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    “What did you say?!” 1


    Valerie Vance’s face suddenly turned ashen.


    She didn’t care if ire Shaw was heartbroken; she grabbed ire’s shoulders so hard that she didn’t even notice the red marks left


    behind.


    “You better exin what you mean by ‘if you’re not his first love!!”


    Valerie red at her with eyes that seemed ready to devour ire Shaw.


    Sniffling, ire Shaw exined:


    “Actually… I don’t even know who Caleb’s real first love is. He made a mistake initially, thinking I was his first love, and then I just… went


    along with it…”


    The more she spoke, the softer ire’s voice became.


    ire Shaw was born into a rtively affluent family. Cole Shaw and Valerie Vance had hoped for a son to inherit the family fortune, but


    instead, they had a daughter.


    However, in Valerie’s view, a daughter has her own advantages; she could grow into a beauty who would marry a rich husband and


    expand their family business.


    So, they nurtured ire in the arts and cultivated her into a socialite.


    But ire had no particr talents; she was just an average girl.


    To meet her parents‘ expectations, she studied diligently.


    During the summer holiday of her junior year, ire participated in a national pianopetition and made it to the finals.


    Her parents had high hopes, believing she could bring home the national championship.


    Unexpectedly, there was an exceptionally talented contestant there.


    Their piano skills were on a different levelpared to the otherpetitors.


    ire Shaw only ced second.


    She knew all too well that in the eyes of others, being anything but first was as good as losing.


    ire was about to give up hope when the first–ce winner suddenly refused the prize, allowing her to step up and be the


    national champion.


    At that moment, ire was ecstatic.


    She believed it was divine providence rewarding her years of hard work.


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    But she never expected that the good fortune included more than just a hollow pianopetition title-


    It also included Caleb Lockwood.


    “Caleb approached me himself, he called me Ellie as soon as he saw me. I had no idea what was going on at the time…


    ire spoke honestly to Valerie.


    She was holding the championship trophy, about to leave the venue, when suddenly a young man blocked her path.


    The youth was handsome, easily the most attractive guy ire had ever seen.


    No celebrity or young heartthrob couldpare to him in the slightest.


    ire was stunned, only able to hear the thumping of her own heart.


    The youth began by calling her Ellie.


    Though herst name was Shaw, no one had ever called her that.


    Her friends and family always called her ire.


    Seeing her confusion, the youth confirmed again:


    “You’re the champion of this pianopetition, right?”


    ire nodded.


    She truly was.


    “Then it’s you, Ellie. It’s me, Caleb Lockwood. Don’t you remember me?”


    The youth’s eyes shone like bright stars at night.


    ire could tell that he had a fondness for someone named Ellie.


    “You’ve changed so much; back then, your hair was silver with curls, and you wore braces… We were at the juvenile center…”


    The youth animatedly recounted precious memories to ire, but she was certain-


    He had mistaken her for someone else.


    Though herst name was Shaw, she wasn’t the Ellie he was referring to.


    “I’ve finally found you…”


    The youth’s voice choked up, tears glistening in his eyes.


    At that moment, a voice inside ire told her:


    If you admit you’re Ellie, this handsome guy will give you all his love.


    “I’m sorry…”


    ire’s eyes began to well up too.


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    “I was very ill before and lost part of my memory, so… could you tell me more about what happened between us before? Maybe it could


    help me recover my memory…”


    ire shyly smiled and held the youth’s hand.


    From that day on, she became Ellie-


    Became Caleb Lockwood’s first love.


    After ire finished recounting her first encounter with Caleb to Valerie, Valerie’s face looked even more displeased.


    “So Caleb is cold toward you now; do you think he found out? That he realized you’re not his first love<i>?</i><i>” </i>


    Valerie’s question left ire unsure.


    She stayed silent for a long time, then shook her head.


    “No… I think Caleb hasn’t realized yet…”


    “Are you sure?”


    Valerie was doubtful.


    ire hesitated for a moment, then nodded.


    “Yes, I’m sure.”


    ire felt she knew Caleb well.


    It was precisely because she thought she knew him that she sensed his change most directly.


    Initially, when Caleb found his Ellie, he was very caring towards her. <fne> This update is avable on find?novel</fne>


    She transferred to the best high school in City A and became the person everyone envied.


    Because Caleb liked her, she was Caleb’s girlfriend.


    Ian ckwood also liked her and was at her beck and call.


    Patrick Rhodes liked her too and quietly acted as her and Caleb’s sidekick.


    The first half of her senior year, ire felt like she was the happiest person in the world.


    However…


    People grow up.


    In youth, one can focus solely on love, risking everything for it.


    But with age, one’s mind bes filled with more things.


    Caleb Lockwood was a case in point.


    Gifted and talented, the Lockwood Group’s business was handed to him early on.


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    Ever since he began managing the Lockwood Group, his time alone with ire lessened.


    Moreover, Caleb’s grandfather constantly pressured him, and ire clearly sensed that his love for her wasn’t what it once was.


    This was also why she chose to study abroad in defiance.


    She wanted the Caleb who had just found her, who had eyes and a heart only for her-


    Even though she wasn’t Ellie.


    “If… Caleb already knows I’m not Ellic…”


    ire whispered softly.


    Valerie, gripping ire’s shoulders, felt her shiver.


    Caleb Lockwood wasn’t going to let this slide.


    If he knew she’d been using Ellie’s identity to deceive his emotions, to enjoy the benefits he brought-


    Caleb might even kill her.


    The more ire thought about it, the paler her face became.


    Valerie naturally understood what ire feared.


    She was scared too.


    The Shaw Family couldn’tpare to the wealthy and powerful Lockwood Family. If this came out, not only ire, but their entire family would suffer.


    “Okay, honey, I know it’s not easy for you, but you can’t tell anyone about this. You have to keep it to yourself. You are Ellie. No matter what anyone says, you are Caleb Lockwood’s first love!”


    Valerie stated firmly.


    “But Mom… What if… what if one day Caleb meets the real Ellie?”


    “Impossible!”


    Valerie harshly silenced ire’s fantasies.


    “In Caleb’s eyes, you are the real Ellie. Since he already has Ellie, how could he look for anyone else? Remember, ire, your only weapon now is your identity as Ellie. Make the most of it. As long as you’re still Ellie, Caleb won’t be able to let go of his feelings for you…


    Everyone has a romanticized view of their first love…”


    “Hmm…


    ire nodded, her expression still heavy.


    “As for Serena Jennings…”


    Upon hearing the name Serena from her mother’s lips, ire looked up.


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