Chapter 21 Since Amanda had heard this adjective from others, she felt warm. “Thank you. If I need another tattoo, I’ll be back. You’re skilled, and I’ll recommend you to my friends who might need your services.” She did, smiling brightly at the girl silently. As she walked out of the tattoo shop, the windContinue reading “The Intimate Enemy: A Tale of Betrayal [Chapters 21 to 26 ]”
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The Intimate Enemy: A Tale of Betrayal [Chapter 11 to 20 ]
Chapter 11 Terry had a hard time processing what he had just read. If he was doubting the authenticity of those reports in the morning, after reading this diary, he wavered completely! So, what he had seen with his own eyes all these years wasn’t real? How had Grace managed to hide it all soContinue reading “The Intimate Enemy: A Tale of Betrayal [Chapter 11 to 20 ]”
The Intimate Enemy: A Tale of Betrayal [Chapter 1 to 10 ]
Chapter 1 Born rich, I grew up in a remote village because of a kidnapping. Seven years ago, my little adopted sister, whose real mother was a human trafficker, attempted suicide at the news that she would be sent back to her remote home. My real parents and elder brother persuaded me. “Can you go on behalf of Grace? She is too weak to handle any stimulation.” I didn’t agree. However, my real family made a speech against my will to the reporters and then sent me back to that remote village. My fiancé, a powerful and influential real estate tycoon in Timan, sided with them. He said, “Amanda, we will get married upon your return. He patient.” He forgot that Grace Hacker was supposed to be my real name. Seven years passed. “Amanda Hacker. With your surname changed, you will have a bright future. I took the papers from the sheriff, gave him a bitter smile, and said nothing. Then, I limped away. A Rolls–Royce stopped on the muddy path. After the car door opened, my fiancé, Adam Powell, came into view. In a black suit, he was noble in every movement. “Amanda.” He waved at me. He looked the same as he had seven years ago Embarrassed, I tugged at my tattered clothes. When I raised my head, I saw my reflection in the car window. It was a withered face with various scars. Adam considerately held the car door for me and then got in the car. You must have suffered a lot in the past seven years. I will get married to you as promised.” Adam held my rough hand and caressed it. The calluses on my hand made his eyebrows furrow. Amused by his distressed look, I withdrew my hand. “Okay.” I had expected the arrival of my real family in the first few days of my seven years in Ouray, especially when I was beaten by my fosterContinue reading “The Intimate Enemy: A Tale of Betrayal [Chapter 1 to 10 ]”