This morning at the Global Bros Hospital, there was already a commotion because of the announcement posted in front of the director's room. The hospital staff who didn't even know immediately flocked to the front of the director's room to read the announcement that Professor Dexter had just posted. The announcement was a notification of Viona's resignation as Global Bross Hospital staff, which immediately spread to all departments, both the Surgical Division and the Ob-Gyn Division where Viona's name was very popular in both departments. 
Nurse Chloe and Nurse Tina, who had just read the news, were immediately saddened. They did not expect that Viona would resign from the hospital. Because they knew very well that Viona really loved her job, as well as Doctor Cecilia, who was leaning against the wall because she felt the heavy burden on her shoulders was increasing. 
"Keep your spirit up, Doctor. As of today, you officially become the main surgeon in this hospital to replace Doctor Viona," said Doctor William quietly beside Doctor Cecilia. 
"But, Doctor, Doctor Viona's position is very heavy, I am afraid I will not be able to carry out the task," Cecilia replied sadly. 
"Don't say that, Doctor. You are a doctor who must be ready to carry out any duties. Moreover, the position as a surgeon in this hospital is very important," said William, trying to encourage Cecilia. 
"Don't you already know, Doctor, how yesterday I was bullied by Doctor Viona's patients, who refused to be treated by me? Remembering that still made me feel very tight in my chest, Doc. Especially if they know that I am replacing Doctor Viona, I can't imagine if it happened again, Doctor," said Cecilia honestly. 
William chuckled at what Cecilia said. He actually understood Cecilia's fear. Because Viona's big name was already known by patients all over the city, even some patients from other hospitals have flocked to Global Bross Hospital to get Viona's treatment, after knowing the doctor who had graduated from the best medical university in the UK had moved to Global Bros Hospital a year ago. 
"Isn't this supposed to be a place to prove yourself, Doc? Prove it to all those who have doubted your abilities in the past and show them that you're capable of doing your important job," said William, while tapping Cecilia's shoulder. 
"Get ready to join the doctor's meeting. We will hear the official announcement from Professor Dexter there, sbout your appointment as the main surgeon at the Global Bross Hospital accompanying Professor Frank and receive a warrant to replace the position of Doctor Viona," William said slowly as he walked away from Cecilia, who was still standing on the wall. 
Cecilia was silent at William's words. She was unable to say a word, because she felt that the burden she was going to bear was too heavy, as she knew that Doctor Viona was still far above her. Therefore, taking her place had backfired on her. 
The sound of the bell from the meeting room broke Cecilia's reverie. She then walked languidly into the meeting room. Usually people who was promoted would be excited, but not with Cecilia. Doctor Viona's popularity really made her invisible. Therefore, replacing Doctor Viona was more like going into a quicksand that would swallow her up one day if she couldn't stand on her ground properly. 
When all the doctors from various divisions had gathered, the meeting began immediately. The hospital officials began to arrive and sat on their respective chairs, including Fernando, who was now the highest shareholder in the Global Bross Hospital. He sat next to Professor Dexter. A host read the weekly evaluation meeting of the doctors who had worked for the past week. He discussed the progress and various problems experienced by these doctors. Until finally there came an important announcement where he read the announcement about the resignation of Doctor Viona as a surgeon at Global Bross Hospital and the appointment of Cecilia as the main surgeon, accompanying Professor Franklin, to replace Doctor Viona. Some doctors, who have not read the announcement in front of Professor Dexter's office, looked very surprised, because they did not expect that Doctor Viona would resign. And what was even more surprising was that her replacement was Doctor Cecilia, a young doctor who had only three years of experiences. The doctors doubted the ability of Cecilia, who was considered to be too young and did not deserve to replace Doctor Viona, who already had big name. 
"Is it correct to replace Doctor Viona with such a young doctor like her?" 
"What would this hospital be like if the surgeon was just a doctor who has only worked for three years?" 
"Why not just find a senior doctor to replace Doctor Viona?" 
"What a mess they are that they look for a replacement randomly." 
"How can we entrust the patient's life to a doctor who has little experience like her?"
The whispers of doctors protesting the management's decision on Cecilia's appointment were heard. They objected it when they found out that Cecilia was replacing Viona. Nurse Chloe, who sat next to Cecilia, tried to calm the doctor down. She was seen holding Cecilia's hand to provide support. 
When the atmosphere increased into a little chaos, Professor Frank suddenly stood up and walked over to the podium, where the host was still presenting the event. He then grabbed the microphone and started tapping the microphone to make a noise so that all the meeting participants returned to order. 
"Try to point your hand or please stand up for those of you who rejected the hospital management's decision in the appointment of Doctor Cecilia as a surgeon at this hospital to replace Doctor Viona," Professor Frank said aloud. 
Chirp
Chirp
The room was immediately silent when Frank started speaking into the microphone above the podium. Meanwhile, Fernando just smiled thinly at his younger brother's behavior as well as Doctor William, who put a smile on his handsome face when he saw Professor Frank talking like that. 
"Didn't you all at first also refused to see Doctor Viona in this hospital a year ago? You guys were immediately silent when you knew who Doctor Viona really was at that time. The point here is that you should never judge someone just because of one side only, but you can see from the other side as well, and so is with Doctor Cecilia. I am sure the appointment of Doctor Cecilia as a replacement for Doctor Viona must have been carefully considered by the Hospital management. Moreover, it is said that the appointment of Doctor Cecilia was a direct idea from Doctor Viona, where we all already know how capable she is. I am very sure Doctor Viona will not be careless in choosing her replacement," Professor Frank said in a loud voice. 
"Please, to those who whispered their doubts on the hospital management's decision, please stand directly in front of me and speak out loud to reject the management's decision. Maybe the hospital management will listen to your advice," Professor Frank added, staring intently at the row of doctors who had been whispering behind him. 
The doctors who had been whispering in the back fell silent without a sound. Their faces immediately turned pale because they knew that Professor Frank was quipping them. Seeing the doctors who had been whispering were silent, Professor Frank smiled triumphantly. 
"I'm not here to defend Doctor Cecilia or the hospital management, for sure I believe that if the hospital management has decided something, I'm sure it must have been well thought out. I just don't like people who speak in the back before knowing the abilities of the person being talked about. You are doctors who have a heavy enough oath before God to serve the community. Then how do you carry out that oath when you degrade your junior ability like that. Wouldn't that be the same as cowardice act? If you are real men, show your face in front of your rivals and say it directly. Isn't it right, Mr. Fernando Gray Willan?" said Professor Frank, glaring intently at his brother with a look full of meaning. 
Thump
Thump
Fernando's heart rustled at the words of his younger brother. He knew that what his brother had said was an indirect insinuation for him. Fernando realized that his younger brother was saying that he would not give up on getting Viona. Fernando took a deep breath to calm the emotions in his chest that was already burning because of Franklin's words. Slowly Fernando smiled and walked over to the podium where Professor Franklin was. He then tapped Franklin on the shoulder quietly, while grabbing the microphone that his younger sibling was holding. 
"What Professor Frank said is true. We, the hospital executives and the honorary board, have been thinking about this for the past few days, considering the condition of Doctor Viona which makes it impossible for her to return to work due to her pregnancy. Therefore, we immediately looked for a replacement doctor to fill her position, and incidentally Doctor Viona immediately appointed Doctor Cecilia as her replacement. If there is a doctor here who has any objection, please stand up or if you are embarrassed to say it here, please send an email to Professor Dexter for our next consideration," Fernando said with a smile. 
Because no one objected to Fernando's words or Professor Franklin's words, the meeting's decision was finally made with the absolute result that no one rejected the hospital's decision to appoint Cecilia as a surgeon. 
Finally, the meeting was over. One by one the meeting participants left the room. They then headed to their respective rooms to continue their work. Several doctors and nurses seemed to congratulate Doctor Cecilia on her new position, including Doctor Lila, who was the head of the Ob-Gyn Division, who immediately congratulated Doctor Cecilia. 
She knew that it would be impossible for Doctor Viona to choose a replacement carelessly. Therefore, Doctor Lila was happy because Doctor Cecilia was chosen. 
"Your acting was great, Frank," Fernando said quietly as he walked behind Professor Frank to his office. 
"What do you mean?" Franklin asked sarcastically. 
"You should know the direction of my conversation better, Frank. Oh right, please convey my greetings to the wicked woman to get out of Canada before I send her to Africa," Fernando replied with a smile and walked quickly to his office, following Justin and Harry who were waiting for him at the door with Professor Dexter and Doctor William. 
Professor Frank was silent at what his brother said. He had no idea that his plan to use Natasha to bully Fernando would end up like this. 
"Even if my plan to use Natasha have failed, I will not give up on getting Viona. You need to remember that, Fernando. Franklin Justin Willan will never give up his main goal," Frank said silently as he looked at the back of his brother who was walking away from him.
To be continued.


A complicated love story, full of intrigue and war between brothers

Fernando forced his daughter's nanny to marry him because he wanted to take revenge for the death of his only daughter. He wanted to make her life a living hell. Viona who was framed for the incident must survive the ordeal to clear her name and kept her promise to her foster mother.

This is a story about a girl, who was abandoned by her biological parents when she was a baby, survived her tough life and rose to the top.

Both Jiang and Shen families had only asked her to do notarization. What did it have to do with conscience?
"Madam, did you remember wrongly?" Lady Jiang was also dumbfounded by the words of the lady of the highest rank. It was completely different from what she thought.
The lady of the highest rank looked at Feng Tianlan and bowed apologetically as she said, "I am deeply sorry. Just because I did her a small favor, it had caused Eldest Miss Shen to be caught up in the gossip mill for nearly two months. I came here today for my atonement. I will tell the truth to give you justice."
"Madam, please speak." Feng Tianlan said blandly.
The lady of the highest rank stood up straight and took a look at Lady Jiang as well as Yuan Fangfei while she said, "At the beginning of April, three years ago, I was commissioned by the Jiang family to propose marriage to Second Miss Shen. Because Eldest Miss Shen was extremely ill, so the proposal was done with no great fanfare. But the marriage contract written during that time as well as the record in Magistrates' Office….."
Lady Jiang and Yuan Fangfei listened in a daze and then immediately reacted. They rushed over and said, "You're talking nonsense."
"Quiet." Grand Elder directly released his God Supreme's Spiritual Force and blocked out the two people.
The lady of the highest rank recounted the details of the marriage proposal at the time. The other two matchmakers also nodded in agreement with her words.
"Later Second Miss Shen and the Crown Prince got engaged. We should have gone to the Magistrates' Office to annul the record of the betrothal with Jiang Ying. But due to various reasons, it have not been annulled until May this year. Both Jiang and Shen families commissioned me again. They said that they were afraid of affecting the relationship between Second Miss Shen and the Crown Prince, so they wanted us to matchmake again, letting the dead Eldest Miss Shen be the replacement in marriage. It would eliminate the record and also manifest Jiang Ying's deep feelings."
"I originally thought the matter was over just like that. But who knew that Eldest Miss Shen is still alive? Lady Shen made me accept the error and make the best out of it. But Eldest Miss Shen was tangled up in the crisis which made me terribly upset. So, I chose to come today before 10000 people to clear up the matter."
"It was Shen Yunya, who was engaged to Jiang Ying from the beginning, and not Shen Qingdai who was always taken by Lady Shen as the sacrificial replacement in the marriage." After saying that, the lady of the highest let out a long breath and added, "A person must always have a good conscience. Now, I can be at ease with it."
"You're talking nonsense. It's all fake," Yuan Fangfei and Lady Jiang roared, "Why are you helping Shen Qingdai harm us? How much benefits have you received from her? Your conscience has been eaten by the dogs."
"I have not received any benefits from Eldest Miss Shen. But I had received a lot of benefits from Lady Shen and Lady Jiang. I felt shame in my heart and had not touched them. Now I can return them to you." With that, she took out a lot of things from the Storage Ring and directly put them in front of both of them.
There were Spiritual Crystals, jewelry, and Pill Medicine. Especially with the jewelry, some of which could be discerned as specially made for the Shen Family.
Those were the words of a lady of the highest rank, who had the right to speak. Coupled with the evidence in front of them, the crowd suddenly hissed, and tongues were wagging.
"The one who claims connections of the powerful and rich and abandoned her childhood sweetheart and fiancé is Shen Yunya ah."
"And Lady Shen was really ridiculous for saying she treated Shen Qingdai better than her own daughter. In the end, she actually made someone else's daughter marry as the replacement. She was better off without such treatment."
"Also, didn't Jiang Ying say he liked Shen Qingdai for more than ten years? And how he kept himself chaste for three years after she passed away? As it turned out, he actually got engaged with Shen Yunya while she was in a critical condition."
"Shen Qingdai had wanted to reveal the truth of her death. Could it be this? Did she suffer a double betrayal from the both of them and die from an excess of anger while she was still alive?"
"One may know a person for a long time without understanding his true nature. It is entirely possible. How terrible."
"But Lady Shen had raised her for more than ten years. It could also be considered as a repayment of her kindness to let her marry as a replacement. It wasn't too much, was it?


"Ride this, my beloved consort!" Instantly rewarded with a punch in his charming face. He looked hurt, "I just wanted you to try out the mythical beast mount!"
Having died a cruel and excruciating death in her past incarnation, she was reborn into a body imbued with an impeccable talent for cultivation. A good-for-nothing? Fire, water, ice, wind, thunder, and nature; switching between the six elements is easy as pie. Supreme grade pills? She scatters them in the air like candies. Legendary beasts? They're begging her to form a contract. She is the arrogant Queen almighty! You say that heaven is undefiable? Then she will defy it!
"Bad news, my Lord! The consort has beaten the Empress of the Heavenly Phoenix Nation into a pulp!"
He raised an eyebrow and brimmed of pride, "It's nothing. Send a million troops to back up my beloved consort. Tell them that I'm the one who's pampering her!"

"Come to think of it. Doesn't Prince Erwin also have a holy sword?"
"What do you mean? Ryan?"
Ah yes ... that's right.
"Second Prince hereditary sword. Prince Erwin has been using it all this time."
The swords were made simultaneously. My great grandfather and the Second Prince one hundred and fifty years ago were close friends. They are the ones who bring peace with these two swords. 
"Why the god lowered this sword to you?" Asked Ryan. 
"...I hope, it's not something bad." 
Does this have anything to do with Zenista? Or someone else? The two holy swords already existed. What happen if we put the holy sword together? I hope Erwin was here. Unfortunately, he still had a long time to come back here. 
I held the white sword and looked at it  carefully. The sword that shows my face. I'm thinking about something, until my head was dizzy. Why? 
"You'd better rest. Tomorrow, you have the prayer ceremony early in the morning." Said Andreas.
"I'm fine. You don't have to worry. I'm just still surprised by what happened."
All I want is one. A quiet day to live an ordinary day. Can't I get it? 
After that, Adeline was constantly being talked about by everyone. The servant in her mansion also talked about this. All of this made her tired and disgusted. Not only herself. Coincidentally, Erwin and his sword became a center of attention. 
Adeline is only afraid of one thing. Danger keeps coming to her and that's not good. She asked Ryan and Andreas to tighten the guard around the mansion. Edgar remained by her side or guarded her closely. Even though she's now the owner of the holy sword. Still, she still  weak and need some help. 
"Where are you?"
On the other hand, the Lawrence family sword she often wore. Disappeared somewhere. Edgar also helped to search, but was nowhere to be found. There's no way the sword was stolen
"Where are you? I can't find that sword. Even though, I'm still comfortable with the sword. How did it disappear? The treasure of the knight Lawrence." 
Adeline kept looking and Edgar said something nonesense. 
"Maybe the sword was stolen by a god."
"...Ha? What do you mean?"
"You should understand what I mean."
Edgar words made me feel weird for a while and think seriously about it. At first I didn't believe it and I tried to give my opinion to him. 
"A replacement sword?" 
Edgar nodded his head after Adeline said that.
Ah ...What if? That sword is just a replacement for the holy sword? The original sword in the god hands all this time. After the original sword down to earth, the replacement sword will disappear. So, the sword that was passed down from generation to generation to the heir of the Lawrence family is just a replacement sword for the real sword? My father have tell me that. I shouldn't have forgot his word. 
By the way, the Second Prince sword is not in the hands of a god and continued to be passed down from generation to generation. If the Second Prince isn't born. The priest will keep the sword, while awaiting the birth of the Second Prince of the Empire. 
Cedric and Erwin father was an only child at the time. Therefore, the sword was held by the priests. Then, Erwin the Second Prince was born and the sword fell into his hand. 
The difference between the holy sword of the Lawrence family and the Second Prince was only one. The holy sword Lawrence was given to the heir of the family. Meanwhile, the Second Prince holy sword was given to the Second Prince of the Empire.
Why god didn't take the two swords? The Second Prince sword is also danger. Why only one? Even though both of them are the target of everyone? 
"Adeline?"
"Cedric...? What's wrong?"
"There is a letter from the imperial court."
Cedric opened the door and handed the letter to her. A letter bearing the coat of arms of the imperial family. She opened it and read it slowly.
"What did he say?"
"Well, the Emperor asked me to see him after the prayer ceremony tomorrow morning."
What for? Is there anything he wants to discuss? Wasting my time. 
"Are you going to meet him?"
Adeline shook her head. "No ... I'm not coming. Maybe he just wanted to congratulate me. I'll send him an answer later. Now, I have to meet my grandfather. He's been waiting in the living room."
While looking for my lost sword. Ryan said that my grandfather came to the mansion. Maybe, he was surprised about what happen. 
Edgar opened the door in front of her. Adeline went inside and saluted.
"Greeting, My Lord."
"Sit down, I want to discuss something with you."
When I sat in front of him. My grandfather attention was not on me, but towards Edgar. This is the first time they seen each other. It will be okay? Right? 
"Is there anything you want to say? My Lord."
"... I've heard what happened to you. Who would have thought that this would happen. You just a girl who was just 16 years old. You still young. It must be difficult for you."
It's true, none of this is easy for me. Become a Duchess, commander of the troops, and the new owner of holy sword. In  this one year. There's so many things have come to me. 
"Thank you, My Lord. It because your support. I was able to become a Duchess and become a representative for the war a few months ago. Thank you so much." 
Even though, I still haven't got the key to father private library. At least, my grandfather permission has kept me surviving until now. 
"... I'm doing this for the Lawrence family, not for you. Don't look down on yourself like that. You look a lot like your biological father. He also looks down on himself. I wonder why the head of the Lawrence family is so weak like this! I never teach you to be like this!" 
Thank you, grandpa. 
"Then, can I ask for the key..."
"Of course not!!" Her grandfather interrupted her quickly.
"What?! I haven't said anything. Do you know what I want to say?" Adeline spoke harshly.
"Do you think I'm stupid??! I already know what you want to say. Even though I was kind to you. I will never give you that key. Until I die, the key will be buried with me."
You stubborn old man. I took my words earlier. Return the pearl words that I said earlier. Those words are wasted on you.
"If you talk like that. I'll talk to grandma, about grandfather secret."
"What do you mean? Besides, Grandma is in another mansion."
Just watch out, old man. 
"Then, what can I do? I will tell her if grandfather is actually stingy with his own granddaughter." 
Her words made her grandfather furious.
"You have to take care of your attitude!" 
"It's up to me now." 
The two of them quarreled like a child. Edgar, who saw all of them, was shocked and felt neglected by the two of them. Edgar who keeps looking at her grandfather. Made her grandfather heads towards him. 
"So you? The one named Edgar Von Lawrence?" 
"My Lord?! Don't do anything weird." Said Adeline.
"Even though I haven't said anything?!" 
I tried not to get my grandfather to talk to him. Suddenly, Edgar stopp us and saluted politely. Introducing himself formally in front of my grandfather.
"My name is Edgar Von Lawrence. Pleasure to meet you, My Lord."
He who introduced himself made my heart flutter, while waiting for my grandfather reaction to him. 
"I see, Edgar Von Lawrence .... Adeline has already appointed you as part of the family. But, don't be arrogant and don't embarrass the family's good name. You see, when Adeline gets married. You're the head of the family."
Eh? What do you mean? The next family head? Edgar?
"Thank you for your trust in me, My Lord."
"Fine then. I'll be out of here and lastly. Don't get too busy with work as a Duchess and take the time to look for future husbands. Your age is the time for a noble lady to get a fiancé. If you haven't found a partner. Your Grandma and I will find a partner for you."
"What?! Is not you two who rule my life?!" 
He just walked away after saying that. He just like my parents. How can Grandma love someone like him? I don't know whether to be amazed or strange about this family.
"He said that I would be the head of the family later. Is he talk like that. Doesn't that mean he has accepted me as family?"
Accept it? At most, it's only Grandma request.
I already know what Grandma thinks of this. She must be happy to have additional grandchildren. But, I can't say that to him. 
"Yes, welcome to the family." Adeline said with smile. 
"Miss...? You have a grandmother?" Edgar asked.
"....Yes, she lives in a different Lawrence mansion."
Grandma? I haven't seen her in a long time. I have to thank you later. Grandma is the person who has convinced Grandfather about it. I already feel the meaning of what Grandfather said earlier. It turns out that his weakness is her? Maybe? I can use his weakness to get the key?
"Wait for me, you old man."
End Chapter 93


[COMPLETED] 

"Give me your body and soul."

Adeline Von Lawrence loves with the Second Prince, until the Emperor makes an announcement that Adeline is the Crown Prince's fiancé. Her life was shattered to pieces. The false happiness and pressure from the Crown Prince torments her. Adeline only wants one, which is to be The Bride of The Second Prince.

[cover by Aliyah_Jasmine]

At the Winchester Family's mansion, Osmond was in the living room reading a newspaper while also having the television on for news.

Vanessa was on a loveseat across from him, reading a magazine.

They were quietly doing their own thing when the news about the case involving Diana popped up on screen.

Osmond's ears caught the piece of news and he set down his newspaper, now paying attention to what was being said.

Vanessa also heard this and started to listen.

Their eyes were wide with shock. They were not aware that Diana was involved in a case like this. She never made mention of it.

Nevertheless, it looked like the situation had been settled and the decision was favorable to Diana.

However, this doesn't change the fact that the Winchester Family name got involved.

At this, Osmond immediately called Diana.

"Come to the house."

Without waiting for a reply, Osmond hung up.

It was a Saturday so Diana was off from work. She was reluctant to go to the house but seeing that she doesn't have much of a choice. She just left the apartment and went to the Winchester Family's mansion.

--

As soon as Diana entered the mansion, she could sense that something was off.

She never really felt welcome in this mansion but for some reason, today's visit made her feel like entering a stranger's house.

As if she never even lived here.

The servants were also ignoring her. Not even a little respect shown.

Before she came inside the living room, she overheard her parents' conversation.

Since her presence wasn't announced by the servants, Osmond and Vanessa didn't know that Diana had already arrived.

"That child has become a thorn in our family Osmond." Vanessa said distastefully. "Chantal's wedding is getting near. She has successfully shifted the focus to her issues. Now, when we meet people, they'll be asking about what happened to her instead of focusing on Chantal's happy news."

"The verdict was in favor of her anyway. I'm sure it's not going to be a big deal."

"Not a big deal! You know what. You are really making me feel suspicious of you now."

"What? What on earth are you on about now?"

"Tell me. You are still hiding something from me, am I right?"

Osmond was quiet.

"I swear, Osmond! If you lied to me again, I swear---" Vanessa threatened.

At this, Chantal who was also in the mansion saw Diana outside the living room.

She smirked.

"Sister. Oh wait.. No, not sister. Looks like your presence here is no longer welcome." Chantal said menacingly.

Diana was confused at her words. She looked at Chantal questioningly.

"It turns out, you are not my twin after all. You are merely a replacement. You were abandoned when you were a baby and our family took you in, as a replacement for my real twin who died when mom was giving birth. How lucky you are to be picked up by a prestigious family like ours instead of becoming left for dead on the streets. The least you could do for the family who raised you, is to not be a stain in our reputation." Chantal's words were venomous.

Diana could not understand whether this a cruel prank or not.

Abandoned? Her? Replacement? What's going on?

Her mind swirled in confusion and without thinking about it, she opened the door to the living room, the parents were shocked.

"Is it true? I am not your real daughter?" Diana's eyes were red, welling up with tears.

Vanessa was at a loss of words. This is not how she envisioned to reveal Diana's identity. She didn't think she even needed to reveal it.

But now the truth is out.

"Yes Diana. I'm not your biological mother." Vanessa said.

On the side of the door, Chantal leaned, witnessing the scene.

Osmond took a long breath.

"No, Diana. You are my daughter."

Vanessa's head whipped in his direction, it almost snapped.

"She is my biological daughter. Her mother was someone from my past, before you and I got married. She was pregnant at the same time as you. She is from an unknown background, so I took the baby in to give her a good life. I've never had any communication with that woman ever since." Osmond explained.

Vanessa collapsed on the loveseat when she heard this.

"Who?"

"It's nobody. Just somebody from the past."

"Who?"

"She was a newcomer actress. Just someone I had fun with when I was young. I only know of her screen name, Rose."

Diana was shocked. The sudden revelation was still not sinking in.

"Did she give me up?"

"Yes." Osmond said.

Diana nodded. Her heart was torn in pieces.

When they revealed that she was not the biological daughter, she was holding on to hope that maybe someone out there is actually searching for her.

But her hopes were dashed at Osmond's single word.

On the side, Chantal didn't expect that Diana is technically still her biological sister. She thought she'll be able to get rid of her for good.

She didn't expect that it turns out, Osmond is still Diana's father.

Diana is the eldest granddaughter of the Winchester Family. She has lived her 22 years of life as Chantal, her twin's shadow. She thought she has become immune to the hurt caused by her own family until one revelation revealed in anger, turned her world upside down. Thinking that she has lost the piece of home, she was proven wrong when a helping hand, led her to discover an amorous side of her.

This made Lu Heting silent for a while.
The scene that she said "I will" and "husband" in the daytime was still vivid in front of him. Starlight glimmered in her eyes, and her heart fluttered when she said these words.
At this moment, although her tone was full of enthusiasm and politeness, he could tell she was making a perfunctory reply.
"Su Bei..."
"I'm listening, Mr. Lu. Please go ahead."
Lu Heting tightened his grip on the phone and said, "What I said today is true. The truth you want to know is no different from what I said."
"I see, Mr. Lu."
"But you didn't take back your things." He was referring to the divorce agreement she had signed but he hadn't.
After a pause, Su Bei said in the same tone as before, "That's not mine. It's yours, Mr. Lu."
"Su Bei!" When Lu Heting spoke, his voice was very hoarse.
"Mr. Lu, what I said in the daytime is invalid. I'm sorry to trouble you. Let's put an end to this matter. Goodbye, Mr. Lu."
Goodbye, Mr. Lu.
Never see you again, Mr. Lu.
Su Bei put down her phone and sighed. The most important thing for her was to get ready for the next job.
It was better to make more money and leave it to Da Bao.
As for who would take care of Da Bao, the matter could only be postponed for a while.
Holding the phone in his hand, Lu Heting's eyes were dark and deep. He looked calm on the surface, but no one could see his strong undercurrent.
Su Bei showed up again. Did she want to leave so easily one more time?
No, it was impossible this time.
Her job was taken away by Su Huixian and Su Bei was not reconciled to be plotted by Su Huixian like this.
Finally, through her friends in the foreign model industry, she found the phone number of Mike, the fashion director of Orisa's show. Then she called him.
"Mr. Mike, I'm Su Bei..."
"I know you. You chose another job and refused us." Mike's voice was cold. Obviously, he was very unhappy with Su Bei's choice.
"I'm sorry. It's my fault that I didn't communicate well with my agent. I apologize sincerely." Su Bei was not stupid. She would not tell Mike about the internal affairs between her and Qiu Minxuan.
Her particularly sincere attitude made Mr. Mike's attitude slightly softened. "Then I hope there will be a chance for us to cooperate next time."
Su Bei said, "Mr. Mike, I know that there will be several replacements arranged for every big show, in case of any accident to other models. I apply to be a replacement this time!"
"Miss Su, our replacements this time are all European and American models."
Su Bei understood that because of the outstanding physical conditions of the European and American people, so most of the replacements this time were European and American female models.
She said in a calm and firm voice, "Mr. Mike, Orisa's show is held in S Country. I think its purpose is for the better development of the Asia market, isn't it? At present, you have chosen five Asian models. But what if something happens to one of them?
If the replacement is a foreign one, wouldn't it be a waste of this promotion opportunity in S Country?"
Mike thought for a while and said, "You are right, Su Bei. But I don't want anything to happen on the spot to destroy our overall layout. Do you understand?"
"Of course I know. I just want to be a replacement. I have no other plans or ideas. There is no model who will personally destroy her opportunity to stand in an international fashion show!" Su Bei said firmly.
She understood what he meant. He didn't want anyone to cause trouble to the fashion show because of fighting for the chance to get onto the stage.
"You can come then. I will ask my assistant to give you the invitation," Mike agreed.


She married a driver she just met. However, the last thing that had ever come to her expectation was that her bridegroom was no other than the most mysterious billionaire in the city. This marriage brought her baby twins. Thus, she worked harder to support this family. She was the queen of the entertainment circle. When she met the king who dominated the business world, she finally knew her husband’s true identity.

This group of Ziyue Masters seemed to have been stimulated, running with all their strength, the distance of more than a thousand meters was fleeting.
As everyone talked, the lions had already reached the edge of the basin, and there was not much time left for them.
For Beibei, this Ziyue Master was simply tailor-made for him.
The dual attributes of light and thunder and lightning, once missed, I don't know if there will be such a suitable soul beast in the future.
There is no hesitation at all for the opportunity presented to the door.
Almost at the same time he nodded, the first Ziyue Master jumped up from the edge of the basin and appeared in the sight of everyone's naked eyes.
In the year that Ye Chen left, although everyone did not practice cooperatively, the tacit understanding that was born with him did not weaken in the slightest.
Without Ye Chen speaking, Xu Sanshi's body flashed with a black light, and he disappeared in place.
And where he was before, a purple moon lion with a body length of nearly ten meters suddenly appeared there.
The fourth soul skill, Xuanming replacement.
After a year, Ye Chen couldn't help but admire this spirit ability again.
The target of Xuanming replacement is not limited to human beings, it can be any living being.
Compared with many of his hole cards, Xuanming Replacement has no offensive ability, but it can have unexpected effects at critical moments.
In other words, sometimes the enemy's attack does not need to be resisted by oneself.
Similar to teleportation spirit abilities, Xuanming replacement essentially involves spatial attributes.
Ye Chen believes that if he can master space in the future, he will naturally be able to use similar methods.
On the other side, relying on his fourth spirit ability, Xu Sanshi instantly divided the battlefield into two parts. Only then did the four spirit rings of two yellow and two purple finally appear.
Except for the Lion King, most of the purple-moon lion group has a cultivation base of between two and three thousand years, and none of the strong ones has a cultivation base of more than six thousand years.
Xu Sanshi, who is really in battle, has completely put away his playfulness. In this state, it is completely fine to resist for three minutes.
You know, this is when there are more than 30 purple-moon lions in the lion group. It would be good to be able to persist for three minutes.
Fortunately, during these hours, there are already many things that can be done. As long as teammates can kill the lion king, the lion group will naturally disperse.
When dozens of purple moon lions saw the lion king disappear, they didn't react at first.
But in the final analysis, they all have a certain amount of intelligence, and it doesn't matter if they don't know what happened. The key is that Xu Sanshi with a solemn face is not of the same kind at first glance.
So without the lion king's command, they attacked him in unison.
On the other side, Beibei and others released their martial souls at the moment when the Lion King was replaced.
Six people surrounded the lion king, and a group fight began.
Jiang Nan Nan Lian stepped lightly and appeared at the top of the Purple Moon Lion King. Among the four spirit rings, the yellow first one was slightly shining, with a waist bow.
The Purple Moon Lion King was suddenly replaced in the encirclement of the crowd, and the bright purple pupils shrank slightly, revealing a humane expression.
Before it could react, Jiang Nannan's legs were wrapped around its huge head at an extremely curved angle.
But her own body leaned back. After touching the ground with her hands, huge power burst out from her slender legs, driving the body of the Purple Moon Lion King off the ground, towards Beibei's location. Throw away.
The first and third spirit rings on Beibei's body flashed at the same time, and Thunder Fury instantly increased his attack power by 50%.
At the same time, due to the skyrocketing muscles of the right arm, the sleeves were bulging, and the right hand was vacantly held, turning into a huge thunder dragon claw, with a violent electric light grabbing the purple moon lion king's throat.
The Purple Moon Lion King has survived for so many years in this world of the weak and the strong. Although he suffered a big loss due to the incident at the beginning, he still has combat experience.
In the face of a huge crisis, the thunder attribute crystals at the tail of the Lion King shined brightly, and the energy gathered frantically upwards.
A horrible pillar of thunder attribute energy spouted from the mouth of the Purple Moon Lion King and slammed into Beibei who was rushing quickly.
If Beibei insists on attacking its vitals, it will inevitably lead to a situation where both sides suffer. This is not what he wants to see.
Because the Purple Moon Lion King was flying upside down, his entire body was facing the ground.
At the critical moment, Beibei could only give up his previous plan and changed from grasping to sweeping. While avoiding the thunder pillar, the hard dragon claws slashed fiercely, leaving five deep wounds on the lion king's belly. .
The Purple Moon Lion King uttered a bitter scream, obviously suffering a lot of trauma.
However, this is better than being destroyed and losing his life.
Prior to this, Han Yue had been observing the situation. Seeing the Lion King's initiative, the Golden Dragon Spear immediately appeared in his palm, trying to make up a shot while the opponent was weak.
At this moment, Ye Chen suddenly moved to her side and stopped her.
If she takes action, the battle will completely lose the suspense.
It's the same with Ye Chen, the strongest lion king in this purple moon lion group, only has a cultivation base of 20,000 years.
Once it takes a shot, it doesn't even take much effort to slaughter the entire group of lions.
Just this way, it violated Ye Chen's original intention.
Everything depends on his words, when will everyone truly grow up?
What's more, the current situation is very favorable, Ye Chen believes that Beibei and the others can do very well.
"You don't have to take action, I want to see how much they have improved."
Han Yue was stopped by Ye Chen, and at first she was a little confused. Although she was calmer after hearing this, she still had some worries in her eyes.
Ye Chen saw the other party's concerns and said broadly, "Don't worry, just kill the Purple Moon Lion King we need. Once the other party dies, the lions will naturally disperse."
Han Yue nodded obediently, and in front of this different pupil, she still lowered her posture habitually.
"You should wear your glasses to look better. The previous look always feels a bit strange." Han Yue said lightly, and when she looked at Ye Chen, her face was a little blush.
Ye Chen was taken aback for a moment, and didn't think that such words would come out of Han Yue's mouth.
Anyone who had participated in the competition a year ago knew about this pair of soul guide glasses, so it wouldn't be surprising to see his pupil color change.
At this time, Ye Chen, some of them didn't know how to answer the other party, so they could only move the topic to other places.
"In other words, the purple moon lion that has been more than ten thousand years old has lived in the middle-level area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest. This lion king has been cultivated for twenty thousand years. It should be reasonable that he will not appear here." Ye Chen said puzzledly Dao, and at the same time looked at Han Yue inadvertently.
Han Yue's identity has almost been determined. The reason for observing the other's reaction is to find a flaw in this beautiful girl.

First of all, this novel isn't my, and if the original author want me to deleted it just email me. Also if you want you can go to the original link because the author already posed 536
Chapters. Just in case gays this novel are copy and paste, i didn't write or add any thinks on it. 
The Original author is:  The wind blows from the south

synopsis
With the memories of his previous life, Ye Chen traveled to the world of Douluo Continent and awakened the bipolar attributes that represented the ultimate light and darkness.

When embarking on the road to becoming stronger with a vision for the future, he unexpectedly discovered the secret of time.

In the end it became the ruling Douluo in charge of light and darkness.

But the two extreme ends, and the depths of his heart, is it light or darkness…

This is the Link to the original Novel: https://www.mtlnovel.com/douluo-dalu-yin-and-yang-judgment/

Finally, I don't do that for the money or anything's. it's just to let you read this interesting novel.

Yuhi wanted to escape and hold his future wife in his arms already. But after encountering one of them, he ends up seeing several others. It is almost like they planned this, otherwise why else would they all show up? 

The current one was very stubborn, she would not let him leave without them doing it one last time or getting a long kiss. Yuhi was very troubled with people like this. How on earth does he handle this?

"Are you listening to me?" The girl in front of him is the current goddess of the entertainment industry. She was not like the other girls he messed with.

Yuhi regretted getting involved with somebody so troublesome. Make note, do not mess around with women from the entertainment industry. There is no way she will let him go even if he does kiss her. 

"I am listening. But Sara, I have a girlfriend."

Sara sighed. "I don't care if you do or not, now is not a good time to let go of our ambiguous relationship. You know how everybody in the industry sees us as a couple. Currently I am negotiating a good deal with a famous perfume company. If we announce this news now, then there is a chance I could lose it."

Is she not admitting to using him? Then again he does understand where she is coming from. If he knew he would get together with Sumire, he would have clarified those rumors a long time ago. 

"No matter what you say, I wont break up with my girlfriend. I will make some arrangements so your deal goes through and your other work isnt affected. But starting from today we are finished." Yuhi said coldly. "If you still want to insist, then I will make this a company related matter."

Yuhi did not say anymore and quickly left. 

A deep sigh crossed his lips once he saw the time. Two hours have passed already. Sumire will kill him for making her wait that long.

It was a couple making out. Yuhi would have ignored them but he immediately recognized the man as Sano. The girl in his arms was the one competing with Sara.

The girl giggled. "Then I shall go, see you tomorrow."

"Sure."

Yuhi rolled his eyes and sighed. It seems like he was right, this man is not serious about returning to Sumire. Anybody serious would not do something like this. He wanted to walk away quickly and leave. But unfortunately Sano already saw him.

"Fancy meeting you here."

Yuhi looked away and Sano chuckled. "Did you see?"

"I did."

"I see no reason for you to judge me when you were doing the same."

At that comment Yuhi sighed. "If you were listening, I was cutting all my ties with those people."

"Funny enough I was doing the same."

His gaze dimmed when he heard those words. "I told you to leave Sumire alone."

Sano chuckled. "Did you think I would listen to that? Terashima Yuhi, you seem to underestimate me quite a bit. But when I said I would take Sumire back, I meant it."

"She does not like you, and she doesnt even want to speak to you." Yuhi pointed out. "How do you expect to win her over when the odds are against you?"

Where on earth does this man get his confidence from? Yuhi does not understand at all. Why does he still think he can get Sumire? The only thing that comes to mind now is him using some sort of dirty trick to win her over. 

.........….

Sumire was the one who went to find him. After that talk with Sano, Yuhi felt bad and simply remained there smoking. 

The girl removed the cigarette from his fingers and wrapped his arms around his neck, she brushed his lips against his. "A replacement for your cigarettes."

"I like this replacement." Yuhi mumbled as he kissed her.

For the next few minutes all he does is kiss her heavily. The sight from earlier of Sano kissing that girl played in his mind and Yuhi shook his head. He is not the same as that man. His arms that were wrapped around her waist slid lower until it arrived at the bottom half of her dress.

Yuhi however paused. Right, he probably shouldn't continue there. Those previous two times aside, he cannot do anything else. Sumire is only seventeen, she maybe eighteen soon. But until then he should keep his hands off her. Even when she turns eighteen, he ought to wait for a few days.

So the safest time to touch her would be july? 

"Mmm, Yuhi." Sumire said. "I met with Hino-san in the park just now and he heard me sing."

He paused for a moment before his lips went down to her attack. "It is killing me not to touch you."

"We just started dating Yuhi. I want to take things slow."

"I understand." Yuhi nodded as he loosened her clothes. "But can I still touch you this way? Would you hate it?"

"Not so much but remember time and place. We maybe in an alleyway, but people can still see us from here."

"Then let me smoke."

Sumire rolled her eyes and sighed. "I guess I did just accept to be a replacement for your cigarettes."

Yuhi nodded. "I like my replacement, you smell good and you taste sweet."

He knew his words were starting to affect her since her cheeks burned red. Yuhi chuckled. "It seems you understand Sumire."

"Dummy, why did I say yes? You're a beast."

"Heh."

Yuhi wanted to do more than kiss. But not only is he not a fan of getting arrested but he does not want to frighten her. Sumire wrapped his arms around his neck and Yuhi tightened his hold on her waist. "Try to relax."

"Mm, I got it. I trust you Yuhi."

She trusts him huh? Sometimes Yuhi wished that she did not trust him this much. If Sumire did not trust him so much, he would feel less guilty. Why does this girl care for him so much? His confession was rather abrupt. He would not have blamed her for refusing him. But not only did she not refuse, Sumire is the one who initiates all their dates since that time. She is the one who suggests for places to go.

No matter how happy she is now though. Yuhi knew she would not truly get any peace until she finds out the truth regarding Mamoru's death. Until that mystery is solved, this relationship will be in danger.

"I will do anything to reach the truth."

A drop of ink can penetrate the walls, even the walls you took too long to build. 

After losing her first love due to a traffic accident, Ibuki Sumire transfers to Tokyo. She wanted to escape, to run away from everything that happened. To start over in a place that didn't have him. But a series of clues lead her to investigating the case behind the accident. 

In that place she learns about the masks people wear. The masks people wear to disgui se their feelings. Sometimes you have to look past what you see on the surface. 

There she meets him, the person who helps her move forward. But Sumire quickly learns how alike they are. His cold personality is different than the kindness she is used to. However, he is the only one who understands her feelings.

It keeps going around in circles, like a drop of paint. Round and round - an endless stream of pain and lies. But, that stream ended the moment she laid her eyes on his paintings. 

Such rich and vibrant colors, it felt like his emotions exploded. Yet, in the corner of his studio, she found it. The real him, a sakura painting of two people walking hand in hand. 

A gentle and sweet feeling, something she has never felt before.

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Sugar fainted, this is not a trivial matter.
Hobi Hobi no Mi's ability failed, and the toys on the ship instantly returned to human form. However, these people who have been turned into toys are of ordinary strength and boldness. Ross unleashed Haoshoku Haki and instantly stunned everyone.
"…"
Shiliew of the Rain took the sword into the scabbard.
Even Fujitora with his Kenbunshoku couldn't have been able to perceive the specific picture, and naturally no one can do it. It's not clear what happened. They only know that something unexpected happened in the bathroom, which caused Sugar to faint.
"Captain really did drop the ball."
Ficheux Erman licked his mouth. Although Sugar kept her ten-year-old appearance because of Hobi Hobi no Mi, it was still a 10-year-old appearance. What did Ross do to cause her to faint?
Having said that, Whitebeard likes to accept his son. BIGMOM likes to throw banquets. Kaido likes to commit suicide. It seems that their own Captain's preference is also normal.
"Don't talk about Captain so casually."
Laffitte chuckled at Ficheux Erman, not guessing what's going on in the bathroom.
Shiliew of the Rain and others did not care. Who doesn't have special hobbies? Which one of them is not a weird on this ship, let alone Ross who id the Captain.
...
Inside the bathroom.
After giving Sugar a first-aid and reviving her, Ross wrapped her in a small bathrobe when she was still confused, lest she fainted again.
"The toys outside have been changed back to people, but they are all in a coma. Go change your clothes and let Laffitte lead the way and change them back to toys one by one."
Ross spoke to Sugar and opened the wristband she wore.
Sugar sat up and slowly began to realize what was going on. It was hard to describe what had happened, and a thousand words finally gathered into one word.
"Pervert."
"Huh? What did you just say? "
Ross looked at sugar and asked.
Sugar's expression went a little stiff as she thought about Ross's terrifying powers.
"I… I said nothing. "
"Go to work."
Ross stared.
Sugar immediately wrapped herself in her bathrobe and sprinted out of the bathroom.
As Sugar runs out of the bathroom, Ross stands up, kneads his brows, and says,
"You can't be a little worry-free. It's really troublesome."
"Ah."
Robin wiped her hair and put on her bathrobe to leave the bathroom.
...
After the shower, Ross came to Law's lab.
CP0's Division Captain is being handcuffed by Seastone shackles on his hands and feet, and his body is tied with an iron lock. Even if he is not an ability user, he has no chance to break away.
On the other side, there are three pirates. These three were toys, but Sugar removed her ability and changed them back to human shape for Law to test.

The purpose of the experiment is mental surgery.
For those who have reached a certain level, it is almost impossible to hypnotize and brainwash them, because their will is strong enough to be completely difficult to shake.
For example, the Three Disasters level people.
Even if you can brainwash them into hypnosis, it is not something that can be done in a day or two. It requires years of torture, destroying their heart, and then repeated hypnosis and brainwashing to make them become the war power of Ross.
And it is still not safe to do so.
But.
Mind surgery is completely different. In Ross's opinion, the value of this ability is superior to Hobi Hobi no Mi!
People like CP0 Division Captains can't be brainwashed at all, but they can use mind surgery to replace a soul that is relatively easy to brainwash.
Thus.
Although it is difficult for the new soul to control CP0 Division Captain's body perfectly and display its original strength, it is easy to display five or six percent power, and over time, it can adapt and display its original strength.
In other words, the ability of mind surgery can create powerful combat power in batches!
This is one of the reasons why Ross has not recruited middle and lower crew members all the time, because there is no need to in front of mind surgery, and he can even swallow other Gokō in the future!
"Not yet successful."
Law looked at Ross, who was walking into the lab, and shook his head at him. He said: "A variety of adverse reactions will occur after the mind replacement surgery, and further improvements are needed."
Ross asked Law: "Are they unable to withstand CP0 Division Captain's body and Will?"
Law shook his head and said: "Not just this problem, I still have not mastered this ability, and this guy is not cooperating."
For Mind Replacement Surgery, Law has only recently mastered this ability. First, he is not proficient in using it. Second, the strength of the CP0 Division Captain is relatively too strong, which is not something that ordinary people's souls can carry.
Just like an ordinary person's soul is replaced by Hundred Beast Kaido's body and then asking him to wave a big blade over forty meters, it would obviously not move.
The scope of the mind replacement surgery is that the two people who are replaced cannot have too much difference in terms of the soul, or the strength of the will, otherwise they cannot adapt.
"This way…"
Ross showed a thoughtful expression.
It's natural to do experiments with pirates. Later, they would need to let the brainwashed loyal soldiers on Sky Island to carry out soul replacement and control the body of Division Captain to become the combat power of the Ghost Hand Pirates.
However, CP0 Captain seems to be very difficult and the Three Disasters and the Four Sweet Generals who are stronger than him, the difficulty is procedure would be undoubtedly higher. As for Gokō Hundred Beast Kaido, I am afraid it is even harder.
Yes.
Ross has always been planning to kill Kaido. Since it is difficult to kill Kaido physically, it is entirely possible to change the mind and start from the soul to destroy Kaido's soul.
And in this way, with the use of mind surgery, he can even get a powerhouse at the level of 'Kaido'!
But.
To do this, he must first have the ability to completely suppress Hundred Beast Kaido, to completely deplete Kaido's stamina, and to suppress his movement.
Secondly, Law's strength must reach a certain level. Otherwise, under the influence of Kaido's momentum, it would be difficult for him to successfully use his abilities.
Finally, he must also find a person who can withstand the terrifying body and Will of Hundred Beast Kaido. This person must also be able to fully trust and obey him absolutely.
The above points must be met at the same time.
"Try another 10 days or half a month and there should be no problem. However, if the mental strength of those who are replaced is average, they can only exert about one-tenth of the physical strength of CP0 Division Captain."
Law took a sip of water and slowly said to Ross.
The CP0 Division Captain's combat power is almost the same as that of Momonga and other headquarters Vice Admirals that Ross once met, and he is even a little stronger. But if the combat power is reduced by 80%, then he may not even be as strong as a Headquarters Rear Admiral, which is of little significance.
After all.
CP0 Division Captain, this level of a fighter is not a cabbage that can be found at any time and anywhere.
"Don't worry about it for the time being."
After thinking a little bit, Ross gave a look at Law and told him to not be too anxious.
In fact.
Ross also considered that the strength of the will of the soul was not strong enough, and he had the most suitable capacity in front of him to fully satisfy this need.
That is…Soru Soru no Mi of BIGMOM!
With the ability of Soru Soru no Mi, it has the power to make 'Soul Incarnation'. With the ability of Soul Incarnation, forget CP0 Division Captain, even Three Disasters and even the body of Hundred Beast Kaido can be controlled in no time!
And with the soul incarnation and Law's mind replacement, the Battle Powers will be absolutely loyal, and there is no possibility of betrayal.
But.
It is not easy to get Soul-Soul Fruit.
Ross doesn't have the ability of darkness fruit, nor does he have the bizarre physique of BIGMOM. To get Soul-Soul Fruit, he must first destroy BIGMOM, then wait for Soru Soru no Mi to appear again in the sea and try to capture it.
The whole process can be said to be extremely difficult. On the one hand, BIGMOM, as one of Gokō, is not so easy to destroy. On the other hand, after destroying BIGMOM, finding the Soul-Soul Fruit that reappears somewhere in the sea is also difficult.
Once it was eaten by someone else, he would have to kill that person again and continue to wait.

He doesn’t want to be wanted for bounty, or be a pirate, but if there’s no other choice, he can only become a pirate…..

Let the world turn upside down!

(Not mine, just copy all of them. Credit to original author.)

"I regret ever meeting you Haru. I regret giving you my first kiss, my first everything. I regret falling in love with you."

Saya's eyes burned with tears as she ran away. Haru stun by her words could only watch as she fled. Saya's words cut through him like a sharp knife piercing his heart. Words couldn't begin to describe his despair when he heard her say she regretted falling in love with him. He was so lost in his sorrows that he almost forgot the words she spoke beforehand. Almost.

Saya made her way into the hallway, her sobbing getting louder. She was never one to cry prettily. She wasn't like the other rich ladies in her school who have been taught at a young age that image was everything, even while crying. A proper young lady should still look frail and elegant while crying. But Saya wasn't like that. In blunt terms, she was an ugly crier. 

Unlike Haru who always seemed to be in control of his emotions, Saya was quite different. She was an open book, often controlled by her emotions. It was her flaw. But she accepted this a long time ago. Her body began to shake with emotions and her breathing quicken. She was stupid to think that she would have been fine meeting Haru again after two years. 'Stupid, stupid, stupid!', she thought bitterly.

"Ow!"

"Oh no, I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" Saya apologized catching the old man she bumped into by the arm. Saya steadied herself and the old man. She used the end of her sleeve to wipe her face clean of tears. She was embarrassed to be caught in this state.

"Oh, I'm fine young lady. I should be asking you that. Are you okay? What's with all the tears? Ah did you have a fight with your boyfriend? Ai yai yai, young people these days. Just make up okay, it's not good to fight and hold grudges. I'm sure everything's gonna be fine. Why don't you go and freshen up? There's a washroom up ahead to your left."

Boyfriend? What boyfriend? Saya didn't know what to reply to the old man. The old man was wearing a janitor's uniform and he looked kind but she wasn't going to explain her tragic love story to a stranger. So Saya nodded her head in agreement to his suggestion to freshen up. The old man watched her walk into the washroom before walking away.

He didn't make it far before he was stopped again.

"Old man Tenzin, I see you're still playing as the help," said Haru nonchalantly. Growing up the old man was like a second grandfather to him so he was used to his quirky ways. He stepped to the side impatiently trying to walk ahead. 

"Is the young master looking for Saya," he said with a smirk, stopping Haru on his tracks.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, young master is so cruel to make a girl cry like that. But it's quite unexpected to see such a pretty girl look so ugly as she cried. It really opened this old man's eyes. What'd you do to make her cry so much? Tsk, tsk, young master, flowers should be admired and handled with care. They are so beautiful, yet so delicate that they could wilt at the slightest of actions."

Haru ignored his chiding and asked, "Where's Saya?"

"Ahh well, I told her to freshen up in the washroom up ahead."

Haru made haste, almost knocking old man Tenzin over. 

"Hey wait! Haru that's the ladies washroom!," he yelled at Haru's back. 'Tsk, kids nowadays. Tsk, tsk.'

Haru ignored his warning and entered the washroom. He was still processing Saya's words when she left him in the classroom. When his troubled mind finally absorbed all that she told him, he became confused. He had more questions now. Why did she say he didn't love her? How dare she even say that? It made him furious that she doubted his love. In all the time they spent together, could she really believe that those feelings of his weren't real? It enraged him thinking that she didn't believe in him but more importantly he was curious as to why she believed she was a replacement?

He found her over the sink, splashing water onto her face. He could see her swollen eyes and hear her hiccups. Although he was confused over what Saya told him, Haru still felt pain seeing the woman he loves weeping. Before Saya realized what was going on, Haru grabbed her wrist and pulled her into a tight embrace. Saya struggled but it was futile. The arms around her were strong and unmovable.

"Saya, explain," he murmured into her hair.

Saya remained silent unsure of what he meant. Explain what exactly? He should know best the meaning of her words to him back in the classroom. What game was he trying to play with her again? Saya felt tired. She has gone through a roller coaster of emotions. She didn't even have the strength to fight out of Haru's embrace. She made her body motionless, her arms limp against her hips. She refused to hug him back. She was neither trying to get out of his hold or leaning into it. She was flaccid like a slowly deflating balloon.

"Please, Saya tell me what's wrong? What did you mean by replacement? You are nobody's replacement. What happened two years ago that made you leave? When you left me, I searched for you endlessly. You broke my heart into a million little pieces. But you know what? Those pieces still belong only to you," Haru said to Saya. He spoke the words softly but they were filled with conviction. He loosened his grip and stared into her eyes.

Saya's heart was telling her to believe him but her mind refused to concede to his flowery words. There was just too much evidence. And she was hurt too much. Haru saw Saya's inner struggling whether to believe him or not. He looked deep into her captivating eyes and was pained to see so much hurt reflected. It was at that moment he realized it was he that had to concede. 

Even though it was he who was hurt deeply by her sudden disappearance, he must have trust in her and believe that something awful happened to make her doubt him and leave him. The hurt hasn't subsided but Haru knew no matter how many times Saya broke his heart he'll end up running back to her no matter what. For now, he won't push her for answers. Instead, he'll prove to her how deep and real his love is. 

"It's okay Saya. You don't have to tell me anything right now. I'm just happy that your back. Let's wipe the slate clean and start over. Let me prove my love for you. "

Haru always felt that someone behind the scenes was the cause of Saya's disappearance. He'd suspected his grandfather which caused them to be estranged from one another. Haru had no solid proof but trusted his intuition. He'll give in this time and let the matter go for now. But he wasn't letting her go, not ever again.

Saya Summers isn’t your average girl. Her parents being famous and well sought after private detectives, she didn’t have the normal childhood most people had. While most little girls were playing tea time and braiding doll hair, Saya was learning investigative techniques and traveling all over the country catching criminals with her parents.

While her upbringing wasn’t conventional, Saya has always been different from the start and was never able to connect with kids her own age. That was until one summer when she met Haru. The beautiful boy with sad eyes. She felt a connection with him from the start, and he the same. They made a promise to meet and spend every summer together. Deepening their bond of friendship with each summer passing.

The summer before their high school, the two finally confessed their growing feelings toward one another. And as a result, Saya asked her family to settle down so she could attend North Star High School with Haru. For two years, everything was perfect. Saya had it all. A loving family, great friends, and the love of her life. Until one stormy night changed everything. She was betrayed, hurt by the very person she trusted the most. The boy she loved. The boy she gave everything too. So she ran away.

After two years of mending her broken heart, Saya returned, to attend the college of her dreams. The only problem was that it was the same college Haru would be attending. What will Saya do when confronted by her past love?

Author’s note: Please be advised mature content. This is a modern romantic mystery set in an alternate world. Sensitive materials such as s*x, r*pe, and violence will occur in the storyline. BUT there will be NO “forceful s*x” between the main characters.


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