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Chapter 10 +25 BONUS Chapter 10 When we arrived at the police station, I tried to follow them inside. Somehow, I could not pass through the doors no matter how many times I tried. I had no choice but to wait outside the doors, hoping that someone would discuss any updates in my vicinity, but … Read More “When providence plays a role 10” »
Chapter 9 Julia quickly got up from Hadden’s body with a yelp and wrapped herself in the discarded clothes around. Hadden also snapped to reality and stood up to straighten his clothes, only to realize that the policemen were ignoring him and making their way to the pool. Likely remembering how he had left my … Read More “When providence plays a role 9” »
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Sparks landed on the stage and on the audience, but none landed on me. Underneath the stage, I watched as Hadden gently wrapped Julia in his arms and slowly walked her to the limo. The engine started, and he tightened his hold on her. “Thank you, Julia, for always being by … Read More “When providence plays a role 8” »
Chapter 7 +25 BONUS “And? Who cares if you die? It’s only fair after what you did to Julia! Your parents are dead anyway. So, if you die, you’ll get to reunite with them. You should be thanking me instead.” The more I struggled and fought back, the harsher Hadden tossed me around and the … Read More “When providence plays a role 7” »
Chapter 6 +25 BONUS Hadden was insistent that I had escaped. He even went through the surveillance footage at the pool to prove himself right. Through the footage, he watched me struggle for my life after I was thrown into the pool… until I stopped moving. Despite this, Hadden still refused to believe that I … Read More “When providence plays a role 6” »
Chapter 5 After a while, Hadden seemed to have thought of something. He kicked the cover and shouted at his assistant, “You! You were the one who put this mannequin in here, weren’t you? You helped Felicia escape!” His assistant was pretty much vomiting bile at this point, but ignoring Hadden was not an option. … Read More “When providence plays a role 5” »
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 +25 BONUS My marriage with Hadden might have been a business arrangement, but for me, it was love at first sight. The first time I saw him was in high school. I was a transfer student, and that made me a target for bullying. I tried my best to defend myself, … Read More “When providence plays a role 4” »
Chapter 3 Hadden ended his meeting early when he received the call and rushed home. He dashed to the pool and cradled Julia, who was still choking on pool water, in his arms. “Julia, Julia! Stay with me! Come on! Julia, please. I need you…” I remembered thinking how ridiculous it was as I watched … Read More “When providence plays a role 3” »
Chapter 2 Despite ghosts not needing to breathe, my chest constricted at the sight as if I would be locked in that suffocating space again. At the same time, Hadden continued to comfort Julia with an arm wrapped around her waist. “It’s going to be alright. Eat more, okay? You’ve gotten skinnier again. I’m sorry … Read More “When providence plays a role 2” »
Chapter 1 It was 11:00 am, and Hadden was frowning at the dishes on the table. “It’s been two days! Why hasn’t that bitch come and bring me my food?! She’s supposed to send it over before lunch! What the hell?! Just because she’s being punished doesn’t mean she can slack off!” His assistant froze … Read More “When providence plays a role 1” »