Chapter: Chapter 67: The Eleventh HourHis eyes were tired in a way sleep had never fixed. Whatever had broken him had done its work carefully, over time, until it had become structural. Kain moved closer until his breath fogged the glass. “You’re dead,” he said to his reflection, low and certain. His fist slammed into the wall. “You’re dead.” Again. “You’re dead.” The words weren’t for the man dripping water onto the floor. They were for the boy who had believed he could be clean. For the father who had taught him it was leverage. For every version of himself that had mistaken sacrifice for virtue. His fist flew again. This time it met glass. The mirror shattered with a violent crack, his reflection splintering into jagged fragments. Blood bloomed instantly across his knuckles, red against white, dripping onto the tile. And then it happened. A tear slid down from his left eye. Just one. It startled him more than the pain. Left eye. The same one that always ached when the memories came too close. His chest
Last Updated: 2026-02-23
Chapter: WHAT’S HOT?#☕️ Preview X Recap❤️ ───────────────────────── Hi, lovely readers! This is not an official chapter, but a special little treat for those who can’t wait for the next update, plus a short recap to refresh your memory and keep the story vivid. I hope it excites you and gives you something fresh to enjoy in the meantime. Drop your thoughts. This is a safe space. Happy reading ✨✨✨❤️ ❤️PREVIEW: ───────────────────────── Chapter 67: His eyes were tired in a way sleep had never fixed. Whatever had broken him had done its work carefully, over time, until it had become structural. Kain moved closer until his breath fogged the glass. “You’re dead,” he said to his reflection, low and certain. His fist slammed into the wall. “You’re dead.” Again. “You’re dead.” The words weren’t for the man dripping water onto the floor. They were for the boy who had believed he could be clean. For the father who had taught him it was leverage. For every version of himself that had m
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Chapter: Chapter 66: Quinns’ Newborn DaughterSomething burned behind Kain’s eyes. “I’m going to find my mom.” His father’s voice cracked through the room like a whip. “Step out that door and you’re no longer my son.” Kain stopped. Slowly turned back. “Then I’ll go with Connor.” That did it. “Connor Baudin?” his father sneered. “That boy. You should cut ties with him instantly.” “I don't follow your commands anymore—Dad. Connor’s the only one who’s ever there for me. He's my best friend!” “No,” his father said calmly. “He’s not. One day you’ll see it.” Kain shook his head. “You’re lying.” His father exhaled, tired and bitter. “You’re grown up enough so you should hear the truth. Your beloved mother knew from the beginning that I wasn’t hers. Even before this goddamned marriage. I’ve always been Madeline’s—her friend.” The name landed wrong. Like something poisonous said too casually. “She forced this marriage out of envy,” his father went on. “Promised loyalty was all I could give. You think I didn’t try? You’re stil
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Chapter: Chapter 65: The First ClashBubbles ripped from Jade’s mouth. Lungs burned. Vision blurred. Her body began to fail her. Darkness nipped at the edges of her mind, soft and terrifying. Then—a violent splash. Arms like iron wrapped around her torso, yanking her up with impossible strength. Air exploded into her lungs, a stolen gift she hadn’t realized she’d been holding her breath for. She coughed violently, water streaming down her face, collapsing against solid warmth. Her legs gave out entirely. She clung without thinking, fingers clutching at fabric as though that alone could anchor her to the world. Scarlett surfaced a second later, fury twisting her face. Water slicked through her hair as she hauled herself out of the pool. Her hand closed around the wine bottle. Jade barely had time to register the motion. A sudden, brutal grip caught Scarlett’s wrist mid-swing. The bottle slipped, crashing into the pool with a violent shatter. Candles hissed and drowned as water splashed over the edge, flames dyin
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Chapter: Chapter 64: Mark My WordsJade’s voice cracked. “We’re sisters!” Scarlett folded her arms. “Don’t call yourself that.” “Scarlett, please—” Jade stepped closer, desperate. “This… this is bigger than all of us. A baby ties you to him…and his family…and it’s dangerous. You can’t—” “Leave.” Scarlett’s words were a whip, snapping across Jade’s skin. “I didn’t invite you. I have plans tonight… with my future husband.” “No,” Jade said, stepping forward. Her chest ached, lungs burning. “I won’t let that happen.” Scarlett’s eyes narrowed. Something ugly, feral, sparking there. “No… Why? Why are you here, really?” Scarlett’s voice fell to a whisper. “Do you… do you still love him?” The question lodged itself in her chest, sharp and cold. She shook her head too fast. “It’s not… not about love.” “It’s about being in danger,” she said, voice trembling. “A baby… it makes you a target. His stepmother… she’ll—” Scarlett’s laughter cracked the air, brittle and high. “So this is it?” she hissed. “Pretend w
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Chapter: Chapter 63: Oswald Guest HouseThe message was short. ‘Just arrived at the Oswald Guest House. See you soon, Auntie bestie.’ Jade’s chest clenched so hard it almost stole her breath. Another buzz followed. This time, Liz picked up her phone, attention fully captured. That was Jade’s opening. She straightened. “It’s fine,” she said gently. “I won’t bother you anymore… Aunt Liz.” Liz waved her off without looking. Jade walked out. The door shut behind her with a hollow thud. Outside, the cold air hit her face, sharp and bracing, forcing her lungs to work again. Her heartbeat roared in her ears as realization slammed into place. Oswald Guest House. Madeline’s voice surfaced in her mind, smooth and merciless. ‘A baby is the fastest chain’. Jade’s fingers curled into fists. “This is bad,” she whispered, fierce and steady. “Not today.” She turned sharply and ran toward the street, already searching for a cab, for time, for something that could still be saved. For a way to stop everything
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Chapter: Chapter 33A month ago:As I stand here, silently observing the world as it continues to turn around me, a profound and a somber ache takes root in the depths of my chest. Each passing moment serves as a stark reminder of the stark contrast between their lives and mine. They stride through their days unburdened, pursuing their aspirations with a sense of freedom that eludes me. Meanwhile, I find myself ensnared within the confines of a reality that I never wished for nor chose.“Every day, the yearning within me intensifies, an insatiable hunger for something more. I long to shatter the shackles that my family's expectations have placed upon me. I burn with the desire to chase my passions, to venture into unexplored territories, and to infuse vitality into the dreams that haunt my restless nights. Yet, every step I take seems like a battle, an unending struggle against the oppressive weight of their demands and the chains of tradition that bind me,” I reflect, my thoughts continuing to echo in t
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Chapter: Chapter 32As the layers between them fell away, Leon's gaze traveled over the contours of her body, a smoldering intensity that seemed to set her aflame. "Take off your heels," he ordered, the words punctuated by his gaze that held her captive. With each action, Ava's daring seemed to grow, an unwavering assertion of her presence and her desire.Finally, the moment arrived, an apex of audacity and vulnerability that neither of them could escape. "Take everything off." The command, issued with a mixture of command and curiosity, hung in the air like a challenge that Ava met with a resolute gaze. She stared into his eyes, a silent understanding passing between them, a recognition that they were both testing the boundaries of their attraction.And then, as fabric fell to the floor and inhibitions were stripped away, a silence descended, heavy with unspoken desire. Leon's closeness was intoxicating, his scent mingling with the charged air that enveloped them. Ava's heart raced, the thudding rhythm
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Chapter: Chapter 31As she ventured further, the silence of the mansion's interior seemed to envelop her, the grandeur of the surroundings both captivating and imposing. Her gaze roved, searching for the man who had effortlessly dominated her thoughts, her emotions inextricably linked to his enigmatic presence.In the dimly lit expanse of the mansion, Leon's movements remained unhurried as he poured himself a drink, the liquid glinting in the ambient light. Although his posture was seemingly nonchalant, his senses were attuned to the slightest shift in the environment. He sensed Ava's presence, her arrival a palpable shift in the air, even before she had made herself known. His voice, rich and layered, broke the silence with an observation that echoed his own intrigue. "You are one brave kid, aren't you?" The words, laced with a mixture of amusement and curiosity, seemed to hang in the air like a challenge.With each step that brought him closer to her, the layers of mystery that shrouded him seemed to d
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Chapter: Chapter 30Ava met his gaze, her eyes steadfast and resolute. "I want to get to know you better," she confessed, her words carrying the weight of her determination. With a half-smile that revealed a touch of enigma, Leon responded, "Be careful what you wish for.... It will cost you."The words hung in the air, a subtle challenge that resonated with the promises and mysteries that had woven their paths together. The masked ball had become more than an event; it was a turning point, a juncture where their worlds converged and diverged, each step they took on the dance floor reflective of the journey that lay ahead.Drawing on her own well of courage, Ava took the initiative, flipping the script as her curiosity drove her to voice the question that had lingered in the recesses of her thoughts. With a steadiness that belied the racing of her heart, she inquired, her unwavering gaze fixed upon him, "Why did you agree to go out with me?" The weight of her query hung in the air, a palpable undercurren
Last Updated: 2023-12-23
Chapter: Chapter 29There he stood, clad in a manner that effortlessly exuded charm and authority. It was as if time itself paused, allowing her to take in the sight before her. The man who had captured her thoughts and ignited her curiosity was now standing before her, a living embodiment of her dreams. As their eyes met, a palpable connection formed — an unspoken understanding that held promises yet to be revealed.In that fleeting moment, Ava's nervousness was replaced by a sense of wonder, and the discomfort she had felt vanished in the wake of his presence. The ambiance of the event now seemed to bend and mold itself around them, cocooning them in a world of intrigue and possibility. With his words still hanging in the air, they were poised at the precipice of an encounter that would forever alter the course of their destinies.A month ago :Positioning himself gracefully before Ava, Leon donned a coy smile that exuded an irresistible allure, a beguiling charm that effortlessly seized her undivided
Last Updated: 2023-12-23
Chapter: Chapter 28In this intricate web of longing and uncertainty, the world had taken on an ephemeral quality, reduced to a backdrop for her yearning. Time flowed with the pulse of notifications, and each ding, each buzz, carried the potential to shift her reality. As the days melded into nights and then back into days, Ava's existence became intertwined with the device that held the key to a door she desperately wished to open.Her phone, once a constant companion and harbinger of anticipation, became a weight in her hand. The persistent staring yielded to a sense of resignation, a realization that the insistent vigilance was claiming too much of her mental real estate. The hope she held onto like a fragile flame was gradually extinguished by the relentless passage of time.It was in the midst of one such early midday, as the sun stretched its rays across the sky, that the familiar ringtone pierced the air. The screen flickered with an unknown number, a digitized beacon in the sea of uncertainty. Un
Last Updated: 2023-12-12
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