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Chapter 25 Turning (III)
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Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 26 Mishap (I)
In her dream, Lily Parker was lost in memories.The day she learned she had earned the chance to study in Vienna, Ethan Hart was tremendously supportive. He enthusiastically took her shopping for travel essentials, making plans for them to go skiing in Semmering come winter. When she expressed her inexperience, he assured her it was easy to learn, promising he'd even fly over to keep her company. Coincidentally, they were invited to a private photography studio's grand opening for a free photoshoot that day.Lily donned an old-fashioned, elegant cheongsam adorned with delicate embroidered lotus flowers, the neckline embellished with pearls. It was both classical and exquisite. Ethan, on the other hand, was dapper in a Republic-era Chinese suit, exuding an air of propriety and charm. The photographer had praised them, saying they looked very much like a couple. Ethan couldn't contain his glee at the comment.He said, "Lily, you have to trust me."He said, "Lily, once you graduate, we'l
Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 27 Mishap (II)
Serena offered a perfunctory hand to steady her, saying insincerely, "Sorry, I didn't see you there. Are you alright?" The tone held no hint of genuine remorse; instead, it sounded almost gleeful. Lily glanced at the application form in Serena's hand, and oddly, she felt an unusual calm. She took a deep breath and replied slowly, "I'm fine." Serena smirked. "Good to hear. I'm in a hurry, so I'll be going. Bye!" With that, she confidently strutted toward a Lotus sports car parked nearby in her high heels. Lily squinted, and when she recognized the man in the driver's seat, she couldn't hide her shock. It was Preston Harrow. When had Serena become involved with him? Memories of that night and Preston's inappropriate advances came flooding back, along with everything she'd lost because of it. Rage bubbled up in her, making her breath quicken. As Preston drove past her, he had the audacity to stop the car. Leaning out, he taunted with a smirk, "Oh, Miss Parker, why the lost look? Did J
Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 28 Sudden (I)
Lily Parker booked the earliest available flight, and by the time she landed, the night had deepened, with the moon casting a cold glow.Instead of heading home, she hailed a taxi and rushed to the city's Red Cross Hospital. She nearly drifted off in the cab, overcome by exhaustion. The recent events had left her restless, unable to sleep a peaceful night. Her eyes felt sore and swollen, yet too dry for tears. Now was not the time for tears; she couldn't allow herself to falter at this critical moment.At the hospital—Margaret Parker, her mother, paced anxiously outside a patient room. Catching sight of Lily, she hurriedly grasped her hand, saying, "Lily, what should we do? I'm so scared that your father might…" Her voice trailed off, but the implication was clear.Lily's face drained of color. She gently led her mother to a bench in the corridor, urging her to sit. "Mom, calm down," she whispered. "What did the doctors say?" The evening call from her mother had been frantic, telling
Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 29 Sudden (II)
When Lily Parker returned to the hospital room, Henry Parker was awake. Her heart leapt with joy, and she eagerly grasped his hand, saying, "Dad, you're finally awake! You had Mom and me so worried."Henry nodded weakly at Dr. Benjamin Fletcher, his voice raspy. "Ben, you're here too? Weren’t you attending a conference in Solara Bay?"Benjamin chuckled, "I wrapped it up early and came back. You better recover soon; our last game of chess still hasn’t determined a winner!"Henry's pale lips pulled into a bitter smile. Patting Lily’s hand, he said, "Lily, call your mom and tell her I'm feeling better, so she won't worry. And can you get me some hot water? I'd like to freshen up."Lily hesitated for a moment, but she eventually nodded. "Alright, I'll be right back." She could tell her father wanted a private conversation with Dr. Fletcher.She stepped outside into the corridor and called her mother to update her on her dad’s condition. After fetching some hot water, she settled down on a
Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 30 Re-encounter (I)
"Mr. Sterling?" Lily Parker paused in astonishment. The world was inexplicably small. So small, in fact, that she kept running into him in the most embarrassing situations. And there he sat, nonchalantly, yet exuding an aura of superiority, his gaze piercing as if it could see through souls, making her feel oddly intimidated.In Lily's mind, asking for favors with money wasn't quite honorable, especially when the favor was from Julian Sterling, Ethan Hart's friend. It just didn't sit right. Her first instinct was to flee the scene, but her legs felt as though they were laden with lead. Why? Because she couldn't delay her father's issue any longer. She vividly remembered her uncle mentioning that if Julian Sterling were willing to help, the matter would be resolved promptly. There was no reason for her not to trust Julian.Suddenly, the gentle sound of wine being poured echoed in her ears, making her breath hitch.Julian lifted his wine glass, swirling the deep red liquid until it shim
Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 31 Re-encounter (II)
Lily Parker was unnerved by his cold gaze. She suddenly felt embarrassed and for a moment, lost for words, managing only to give a strained nod. Julian Sterling lowered his eyelids and gave a derisive chuckle. Unexpectedly, he stood up, putting on his coat and headed for the door. Anyone could see that Julian was upset. Realizing this, Lily hurriedly stepped forward, her voice soft and pleading. "Mr. Sterling, I... I'm sorry... Please don't be angry. I was just too worried about my father..." She sounded desperate and her usually pale face, perhaps because of the alcohol, had a touch of rosiness. She looked up at Julian, but he avoided her gaze, his voice cold. "Maybe you've misunderstood something, Miss Parker. I'm not short on money. Right now... I just want a good meal, understand?" Without another word, he pulled the door open and left. Biting her lip, Lily quickly tucked the envelope back into her bag and rushed after Julian. Seeing that he didn’t object, she sighed in relief.
Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 32 Re-encounter (III)
Suddenly, Julian leaned down and asked, "What's that place over there? Why are so many people gathered?"Following his gaze, Lily smiled and responded, "Ah, that's an old establishment known for its sweet cakes and dumplings. It’s a famous specialty of this region and you can only get the authentic taste here. That's why so many come, often buying them as gifts."Julian's eyebrows shot up with interest. "Sweet cakes? Are they good?" Without waiting for her response, he headed over. Lily, a bit amused, quickly followed. In no time, Julian emerged holding a large bag filled with various flavored sweet cakes. He couldn't resist opening the bag then and there, trying one. Savoring the sweet, melt-in-the-mouth delicacy, his eyes squinted in pleasure. "This is really good! Sweet but not overly so."Seeing Julian smile like a child over a simple treat made Lily wonder. Given his status, what delicacies hadn't he tried?She realized she truly couldn't figure him out.Exiting the pedestrian st
Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love Chapter 33 Give up(I)
When Lily Parker first watched "Roman Holiday," she often wondered if Ann ever regretted her encounter with Joe. If their meeting was destined from the start to end with them never seeing each other again, should they have known better than to fall in love in the first place?However... emotions that can be controlled are never truly called love.Ethan Hart often teased her, saying that artists inherently possess a touch of absurd romance. Yet, when it came to her, she seemed so grounded in reality.Ethan would also say, "Lily, with me around, it's okay for you to be a bit more romantic."She believed that few women could resist such sweet words.Sadly, even the most romantic love stories and beautiful fairy tales are eventually destroyed by harsh reality. It makes one's steadfast beliefs vanish in an instant. Just like her relationship with Ethan, their fleeting happiness was like brilliant fireworks in the night sky, burning with a desperate beauty.Before she had the chance to feel
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