust.
Ethan, still trying to process what was happening, blinked at Rosy, then Lily. "I don’t know what happened, Rosy," he said, voice low, almost frantic. "I swear to God, I don’t know how I got here." His voice cracked, desperation creeping in. "But this….. this wasn’t me. I’m just as confused as you are."
“Then how the hell did you end up in Lily’s bed, Ethan?” Rosy’s voice was a pitiful cry, raw with disbelief.
Ethan stood, his body stiff, his movements sharp. He glared at Lily with such intensity, it made her stomach drop.
“Did you seduce me?” he demanded, eyes dark with a mixture of anger and frustration.
What?
Lily’s throat tightened, her chest squeezing with panic. “No! God, no! I wouldn’t, never! Especially not with my sister’s boyfriend!”
"Then explain this." His voice was colder now, bitter. He stepped toward the door, grabbing his clothes from the floor. He was shaking, visibly rattled by what was unfolding.
"I don’t remember how this happened! But I’m not to blame!" Lily shouted, the blanket slipping from her shoulders as she stood up. She didn’t even care anymore. She was a mess, confused, angry, and hurting.
But Ethan wasn’t listening. He didn’t even look at her as he buttoned up his shirt.
"You’re going to ruin everything, Lily," he spat, his tone cutting through her like a knife. "If Rosy and I end because of this, you’ll be the one to blame."
With that, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door with a force that rattled the walls. Lily stood there, completely frozen, her hands trembling at her sides.
Her heart was pounding in her chest, each beat painfully slow as she looked around, trying to make sense of it all. But the more she tried to piece things together, the more the fragments slipped away from her grasp. She couldn’t remember a damn thing beyond the party.
A deep breath shuddered through her body. What the hell was I thinking?
She sat back on the bed, feeling every inch of the cold space between her and the world she’d just broken apart. Rosy. Ethan. Her own mother’s cold gaze. The blame, the shame, all of it.
Her mind spun. What if she did remember? What if the pieces fit together in a way she wasn’t ready for?
What happened last night?
She didn’t know. She had no answers.
But there was one thing she was sure of, her life was never going to be the same again.
Lily’s POVI should’ve known.Many a year passed, and we were happily married He loved me and spoiled me But…. The signs were all there, Ethan’s sudden late nights, the way he barely touched me anymore, the guarded way he looked at me when he thought I wasn’t paying attention. But I convinced myself it was just my paranoia. I told myself he loved me and that we were happy.What a goddamn joke.I was sitting in that café, sipping on an overpriced latte, laughing at Miya’s dumb joke—only to have my world crack open in the worst possible way.“Lily… is that Ethan?” Miya whispered, her voice tight. “And… Rosy?”My stomach twisted so hard I thought I was going to throw up.I turned my head, dread pooling in my veins like ice water. And there they were. Across the street, sitting in that fancy restaurant, Ethan once swore he’d only take me to.He was leaning close, smiling in a way I hadn’t seen in months. And Rosy, my sister, was laughing, her fingers grazing his wrist, eyes full of some
Lily’s POVI should’ve known.Many a year passed, and we are happily married He loved me and spoiled me But…. The signs were all there, Ethan’s sudden late nights, the way he barely touched me anymore, the guarded way he looked at me when he thought I wasn’t paying attention. But I convinced myself it was just my paranoia. I told myself he loved me and that we were happy.What a goddamn joke.I was sitting in that café, sipping on an overpriced latte, laughing at Miya’s dumb joke—only to have my world crack open in the worst possible way.“Lily… is that Ethan?” Miya whispered, her voice tight. “And… Rosy?”My stomach twisted so hard I thought I was going to throw up.I turned my head, dread pooling in my veins like ice water. And there they were. Across the street, sitting in that fancy restaurant, Ethan once swore he’d only take me to.He was leaning close, smiling in a way I hadn’t seen in months. And Rosy, my sister, was laughing, her fingers grazing his wrist, eyes full of somet
Miya’s POVMiya! Miya! Miya!Rafael’s voice snapped me out of my daze. I blinked, realizing he had been standing there for a while, staring at me like I had grown a second head."Ah!" I jumped a little. "How long have you been standing there, creep?""Long enough to wonder what the hell is wrong with your face." He squinted at me, tilting his head like I was some kind of weird specimen. "Did you lose a fight to a raccoon?"I rolled my eyes. "Ha-ha, very funny, Raf. If you must know, we got into a fight yesterday. And now, my brother and Ethan are being dragged to the guidance office along with those two brats' parents.""Okay… and? Why do you look like you swallowed a lemon?" he asked, still unimpressed."Because Ethan is demanding that if my brother and our school can’t justify what happened to Lily and me yesterday, the whole damn school will be shut down." I crossed my arms, my irritation growing."What?!" Rafael's jaw nearly hit the floor. "Wait—Ethan? As in your brother's so-call
The shrill cry of Lily’s alarm clock tore through the stillness of the morning, pulling her from the warmth of sleep. School. Ugh. She groaned and rubbed her eyes, only to feel the comforting weight of someone’s arms around her. She froze. Ethan. His body was pressed against hers, warm and solid, and she immediately felt that familiar rush of both anxiety and attraction.“Where are you going? Is it too early?” Ethan’s voice was soft, thick with sleep as he held her even tighter, like he didn’t want to let go.Lily hesitated for a moment, trying to escape the pull of his embrace. “I have school today. I need to get ready. I might be late.”“Fine,” Ethan murmured, sounding almost disappointed. “I’ll take you to school.”Lily blinked, surprised. Ethan offering to take her to school? That was new. Since... well, since everything had changed between them, he hadn’t been the same. Gone was the angry, distant man she had known. Now, there was something softer, more concerned in his voice. Sh
⚠ WARNING: This chapter contains mature themes, deceit, and steamy moments. Reader discretion is advised.Rosy stared at the blank wall, a million anxious thoughts swirling in her head. She never imagined this would happen. James, her manager, the man she’d trusted implicitly for five years, had revealed himself to be a monster. He wasn’t the supportive figure she’d known; he was a predator, and she was his prey.It had started the moment she arrived in Paris. A celebratory drink, her guard down, and then… the violation. She’d been drunk, vulnerable. He’d taken advantage, betraying her trust in the most brutal way. He’d confessed to watching her for years, yearning for her, unable to act because Ethan, her boyfriend, had always been there. He knew everything about her…. her career, her personal life, even the intimate details of her past relationships. It was a chilling realization."Oh, you’re finally awake," he drawled, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "What time is it? Still lying
⚠ WARNING: This chapter contains mature themes, deceit, and steamy moments. Reader discretion is advised.Lily had spent the entire day with Miya, wandering through the city, her mind preoccupied with the endless chatter of her friend. Now, back in her room, the only thing she craved was solitude. She stepped into the bathroom, the warm water washing away the fatigue that had built up over the day. It was Sunday, and Lily was determined to relax, read a few chapters for school, and maybe let herself drift into a peaceful nap.The steam in the bathroom wrapped around her like a comforting embrace. The hot water soothed her muscles, and her thoughts slowly began to clear. But as she stepped out of the shower, wrapped in a towel, she froze.In the middle of her room, sitting on the sofa with a relaxed, almost casual demeanor, was Ethan. His eyes flicked up to meet hers the moment she emerged, and she could feel the heat rush to her face. Was this a dream? A nightmare? Or something else en
The morning sun streamed through the slits of the curtains, rousing Lily from her sleep. Her body ached as though she had run a marathon, and yet, the only thing she had run from was her own thoughts. The events of the night before flooded her mind, Ethan’s relentless energy, his forceful, unyielding passion. The memory of it was enough to make her shiver, both from the pleasure and the pain that lingered in her body.She groaned as she attempted to sit up. The dull ache in her thigh was a reminder of everything that had happened, and it only grew sharper as she moved. But when she glanced at the clock on the nightstand, her eyes widened in surprise. It was already eight o’clock. The day had started without her, but it didn’t seem to matter. She wasn’t in any rush.Her body felt heavy, sluggish, and she couldn’t help but wonder if Ethan’s passion had drained her completely. Her stomach churned as she pushed herself out of bed and made her way to the bathroom. The warm water of the show
⚠ WARNING: This chapter contains mature themes, deceit, and steamy moments. Reader discretion is advised.Lily lay in bed, completely still, her soft, steady breaths the only sound in the dimly lit room. Ethan had been watching her sleep for what felt like hours. He wasn’t sure why. Maybe it was guilt. Maybe it was fascination. Or maybe it was because, for the first time in his life, a woman had managed to completely mess with his head.He still couldn't believe it, she had been a virgin.Every assumption he had about that night, about her, was crumbling in front of him. He had spent an entire month drowning in regret, convinced he'd ruined her. But nothing had happened. They’d woken up undressed, next to each other, but nothing had happened. Someone had orchestrated this….someone had set them up.Who?His fingers brushed over her cheek, barely touching, as if testing reality. She didn’t stir. That peaceful, innocent face. He had never looked at her like this before, never noticed how
(Warning: This chapter contains mature themes and explicit sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.)The days melted away, and it had been a month since Lily had moved into Ethan’s mansion. Her in-laws treated her with kindness, and she felt a genuine sense of acceptance from them. Mommy Maita was a true gem, always radiating warmth and kindness. Lily often found herself in the mansion's beautiful garden, bonding with her when she wasn't at school. She helped her care for her precious plant collection, a testament to her love for nature. Meanwhile, Daddy Ramon, a man of quiet contemplation, spent most of his time in his studies. As for Ethan, her husband, a month had passed since he last graced their home with his presence. Ever since that dreadful incident in their room, Jane hadn't seen him. Mommy Maita explained that he was consumed by his business, often spending nights at the office or staying at his condo. Honestly, Lily was secretly relieved not to see him, as fear still g
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