Nothing But Lies
I was eighteen when I got together with Sam Bennett. We were in love for two years—at least, that was what I thought—until I found out I was nothing more than a stand-in for someone else. After a huge fight, we broke up.
Not long after, Paxton Gibson, the warm and caring senior who had always looked out for me, began pursuing me passionately. He was persistent, unwavering, and so sincere that I finally let down my guard and accepted him.
Just when I thought I had finally found true happiness, I overheard a phone call between Paxton and Sam.
“Don’t worry, Leah trusts me completely. Take good care of Georgina. The surgery will happen soon.”
In the end, when I really did disappear, they changed their minds.
“Leah, come home with me, please?”
I smiled, at peace with myself. “But I haven’t had a home for a long time.”