Chapter 145Chloe’s POV "No Miss Ross, you can't bury her without involving the police. It will only make things worse for you," I said, hoping to change her mind."No Chloe, I'm not calling the police," she declared, leaving me stunned. I exchanged a worried look with Lucy. "Lucy, we have to involve the police. If we don't, we might end up getting in trouble too," I snapped, holding Lucy's hands tightly."No Chloe, we can't tell the police. They might arrest Miss Ross," she cried, clearly scared. I understood her fear, but we couldn't keep this a secret. It was the right thing to do."Yes, they might arrest her if she's responsible. But if she's innocent, they'll let her go. We have to trust the justice system," I explained, tears welling up in my eyes."What about the cafe? What if they close it? Do we have anywhere else to go?" Lucy asked, her eyes searching the room anxiously. I looked around, feeling the weight of uncertainty.Truth to be told if they apprehend Miss Ross, Ther
Chapter 146Chloe’s POV. "I'm sorry," I managed to say, a mix of emotions Rushed over my layers."Who is the victim?" The police officer asked, and I slowly pointed towards Miss Ross. The customers started whispering among themselves, clearly confused about what was happening. "Ma'am, we have received a report of assault involving your friend." The police officer said as he walks towards Miss Ross, The cafe suddenly fell silent, and everyone, including Miss Ross, began to tremble."I... I I.. don't know what you're talking about," Miss Ross lied her gaze on Me, she attemp to leave. But the police officer's words stopped her in her tracks. "Don't you dare move an inch if you want to keep both your legs," the officer threatened, causing Miss Ross to shake even more."Miss Ross," I called out, stepping forward to stand in front of her. "Can you Please, just tell the truth to the police officer. If you keep hiding the truth, you might end up incriminating yourself," I pleaded, hoping
Chapter 147Chloe’s POV. "I don’t know what’s next for us to do. I don’t even have anywhere in mind," I Wailed my eyes darting around. “I told you before involving the police, now we don’t even have anywhere to go” Lucy cried, I stepped in front of her and gave her a hard knock on the head."Stop saying rubbish and let's focus on where to go," I snapped with a gritted teeth."Hey! you," one of the employees said as she walked towards us"Did you have any idea of what’s happening here?" She inquired of as she reached my side."No, I don’t. I’m clueless, just like you are," I replied."Yeah, we are clueless just like you," Lucy added with a smile."Let's go," I said, holding Lucy's hand as we both walked out. I could swear the girl's eyes were following us, but I didn't care too much.After walking for about ten minutes, my stomach made an audible noise, and Lucy shot me an annoying glance."What's that noise?" she smirk "Hunger," I replied with a wide smile."Let's go get something
Chloe pov "Ryan..." I called out, tapping him on the shoulder to face me.The man turned around, and our eyes met. But, to my surprise, it wasn't Ryan at all. It was a complete stranger, with a confused expression on his face."Uh, can I help you?" he asked, clearly taken aback by my sudden tapping and calling out a name.I felt my face flush with embarrassment as I realized my mistake. "Oh, I'm so sorry," I stammered. "I thought you were someone else."The man smiled kindly and nodded. "No worries, it‘s okay." with that he walks away. I quickly returned to the restaurant, my head hung in embarrassment. Lucy was still sitting at the table, a huge grin on her face."Chloe, what happened?" she asked, barely containing her laughter."I thought I saw someone I know," I admitted, feeling silly.Lucy burst out laughing. "Are you daydreaming now, weren't you?" she teased."Shut up, Lucy."I playfully rolled my eyes. We both laughed and continued our meal, enjoying each other's company and
Chapter 149Liam’s POV. I lay down in the comfort of my bed, my gaze fixed on the ceiling. I hadn't been myself since the day Chloe vacated my house. I felt so stupid for letting her go without trying to stop her. I thought I could move on from my feelings for her, but instead, it became more severe, and I felt more entangled in my emotions for her. I had finally realized that I love Chloe and not Mendy. Mendy's dad had called me the day before, asking when I would be mating with Mendy. I had no idea what to say, so I told him I would get back to him. The truth was, I wasn't ready to be mated to Mendy, but did I even have a choice?Just then, a loud knock at the door jolted me out of my deep thoughts. "Come in," I said, sitting up straight in bed. The door opened, and Lia walked in with a wide smile. "Your breakfast is ready," she announced, walking further into the room. "Okay, I'll be right there," I replied.I expected her to turn back and close the door, but instead, she wa
Chapter 150Chloe’s POV. As soon as I wrapped my arms around Ryan, he angrily pushed me away, and I fell to the ground. I was taken aback, my eyes wide with surprise. Lucy rushed to my side, trying to help me up."Who the hell are you to hug me?" Ryan yelled, his eyes blazing with anger.I quickly stood up properly, my heart racing as i approached Ryan again. "It's me, Ryan. Chloe," I said, beating my chest with my fist, trying to make him remember.But Ryan's face remained blank, his expression unchanging. "I'm sorry, but I don't know you," he said, his voice cold and detached.I felt a stinging sensation in my eyes as tears began to form. I couldn't believe what I was hearing right now, Ryan didn't even recognize me. How? "Chloe, maybe we should….."Lucy tried to intervene, placing a hand on my arm But I shook her off, my eyes fixed on Ryan. "No, Lucy. He needs to remember. He needs to know who I am." I snapped. "I don't know what kind of game you're playing, but I'm not interes
Chapter 151Liam’s POV. I stormed into the council chamber, my anger and frustration barely contained. The council members looked up at me, their faces a mix of angered and disappointment."Liam, we've been expecting you," one of them said, their voice firm. "We've heard about your refusal to mate with Mendy.""Yes, I refuse to be forced into a mating I don't want," I said, my voice sharp.The council members exchanged glances, their expressions unyielding. "Liam, you've made your bed, now lie in it," one of them said. "You slept with Mendy, you bonded with her. You can't just reject her now."I felt a surge of anger at their words. "That was a mistake, a moment of weakness. It doesn't mean I'm bound to her for life." I reject my eyes staring at a spot with rage. "You should have thought of that before you acted, Liam. Now, you've committed to her, and you need to see it through." one of the council members shook his head.I realized, with a sinking feeling, that the council was not
Chapter 152 Chloe’s POV. I looked exhausted like I've been carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. My clothes seemed to be sagging under the burden too. Lucy, sitting beside me, looked just as tired as me, her eyes also bearing the signs of fatigue. She leaned against the headboard, her expression soft with concern as she gazed at me. The hotel room was small and plain, with gray walls that seemed to close in on us. The old carpet creaked beneath our feet, and the single window let in a sliver of sunlight, casting a warm glow over the space. The clock on the desk ticked away, a gentle reminder that we only had two hours to rest before we face whatever challenges lay ahead. We searched almost all the city before we found a cheap hotel that would accept two hours of payment cause we were left with no money Lucy's voice was gentle as she asked, "Chloe, how did you come back to MayHill?" She paused, her eyes filled with empathy. "What happened that made you stay away so l
Chapter 55. Liam's POV. "Where are we going to?" Asher inquired curiously making me wonder what exactly the problem was. I was waiting to see what could be done concerning these children because they seemed to have a stronger mind of their own. Courtesy of their mother. Chloe influenced the kids because that was the only reason they would ask me such deep questions like adults. "When we get to this place, I want you to be well-behaved. If not, I'm going to take you back immediately," I told both of them Aria looked up at me, inspecting my eyes. "Are you serious right now?" My eyes widened at her language. Again Chloe was to be blamed. "I don't understand what exactly you are talking about but I just want you to be mindful of whatever you are doing." "Tell me what exactly you want. You cried that you wanted to come with me, and I allowed you, and now you're asking if I'm serious? Spare those languages for your mom." Asher looked at me as though I had said something
Chapter 54 Chloe’s POV My heart beat faster as I watched Chloe fall down on the floor, my eyes widened. At first, I thought she was joking until I used my leg to tap her ass, and she refused to lift her body up. “Chloe, stop joking and wake up. Stand up right now!” I lamented, praying for her to get up, but instead, her body remained on the floor. My heart started beating even faster. “Dad! Mom!” I heard a voice from behind, and I turned only to find Aria walking toward me, her brows furrowed. “Dad, what happened to Mom?” Her small voice yelled as she ran to Chloe, leaning beside her and tapping her forehead. “Dad, she is hot! She is feeling hot!” she screamed, and I had no option but to lean toward Chloe and touch her forehead. She felt like somebody who had just been pulled out of hot water. Sweat erupted out of my body as I raised my gaze up. “Aria, stand up. Go to your room. I will be back, let me take Mommy to the hospital,” I said, and she nodded, though she hesitated fo
Chapter 53 Chloe’s POV I hesitated, unsure whether I should assist Liam or not. My gaze lingered on him, filled with a mix of anger and resentment. Initially, I decided to leave him to his fate, but when he groaned in pain, my resolve wavered. I turned back to him, and a wave of sadness washed over me. Reluctantly, I chose to help him. I approached him, bending down to his level, and gently assisted him to his feet. I tried lifting him up, but he seemed heavy. No matter how hard I tried, he kept falling back onto the floor. I didn't know what to do as sadness bubbled up in my mind. I sat down beside him with a trembling body. Tears streamed down my cheek, I didn't know why or what made everything change suddenly. The Liam I got mated to is not the one sitting beside me. The Liam I know would never go out and get himself drunk. The Liam I know would never raise his voice at me, no matter what the situation was. But the one sitting on the floor was totally different. I cleaned th
Chapter 52 Chloe’s POV The silence in the house feels suffocating, and the thought in my chest refuses to lift no matter how much I try to distract myself. The kids are upstairs playing, and I sit alone on the living room couch, staring blankly at the window side. How did we get here? I run my hands through my hair, frustration building as the memories flood back, Liam’s words, his accusations, the bitterness in his voice when he said I’d caused him to lose so much. Every time I replay it, I come up empty. What did I do to deserve this? Where did I go so wrong? Blaming myself is easier than facing the possibility that Liam might be wrong. If it’s my fault, at least I have some control. “Mama?” I heard Asher voice, interrupting my thoughts, and I look up to see him standing at the edge of the room, his wide eyes filled with concern. “Yes, sweetheart?” I say, forcing a smile that feels like it might crack my face. “Are you okay?” He asks, walking closer. His small hand reaches
Chapter 51 Liam’s POV I slam the door behind me, my breath was heavy with anger. Each step i took away from Chloe feels like I’m putting distance between myself and the chaos she brings, but I know it’s a temporary reprieve. Her face lingers in my mind, etched with defiance and hurt, and it only fuels the storm brewing inside of me. I head to the trails behind the house, hoping a run will clear my head. The cool air hits my face as I start, my feet pounding against the dirt path. My muscles ache in ways they haven’t before, and my breath catches, uneven and unfamiliar. Something feels… off. I slow to a walk, pressing a hand to my chest. It’s not just physical, there’s a shift deep within me, something I can’t quite place. My wolf stirs uneasily, a low growl vibrating at the edges of my consciousness. “What now?” I mutter aloud, running a hand through my hair. My wolf didn’t answer, but his presence is stronger, more persistent. It’s like he’s trying to tell me something, b
Chapter 50Chloe’s POV My heart trembles and tears stain my lash. Hearing him calling me a weak wolf makes me more. “Is that what you want, Liam?” My voice is soft but trembling in a way that I could even hear. I search his face, desperate to find something, anything that might make sense of the mess we’ve become.He falters, just for a second. His lips parted as if he were going to say something, and for the briefest moment, I saw the man I was mated to. The man who once held me when I was breaking. But then, as quickly as it came, it’s gone. His jaw tightens, and his eyes harden like steel.“I can’t keep doing this,” he mutters, running a hand through his hair. “I’m tired of everything, I remember…” His voice trails off, and I can see the wheels turning in his head.“Remember what?” I ask, stepping closer. “What is it, Liam? What have I done that’s so unforgivable? Just tell me so I can fix it.”His eyes snap to mine, and the anger there burns like fire. “Fix it?” He lets out a b
Chapter 49Chloe’s POV“Yes cheating, did you think I don’t get to find out? Did you think you married a good!” His voice was sharp cutting through the stillness in the house. “Wha…t are you talking about?” I asked unable to comprehend what I was hearing. “I can’t believe I ever let you into my life, you cheat!” His voice is sharp and the weight of them feels like a punch to my chest.I flinch, my breath hitching as I process what he’s just said. “Liam, I—”“Don’t.” He raises his hand to silence me, his gaze colder than I’ve ever seen it. “Just don’t. I made the mistake of trusting you at first, a huge mistake. You—” he gestures toward me with disdain “—you’ve brought nothing but chaos into my life,” he breathed out heavily. My mouth opens to pronounce something, but no words come out. For a second, I’m stunned. Hurt. But then the anger sets in. “You don’t get to talk to me like that,” I say, my voice trembling but steady.He narrows his eyes. “Don’t I? After everything, you thin
Book 2 Chapter 48 Author’s POV The weight of Liam’s words cut deep into her heart, each syllable striking Chloe like a physical blow. She stared at him, her breath catching in her throat. “What do you mean by that?” she demanded, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and disbelief. He didn’t answer. Instead, he busied himself with his phone, scrolling through it as though she weren’t even there. The casual indifference in his actions ignited a fire in her chest. “Liam!” she snapped, stepping closer. “What do you mean I’m overreacting? Say it to my face.” He didn’t even look up. The phone in his hand buzzed, and before Chloe could say another word, he answered it. “Mendy,” Liam said, his voice softening, a stark contrast to the irritation he’d shown Chloe moments before. “No, it’s fine. Don’t worry about it. She’s just being dramatic again.” Chloe’s heart stopped. Her chest tightened as the words registered. He’s talking about me. She stood frozen, every muscle in her body
Chloe’s POV The house was unusually quiet when Chloe returned. Normally, the laughter and chatter of her children greeted her at the door, but this time, only the faint rustle of maids working in the background broke the silence. She glanced at her phone as she stepped inside, hoping for a message from Liam, but her notifications were blank.Chloe inhaled deeply, forcing herself to relax. Liam will handle it, she reminded herself. He had promised to confront Mendy, and if there was one thing Liam excelled at, it was handling difficult situations. She pushed aside her worry and decided to make the most of the evening.“Mrs. Liam,” one of the maids greeted her with a polite smile, “would you like us to prepare anything for dinner?”Chloe shook her head, an idea forming in her mind. “No, I’ll take care of it tonight. I want to do something special.”The maid’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, but she didn’t protest. Chloe rarely took over in the kitchen, but tonight felt like the perf