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I had been in a secret relationship with my childhood sweetheart, Garrison, for three years.
I had always been looking forward to the day he would propose.
But after waiting for three years, what I got instead was a blank check from him. He said, "Delia's back. I can't let her know about your existence. As long as you're willing to leave the country, you can fill in this check for any amount you want."
Only then did I realize that I had always been a stand-in for his true love, Delia.
Heartbroken and devastated, I refused to accept his attempt to pay me off and turned to leave.
The next day when I opened my eyes, I found myself in a foreign country.
Three years later, when his life with his true love had become a mess, he remembered me and sent someone to bring me back.
But when he saw the wedding ring on my ring finger, he cried his eyes out like a madman.

Half Storm, Half Scar

I leaned against his chest, completely unaware of the change in his emotions.


It wasn't until my ear touched something cold and I gradually heard his heavy breathing that I suddenly raised my head.


Conrad let out a long sigh, "It's a good thing I had an extra hearing aid made for you back then. Were you scared not being able to hear anything these past few days?"


I didn't want to cry, but hearing his words, I still shed tears and nodded heavily.


Because of what happened before, I was already very afraid of being alone.


Let alone staying by myself in such a large apartment, unable to hear any sound at all.


Conrad gently pinched my face and placed a kiss on my forehead, "You won't be scared anymore. I'll always be by your side, and I'll never let anyone take you away again."


His eyes revealed a restrained emotion.


Chapter 8