ra

liché of being shocked barely captures the depth of my surprise. For a b

ng his girlfriend, an accusation I vehemently denied. Despite my att

empting to cloak my uncertain

ation echoed hollowly, a stark r

remained-he had already severed our ties. In the pregnant pause that followed, I believed

three years, but blood runs deep between us.

your toxic girlfriend over me!" The words slipped from my lips

We're getting married soon," h

e a sinister refrain. With a bitter laugh, I coul

your call? To flaunt in my face that despite her r

has taken root within my family. I've long confided in Amir about Jessica's true feeling

with Jessica was so intense that he hung

h other students. I told Amir about it, but like a viper slithering into the garden of trust, she poisoned his

She harassed me relentlessly, even spreading malicious rumors that I was

listen, even going so far as to accuse me of causing

hadowed by Jessica's sinister manipulation of my brothe

ll into the water; Amir not only ignored my pleas b

I transferred schools to Crestwood Universi

finding you outside your villa. But despite your lingering flu, your husband shamelessly insisted on taking you home. I assumed

. I thought my life

within me, threatening to unlea

recollection of my dream, where Amir's

He showed no concern even if you were on the brink of il

he validity of Amir's words cut deep, especially after encountering Philip's audacious ex-f

hospital now to ensure yo

nging to see Amir grew within me,

*

ranged to meet. Wanting to avoid any speculation or questions from Philip

lights, a sudden beep interrupted the solemn silence. I glanced at my phone, rev

you go to th

e driver had

h: Y

. Our communication typically followed

bench, accompanied by a burly man who was his bodyguard. As his gaze fell

He gently touched my neck and forehe

As he led me to the bench, the warmth of his touch grounded me, offering solace amidst the turmoil brewing within. Settl

you so much,"

e it came out of my nose because I miss my brother to

lan on seeing you, but when I saw you unconscious right in front of yo

of his girlfriend under the rug, as he clear

ommunication and misunderstandi

a di

nd when you constantly avoid the topic of Jessica," I couldn't help

subject. He asked about my studies and chosen life, and I res

ways I wouldn't expect if I told him about t

still holding onto his disappointment abou

," I responded, a tinge of

n I decided to marry Philip, he found it difficult to accept, ultimately leading him to cut ties with me. The idea of facing

g positive in pursuit of a life with Philip. How

to have him accompany me, Amir insisted on coming along. But to avoid any unwanted inq

erbolt in the night, his words pierced the air, "

the very fabric of my wor