All Chapters of FATED TO BE WITH YOU : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Michael left, shutting the wardrobe doors behind me. The space was too small, too tight—I could barely breathe. My knees were pressed to my chest, and the scent of wood mixed with my own sweat filled my nostrils. Time dragged on, stretching into what felt like forever. My heart pounded so loudly I was afraid someone might hear it.I wanted to stay hidden like Michael told me, but fear and curiosity gnawed at me. I couldn't take it anymore. With shaky hands, I pushed the wardrobe door open and climbed out. My feet barely made a sound as I crept toward the bedroom door, every step feeling heavier with dread.Slowly, I opened the door and stepped into the dimly lit hallway. My body trembled, but I forced myself to keep going. I had to know what was happening. I had to see.Reaching the top of the staircase, I gripped the railing and peered down.Mum and Dad were on their knees, their hands restrained by two men. My breath caught in my throat. A woman I had never seen before sat before th

Lily’s POV"Lilly! Lilly! Wake up, you log of wood!" Annabella’s shrill voice pierced through my ears as she screamed beside me.I groaned, reluctant to leave the comfort of sleep, but when I opened my eyes, I saw Anastasia standing at the door, arms crossed with an unimpressed expression. Of course, the twins. They made my mornings a living nightmare, and today was no exception."You’re in so much trouble," Annabella sneered, her lips curling in disgust. "Mum told you to wake up earlier, and it’s already 6:30 a.m. Yet, here you are, still sleeping like some useless princess."I sighed, pushing myself up from the bed and walking past them without a word. There was no point in arguing—I had learned that the hard way.It’s been eleven years—eleven whole f*cking years—since I was washed up by the sea and found by a kind farmer who took me in. But instead of the life I hoped for, he died, leaving me with his wife, who has done nothing but turn my life into a living hell alongside her chil

I walked home feeling more devastated than I was this morning. I walked inside only to find the house that I left so clean and sparkling in a total mess.I was trying to pretend like I didn't see a thing and headed to my room for a quick nap, but Annabella and Anastasia decided to approach me.“Hope your salary is complete, or you better start packing because once Mum returns, you are going to hand over that money.”“Why should I do that?” I am done condoning all this nonsense. I walked closer to both of them because I really needed an answer.“Did you just talk back to me?” Anastasia asked.“Yes, I just did. So what are you going to do about it?” I asked, approaching her, and she backed away immediately, her face looking terrified.“Gosh, I never knew you had grown so many wings." Annabella stepped in to defend her sister, but I was so done with them.I didn't hesitate as I grabbed a handful of their hair and dragged them towards the kitchen as they screamed.“Who messed up my kitche

“Thank you, Mr. Sarton,” I said as I shook his extended hand.“Please call me Eric, and I hope you don't mind me calling you by your name.”“No, I don't mind,” I said, realizing I was still holding his hand. I withdrew mine and sat down."Okay, let's get down to business. I am fully aware of what has happened to your family so far,” he said.“How did you get to know who I am and how to find me?” I asked, feeling suspicious.“I don't know if you are aware, but your family’s case still remains one of the uncracked cases. I am interested in it because I know I can help you solve it.”“How?”"I am a lawyer, and trust me, I know who killed your parents.”“What do you mean by that?”“The people who killed your parents are also my enemies.”“Then why don't you just finish them off? What do I have to do with this?” I wanted to know his intentions."I'm not a bad person, Miss Lillian Anthony,” he said, using my full name.“I suggest you forget about our benefit and think about yours; I mean, h

When we got back, I was so tired that I didn't even bother to unpack the shopping bags. I just took a bath and went to sleep.I woke up the next morning feeling better, though my legs were sore from standing and walking all day. When I heard a tap on the door, I rushed towards it, thinking it was Alex, but I saw an elderly woman with a tray of food. It was smoked salmon and avocado toast. I took the food from her and thanked her.“Alex wanted me to inform you that your hairdresser and makeup artist will be here to help you get dressed for the day.”“Wait, I mean, how can I address you?” I asked when I couldn't think of a name for her. She wasn't dressed like a chef or a worker.“Call me Anna; everyone around here calls me by my name,” she said with a smile.“Thank you, Anna, for sharing some of your food with me.”“Nah, I didn't do anything; I just followed the young master's order.”“You mean Eric?”“Yes.”“Okay, but thank you for bringing it all the way up here.”“You are welcome."