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09 Chase asked himself the same question over and over. Where had it all gone wrong? Was it the moment he rejected Grace’s feelings? Or was it when he selfishly used her love to fill the emptiness in his heart? Three years of dating, one year of marriage. It was impossible to claim there were … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 9” »
08 After hesitating for several minutes, Chase Holloway finally clicked on the profile. The avatar was a photo of Helen Foster and him, taken back when things seemed perfect. The most recent post on the account was from the night he had gone to Grace’s house. [Goodbye, North City.] Beneath the post, the IP address … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 8” »
C07 “You have dialed an invalid number…” Two weeks had passed since Helen had blocked Chase. The diamond ring he had bought her now felt like a cruel joke, its edges worn from how tightly he clutched it. He had scoured countless stores across the country to find the perfect one–a symbol of a love … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 7” »
C06 Adam’s words echoed in my mind as I snapped the ring box shut. I sighed, deciding that I’d ask Adam to send it back to Chase when he had the time. Adam had promised to visit in a week and show me around the area. Though I’d initially declined, his persistence made it hard … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 6” »
05 Back at the apartment, Chase stood by the window, wearing nothing but a towel around his waist. His brows furrowed as he stared at his phone screen. Helen Foster had blocked him again. This was the second time she had blacklisted him during their years together and this time felt different. For once, there … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 5” »
C04 It had been Chase who made the first move. With deep emotion, he had promised me. “Since it’s you, Helen, everything I have–my salary, my car, the house- belongs to you.” At the time, those words felt like a vow, binding us together. But now, I see it differently. The material things might be … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 4” »
C03 I had been so eager to surprise him. Chase had smiled that day, lifting me effortlessly into his arms. Pressing his forehead against mine, he whispered with all the tenderness in the world. “Helen, from now on, all you have to do in this house is lean on me and take care of our … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 3” »
(02 Chase Holloway glanced at his phone, his expression stiffening. Without a word, he tossed the clothes in his hand onto the couch and slipped into the bathroom, answering the call in hushed tones. In the past, I might have assumed it was an urgent work matter. Being a surgeon meant he was often called … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 2” »
(01 On the day of the accident, the doctor said there was a 70% chance of survival. But Chase Holloway made his choice–he refused treatment. He left me and the child in my womb behind, cold and unfeeling. I was wheeled into the operating room, his words whispered in my ear like a death sentence. … Read More “The Heart He Stole Chapter 1” »