All Chapters of May We Never Meet Again: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21: Unraveling Lies

"Mom, did you find that fairy tale book?" Celine's voice was low but sharp, each syllable edged with impatience as she spoke into her phone.She sat on the king-sized bed, still dressed in silk pajamas that clung to her frame. The luxurious hotel room was dimly lit by warm bedside lamps, casting soft shadows across the plush carpet and elegant furniture. Outside the tall windows, the city sprawled beneath them, its lights glittering like scattered diamonds, a celebration of what everyone believed was the perfect wedding night.But perfection, as any careful observer knows, is often just another word for deception."That brat's room is completely spotless," Megan replied from the other end, irritation clear in her tone. "There's nothing left!"Celine's fingers tightened around the phone. Her throat went dry as fear began to creep in, slow and cold, wrapping around her chest like invisible chains. Charlotte's room... empty? Completely?"Hey," Megan continued, her tone turning casual,

Chapter 22: The Cracks Deepen

She turned her head slightly away, then slowly brought it back to face him again, forcing her lips into a calm line even though her chest felt tight.“Uh… I thought it looked too ugly, so I got it removed,” Celine said, carefully, slowly, as if counting each word in her head before letting it leave her mouth.Nathan didn’t respond immediately.“The injury was on the right side. Is that so?” he asked gently, his tone deceptively soft. His eyes never left hers, sharp and probing, like a detective watching a suspect crack under pressure.Celine nodded quickly, a little too quickly. “Yes.” Her voice was light, but her fingers had already curled into the sheets beneath her, gripping them hard.He kept staring.Seconds stretched into something heavy and uncomfortable. The room felt too quiet, the air thick. Celine could hear her own heartbeat, loud and uneven, as if it was echoing inside her ears. She tried to smile again, tried to reach for him, but he didn’t move closer. He didn’t move

Chapter 23: Ten Years Waiting

She reached the corner of the hallway and slid down against the wall, her back hitting it with a dull thud. Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she struggled to breathe. Her hands were shaking so badly she could barely control them as she dug into her handbag and pulled out her phone, her fingers fumbling over the screen.Footsteps approached.Her heart slammed violently against her ribs.The man appeared at the corner almost immediately, tall, silent, his presence filling the narrow space. Panic surged through her veins. Instinct took over before reason could catch up. Charlotte raised her hand sharply, pulling out the small spray canister she had bought out of fear long ago but never thought she would actually use.She pointed it straight at his eyes.“Who are you?” she burst out, her voice sharp and trembling at the same time, like a police officer cornering a criminal. Her arm shook, but her grip was firm. “Don’t take another step!”The man froze instantly.He raised both hands

Chapter 24: Erasing Traces

As Celine descended the stairs into the living room, the sharp clicking of her heels echoed faintly against the polished marble floor. Two housemaids standing by the corridor straightened immediately, their backs snapping to attention as they bowed low in practiced unison."Good morning, Mrs. Mills."She reached the last stair and didn't bother to respond. Her gaze swept across the living room first, sharp and assessing, as if searching for something invisible that only she could see. Then she turned slowly toward the maids, her eyes cold and expectant."Where's Nathan?"Matilda, the older of the two, stepped forward slightly, her hands clasped nervously in front of her apron. "He went to work early, ma'am. But he made breakfast for you," she said, pointing toward the dining area with a tentative gesture.Celine's expression softened instantly. A bright smile spread across her face, and she let out a small, delighted giggle as she walked toward the dining table, her earlier irritati

Chapter 25: Fractured Memory

Instantly, Celine’s earlier fierce expression vanished as if it had never existed. Her face softened, lips curving into a sweet, practiced smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.“Nathan, you’re home,” she said slowly, a light giggle following her words as she stepped toward him.Nathan didn’t respond.Instead, his eyes moved slowly around the living room, taking in everything; the shattered plates on the floor, the cake smeared against the tiles, the sunflower paintings stacked carelessly against the wall, the curtains half torn down, the rabbit ornament lying on its side like it had been discarded without thought.Something tightened in his chest.He moved forward, one hand slipping into his pocket while the other still held the bouquet of flowers he’d brought home. His steps were slow, deliberate, heavy with something unspoken. He stopped near the maids, who were frozen in place, heads bowed low.“Who said you could touch them?” he asked, his voice quiet but sharp, cutting through

Chapter 26: Gentle Deception

Charlotte practically floated out of the tall glass building, her laughter light and unrestrained as the doors slid shut behind her. The Sydney sun felt warmer than usual, or maybe it was just her mood. She swung her handbag playfully at her side, her simple navy suit hugging her frame neatly, confidence glowing all over her as she walked toward the black SUV parked by the curb.Caleb was already waiting, leaning casually against the car with his arms folded. The moment he saw her expression, he straightened."Caleb, I got the job!" Charlotte announced excitedly, her voice almost breathless as she stopped in front of him, her eyes bright.His face broke into a wide smile. "Wow. Congratulations!" he said warmly, stepping forward. "I knew you could do it."Charlotte smiled back, her cheeks flushed with happiness. "It all went so smoothly, honestly. The interview panel was so welcoming. I think your referral really helped." She hesitated for a second, then added quickly, "As a thank yo

Chapter 27: Family Masks

That night, the black SUV rolled smoothly through the grand iron gates of the Dean family mansion. The car came to a slow halt in front of the entrance, gravel crunching softly beneath its tires.The driver stepped out first and opened the back door. Nathan emerged calmly, adjusting his suit jacket before turning back to open the other door. Celine slid out immediately, her heels barely touching the ground before she rushed forward, her face bright with anticipation."Mom! Dad!" she called excitedly, her voice carrying across the entrance.Johnson and Megan were already standing by the entrance, clearly waiting, their silhouettes framed by the warm light spilling from inside. Celine ran straight into their arms, hugging them tightly like a child who had been away for years, her earlier composure completely abandoned."I missed you both so much," she said, squeezing them tighter, her voice muffled against her mother's shoulder.Megan laughed softly and patted her daughter's back wit

Chapter 28: Cracks Exposed

"Come, Nathan," Johnson said again quickly, his voice warm and persuasive as he reached for his spoon. He scooped a generous piece of meat from the dish before him and dropped it neatly onto Nathan's plate with practiced ease. "Have some."Nathan glanced down at the plate, then back up at Johnson. "Thanks, Mr. Dean," he said politely, nodding in gratitude.Celine immediately pouted, her lips jutting out slightly as she leaned forward across the table. "Dad, what about me?" she asked, her tone exaggerated and playful, as if she were about to cry.Johnson burst into laughter, the sound filling the dining room. "Oh, my goodness!" he exclaimed, shaking his head dramatically. "Alright, fine."He dipped his spoon into the soup bowl in front of him and added more to Celine's plate, his movements deliberately generous. "Here," he said fondly. "Have some more."Celine's face brightened instantly, satisfaction washing over her features. "Thank you, Dad," she said sweetly, flashing a smile that

Chapter 29: Truth Unraveling

“Charlotte is actually allergic to peas?” Megan thought, her eyes still widened in shock, her spoon frozen midway to her mouth. For a brief second, her carefully composed face cracked, revealing panic buried deep beneath years of calculation.How unfortunate it was that even a mother did not know her own daughter’s allergies, all because hatred and neglect had blinded her for years. And worse still, Megan knew this moment was dangerous. If Nathan connected the dots now, everything would fall apart.'No,' she told herself sharply. 'Nathan must not find out that Celine wasn’t the one who stayed with him all those years at the hospital.'The silence around the dining table had grown thick, uncomfortable, heavy with unspoken questions. Megan snapped out of her thoughts abruptly, her voice cutting cleanly through the tension.“Hm! How could the cook be so careless today?” Megan said loudly, her tone sharp with feigned annoyance as she turned the situation around instantly. She slammed

Chapter 30: Masks Fall

"It's penicillin," the nurse said again, her voice trembling slightly as she looked at the man gripping her wrist with unexpected force."Penicillin?" Nathan repeated in a low, disbelieving whisper. His eyes drifted away as if he was staring at something far beyond the hospital walls, beyond the present moment entirely. His fingers were still locked around the nurse's hand, but slowly, he loosened his grip."Yes, sir," the nurse replied, taking a cautious step back when he finally released her, rubbing her wrist gently. "An allergy like that could be deadly." She adjusted the file in her hands, then stretched it toward him with professional courtesy. "From now on, you have to be extra careful."Nathan collected the file without a word. His fingers brushed against the paper, but it felt heavier than it should have, like it carried the weight of every mistake he had made in the past three years. The nurse nodded once more, then turned and walked away, her footsteps fading down the co

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