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The Stand-In Date I once went on a date with a young lady from a wealthy family as a stand-in for my rich playboy friend. When it was time to pay the bill, the waiter looked down at me and said, "Sir,...

Chapter 4 When I arrived downstairs at the new house, it was pitch-black inside. I immediately realized Alex had lied to me—he’d just been testing me, and he hadn’t actually gone home. But there was s...

Chapter 3 Seven days later, Alex came back from his business trip on time. He’d gotten much darker, and his mental state looked terrible. As time went on, he grew even more haggard. I pretended to be ...

Chapter 2 Emily had known I was following them the whole time. She’d deliberately let me watch their sweet moments, hoping I’d take the initiative to back off. I looked at the photos I’d taken over th...

Chapter 1 As I dried my hair after washing it, I caught sight of my husband, Alex Wilson, in the mirror. He was staring at his phone, struggling to suppress a smile. The moment I turned around, he set...

Timely Stop-Loss

Chapter 18 Linda Brown lost the baby she’d carried for ten months. She also signed an agreement with the Wilson family, promising never to see the child again. Her own family cut off all contact with ...

Chapter 17 Linda Brown insisted on keeping custody of the baby, but the Wilson family showed her no mercy. We took her to court. According to the law, marital property would be split equally—including...

Chapter 16 Linda Brown had also seen the news, and everyone assumed she’d been the one to leak the photos. In the hospital room, the three members of the Wilson family stood at Linda Brown’s bedside. ...

Chapter 15 At the Wilson house, a file documenting Linda Brown’s history of bullying classmates was delivered to my parents. Another file—detailing her promiscuous behavior in high school—was sent to ...

Chapter 14 When Mom saw me at home, she asked, “Nina, is your brother home? He won’t answer his phone, and he still hasn’t gone to the hospital to see your sister-in-law.” “I don’t know if he came bac...

Chapter 13 On the way to the hospital, Linda Brown’s water broke. As soon as they arrived, the doctors arranged for a natural delivery. Even though it was still weeks before her due date, the baby was...

Chapter 12 Mom was afraid something would happen to the baby, so she tried to comfort Linda Brown on the way to the hospital. “Don’t worry, honey—I’ll make sure justice is done for you,” she promised....

Chapter 11 When Mom rushed in, she saw me kneeling on the floor, sideways, while Linda Brown stood over me, glowering with anger. As the sun set, the room grew even darker. The dragon fruit juice on m...

Chapter 10 When I got home, Mom and Olivia Clark were washing fruit in the kitchen. “Welcome back, Nina! Olivia bought these cherries today—they’re so sweet. Come try one,” Mom said happily when she s...

Chapter 9 It was over 20 days before Linda Brown’s due date. At Red Rain Bar, the colorful lights dazzled the eyes. A woman in a blue slip dress—stunning in both figure and looks—sat next to Ryan Wils...

Chapter 8 My psychologist told Mom about my recovery progress. “Since you’re doing so much better, you should stay at home from now on,” Mom said. “Your sister-in-law is the same age as you—I don’t ha...

Chapter 7 The wedding was held at an estate filled with flowers. White roses climbed up the bamboo frames on both sides of the carpet. I sat near the edge of the stage, wearing a black cocktail dress....