January 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
aaaaaand end of chapter 16
our scarlett is an awarded novelist now, and finally rid of j !!
#struckbylove #sims4 #showusyoursims
our scarlett is an awarded novelist now, and finally rid of j !!
#struckbylove #sims4 #showusyoursims
January 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
aaaaaand end of chapter 16
our scarlett is an awarded novelist now, and finally rid of j !!
#struckbylove #sims4 #showusyoursims
our scarlett is an awarded novelist now, and finally rid of j !!
#struckbylove #sims4 #showusyoursims
but scarlett had turned away first. as she walked toward the entrance, someone called her name. she stopped, smiled, signed an autograph with hands that no longer shook. behind her, j blended back into the crowd, smaller now. just another face among many.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
but scarlett had turned away first. as she walked toward the entrance, someone called her name. she stopped, smiled, signed an autograph with hands that no longer shook. behind her, j blended back into the crowd, smaller now. just another face among many.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
she moved past the anger and saw the hurt in his eyes. he had brought this on himself, yet still... he was right. he was the one who had lost the most in the divorce. for the first time, a flicker of pity for him stirred within her.
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#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
she moved past the anger and saw the hurt in his eyes. he had brought this on himself, yet still... he was right. he was the one who had lost the most in the divorce. for the first time, a flicker of pity for him stirred within her.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
she stiffened. there it was. of course it was about the money, the loss of control he no longer had through it. scarlett took a breath, steadying herself. she felt heat rise in her chest, but still, she didn’t raise her voice.
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#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
she stiffened. there it was. of course it was about the money, the loss of control he no longer had through it. scarlett took a breath, steadying herself. she felt heat rise in her chest, but still, she didn’t raise her voice.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
but someone else was closely watching her moment of triumph. outside the brightly lit building, amid a growing crowd of fans, he lingered, just like others in the crowd, tempted to do whatever it took (even bribe the bouncer) to get his way inside.
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#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
but someone else was closely watching her moment of triumph. outside the brightly lit building, amid a growing crowd of fans, he lingered, just like others in the crowd, tempted to do whatever it took (even bribe the bouncer) to get his way inside.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
as she delivered her acceptance speech, somewhere across the city, kiyoshi watched on tv, completely captivated, pride swelling in his chest.
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#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
as she delivered her acceptance speech, somewhere across the city, kiyoshi watched on tv, completely captivated, pride swelling in his chest.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
the thought lingered as she took her seat among sims nation’s biggest celebrities. the host began his speech, and she still couldn’t believe she was in the same room as judith ward, thorne bailey, and so many others.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
the thought lingered as she took her seat among sims nation’s biggest celebrities. the host began his speech, and she still couldn’t believe she was in the same room as judith ward, thorne bailey, and so many others.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
scarlett froze, the words landing a second too late. she wanted to ask if he’d actually read it, actually read it, what he’d thought, if he had... but he was already stepping back into his apartment, that familiar half-smile fixed in place.
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#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
scarlett froze, the words landing a second too late. she wanted to ask if he’d actually read it, actually read it, what he’d thought, if he had... but he was already stepping back into his apartment, that familiar half-smile fixed in place.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
he shook his head, clearly still catching up, before answering with a soft, earnest smile. the tips of scarlett's ears warmed at his response, and she felt a sudden shyness creeping in.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:27 PM
he shook his head, clearly still catching up, before answering with a soft, earnest smile. the tips of scarlett's ears warmed at his response, and she felt a sudden shyness creeping in.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
she called a taxi and got out in the hallway, where she nearly him into kiyohsi. her heels were clicking sharply against the tile as she hurried along, too loud in the quiet space. kiyoshi stopped short on his way to his mailbox, eyes lifting to her, and then he just stared.
#struckbylove #sims4
#struckbylove #sims4
January 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
she called a taxi and got out in the hallway, where she nearly him into kiyohsi. her heels were clicking sharply against the tile as she hurried along, too loud in the quiet space. kiyoshi stopped short on his way to his mailbox, eyes lifting to her, and then he just stared.
#struckbylove #sims4
#struckbylove #sims4
another gift she had gotten for them all was a gaming console. by the next morning, it had already taken over the living room. hours of play had passed, voices raised, and the competition had turned absurdly fierce.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
another gift she had gotten for them all was a gaming console. by the next morning, it had already taken over the living room. hours of play had passed, voices raised, and the competition had turned absurdly fierce.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
among the gifts were terrible winterfest sweaters; ones she, of course, insisted they wear for a family picture, no exceptions allowed.
merry christmas from the lovelace household 🎄🎁(a little bit late but shush)
#showusyoursims#sims4 #struckbylove
merry christmas from the lovelace household 🎄🎁(a little bit late but shush)
#showusyoursims#sims4 #struckbylove
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
among the gifts were terrible winterfest sweaters; ones she, of course, insisted they wear for a family picture, no exceptions allowed.
merry christmas from the lovelace household 🎄🎁(a little bit late but shush)
#showusyoursims#sims4 #struckbylove
merry christmas from the lovelace household 🎄🎁(a little bit late but shush)
#showusyoursims#sims4 #struckbylove
winterfest followed soon after. scarlett took an almost childish pleasure in piling presents at the base of the tree, each new package a small thrill. her heart was full with the unapologetic joy of finally being able to spoil her kids, and herself, without guilt.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
winterfest followed soon after. scarlett took an almost childish pleasure in piling presents at the base of the tree, each new package a small thrill. her heart was full with the unapologetic joy of finally being able to spoil her kids, and herself, without guilt.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
her fingers hovered over the keyboard, unmoving. she finally nodded, a small, sharp motion, still refusing to meet his eyes. her words sat heavy in her chest. fine was doing a lot of work. kiyoshi hesitated, clearly weighing something, then let it go.
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#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
her fingers hovered over the keyboard, unmoving. she finally nodded, a small, sharp motion, still refusing to meet his eyes. her words sat heavy in her chest. fine was doing a lot of work. kiyoshi hesitated, clearly weighing something, then let it go.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
her words died in her throat. her eyes widened impossibly as she took in kiyoshi, fully naked in her bathtub. heat rushed to her cheeks, her stomach flipped, and her hands hovered uselessly at her sides.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
her words died in her throat. her eyes widened impossibly as she took in kiyoshi, fully naked in her bathtub. heat rushed to her cheeks, her stomach flipped, and her hands hovered uselessly at her sides.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
of course, the idea of warning his mom that their very attractive, very-much-her-crush, and way-too-young-for-her neighbor was currently taking over their bathtub never crossed casey’s still booze-fogged mind.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
of course, the idea of warning his mom that their very attractive, very-much-her-crush, and way-too-young-for-her neighbor was currently taking over their bathtub never crossed casey’s still booze-fogged mind.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
the next morning, a still-hungover casey barely registered when a half-naked kiyoshi appeared on their doorstep, cheeks flushed and a sheepish edge to his usual composure.
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#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
the next morning, a still-hungover casey barely registered when a half-naked kiyoshi appeared on their doorstep, cheeks flushed and a sheepish edge to his usual composure.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
all the while, his much more romatically reserved sister had finally gathered the courage to go on a “date” with the girl she’d been crushing on since the early warm days of fall.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
all the while, his much more romatically reserved sister had finally gathered the courage to go on a “date” with the girl she’d been crushing on since the early warm days of fall.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
there, he found exactly what he was looking for. yet as he gave in to the playful advances of another pretty girl he was swaying with, a familiar pair of eyes, from his last short-lived moment of fun, was glaring at him from across the dance floor.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
there, he found exactly what he was looking for. yet as he gave in to the playful advances of another pretty girl he was swaying with, a familiar pair of eyes, from his last short-lived moment of fun, was glaring at him from across the dance floor.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
as it happened, the univeristy's arts society he had recently joined had organized a club night, and the idea of losing himself among fellow students, music, and neon lights felt like the perfect way to shake off the lingering stress of exams.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
as it happened, the univeristy's arts society he had recently joined had organized a club night, and the idea of losing himself among fellow students, music, and neon lights felt like the perfect way to shake off the lingering stress of exams.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
winter break arrived, bringing the holiday celebrations with it, and for once the household felt lighter. there was a new kind of joy that seemed to settle into the corners of the apartment, softening the edges of months of tension and quiet struggles.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
winter break arrived, bringing the holiday celebrations with it, and for once the household felt lighter. there was a new kind of joy that seemed to settle into the corners of the apartment, softening the edges of months of tension and quiet struggles.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
kiyoshi topped off their cups and joined her in the living room. he handed her the mug before sitting down beside her on the couch. they were sitting a little too close for just friendly neighbors, but this proximity had started to become natural to them.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
kiyoshi topped off their cups and joined her in the living room. he handed her the mug before sitting down beside her on the couch. they were sitting a little too close for just friendly neighbors, but this proximity had started to become natural to them.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
against all odds, she’d been able to afford a real, full-sized winterfest tree this year, and she’d already started shopping for gifts for casey and maddie. things she’d never thought she could afford this quickly.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
against all odds, she’d been able to afford a real, full-sized winterfest tree this year, and she’d already started shopping for gifts for casey and maddie. things she’d never thought she could afford this quickly.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
CHAPTER 16: STARLIGHT ACCOLADES
winter settled over san myshuno in a thick, quiet layer of snow. between the forest of glowing billboards crowning the city's buildings, a few now carried scarlett’s name, her book flashing in bright pixels above the streets.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
winter settled over san myshuno in a thick, quiet layer of snow. between the forest of glowing billboards crowning the city's buildings, a few now carried scarlett’s name, her book flashing in bright pixels above the streets.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
January 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
CHAPTER 16: STARLIGHT ACCOLADES
winter settled over san myshuno in a thick, quiet layer of snow. between the forest of glowing billboards crowning the city's buildings, a few now carried scarlett’s name, her book flashing in bright pixels above the streets.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories
winter settled over san myshuno in a thick, quiet layer of snow. between the forest of glowing billboards crowning the city's buildings, a few now carried scarlett’s name, her book flashing in bright pixels above the streets.
#struckbylove #sims4 #sims4stories