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Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 123
ELENA'S POVThe air was saturated with the smell of fresh bacon and savoury pancakes, making me sniff even harder from my dreams. My eyes subconsciously opened staring straight into the kitchen from the sofa I laid on. He was right there - whistling a happy tune while flipping the pancakes in the pan. Pancakes and bacon. It was both our favourite meal for breakfast as I clearly recall my winnings for lots of them so we'd share at school. But now, she got to share them with him…and he seemed happy. He was happy, and that should be all that matters right? “Elena?”, his voice came, sounding right in front of me and making me shut my eyes quickly in embarrassment. Shit. Shit. How did I get so lost in my thoughts that I didn't see him coming? I wasn't prepared to face him after everything I saw last night. “Hey”, he whispered, squatting down the length of the sofa and planting a peck on my forehead, causing my skin to recoil in irritation. I jerked up to a sitting position, wiping of
Last Updated : 2025-04-09Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 124
LUCAS' POVThe past one week has been hellish in my apartment and at the company as well - Elena's silence which made me uncomfortable and Henry's appointment as the standing CEO until my official wedding with Sofia, as announced to the entire world by her cunning father. Even from my investigations, it wasn't certain whose side Henry was on - but there was only one way to find out and it could only be through the woman I once called ‘mother’. “It's pretty strange how you stopped coming around to beg for my apology after your stupid plans couldn't get me killed that night”, I said, raising the cup of coffee to my lips but not letting a drop pass through them. I couldn't trust her. Ever again. From where she sat on the couch opposite me, she seemed to have aged much in such a few weeks. The weary lines running across her face all scrunched up together into a deep frown, staring at me in confusion. “What are you saying Lucas?”, she asked, a slight tremor in her voice perharos due to
Last Updated : 2025-04-10Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 125
ELENA'S POV The girls were finally reunited after what seemed like forever. Luci spontaneously showed up at the bar, making Eloise and I squeal uncontrollably in happiness. After three quick shots, Eloise and I pumped with excitement ready for the night in a better mood than earlier, when we both came down with a sense of overwhelming sadness. It also turned out Nathan's parents had planned out an arranged marriage for him and knowing her background, it was a bleak road for them henceforth. I hugged her tightly, softly reminding her of her strength and rare beauty no matter what. “You need this more than I do Elena”, she said, glaring at me with a knowing look, making my gaze droop to the ground. Without even saying it, we both knew what she meant. My rejection to Dave's offer. Thinking about it each time made me feel both stupid and sometimes, in agreement with my decision. Letting him do anything for me felt like he owed me something in the first place and my pride wouldn't acc
Last Updated : 2025-04-12Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 126
LUCAS' POV “How did this happen?”, I roared at Sofia, feeling frustration building up inside me. There was already so much to deal with and rumors of a child my supposed fiancee had with someone else wasn't going to be one of them. “Have you told him about it yet?”, I asked, trying to get my head wrapped around it. She stayed silent, looking at me like I was speaking in a foreign language. “Answer me!”, I urged impatiently, sighing in irritation and turning my face away from her. There was no way our engagement could still go through in her condition. On the surface, this was naturally a way out for me but something about it just didn't seem so simple - especially her father, Mr Anderson. Turning back to face her slowly, the calm gaze in her eyes seemed to fan the flames to my suspicions. “Is your father aware yet?”, I asked, whispering in a hoarse voice. She shook her head sideways, her lips tightly pursed and just when my bubble of frustration was about to burst, soft sobs broke
Last Updated : 2025-04-13Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 127
ELENA'S POV An eye contact was all it took to travel back in time and it was shocking how little it took to leave all behind, perhaps freeze in the present. But we knew, time wasn't enough to live it all out. So there we stayed, holding on to the moment no matter how fleeting it could be, keeping the distress we could now barely see, completely out of sight. The sunrise felt different reflecting through my curtains this morning and the bird chirps no longer sounded annoying to listen to unlike before. My life seemed to have been washed with a radiant hope I'd hardly known since my family fell apart. I quickly took a shower then put on a fresh set of clothes while grinning and humming the entire time. Since it was beginning to look like spring - at least from my end, I went for a simple pair of blue shorts with a white sweatshirt Lucas had given to me that night. The famous sweatshirt that caused a scandal. “I see you guys are back together”, a scheming voice resounded from behin
Last Updated : 2025-04-14Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 128
SOFIA'S POVMy heart pounded loudly in my chest as my father drew me closer to himself, where I could clearly hear the vibration in his rich baritone voice exploding in happiness at the announcement of my pregnancy. I couldn't afford to wince right under his nostrils and Lucas' piercing eyes. “Dad, dad”, I muttered, trying to stop him from crushing me. “Your…your grip might be too strong for the baby”, I let out a shaky laugh, gently rubbing my stomach while exhaling in pain. His eyes flashed with something I couldn't describe yet but recognize well enough to break out into buckets of sweat. It was strange how I could never stand up to this monster of a man even though I'd devised numerous ways to fool him over the years - including my pregnancy. ***A week earlier***I raised my hand to knock on a door, scanning the entire place fearfully and praying not to be seen by any of my dad's men. This was the best hidden location I could find for now and it wouldn't be a pretty sight
Last Updated : 2025-04-15Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 129
ELENA'S POV My face had begun to get used to being blonde that I almost thought it was natural. However, with Eloise around as she was ‘hiding” from Nathan, my hair was always done in different styles every day. And today, we set out to go grocery shopping as a way of lifting our moods and most importantly, an excuse to leave the apartment for once. “now this is a good time to use his card”, Eloise said, bringing out a black card from her purse as we walked into the sea of people moving up and about in the largest mall of the city. I chuckled in response, unable to help but agree with her. If anything, it was sufficient compensation for wasting her time in the first place. “I mean, all that hardwork to get me and now, he's getting engaged to somebody else?”, she ranted, cursing angrily underneath her breath and subconsciously increasing her strides. “Whoa, slow down Eloise”, I called after her, my hands holding onto the edge of my leather skirt which annoyingly went up with every
Last Updated : 2025-04-16Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 130
ELOISE' POVIt was all fun and games until I saw it before my very own eyes. The very girl I loathed and just like that - the solid bricks of reassurance built somewhere in my heart crumbled slowly. His love for me was never a doubt but accepting it was harder than I wanted it to - still, the end came too quickly even though I'd always known it. Expected, even. I took a quick glance at my phone longing for that familiar name sliding through the screen but none came - for days. Just to make sure, his contacts were all unblocked, and I knew he knew that. I wanted to listen to his own side of the story, yearning to believe them even if my mind fought it. Nathan had never lied to me, and he never would but it didn't make any difference in what I believed, especially now.“Please give this to him when you see him”, I said in a downcast tone, handing his black card to his house keeper who obviously had a lot to say but my shielded aura was enough warning. I missed her too regardless. Wa
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Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 130
ELOISE' POVIt was all fun and games until I saw it before my very own eyes. The very girl I loathed and just like that - the solid bricks of reassurance built somewhere in my heart crumbled slowly. His love for me was never a doubt but accepting it was harder than I wanted it to - still, the end came too quickly even though I'd always known it. Expected, even. I took a quick glance at my phone longing for that familiar name sliding through the screen but none came - for days. Just to make sure, his contacts were all unblocked, and I knew he knew that. I wanted to listen to his own side of the story, yearning to believe them even if my mind fought it. Nathan had never lied to me, and he never would but it didn't make any difference in what I believed, especially now.“Please give this to him when you see him”, I said in a downcast tone, handing his black card to his house keeper who obviously had a lot to say but my shielded aura was enough warning. I missed her too regardless. Wa
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 129
ELENA'S POV My face had begun to get used to being blonde that I almost thought it was natural. However, with Eloise around as she was ‘hiding” from Nathan, my hair was always done in different styles every day. And today, we set out to go grocery shopping as a way of lifting our moods and most importantly, an excuse to leave the apartment for once. “now this is a good time to use his card”, Eloise said, bringing out a black card from her purse as we walked into the sea of people moving up and about in the largest mall of the city. I chuckled in response, unable to help but agree with her. If anything, it was sufficient compensation for wasting her time in the first place. “I mean, all that hardwork to get me and now, he's getting engaged to somebody else?”, she ranted, cursing angrily underneath her breath and subconsciously increasing her strides. “Whoa, slow down Eloise”, I called after her, my hands holding onto the edge of my leather skirt which annoyingly went up with every
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 128
SOFIA'S POVMy heart pounded loudly in my chest as my father drew me closer to himself, where I could clearly hear the vibration in his rich baritone voice exploding in happiness at the announcement of my pregnancy. I couldn't afford to wince right under his nostrils and Lucas' piercing eyes. “Dad, dad”, I muttered, trying to stop him from crushing me. “Your…your grip might be too strong for the baby”, I let out a shaky laugh, gently rubbing my stomach while exhaling in pain. His eyes flashed with something I couldn't describe yet but recognize well enough to break out into buckets of sweat. It was strange how I could never stand up to this monster of a man even though I'd devised numerous ways to fool him over the years - including my pregnancy. ***A week earlier***I raised my hand to knock on a door, scanning the entire place fearfully and praying not to be seen by any of my dad's men. This was the best hidden location I could find for now and it wouldn't be a pretty sight
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 127
ELENA'S POV An eye contact was all it took to travel back in time and it was shocking how little it took to leave all behind, perhaps freeze in the present. But we knew, time wasn't enough to live it all out. So there we stayed, holding on to the moment no matter how fleeting it could be, keeping the distress we could now barely see, completely out of sight. The sunrise felt different reflecting through my curtains this morning and the bird chirps no longer sounded annoying to listen to unlike before. My life seemed to have been washed with a radiant hope I'd hardly known since my family fell apart. I quickly took a shower then put on a fresh set of clothes while grinning and humming the entire time. Since it was beginning to look like spring - at least from my end, I went for a simple pair of blue shorts with a white sweatshirt Lucas had given to me that night. The famous sweatshirt that caused a scandal. “I see you guys are back together”, a scheming voice resounded from behin
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 126
LUCAS' POV “How did this happen?”, I roared at Sofia, feeling frustration building up inside me. There was already so much to deal with and rumors of a child my supposed fiancee had with someone else wasn't going to be one of them. “Have you told him about it yet?”, I asked, trying to get my head wrapped around it. She stayed silent, looking at me like I was speaking in a foreign language. “Answer me!”, I urged impatiently, sighing in irritation and turning my face away from her. There was no way our engagement could still go through in her condition. On the surface, this was naturally a way out for me but something about it just didn't seem so simple - especially her father, Mr Anderson. Turning back to face her slowly, the calm gaze in her eyes seemed to fan the flames to my suspicions. “Is your father aware yet?”, I asked, whispering in a hoarse voice. She shook her head sideways, her lips tightly pursed and just when my bubble of frustration was about to burst, soft sobs broke
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 125
ELENA'S POV The girls were finally reunited after what seemed like forever. Luci spontaneously showed up at the bar, making Eloise and I squeal uncontrollably in happiness. After three quick shots, Eloise and I pumped with excitement ready for the night in a better mood than earlier, when we both came down with a sense of overwhelming sadness. It also turned out Nathan's parents had planned out an arranged marriage for him and knowing her background, it was a bleak road for them henceforth. I hugged her tightly, softly reminding her of her strength and rare beauty no matter what. “You need this more than I do Elena”, she said, glaring at me with a knowing look, making my gaze droop to the ground. Without even saying it, we both knew what she meant. My rejection to Dave's offer. Thinking about it each time made me feel both stupid and sometimes, in agreement with my decision. Letting him do anything for me felt like he owed me something in the first place and my pride wouldn't acc
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 124
LUCAS' POVThe past one week has been hellish in my apartment and at the company as well - Elena's silence which made me uncomfortable and Henry's appointment as the standing CEO until my official wedding with Sofia, as announced to the entire world by her cunning father. Even from my investigations, it wasn't certain whose side Henry was on - but there was only one way to find out and it could only be through the woman I once called ‘mother’. “It's pretty strange how you stopped coming around to beg for my apology after your stupid plans couldn't get me killed that night”, I said, raising the cup of coffee to my lips but not letting a drop pass through them. I couldn't trust her. Ever again. From where she sat on the couch opposite me, she seemed to have aged much in such a few weeks. The weary lines running across her face all scrunched up together into a deep frown, staring at me in confusion. “What are you saying Lucas?”, she asked, a slight tremor in her voice perharos due to
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 123
ELENA'S POVThe air was saturated with the smell of fresh bacon and savoury pancakes, making me sniff even harder from my dreams. My eyes subconsciously opened staring straight into the kitchen from the sofa I laid on. He was right there - whistling a happy tune while flipping the pancakes in the pan. Pancakes and bacon. It was both our favourite meal for breakfast as I clearly recall my winnings for lots of them so we'd share at school. But now, she got to share them with him…and he seemed happy. He was happy, and that should be all that matters right? “Elena?”, his voice came, sounding right in front of me and making me shut my eyes quickly in embarrassment. Shit. Shit. How did I get so lost in my thoughts that I didn't see him coming? I wasn't prepared to face him after everything I saw last night. “Hey”, he whispered, squatting down the length of the sofa and planting a peck on my forehead, causing my skin to recoil in irritation. I jerked up to a sitting position, wiping of
Bound by debt; Freed by love CHAPTER 122
ELENA'S POV‘Hate is a strong word to say’, my mother always said each time I ranted on and on about a certain person that wronged me that day. I have never been the forgiving type and usually, it always took me longer than normal to snap out of my overflowing kindness and patience towards anyone. But as I watched him disappear farther and farther into the distance away from me, into the cold we were no longer strangers to, Hate only seemed to downplay the raging emotions I felt towards him. It was a line he'd been crossing more frequently than often in the past few days. How dare he use her to back up his threats? A cold frost of air huffed through my nostrils followed by the incessant ringing of my phone. “Hello”, I said, knotting my eyebrows close together in a defensive manner. “Elena”, a voice I could recognize even in my afterlife, coursing the rage within me a hundred times faster. Too angry to give any reply, I hung up immediately storming off into the house and heading s
