Lahat ng Kabanata ng Love That Vanished with the Dream: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Liam was a notorious playboy in Harbor City's business circles. His private jet was always filled with beautiful companions.That all changed at a cocktail party one day, where he fell for Winter at first sight.The very next day, he cut off every woman around him and grounded his private jet.In the height of summer, he showed up outside her office building every single day with a sapphire necklace worth over a billion.People around him tried to persuade her to be with him. They said they had never seen Liam so fixated on any woman before."A reformed playboy is priceless," they said.Even Winter's friends both openly and subtly nudged her. "Just give him a chance."Still, Winter never accepted him.She knew how wide the gap between them was.She was afraid that it was just a passing obsession and that he'd lose interest in her after a few days.Instead, he stood there for an entire month, regardless of the weather.One night after working late, the rain was pouring outsid

Winter hung up after hearing Liam's accusations. She looked at Regina, who was sprawled across the oversized bed. She was lounging under the air-conditioning and eating ice cream."Aren't you afraid that I'll take a picture of you like this and send it to Liam?" Winter asked.Regina didn't even blink. "What's he going to do? Get mad? He'll probably say I'm cute and that I know how to enjoy life. I'm not like you. You always look miserable. He got sick of that a long time ago." "This is the first time I've seen such a shameless mistress. Didn't you swear you'd rather die than be the other woman back then?"Regina's face flushed. Humiliation turned to anger. She stepped toward Winter, then stopped three feet away from her.A second later, she yanked the breathing mask off the bedside machine and shoved it into Winter's hands."The one unloved is the real mistress," Regina spat. "Let's see who he believes—you or me."She dropped to her knees with a loud thud and slammed her head o

Winter's face went deathly pale. She quickly covered her chest.She looked up at Regina, who was standing to the side with an innocent expression. She managed to see her slip a razor blade in between her fingers.Before Winter could call her out, Regina threw the blame at her first."Winnie, I know you're trying to get Mr. Jager's attention, but at least pick the right occasion. Were you trying to embarrass him on purpose by stripping like that in public?"Winter shot back immediately, "Regina, you clearly cut my strap—""Enough, Winter!" Liam roared with disgust in his eyes. "I should have seen through you earlier. Using something this shameless just to draw attention is pathetic!"Disappointment seeped into Winter's gaze. "Regina cut my strap. If you don't believe me, check her fingers. She's hiding a blade."Suspicion flickered in Liam's eyes. "Regina, was it you?"Regina shook her head."No. Liam, do you really not trust me?"She widened her eyes, and tears spilled down h

As the plane lifted off, Harbor City's neon lights glittered below.Winter watched the skyline shrink until the buildings blurred together. Her vision was clouded with moisture.She had arrived at Harbor City seven years ago with a high ponytail and a heart full of hope for the future.She still remembered the faint scent of pansies in the air.On their wedding day, Liam had promised he would never betray her.Everything had changed in the blink of an eye.Winter looked away and gently tucked a blanket around Richard.The flight was dull and endless. She barely noticed the time passing as all her attention was fixed on him."Ladies and gentlemen, we will begin our descent in one hour. Please prepare for landing."The tension in Winter's body finally eased. "We're finally here."Suddenly, a sharp pain twisted through her lower abdomen.Before departure, the doctors had warned her, "You just had a miscarriage. You need rest."However, she hadn't wanted to stay even a moment l

In a hospital room back in Harbor City, Liam was peeling an apple for Regina with a faint smile on his lips. He fed the apple slices to her one by one.Regina's face was beaming with smug satisfaction. "You've been glued to me all day. Won't Winnie get upset? What if she starts resenting you?""She won't," he cut her off with confidence. "Winnie would never leave me. She can't."A wave of jealousy rose in Regina's chest. She tested the waters carefully. "Then, why don't you just divorce her and marry me instead?"She smiled sweetly. Hope flickered in her eyes.Liam's hand paused mid-cut. He looked up, a cold glint flashing through his gaze. "Winnie is my wife. No one can replace her. What we have isn't something you'd understand. You can ask for anything you want. I'll give it to you no matter the price. But don't even think about taking her place."Regina's smile faltered. She clenched her fists. She quickly recovered and shook his arm as she pouted. "Relax. I was just joking."