I’m the adopted daughter of the Taylor Family, and I’ve admired Declan Taylor since I was young. One accident changed everything. I lost my sight while saving him and became blind. He cried, promising to love me forever. But on the day I regained my sight, I discovered him having an affair with my best friend in the bedroom. I gave a bitter smile; it was time to leave. 1 In my life, I can’t tell day from night anymore. It’s always dark. A year ago, Declan was kidnapped. I got severely injured trying to save him, which led to my blindness. But I have no regrets. After all, it was him who chose me from the orphanage twenty years ago. Day by day, my love for him has become a part of me. I’ll never forget the day he held me in his arms, crying, and awkwardly responding to my love. “Phoebe, thank you for saving me. If you can’t see, I’ll be your eyes. We’ll be together forever.” Thinking about it still stirs my heart. I just hope my eyes heal soon, so I can see the one I long for. I felt around the bed, carefully got down, and opened the curtains. Warm sunlight poured in, and suddenly I felt a hint of brightness. This excited me immensely. But I didn’t want to disappoint those who love me. I planned to wait until I fully regained my sight to tell him the good news. I was immersed in the joy of recovery, but then I heard an eerie breathing sound. Since losing my sight, my hearing has become sharp. This sound filled me with inexplicable fear. “Declan, is that you?” No one answered. The breathing continued, and I realized it was more than one person. Various scenarios of home invasion flashed in my mind, making me anxious. I groped along the wall, heading out of the bedroom. “Declan, are you in the living room?” After a while, I finally heard a familiar voice from the living room, and I sighed in relief. “Phoebe, it’s me. Cora Green is here too.” I wasn’t sure if it was my imagination, but after he mentioned Cora’s name, there was a faint groan. “Phoebe, I wanted to check on you. I happened to meet Declan downstairs. The elevator was broken, and we climbed sixteen floors. It was exhausting.” She spoke, pretending to be breathless to convince me. Despite my doubts, I couldn’t bring myself to suspect them. But my heart felt heavy, as if shrouded in fog, leaving me lost. If Declan was my most beloved man, then Cora was my best friend. We were college roommates. After graduation, she joined my company, becoming my right-hand. I didn’t dare use dirty thoughts to suspect them. I couldn’t imagine the blow if they both betrayed me. That day, I didn’t ask further. Declan was as attentive as ever, and Cora acted as if nothing happened, raising a toast with me like usual. 2 Until the next morning, when I opened my eyes again, the brightness stung them. The room’s layout was clear before me. I was momentarily stunned, then immense joy surged through me—I could see again. I couldn’t help it. I wanted to tell Declan right away, but through the bedroom door, I saw the living room in disarray! The two were intertwined on the couch, clothes scattered everywhere. “Baby, aren’t you worried she’ll find out about us?” “She’s just a blind person. What can she find out? Besides, doesn’t this make it more exciting?” My heart felt like it was breaking. Tears streamed down endlessly, wishing time could reverse, erasing my hearing entirely! “Declan, do you even care about that blind girl? When you agreed to be with her, it broke my heart.” Cora whispered against Declan’s lips, her words filled with a coquettish tone, but they were a betrayal of my years of trust in her. But Declan’s words hurt me even more. He held the woman in front of him, a disdainful smile on his lips. “Ha, we actually had an engagement. Bringing her from the orphanage was to raise a child bride.” “Still, Phoebe Johnson is just a tool for the Taylor Family. If it wasn’t for the project she’s handling, I wouldn’t bother with her.” “Besides, my parents have agreed. As long as I secure the project, they’ll let me break the engagement.” Pain spread densely from my heart, making me catch my breath. So, this is how he always saw me. Ha, in his eyes, I’m just a tool for the Taylor Family! At this moment, I suddenly remembered the strange breathing sounds from yesterday. My worst fear had come true. I forced myself to suppress the anger within, unwilling to show my most vulnerable side, preserving the last shred of dignity. Then, I picked up the glass on the bedside table and threw it in frustration. The shattering sound was crisp and clear. The intimate sounds from the living room ceased immediately. After a while, Declan, clothes disheveled, walked into the room, cautiously asking, “Phoebe, you’re awake?” I tried to suppress my inner pain, pretending as if nothing had happened, and replied in a low voice, “Yeah, I accidentally knocked over the glass, sorry.” Looking at Declan casually draped in a coat, his expression impatient, but his voice still gentle, “It’s okay, I’ll clean it up. Phoebe, just rest, don’t get hurt.” In the past, such words would warm my heart, making me think my years of effort had finally paid off. But now, I felt cold all over. Seeing his dismissive gaze and the faint hickey on his neck, I realized all my efforts were a joke. I understood all my efforts were one-sided. Even if Declan didn’t love me, I had no complaints. But why promise me only to betray me? I opened my mouth, but my throat felt choked, and I couldn’t reveal that I had regained my sight. The Taylor Family raised me lavishly. Out of gratitude, I couldn’t let things get too ugly with Declan. Besides, my decade-long pursuit of Declan made that love deep-rooted. I needed time to let go. 3 “Declan, let’s visit the old house after breakfast tomorrow. I have something to discuss with Mr. and Mrs. Taylor.” Declan looked wary, repeatedly asking why we needed to go back. But after my reassurances, he agreed. Maybe he was confident, thinking I’d always be around to serve him. The next morning, I mechanically shoveled food into my mouth, trying hard not to let them notice anything off. In front of me, the two interacted intimately, as if this was a routine. They must have had numerous trysts while I was blind. Declan’s face showed a gentleness I’d never seen before. He always seemed distant, like a moon high in the sky. I never imagined he could show such a doting expression. My hand trembled slightly, gripping the spoon. Fooled by Declan’s illusory love for three years, loving him became a habit. From now on, that habit would cease to exist! 4 After breakfast, the three of us returned to the old house. As soon as I stepped inside, the Taylor Parents’ gaze on me was complex, perhaps with pity, but mixed with disdain. Meanwhile, Cora, staying close to Declan, was ingratiating herself with the Taylor Parents. This harmonious scene was quite glaring. I cleared my throat, intending to get straight to the point. “Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, I have something to discuss with you.” “I don’t know if my eyes will ever get better. In this state, I’m unworthy of Declan, so please cancel our engagement.” Initially, they seemed displeased at my interruption, especially Declan. But when they heard I wanted to break the engagement, he froze. Everyone had their own thoughts, their expressions varying. Luckily, they thought I was blind, or they wouldn’t have hidden their expressions so well. “Phoebe Johnson, what are you talking about? Are you out of your mind?” Declan looked surprised, questioning harshly. “Declan, speak properly!” Mr. Taylor scolded, walking over to pat my shoulder. “Phoebe, I know you’re doing this for Declan. But didn’t the doctor say your eyes could recover? Stay positive.” If I hadn’t noticed the disdain in his eyes, I might have believed his words. They raised me, but since I turned eighteen, I’ve been involved in the company, loyal to the Taylors, contributing greatly to their financial gain. Now, the only reason they haven’t discarded me is that the doctor said my eyes could recover. All the dirty and hard work in this house would fall on me once I recovered. Ignoring the ache in my heart, I forced a bitter smile, staring blankly ahead. “Mr. Taylor, I actually went to see the doctor again later. He said my eyes will never recover.” Beside me, Cora’s face lit up with joy, as if she saw her chance to rise, quickly moving to comfort the Taylor Parents. The only reason they haven’t tossed me aside like an expendable piece is because the doctor said my eyes might still heal. Once I’m better, I’ll have to handle all the hard and thankless tasks around here. I ignored the dull ache in my chest, forced a slightly bitter smile, and stared vacantly ahead. “Mr. Taylor, I actually went back to see the doctor. He said my eyes will never recover.” Nearby, Cora Green’s face lit up, as if she thought her moment to shine had finally come. She quickly went over to the Taylor Parents, pretending to offer comfort. “Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, there’s no need to be upset. Phoebe has always been sensible. She made this decision hoping you’d respect her wishes.” “Besides, she personally trained me. Even if she leaves, you’ll still have me.” Cora Green, my supposed best friend, couldn’t contain her eagerness. I had only mentioned ending the engagement, yet she seemed bent on pushing me out of Taylor Corporation altogether. After all, she can only advance if I step aside. “Phoebe Johnson, you think you can just break off our engagement at will? I won’t agree to that.” Declan Taylor sat on the sofa, his gaze lingering on me. But I know him too well. He refuses to break the engagement likely because it’s the first time I’ve taken a stand against him. I took a deep breath and spoke slowly. “Declan, I’m willing to hand my projects over to you. I know I’m not suited for you. In the future, I just want to live quietly as an ordinary person.” Hearing this, the joy on the faces of the Taylor Parents was unmistakable, and my heart grew heavier. These are the Taylor Family Members who raised me. Each of them wants to squeeze every last bit of value out of me. Of course, this is likely because I still bear the Johnson name. They constantly remind me that I’m just an orphan they took in. At this moment, Mr. Taylor sighed dramatically, feigning regret, and said, “Phoebe, since you’re so determined, we won’t force you.” Cora Green’s hand reached for Declan’s leg, and when she glanced at me, there was an unmistakable hint of smugness. She fawned over the Taylor Parents, her sycophantic behavior truly repulsing me. Declan, on the other hand, was unusually silent, though his eyes occasionally drifted toward me, his expression somber. I looked at everything before me with a rare sense of calm and turned to leave the old Taylor family home. To my surprise, Declan actually followed me out. “Phoebe Johnson, I don’t understand what’s gotten into you today. Didn’t you love me? Why are you initiating the breakup?” His face was full of confusion, as if he’d come out just to hear the truth. I forced a smile more painful than tears, my voice low and devoid of emotion. “Declan, your outfit today looks great. The light blue is like the clouds in the sky, just like when you chose me at the orphanage.” With that, I watched Declan’s eyes widen in shock, frozen in place. I turned and disappeared into the night. I’m sorry, it seems there’s no specific text provided for translation. Could you please provide the text you need translated? 6 The night sky was dazzling with stars. Alone, I returned to my apartment, sitting by the window, watching the city lights below. For the first time in three years, I spent a night without Declan Taylor by my side. The room felt hauntingly quiet. The red wine in my hand seemed especially vivid against the night, and I quietly reflected on the past, feeling a heavy heart. My love for Declan, steadfast for over a decade, had me dreaming just yesterday of our future—imagining him in a suit, marrying me. Unfortunately, reality is always harsh.
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