webnovel

Crashing into an Old Flame

Autor: Auroraaa
现代言情
Abgeschlossen · 1.1M Ansichten
  • 316 Kaps
    Inhalt
  • 4.8
    24 Bewertungen
  • NO.200+
    UNTERSTÜTZEN
Zusammenfassung

"What if I say it's too risky?" she asked. "Then I will respond with—you are worth every risk," he smiled. ... With a troubled past and financial issues, Maxim Warner never had it easy. Coming a long way from a small town, he never stopped despite the hurdles thrown his way. Charming and aloof, now the hotshot neurosurgeon has no use for emotions and even less use for love. However, things get twisted when he takes a familiar blonde as his tenant despite the jarring red flags in his mind. She is the same woman who once held his heart within her grasp. But she crushed it back then and he would be damned if he let her do it again. He would be a good friend to her. Nothing more. End of the story. Diana Chen, an American-Chinese heiress finds her life flipping upside down when she holds an infant in her arms. A tiny life that she is supposed to protect now but it comes at the expense of everything she has. Nevertheless, on the worst day of her life, she moves to another country and decides to start a new life. And probably it is a good sign that her new house owner is a familiar face. "Oh my god, Warner, I almost didn't recognize you!" She ruffled his hair but unlike how he used to laugh or blush in the past, he did not react and the atmosphere suddenly felt strained. Let her take it back. The new house owner being a familiar face is making things awkward because the broody neurosurgeon might not be the beautiful boy with haunted dark eyes she used to know once. He is a man now... mysterious and stunning with eyes that strangely smolder her. And she is beginning to feel things that she should not feel for him. God, is it too late to find rent somewhere else? Maxim has yet to get over what the young Diana did to him while Diana has a baby to raise in her penniless state. Amidst this, the last thing they want is to look at each other across the dining table like the world lacks oxygen and their mouths are the only strategy for survival. When the thin string of patience snapped, she made a proposal, "Take all my firsts," As he looked at her in stunned silence, she continued, "I want you to take all my firsts. If you can't, then I can go find someone who will—" her words were lodged back in her throat by his consequent actions. _ When the mysteries from the past unveil themselves gradually, will the two be able to get over their differences and own up to their feelings? Or will it be the final 'The End' for them this time?

Tags
10 tags
Chapter 1Los Angeles, it is

In a luxurious mansion, Beijing

"Waaah Waaah!"

Diana was jolted up by the sound. She sat up on the floor, looking in the direction of the round bed.

She rubbed her eyes which were red and puffy from all the crying she did before the tears lulled her to sleep... Pushing herself to her feet, she glanced at the baby, crying on the bed.

After giving it another thought, she cradled the baby in her arms.

The action felt foreign to her and she was holding the little thing in an awkward position but eventually, she adjusted.

She looked around her room and picked up the water bottle, "Are you hungry?"

Of course, who was she asking? A six-months-old?

The baby kept crying and she panicked, settling onto the bed. She poured just about a spoonful of water into the bottle cap before placing it near the baby's mouth.

Violent knocks resounded on the door and her hand shook.

The bottle landed on the floor and the cap slipped off, the baby still had her tongue darted out to lick the water.

"Young Miss, open the door!"

The knocks on the door started getting urgent.

Diana hugged the baby tightly in her arms and grabbed her phone in her other hand then her gaze roamed around the huge room only to stop at the sheets and blanket.

She yanked the blankets off the bed and positioned them on the floor before placing the baby on them.

Then her gaze landed on the sheets.

Probably the baby wanted to coordinate with her so she suddenly stopped crying.

Diana sighed in relief.

Outside the room.

"Master Chen, Madam Chen, Young Miss is not responding to our calls," the bodyguards glanced at the couple who had dark expressions on their faces.

"Break the door," Master Chen ordered.

Madam Chen nodded.

One of the bodyguards aimed his gun at the lock of the wooden door before shooting it. The door opened like an old door in spooky houses, swinging back and forth.

The bodyguards grabbed the door and the couple stepped inside.

Master Chen's jaws clenched when he noticed the room was empty.

Madam Chen glanced at the bare bed. Her gaze flashed and she walked towards the window without another thought, "Diana," There was a huge rope made of sheets and blankets, "Come back right this instant."

Diana, who was climbing down by holding the organic rope, shivered when she heard her mother's voice. Her father tended to be the scary one but her mother always unnerved her the most, "No, Mom," her voice was determined and so was her grip on the Little Angel in her arms, "I won't."

"Diana!"

"Stop it, Mom. You could have scared me with that tone, with that look on your face but not now... I have a responsibility, Mom. I will protect this little thing from all of you no matter what it takes," Diana winced as her knees grazed on the rough wall.

Even through the tight jeans she was wearing, she could feel the burn but her left hand was paralyzed in that position. The baby would not budge or be harmed in this crazy process. She was not the one at fault.

"Diana, she must go to the orphanage! You girls don't know how grave your mistakes are. How dare you breed a wild spawn and keep it hidden from us? Did you think..."

"Oh, please shut up, Mom," there was some distance before she reached the ground, "The one who needs to go to an orphanage is you. Maybe growing up once again will help you reorganize those wrecked morals of yours!" With that said, she jumped down without looking back.

Her head hit the marshy ground. Luckily, their gardens did not have a pavement system or she might have gone on a heaven tour by now.

"Ah..."

As she sat up, her right hand grazed by the rose plant, her wrist scratched by the thorns.

She ignored the pain and rushed to the left, her body sticking to the wall to stay out of her mother's sight.

Soon, rushed footsteps resounded nearby and countless black cars drove past the mansion gates.

Diana, who was hiding behind the huge oak tree in the garden smiled. Oh, these fools. They did not know who they were after.

She knew her mother well enough to know that the woman must have dispatched the bodyguards by now to catch her in action while she dilly-dallied by talking to her but the woman did not know that she was her daughter.

At times, she could be shrewder than her. Of course, her high IQ was just a bonus.

Instead of heading out, she stayed hidden inside the gardens. The way she ran from the other side, they must have assumed that she ran out of the gates.

Diana glanced at the sleeping baby in her arms before she placed a soft kiss on her forehead, "Of course, I need to thank you the most, Princess. Without your cooperation, our Escapade Mission would be nothing more than a failure," the baby coordinated by falling asleep just at the right time.

As soon as calm returned to the mansion, Diana climbed the oak tree before using the boundary as her ladder.

She tucked the baby in her leather jacket, hugging her tightly before jumping off the high boundary.

She protected her head, keeping it raised from the concrete road but her back was still hurt by the impact of the fall. Despite that, the baby was safe and that relieved her.

Walking all the way to the highway, she booked a taxi.

By the time she reached the airport, the baby was awake, crying loudly.

At a little distance from the airport compounds, Diana spotted a home shop.

She bought a bottle of milk and fed the kiddo while her gaze roamed around the place.

Everyone in the vicinity was looking weirdly at her and she understood where they came from. Dressed in a black biker's outfit with a black bag slung over her shoulders, looking all bruised and damaged, and then holding an adorable baby...the image somehow did not fit with each other.

She walked back to the airport, "Get me a ticket to Shanghai..." she paused.

"Sure, Ma'am."

"No, wait..." Diana shook her head. There was someone in Shanghai who could help her but her parents would know that she went there, "Scratch that. Los Angeles, it is."

Despite every weird thing about her, the receptionist maintained a calm face and polite smile and Diana clapped for her mentally. That was a tough job.

Even she had the urge to roll her eyes at herself for the moment.

~~~

A/N: This is a demo chapter only. Maybe this book will be moved into a new one or maybe I will keep writing it here. I am mostly writing this as a form of therapy for myself. Writing fantasy has wrecked my mind a bit so I wanted to go back to my initial style and write a doki-doki simple romance so I started this on an impulse despite having a tight schedule. Updates will be irregular because you know writing is not my main profession. I will always appreciate your understanding and support<3

Das könnte Ihnen auch gefallen

Madam’s Identities Shocks the Entire City Again

Qiao Nian lived in the Qiao family’s house for 18 years before her biological parents found her. Suddenly, all the wealthy families in the city knew that the Qiao family had a fake daughter! A true daughter of an affluent family would be talented, gentle, and kind. A fake daughter would not be able to pick up any skills and accomplish nothing. Everyone wanted to see how miserable she would become when she went back to her ravine after being kicked out of a rich family! Qiao Nian also thought that her biological parents were poor teachers from Luohe County. Who knew that her brother drove a Phaeton that was worth three hundred thousand yuan! Her biological father was also a professor who taught at Tsinghua University! The big boss of the family of scums became a bootlicker and bowed in front of her grandpa… Qiao Nian was dumbfounded. Erm… this wasn’t the same as saying yes! After being freed from the family of scums, Qiao Nian was able to be herself. She was the top student in the college entrance examination, a live broadcast star and the heir of an invaluable cultural heritage… Her identities were revealed and when she started to appear on the hot searches in the city, the family of scums turned green. The anti-fans mocked: What’s the point of trying to fake an image? Aren’t you just sticking to my brother everyday? Qiao Nian responded: I’m sorry but I already have a match. Top Brother: @Qiao Nian. Let me introduce her to everyone. This is my sister. Wealthy Grandpa: My dear granddaughter, why are you working so hard? If you want a bicycle, grandpa will buy it for you! The rich and powerful in Beijing spread a rumor that Master Wang was hiding a wife in his luxurious house. No matter how much people tried to persuade him, he never took her out to meet anyone. If he were asked, he would say the same sentence. “My wife is from the countryside and she is shy.” That was until one day when someone saw the noble and cold Master Wang holding a girl’s slender waist while hiding in a corner of a wall and muttering with red eyes. “Baby, when will you give me a title?” [Fake daughter who is from a truly wealthy family] + [Two big bosses]

Brother Ling · Urban
4.5
3530 Chs

Win My Husband Over to Find My Child

[COMPLETED] ---------- After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Leslie Song has been single-handedly raising her precious little daughter Calliope. It’s a difficult life, but it’s a happy one. A freak accident puts an end to that. As Leslie lies dying on the road, watching Calliope breathe her last, she curses her helplessness. Calliope’s crochet fox seems to hear her. It opens its mouth and asks, “Do you want to see your daughter again? If so, follow me. Her soul has already left for another world.” Leslie agrees. That’s the last thing she remembers before losing consciousness. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself—or rather, her soul—standing beside her unconscious body on a hospital bed. “How is this supposed to help me find Calliope!” she exclaims. “This is not your body. Your body is dead. This is my original host, Charlene Li,” explains the toy fox. “You can possess her body to find Calliope, but if you do, you must finish her uncompleted mission for her.” “And what mission is that?” “To marry the second most eligible CEO in the city.” ‘This,’ Leslie concludes, ‘is a scam.’ But she has no other choice. ********** Meanwhile, the second most eligible bachelor in the city, Calix Xu, is patting himself on the back for thwarting his grandmother’s attempts to marry him off. After exhausting all of his tricks and excuses, he has resorted to marrying the comatose daughter of the Li family. Calix smiles, pleased with himself, "Aren't I smart? Grandmother can do nothing now." But… why is he seeing his newly-wedded wife hovering beside her own body? Before he can react, his wife—the moving one—floats towards him. "Husband! Help me find my child!" “Your child?” Calix asks weakly before doing the only reasonable thing he can do in such a situation. He faints. ---------- WSA 2024 entry! Commissioned cover and character images by yuuri_e (Instagram)

hansora · Urban
5.0
570 Chs

From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love

Nan Qiao became a fake heiress, despised by her adoptive parents, and was sent back to her biological parents. Overnight, Nan Qiao transformed from a ridiculed fake heiress of a wealthy family to the true heiress of the richest family. Her parents adore her, and her brother pampers her, leading a life everyone envies. Does Qiao Qiao want to study? She can choose any prestigious school! Is Qiao Qiao bored? She can play with any company! Does Qiao Qiao want to drive? She can pick any luxury car! Does Qiao Qiao want to shop? She can swipe the black card at will! Does Qiao Qiao have an engagement? That's not allowed! Rumor has it that the powerful CEO Li Yihan is violent and moody. How can darling Qiao Qiao be with such a beast of a man? The engagement must be canceled. Li Yihan: Who said that? Arrest anyone who tries to sabotage the marriage. People: Mr. Li, didn't we agree that you're not violent? Some said Nan Qiao is not worthy of being the richest heiress, just a pretty face. Later, the designer is her, the medical genius is her, the investment prodigy is her, and the Li Madam is even more her. Wait a minute, she doesn't want this title! Li Yihan: This title is a must! The fiancé who came to cancel the engagement regretted it and clung to her every day. Qiao Qiao is bullied? Li Yihan captures the person, beats them until they kneel, and apologize to her. Qiao Qiao wants to work? Li Yihan gives her ten companies to choose from. Qiao Qiao has no jewelry? Li Yihan buys a room full of jewelry for her. Qiao Qiao has no high fashion? Li Yihan delivers all the world's high fashion to her doorstep. Qiao Qiao is mocked for canceling the engagement? Li Yihan steps forward: I was the one who was dumped, you all shouldn't spread rumors!

MiniDuo · Urban
Zu wenig Bewertungen
192 Chs

Bewertungen

  • Gesamtbewertung
  • Qualität des Schreibens
  • Aktualisierungsstabilität
  • Geschichtenentwicklung
  • Charakter-Design
  • Welthintergrund
Rezensionen
Beliebt
Neuest
Smile247
Smile247Lv4

You missing out on something huge if you not reading this!!! Literally!!! Gonna be honest I had a day in my life when I felt like I should give up on stories cause well alot has been happening and ya it's complicated 😅 anyways the point is🙈, the only reason I am stuck to webnovel is simply because of this book and basically this authors books in general because for me like I like to call it's, 'my little secret happiness'. Well you'll obviously have your own views and a different take on the book depending on the books you've read and stuff, so for me after reading all the books I've read and tried to read, this has been one of thee most favourite book of mine, well firstly the characters are perfect, their personality, expression of emotions, hiding of feelings and just them being them, it's written super well and the thing that makes a book perfect for me would be when I feel the emotions and can connect with the characters and it's not easy for an author to do that, I don't know but it just feels like magic when even before reading the whole scene or chapter but just the way a few words are written the emotion hits from deep within and it feels even magical when you get it right after completing the scene. Secondly well the book is totally worth the time, currently chapters are not updated everyday but when the chapter is realised it feels fulfilling, it's totally worth the wait... you'll never be disappointed, Never! If you looking for something that isn't supernatural this is for you and also if you just looking it's for you actually, you know what I don't see a single reason for you to not be reading this book especially when it's written by this author , my review aside I guarantee you from every other review and comment posted about this book that this book is worth it alll... It's a must read!!!

UNTERSTÜTZEN

Omarrrmounika0801sukiyukixXFunnehBunnehxXk2kLi_Yi_Wei
6 Top-Fans
Geschenk erhalten0
  • Daffodil_inVerschenkt Inspiration capsule
  • A_passerbyVerschenkt Ice cola
  • Daffodil_inVerschenkt Inspiration capsule
  • sukiyukiVerschenkt Ice cola
  • Daffodil_inVerschenkt Ice cola
  • ReadingTaigaVerschenkt Ice cola
  • Kristina_Mom_of_5Verschenkt Inspiration capsule
  • Kristina_Mom_of_5Verschenkt Inspiration capsule
  • Kristina_Mom_of_5Verschenkt Inspiration capsule
  • Daffodil_inVerschenkt Ice cola
  • Kristina_Mom_of_5Verschenkt Inspiration capsule
  •  Ice cola10
  • Pizza50
  • Inspiration capsule100
  • Massage chair500
  • Luxury car1000
  • Dragon2000
  • Magic castle5000
  • Spacecraft10000