Erased by love bounded by fate
Erica Vaughn, a 24-year-old woman, discovers she's pregnant on her wedding anniversary, but her joy is short-lived. Her husband, Asher Whitfield, a wealthy and ruthless CEO, reveals he's been having an affair and wants a divorce. To make matters worse, Erica is kidnapped and nearly killed, only to be rescued and left to rebuild her life.
Five years later, Erica returns to Texas with her young son, determined to confront Asher and seek revenge. As they're forced to work together on a business deal, their past sparks a passionate and intense reunion. However, their rekindled romance is threatened by Asher's fiancée, Miley, who'll stop at nothing to keep them apart.
As Erica navigates her complicated feelings and the treacherous world of corporate politics, she must confront the dark secrets of her past and the true nature of her relationship with Asher. Will she be able to overcome her pain and forgive Asher, or will their love be destroyed by the very secrets that once tore them apart?
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Chapter: Chapter 5Erica stood by the small brick house, her breath quickening with every passing second. The home she had once cherished as a child now looked strange. It's welcoming warmth replaced by an unwelcome stillness. The white paint was peeling from the wooden wall, and the small garden her mother had so carefully tended was covered with weeds. The memories of this place rushed at her like a tidal wave—her mother humming as she trimmed the roses, the scent of freshly baked cookies coming from the kitchen, and the sound of her own laughter echoing through the halls. But those days were long gone, replaced by uncertainty and fear.Pushing through the gate, Erica went to the front door. Her hand paused just before the brass knob, stained with the passage of years. Her heart pounded uncomfortably against her rib cage as she yelled, "Mom?”The door creaked open, revealing a dim interior covered in dust. The air was suffocating with the smell of abandonment. Erica went inside slowly.“Mom?” she cal
Last Updated: 2025-01-24
Chapter: Chapter 4For a moment, Asher simply stared at her, his hazel eyes wide with disbelief. His gentle composure, which normally controlled the boardrooms, broke. “Erica", he mumbled at last, her name a whisper.Erica braced up for a second, tilting her head just a bit as if to laugh at him. “Mr. Whitfield,” she corrected, her tone detached and professional. “It’s ‘Ms. Vaughn’ now.”Asher's face grew fainter. The room remained silent, the tension thick enough to choke on. Erica could feel the eyes of the other executives moving between her and Asher, though none dared to speak.”Well, is this anything," a keening voice cut through the stillness.Erica turned her gaze to the woman behind Asher. Miley Brooklyn took a step forward with her green eyes focusing on Erica. Miley's possessive way of resting her hand on Asher's arm wasn't lost on her, either.”They thought you were a goner," Miley sneered. “Imagine our surprise to see you here. Alive, and… well.”“Surprise,” Erica replied evenly, though her
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Chapter: Chapter 3The steady sound of beeping filled the room. Her eyelids joined, as if dragged by cables, and the blinding whiteness of the room caused her to flinch. Her throat felt dry, and her body ached with an unfamiliar heaviness.”She's coming at last," murmured a gently hopeful voice.Erica blinked, her vision slowly focusing. With kind eyes and dark, wind swept hair, a woman leaned over her, relief and worry dancing in her features. Behind her stood a man with a strong jawline and broad shoulders, his arms crossed tightly as he studied Erica.“Where…” Erica rasped, her voice harsh, her throat dry.”Don't rush," the woman suggested, going for a glass of water on a bedside table. Gently she held it to Erica's lips and allowed her to take a drink. The cool liquid soothed her dry throat, but the questions floating in her mind only increased.“You’re safe now,” the man said, his deep voice reassuring. “We found you by the river two months ago. You were in bad shape, but you’re alive. That’s what
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Chapter: Chapter 2Help! Erica yelled, her voice slicing through the quietness of the cab. She leapt on the door knob pulling as hard and as fast as she could. It didn’t budge. “Child proof locks, honey," the driver laughed. “Don’t make this harder than it has to be.” Adrenaline shot through Erica's bloodstream, pumping like a war drum. She scratched the window, hitting her fists against the glass, desperate to break free. However, the panes were strong, backed up—not thin enough to break by herself. The car jerked violently to the right, lifting Erica from the passenger side against the door. “Stay still," the driver yelled, the calm surface of his voice breaking apart, as a feeling of defeat replaced his natural calmness. Erica’s mind raced. If she couldn’t get out, she needed to fight. Her hand went for her purse, searching until her fingers caught her phone. She didn’t have time to unlock it—she hit the side button repeatedly, praying someone would notice the emergency SOS signal. The driver's
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Chapter: Chapter 1“Ma’am, are you sure you don’t want to take the beautiful route? the cab driver asked, glancing at her through the rear view mirror. His voice was calm, almost too calm, with a calm tone that matched the quiet sound of the engine.“No, just take me to the train station”, Erica replied, her voice thin, as though every word threatened to destroy her already weak composure. She leaned back against the peeled leather seat, clutching her handbag as though it was her last hold to life.The driver nodded, and continued his driving, his attention focused on the road. The faint smell of cigarette smoke hanged in the air, mixing with the faint smell of wet clothing. But outside, the night sky was heavy with clouds, with the threat of rain in the air.Erica closed her eyes, but the image of Asher’s face cold, indifferent taunting in her mind.***The day had begun as the happiest day of her life.Earlier that day at breakfast, Erica had stood facing the bathroom mirror, holding on to the pregnan
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