In the hospital, Nicholas Hawk stood out conspicuously in the crowd with his tall stature and long legs."You don't need to be here. Go home," I heard him say as soon as I squeezed through. The bag in my hand left my grasp.Nicholas' stepsister was admitted to the hospital late at night. It seemed m
My gaze fell on Nicholas' pants draped over the bed. The loose waistband was twisted into what looked like a crying face. The black phone peeking out from one corner seemed depressing.In our married life, I valued both love and privacy. We respected each other's personal space and never touched eac
Nicholas had his phone propped up on the watch display cabinet and nestled between two watch boxes. One hand gripped the edge of the cabinet, while the other moved swiftly below his waist. Not far from him lay the gray bath towel he had kicked aside. Although most of his body was obscured, it was e
I used to love watching melodramatic TV shows, so I had a pretty good idea of the destructive allure of first love in a man's life. The more unattainable she was, the more he wanted her. For Nicholas and Claudia, societal norms meant they could never be together. The Hawk family was too prestigious
I rubbed my forehead as tears brimmed in my eyes. I looked up and realized that I hadn't bumped into a wall. Instead, I bumped into Nicholas' solid chest."I wouldn't go bankrupt even if I had to employ a billion housekeepers like Wendy to keep you fed," Nicholas said. Nicholas hid his emotions wel
"Clearly, he doesn't love me," I thought when I heard Nicholas say those words. It seemed that once I saw things clearly, I could find evidence of how he didn't love me everywhere. Nicholas had no patience left for me. I fixed my gaze on Nicholas as if trying to see through him. However, I looked
Frances was delighted. The family was having a harmonious dinner at the table when she went to her room and returned with a pair of emerald earrings for me.I held the earrings obediently and praised them effusively until I noticed that Claudia's expression had darkened. At that moment, I placed the
If the entire family knew about Nicholas and Claudia's affair, then I was merely used as a shield to maintain the Hawk family's reputation!I accepted the gift quietly and exchanged a few pleasantries before seeing her out. With my trust in Nicholas broken, I could no longer trust anyone else wholeh
I smiled at Nicholas, but my heart wasn't as light as his seemed to be.Before I could finish my meal, trouble came knocking—literally.The door to the hospital room was kicked open, and there stood Leo, his peach-blossom eyes always exuding a certain charm no matter who he looked at.But now, with
When faced with someone's direct concern, I often found myself at a loss. Especially when that person was someone you once thought should disappear from your life.The doctor had said I could be discharged, but Nicholas insisted I eat something before leaving. I could only agree.I thought it would
My body wasn't seriously harmed, but my emotional distress had caused me to be unconscious for quite a while. The doctor performed a simple examination and told me I could be discharged.Nicholas walked the doctor to the door as I tentatively stood up and took a few steps. Apart from feeling weak, t
In the darkness, countless white photos were falling over me, like bullets piercing through.I dreamed that the helpless person seeking rescue was me, lying on the ground, watching as photos floated down from the sky, burying me completely…I couldn't make a sound, couldn't move a muscle. There was
I froze, unable to suppress a furious roar—I had never been so angry in my life."What kind of nonsense orders are those? Are orders more important than a life?" Gripping Neal's collar with both hands, I shook him forcefully. "Hurry! Neal, I'm begging you!"His indifferent demeanor made me feel like
The atmosphere was tense, and the man's forehead was already dotted with sweat.Perhaps because I had never experienced such a scene before, I didn't feel overwhelmingly scared. I had always believed in a peaceful world, but reality didn't allow me to remain that naive.Soldiers could carry guns, bu
The previously silent corridor turned chaotic in an instant. The clamor of footsteps, the irregular trembling of the floor, and someone whistling to maintain order filled the air."Get back to your rooms! Nothing happened! Everyone, return to your rooms!"I knew I had to leave immediately, or it wou
I clenched my fists tightly, and my mouth opened, but no sound came out.The room's entire wall was covered with my childhood photos. Memories came flooding back, even things I had almost forgotten were forcibly dragged to the surface by these photos.When I was little, I wore a new dress my mom had
Nelson's enraged voice rang out, screaming "What an idiot! After suffering such a loss, you still haven't learned your lesson!"Claudia sat on the floor, stunned. "You're the one who pulled me out of the hospital! Why do you save me and humiliate me the next second? You could've just left me alone!"