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All Chapters of Frozen Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

Starla Xander was orphaned at a young age. With both her parents gone, it was her uncle, Xavier Lloyd, who rescued her from that hopeless home.For over a decade, he had cherished her, shielding her from the world, treating her like the most precious gem in his life. She had always believed that one day, she and Xavier would walk down the aisle together.She had fallen hopelessly in love with the man who had cared for her like a father.Back then, one night, a fire broke out in the Xander family home. The house she had grown up in, the parents who had loved her—everything was consumed by the flames.Little Starla curled up in a corner of the balcony, her face streaked with tears, too terrified to move. At that moment, she thought she was going to die. But in the next second, Xavier appeared. He was like a hero descending from the heavens. He kicked open the door and rushed inside, shielding her with his body, blocking the scorching embers with his back. “Starla, d
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Chapter 2

The next day, Starla sent a message to her mentor, setting up a time to hand over the consent form. Then, she called Xavier. The phone rang for a long time before he finally picked up. “What is it?” His voice was thick with impatience. Starla was silent for a few seconds before asking softly, “When’s your wedding?” “July 9th. Why?” Xavier’s tone turned cold. “What are you planning? I’m warning you—don’t even think about causing trouble at the wedding.” July 9th. The day they first met. The day Xavier had pulled her from the fire. A bitter smile tugged at Starla’s lips. “I see.“I won’t, Uncle Xavier. Congratulations on your marriage.” She hung up the phone and headed to campus to meet her mentor. “Starla, are you really sure about this?” Professor Zimmer sighed as he looked at the young woman in front of him. “Even though you have breast cancer, treatment could still give you another year or two. If you go through with this cryogenic experiment, even the sma
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Chapter 3

However, Xavier didn’t believe her. “You’re not even planning to become a doctor. Why spend all your time researching this?” Starla fell silent for a moment before replying softly, “I’m just interested in it, that’s all. If you don’t like it, I can choose another topic.” Xavier didn’t say anything else, but his expression remained grim. Sensing the tension, Wendy immediately stepped in to smooth things over. “Oh, come on, Starla’s just studying. It doesn’t matter what she learns—it’s her choice. She’s grown up now, Xavier. You can’t control her forever.“Alright, enough arguing. Weren’t we heading out for dinner?” At that, Xavier’s expression softened slightly. He took Wendy by the arm and walked out the door, not bothering to ask Starla anything more. Starla watched as Wendy moved so freely between Xavier’s bedroom and study, as if she had every right to be there. Ever since she had confessed her feelings to Xavier, he had forbidden her from entering those rooms.
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Chapter 4

Wendy took the opportunity to lean into Xavier’s arms, her voice trembling with tears. “I’m sorry, Xavier. I don’t know what I did to upset Starla. She really seems to hate me.“I only wanted to check on her since she was still awake so late at night. But the moment she saw me, she got angry. She called me a manipulative vixen trying to seduce you and even pushed me. Look—my wrist is swollen.” As she spoke, tears rolled down her face, making her look as if she had suffered a great injustice. “That’s not true!” Starla blurted out, her voice rising. “She was the one who disrespected my parents first! She even called me an orphan and the daughter of an arsonist!” She turned to Xavier, desperate for even the smallest bit of trust from him. But Wendy only widened her eyes innocently. “How could I say something like that?“I’ve volunteered at orphanages for years, helping so many poor children who don’t have parents. Why would I ever say something so cruel?” Starla ope
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Chapter 5

Starla made time to visit the lab. Professor Zimmer told her that to prevent any disturbances during cryogenic preservation, the freezing chamber would be stored at the bottom of the ocean. “You can choose any sea you like,” he said. “Really?” Starla thought for a moment before replying, “I want my chamber placed in the Arctic Ocean.” “Why?” She smiled, though a trace of sadness lingered in her eyes. “Because you can see the aurora there. And when the aurora lights up the sky, it hides the Milky Way from view.”She was no longer Xavier’s brightest star. No longer his miracle.The starry sky, once beautiful, was now nothing more than a painful reminder.She was dying. And if nothing else, she wanted her soul to be free—free from this love that had broken her heart.When she returned home, she found her bedroom door wide open. Clothes and shoes were scattered across the floor, as if someone had ransacked the place.Even the medical report she had carefully hidden in h
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Chapter 6

When Starla opened her eyes again, the first thing she saw was the ceiling of Xavier’s bedroom. The moment Wendy saw her wake up, she rushed forward and grabbed her hand. “Starla, are you okay?“You suddenly collapsed just now. You scared both me and your uncle to death.” Her face was filled with concern, but her eyes betrayed a flicker of disgust. Behind her, Xavier stood with a dark expression, looking down at Starla. “What’s wrong with you?” His voice was cold. “You’re an adult. Can’t even take care of your own body?” Starla sat up, emotions swirling inside her. Her condition was worsening. If she delayed any longer, she could die at any moment. Her episodes would become more frequent. If Xavier knew she was already at death’s door, would he be sad? Or would he finally feel relieved to have one less burden? Wendy turned to Xavier, her voice soothing. “Xavier, don’t be too harsh on her.“Starla has always been healthy. She’s young. She’ll be fine.”
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Chapter 7

The day of Xavier and Wendy’s wedding arrived quickly.Starla hadn’t slept all night.When she walked downstairs, she saw Xavier dressed in a sleek, tailored suit, ready to leave to pick up his bride.She stood there, staring at him for a long moment.Her uncle was unbelievably handsome. The sharp cut of his suit only made him look even more striking.It wasn’t until he was about to walk out the door that Starla snapped out of her daze. She hurried forward, holding out a small gift. She handed it to him carefully and said, “Uncle Xavier, congratulations on your wedding.” She truly wished him happiness. Even if the person standing beside him for the rest of his life wouldn’t be her. Xavier took the gift from her, a complicated emotion flickering in his eyes. But Starla didn’t notice. She had already turned and gone back to her room. She had convinced herself that she shouldn’t love Xavier anymore. But she still couldn’t bring herself to watch the man she onc
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Chapter 8

Xavier and Wendy’s honeymoon lasted for two weeks. The moment Xavier pushed open the villa door, he immediately sensed something was off. The house was too quiet. Eerily quiet. It felt empty, almost abandoned. “Starla?” Xavier called out in a low voice. No response. Wendy, still clinging to his arm, smiled softly. “Is Starla still sulking?“You know how young girls are. She’s probably hiding in her room, pretending to ignore you.“We should have gone with her to visit her parents' graves, that was our mistake. But we really did have something urgent to take care of.“I even sent someone to explain it to her, but who would’ve thought she’d throw such a big tantrum.” Xavier’s expression gradually darkened. “She’s completely lost her sense of discipline.” Wendy laughed lightly, so understanding, so forgiving. “Alright, alright, don’t be mad. I’ll call her.” She dialed Starla’s number. The phone rang once. Then an automated voice echoed through the speak
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Chapter 9

“Who gave you permission to annul the identity of a living person? She’s not dead!” Xavier slammed his palm against the desk, his voice seething with rage. “You can’t even confirm whether someone is alive or not? Is this how you do your job?!” The officer flinched at his outburst and quickly tried to calm him down. “Mr. Lloyd, please don’t get agitated. We’ll call in the staff who handled the case and get to the bottom of this.” A few minutes later, another officer arrived with a document in hand. “Mr. Lloyd, Miss Xander’s identity records have indeed been annulled and she confirmed it herself.”The officer handed him a signed consent form. At the very bottom, in black ink on white paper, was Starla’s signature. Xavier recognized the handwriting instantly. It was hers. “She wasn’t alone when she came in,” the officer continued. “There was an older man with her—seemed to be one of her professors.“He had all the necessary paperwork, something about cancer an
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Chapter 10

A flicker of panic flashed in Wendy’s eyes. “I-I never stopped you from looking for her! I’m her aunt-in-law, too. Why wouldn’t I be worried about her?” Xavier let out a cold laugh. “Aunt-in-law? What kind of aunt-in-law are you?“The only reason I ever played along with this farce was for Starla’s sake. You were never really my wife. Did you actually believe you were Mrs. Lloyd?” Wendy barely managed to break free from his grip, forcing a strained smile. “I’m sorry, Xavier. I was just worried about you, afraid you’d be too heartbroken. I only wanted to comfort you.“If I upset you, I’ll leave…” But Xavier didn’t give her a chance to escape. Something had always felt off. And now, those doubts he had ignored were all coming back, falling into place. His expression darkened. Memories of that day at the hospital surfaced in his mind. He grabbed Wendy by the throat, his grip tightening. “Why didn’t the hospital detect Starla’s illness?“Where were you when
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