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“Why?” Grayson’s voice was harder now, demanding. “Because the child wasn’t yours,” Alice said, looking away, “and because at that time, you had started to fall for her. You… you loved her.” Grayson didn’t speak for a long time. His eyes were distant, and then he muttered, “We’re both guilty, aren’t we? Let’s go be … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 22” »
On the day of my funeral, Grayson did what he thought was right. He dressed in the black suit I had always loved, showing up at my funeral with an air of solemnity. Liam had initially tried to stop him from coming, but in the end, Mom had convinced him. After all, Grayson was my … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 21” »
Grayson’s resistance crumbled under Liam’s force. His eyes opened, and when they met the sight of my pale, lifeless form, he broke down. He wept–deep, guttural sobs that shook his entire body. “I’m sorry… I’m so sorry,” he cried, his voice cracking. “I didn’t mean for this to happen. I swear I didn’t. I just… … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 20” »
The next day, to my surprise, Liam stormed into the hospital again. He didn’t utter a single word as he barged into the ward, grabbed Grayson by the collar, and dragged him out without a shred of hesitation. “What the hell are you doing? Are you out of your mind?” Grayson snapped, fury blazing in … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 19” »
Those words–gentle and full of warmth–pierced me like bullets. It wasn’t just the words; it was how he said them. The tenderness in his voice was a tone I had never heard directed at me, not once in all our years together. I felt the sharp sting of tears, though I no longer had a … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 18” »
The scene before me was like a knife slicing through my heart–a tender tableau of affection and shared understanding. There they were, the two of them, perfectly in sync, as if the rest of the world didn’t exist. If I were still alive, I would undoubtedly have been the thorn in their side, the obstacle … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 17” »
“You bastard!” Liam snarled. “That night, I was in Belle’s room because she was sick- hospitalized, for God’s sake! I went back to get her clothes. My mother packed them. But you? You cheat with your own damn sister and assume the rest of us are as disgusting as you are!!! Grayson’s expression barely shifted. … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 16” »
I stared wide–eyed, unable to believe what I had just heard. What was Grayson even saying? “What the hell are you saying?” Liam’s voice was raw with fury, his eyes bloodshot. “She’s my sister–not by blood, sure–but the one who raised me since I was a kid! And you’ve got the gall to bark nonsense … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 15” »
“You’re insane!” Grayson spat, glaring at Liam with a mixture of disgust and irritation. Watch your mouth! Don’t call Alice a tramp! And what’s this about Belle being dead? What kind of childish stunt are you trying to pull? Who would believe such ridiculous lies?” He dusted himself off, his expression hard and unyielding, his … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 14” »
When they arrived at the hospital, Grayson was sitting beside Alice, carefully spooning chicken porridge into her mouth with the tenderness of a doting lover. I watched them, their actions as intimate as those of a couple deeply in love. The sight still stung, but the pain had dulled. Perhaps it was because I was … Read More “Sign for Divorce i Don’t Want You 13” »