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Chapter 10 Ever since Evelyn arrived, the passenger seat had never been Claire’s again. The silence stretched between them until Allen’s voice sliced through it, growing impatient. “Aren’t you getting in? If not, just take a cab. Don’t stand there wasting time.” Claire, without a word, released the door handle and took a deliberate step … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 10” »
Chapter 9 After several days of silence, it was always Allen who broke first, writing an apology letter to end their fights. At the time, Claire had felt a pang of heartbreak each time, but now, the thought struck her–this could still work in her favor. If she could somehow coax him into signing another … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 9” »
Chapter 8 The new cup, as Claire soon realized, was part of a matching set with Allen’s. “Claire, I’m really sorry. I accidentally broke your cup earlier. If you don’t mind, you can use mine for now.” Evelyn’s voice was soft, her expression apologetic as she picked up the unfamiliar cup. Claire’s face remained cold … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 8” »
Chapter 7 Claire felt a surge of fear that if she allowed herself to get tangled in these emotions, her resolve to go abroad and join Médecins Sans Frontières might falter. Taking a steadying breath, she spoke, her voice deliberately light. “You’re the famous Dr. Brown. Now that you’re offering me a Massage for free, … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 7” »
Chapter 6 “I’m really sorry, Claire. I was starving and couldn’t wait for you,” Evelyn apologized, tugging Claire toward the dining table. But when Claire looked at the table, her heart sank. It was covered with only scraps of leftover food. She stood there, frozen, as a mix of emotions flooded her–sorrow, frustration, and something … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 6” »
hapter 5 On the other end of the line, Allen was silent. The pause stretched on, thick with hesitation, before his voice finally broke through–awkward, almost defensive. “Sorry, Claire. Something came up at home, and I had to head back early. Wait for me–I’ll come get you right now.” In the background, Claire could hear … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 5” »
Chapter 4 The swelling on her aple had worsened significantly. What had started as a minor injury was now a throbbing, painful mess, made worse by her stubbornness to walk earlier. Dr. White, seated beside Claire, immediately called for a nurse. “Quick, go get Dr. Brown. His fiancée’s hurt–if we don’t do something, we’ll be … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 4” »
Chapter 3 Allen hurried ahead but paused, seemingly uncertain. He turned back to face her, his voice carrying a hint of hesitation. “Claire, you’re a doctor. It’s just a minor injury–you can handle it, right?” Minor injury? He had just called it serious. Or maybe, in his world, her pain was always secondary to Evelyn’s. … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 3” »
Chapter 2 Director Smith, hearing her assurance, finally eased his tense posture. “Alright. As long as Dr. Brown agrees, the hospital has no objections.” “Thank you, Director. I’ll make sure he agrees,” Claire replied, her tone confident as she reclaimed her Médecins Sans Frontières application. But the moment she left his office, the doubt crept … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 2” »
Chapter 1 After Claire and Allen got engaged, she discovered the painful truth: he had never truly let go of his childhood sweetheart. Allen doted on Evelyn with an almost reverent care, treating her like a fragile treasure. He welcomed her into their home and made her needs a priority–always attentive, always concerned. His devotion … Read More “We are never ever getting back together Chapter 1” »