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Collateral Damage
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2026-05-16 01:58:48
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Letters And Lies Lingering Taste
Chapter Thirty Eight: Lingering taste Phoebe’s POVThe bus dropped me off a short distance from the house. I walked slowly along the quiet road, my bag hanging heavily on my shoulder. The afternoon sun felt too warm on my skin, but I barely noticed it. My mind kept replaying the kiss on loop, like a broken record I couldn’t turn off.It had felt… good.Too good.My first kiss. I had imagined it so many times — soft, sweet, with Conrad smiling at me after. But instead, it was Seth. My stepbrother. The boy who blackmailed me, who controlled me, who made my life complicated. Yet when I grabbed his collar and pressed my lips to his, something inside me had melted. The way he kissed me back, the firm grip on my waist, the heat of his mouth… I enjoyed it. Deep down, in a place I didn’t want to acknowledge, I had wanted more.I hated myself for it.By the time I reached the gate, my cheeks were burning again. I pushed the thoughts away and walked into the house.Mom was in the living room,
Letters And Lies Locker room rage
Chapter Thirty-seven: Locker room rage Seth’s POV I stood by the bleachers, arms crossed, watching the whole ridiculous setup with zero interest. The “Never Kiss and Tell” event was in full swing, and the hall was loud with excitement. I had no plans to participate. None. Then my guys spotted me. “Astor! Come on, man!” Marcus laughed, grabbing my arm. Two others joined him and dragged me toward the line of guys despite my protests. “Fuck off, I’m not doing this,” I muttered, but they didn’t listen. They pushed me into place with the others, grinning like idiots. I stayed at the edge, scanning the crowd. My eyes found Phoebe almost immediately. She looked nervous, picking at her fingers the way she always did when she was anxious. My chest tightened without permission. It was her turn. They tied the blindfold over her eyes. My jaw clenched as they shuffled the guys around. She started walking slowly, hands slightly outstretched. She passed Conrad. I saw her hesitate ne
Letters And Lies Blindfolded
Chapter Thirty Six: Blindfolded Phoebe’s POV I stood by Mom’s bedside, watching her swallow the iron supplements with a glass of water. The doctor had left clear instructions, and I wasn’t taking any chances. “Mom, please take your drugs on time, okay? And eat more protein like the doctor said,” I reminded her gently, adjusting the pillow behind her back. “If you feel dizzy again, tell the servants immediately.” One of the maids nodded from the corner of the room. “I’ll watch her closely, ma’am Phoebe.” Seth leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, looking impatient. He rolled his eyes. “Your mom is going to be fine, Phoebe. We’re going to be late for school.” I sighed, giving Mom one last hug. “I have to go. Call me if anything happens.” She smiled tiredly and kissed my forehead. “I’ll be okay, my love. Go and focus on school.” I followed Seth out of the room, my bag slung over my shoulder. The drive to school was quiet at first. I stared out the window, my mind still on
Letters And Lies Hidden Agenda
Chapter Thirty Five: Hidden AgendaPhoebe's POVmy heart kept racing as I watched the doctor examine mom. She was alright physically—no cuts or sprains, but I had a feeling something was off, I just couldn't understand what it was. Her smile was flat like she was forcing it to convince everyone that she was alright.My patience finally snapped and I spoke up. “Is mom alright doctor?”The doctor dropped his stethoscope, turning to me gently. “Yes. She just felt dizzy because she has iron deficiency. She just needs to eat more proteins.” I exhaled in relief. “Oh.. okay doctor, thank you.”Mom shifted in the bed, leaning out gently. “I told you I was fine Fifi, you don't have to worry too much.”I sat beside her, taking her hand gently in mine. “You’re my mom, I have to worry about you.”She let out a soft smile, parting my hair. “Thats why I love you.”The doctor stood up and picked up his briefcase. “I'll take my leave now. If you need anything else, you have my number, right Mr As
Letters And Lies Scars exposed
Chapter Thirty four : Scars exposed Phoebe’s POVThe nurse at the school clinic was gentle as she examined Seth’s shoulder. I stood by the door, arms wrapped around myself, watching everything. My heart was still beating too fast from the moment I saw him fall on the field.“It’s just a minor strain,” the nurse said finally, wrapping a bandage around his shoulder. “I’ll give you some painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. Rest it as much as possible for the next few days. No heavy training.”Seth nodded, his face tight with pain but trying to act like it was nothing.I stepped closer once the nurse left the room. “How is it?”He looked up at me and gave a small, tired smirk. “I’ll live, kitty cat.”I didn’t smile back. The words came out before I could stop them. “Why were you worried about me?” he asked quietly. “Didn’t you hate me?”I looked away, shifting on my feet. “I was just passing by. And just because I hate you doesn’t mean I’m heartless.”Seth stared at me for a long mom
Letters And Lies Taking sides
Chapter Thirty Three: Taking sides.Phoebe’s POVMorning light filtered through my curtains, soft and golden. I sat at my small desk, staring at a fresh sheet of paper. The new letter for Seth. My pen hovered over the page, but the words wouldn’t come easily. I kept thinking about the way he had touched me, the way my body had reacted even though I hated it. I couldn’t write something like that again.I reached for the crumpled paper I had thrown aside earlier. The old letter. I smoothed it out on the desk and read it again.My cheeks burned as the words stared back at me. It was too raw, too honest, too dangerous for him to read. There was no way I could give him this.I crumpled it again, walked to the window, and threw it out. The paper disappeared into the bushes below. I sat back down and started over. This time, I kept it normal. Controlled. Just enough to satisfy the task without giving him more ammunition. I wrote about his hands, his voice, the way he looked at me when he was
Letters And Lies Raining Chaos
Chapter Twenty Eight: Raining chaos Phoebe's POV The sound of the door bell ringing echoed through the hall as I ran down the stairs.My chest tightened only for a moment. A warm smile spread across my lips as I opened the door. “Hi!”Conrad's eyes widened slightly. “Hi.” He said through a nervo
Letters And Lies Childhood Fuckmate
Chapter Twenty Seven: Childhood FuckmatePhoebe's POV The car was filled with suffocating silence as Seth drove us back to the mansion.By us, I meant Sybil and I.I didn't even know her yet the sight of her made my stomach twist. My fingers curled in my skirt, watching them talk about something
Letters And Lies Phoebe meets Sybil
Chapter Twenty Six: Phoebe meets Sybil Phoebe's POV The day felt strange from the moment I woke up.Seth had been quiet in the morning. Not his usual teasing or commanding self. He barely looked at me when I came downstairs. He just said he wasn’t going to school and left it at that. No explanati
Letters And Lies Memories of Her
Chapter Twenty Five: Memories of Her Seth’s POVI stood at the stove, the soft sizzle of eggs filling the quiet kitchen. Phoebe sat at the counter, chin resting on her palm, watching me silently. I still didn’t fully understand why she suddenly wanted this dish so late, but I brushed it off and ke
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