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Chapter 26 It was three years later when I heard she had completed her PhD Without a second thought, I flew over. I wanted to see her, to tell her I was sorry. But she was only cold and distant towards me. It seemed she really didn’t love me anymore. I couldn’t believe it. We … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 26” »
Chapter 25 I started drinking heavily and not coming home, using ng this to numb myself. I told everyone I was married, that I had a wife who was beautiful, and that I had loved her for over ten years before finally winning her heart. I often curled up alone in bed, laughing and crying … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 25” »
Chapter 24 I became the loughingstock of the entire city. They said my bride ran away from our high–profile wedding. Leaving two man fighting over har, neither of them any good. They sold a jerk like me shouldn’t have messed with her in the first place. I ignored it all, desperately wanting to see her … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 24” »
Chapter 23 “You goddamn bastard” He punched me in the face. I had amotions I needed to vent too, so I fiarcaly punched back: “What the hell are you, some kind of saint?” Kavin sneered: “That’s right, I’m no saint, I still wanted her, I missed out on ten years with a great girl, and … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 23” »
Chapter 22 The wedding venue felt strange. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it Everything was proceeding according to plan, the host was on stage, but I was distracted. I didn’t see Emily. My heart was racing. I had a feeling something big was about to happen. When the host sold let’s see if … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 22” »
Chapter 21 The day before the wedding, for some reason, I felt aspecially anxious. A massage popped up in the group chat on my phone: “Are you still going through with the wedding tomorrow? Give us bros a straight answer.” “Yeah, we’re even going to watch the show and record Emily’s reaction. It’s bound to … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 21” »
Chapter 20 James didn’t leave. He bought the apartment across from mine and moved in. And he started showing up at my y school every day. He clung to me shamelessly for half a year, with an attitude that suggested he was prepared to spend the rest of his life wearing me down Sometimes, when … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 20” »
Chapter 19 Speak of the devil. After I finished my speech as an outstanding Ph.D. graduate, I saw James backstage. He grabbed my wrist: “Emily.” “I’m sorry, can you just hear me out?” I pulled my hand away, looking at him with nothing but coldness in my eyes: “Does it matter?” His face fell, his … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 19” »
Chapter 18 In my third year here, I immersed myself fully in academics and secured a position as an assistant professor. On the eve of graduation, my Senior Mentor came to have a drink with me. “I went back home a few days ago, guess who I saw?” she said. “Who?” “That two–timing ex of … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 18” »
Chapter 17 Hannah updated har status again: “The man I love most is getting married tomorrow, and I’m not the bride.” The accompanying image showed her wrist cut, lying in a hospital bed. I drove out, wearing sunglasses, and waited at the hospital entrance. Soon, I saw James appear, Hannah suddenly threw herself into his … Read More “Torn veils OF deceit Chapter 17” »