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Chapter 10 Elevator Terror Adeline stood silently in front of the window, staring into the inky darkness outside. The wind rustled through the treetops with a low, whispering sound. Her gaze was deep and detached, as if she was looking into nothingness. The image of Michelle’s desperate plea for mercy still lingered in her mind. … Read More “The New Me After 10” »
The next day, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting bright beams across the room. Michelle tapped gently on Adeline’s door. “Adeline, are you there? I need to talk to you.” Her voice was soft, tinged with an almost imperceptible concern. The room remained silent; no response came. Frowning slightly, Michelle knocked again. … Read More “The New Me After 9” »
Adeline stood in the hallway of the Layton mansion, a cold draft seeping through the window cracks, brushing against her face. She smoothed a stray lock of hair from her temple, her gaze settling on the closed door ahead. Inside was Teresa’s bedroom. Taking a deep breath, Adeline pushed the door open. The room was … Read More “The New Me After 8” »
The air in Gavin’s office was suffocatingly tense. Brian stood before the desk, his head bowed as he rifled through the documents in his hands, his voice steady as ever, “Mr. Gavin, these are Ms. Layton’s latest stock transfer records. She has officially changed her surname to Dustin and transferred her shares into her Dustin … Read More “The New Me After 7” »
Adeline woke with a start from a dream, a thin sheen of sweat on her forehead. In the darkness, her gaze settled on the ceiling, vacant and distant. The room was eerily quiet, save for the mechanical ticking of the clock on the wall. She slowly sat up, hugged her knees, and images from three … Read More “The New Me After 6” »
A moment before, Christopher’s car pulled into the Layton residence just as the night settled, casting the courtyard in a serene quiet under the moonlight. The headlights traced long shadows on the ground. He stepped out, holding an elegantly wrapped box of medicine, his walk poised yet tinged with a chill. In the study, Gavin … Read More “The New Me After 5” »
Chapter 4 Scars Adeline’s bandaged arm was particularly conspicuous. She lifted her head, her gaze sweeping across the room, her eyes as black as ink and devoid of warmth. Gavin entered, his eyes landing on her wound, his brow furrowing deeply. He stopped in his tracks and asked coldly, “Why didn’t you mention your injury … Read More “The New Me After 4” »
Chapter 3 Old Grudges and New Adeline pushed open the door and was greeted by the familiar scent of her old room. It seemed as though three years had done nothing to change the place; the landscape paintings she had carefully chosen still hung on the walls, and the same green ivy adorned the windowsill, … Read More “The New Me After 3” »
Chapter 2 Old Dreams, Sharp Heartache Adeline’s gaze lingered on that familiar face for a moment as if time had rewound, taking her back three years. Christopher was still the same handsome and refined man, his presence like a blinding light pulling her back from the dark abyss into reality. “Do you need a ride?” … Read More “The New Me After 2” »
Chapter 1 Free at Last The iron gates of Vale City Women’s Correctional Facility creaked open with a harsh screech, as if announcing the end of a long, caged chapter. Adeline Dustin stood alone in her cramped cell, packing the few pieces of clothing she owned. A faded T-shirt, a pair of worn-out jeans, and … Read More “The New Me After Ch 1” »