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Chains of Forbidden Love Prologue
Lillian's POVI am the perfect child.The perfect daughter.The one who never makes mistakes.I am like a puzzle piece that fits perfectly because I always trim away parts of myself that they consider flaws.I follow orders without questioning, for in the Hawthorne household, I am the epitome of perfection. But behind that flawless facade, a dirty secret lies.***Hawthorne Mansion is filled with people who share the same interests—money and power. Their conversations echo throughout the room, but I act as though I am hearing pleasant words. A smile is permanently etched on my face as I socialize with my father's guest, Gabriel Hawthorne, the newly-elected president who, after a lifetime in politics, has finally achieved his desires.Beside him stands his best friend and vice president, Alexander Montgomery, who has seen me grow up and transform into a lady. Alexander understands me better than my own father. He knows of my obsession with the arts, a passion my father remains unaware
Last Updated : 2023-06-07Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 1
Marcus's POVI stood before the crowd, blinded by the flashes of cameras, but their attention did not occupy my mind. It was the woman beside me, Lillian, who captured my focus.Every movement she made, every shift of her weight, revealed her discomfort. Her trembling hands and forced smile displayed her unease with our position. Sensing her discomfort, I instinctively moved away, creating a distance between us.Lillian turned her head towards me, relief evident in her eyes. I gazed intently at her face, but she quickly averted her eyes, focusing on the crowd instead. I let out a deep breath and shifted my gaze away as well, scanning the audience. While everyone celebrated this moment, it was Alexander Montgomery who caught my attention. His dark gaze was fixed on Lillian, but when his eyes met mine, his expression changed. He smiled and nodded, acknowledging my presence, and I reciprocated the gesture."Marcus, come. I will introduce you to Vice President Montgomery," Gabriel said, p
Last Updated : 2023-06-07Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 2
Lillian's POVStepping out of my room, I noticed Victoria walking in the hallway. When she saw me, she greeted me with a sweet smile."Good morning, Lillian," she said.Returning her smile, I replied, "Good morning, Victoria."We hadn't had a proper conversation the previous night, as we were both busy entertaining guests."Just call me Mom, Lillian," she suggested. I shook my head, disguising my true feelings towards her with a warm smile."I'd rather call you by your name. You're not yet married to my dad, so I don't see any reason to call you Mom," I politely responded. However, she seemed offended upon hearing my words.Her smile disappeared, and she muttered, "I'm sorry."I maintained my smile and walked away, heading towards the kitchen, leaving her bewildered in the hallway.Entering the kitchen, I saw my father at the dining table, engrossed in reading a newspaper, oblivious to my presence.Approaching him, I kissed him on the cheek."Good morning, Dad," I greeted him.He glan
Last Updated : 2023-06-07Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 3
Marcus's POVI saw fear in her eyes, the glimmer of terror reflecting at me.Tears cascaded down her face, each droplet a testament to her anguish.She stood frozen in place, lost and disoriented amidst the chaos.As I approached her, her eyes remained fixated on mine, searching for answers or perhaps seeking solace.Kneeling on one knee, I gently held her chin, studying her face intently, trying to decipher the turmoil within."Why are you crying?" I asked, a hint of amusement dancing in my eyes as if I found her distress somewhat entertaining.Lillian swallowed hard, her gaze never wavering from my face."Are you going to tell Dad?" she asked, her voice filled with fear as if her entire fate depended on my response.A chuckle escaped my lips, amused by the desperation in her voice.Lillian hung onto my every word, as if it were a lifeline, desperately hoping I would spare her from her father's wrath.Using my thumb, I brushed away the tears that had fallen onto her cheeks, momentari
Last Updated : 2023-07-07Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 4
Lillian's POVI sat alone in my room, staring at the blank canvas before me. Tears streamed down my face, not out of sadness, but from a deep sense of frustration. I felt a rage building inside me, unable to voice my thoughts because I grew up that way.Dad forced me to be like that. To please people and simply agree to everything they have to say because that is the only way for them to like me...to love me.Ever since I was a child I was silenced keeping my opinion to myself.I always have this urge to speak up but fear always consumed me. I am afraid that if I revealed the real me they won't like me, especially my father.I want him to see me as a perfect daughter because he loves me that way. He will only love me if I am a perfect daughter.While drunk in self-pity, my phone lit up, and upon checking I saw a message from Alexander.From: AlexanderI'm sorry about what happened, Lillian. I hope it won't change anything between us.I stared at the message, unsure of how to respond.
Last Updated : 2023-07-07Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 5
Marcus's POVThe entire table fell silent, anticipation filling the air as everyone awaited Lillian's response. I noticed Lillian purposely avoiding my gaze, her eyes fixed on her plate. "What do you mean by that, Marcus?" Gabriel asked, breaking the silence.I glanced at Gabriel, offering him a smile. "Nothing, Dad. I just never expected Vice President Montgomery to be so closely connected to your family," I replied, trying to downplay the situation."Our family, Marcus," he corrected me, and I simply nodded my head in agreement.We continued eating breakfast, and once I finished, I decided it was time to leave. "Marcus, I need you to review the profiles of the qualified candidates for judicial nomination," Gabriel uttered just as I was about to exit."Sure, just send me the file," I responded."I have to go," Gabriel acknowledged with a nod, while Mom smiled at me. Lillian didn't even bother to acknowledge my presence.I left the White House and made my way to my car. Driving t
Last Updated : 2023-07-08Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 6
Lillian's POVMarcus trailed behind me as I entered Luis Vuitton.He settled on a couch while I headed to the counter, searching for jewellery when a wristwatch caught my eye.Nicole, my shopper, immediately approached me with a smile. "Hi Lillian, looking for something?" she asked."Can I take a look at this watch?" I pointed to a black and gold wristwatch.Nicole retrieved it from the glass case and handed it to me. "A gift?" she inquired."Yeah," I responded, then glanced at Marcus, who was engrossed in conversation with a store staff offering him a drink.Returning my attention to the watch, I heard Nicole ask, "Is he your boyfriend?"I shook my head. "He's my brother," I replied, causing her eyes to widen."Atty. Marcus Sullivan?" she asked, and I nodded."He looks even more handsome in person. I saw him on the news and thought he was a celebrity," Nicole said, her gaze fixed on Marcus."Is he single, Lillian?" Nicole asked, turning her attention back to me, awaiting my respon
Last Updated : 2023-07-08Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 7
Marcus's POVI returned to the A&M law firm and found Alice waiting for me in my office, arms crossed and eyebrows raised."Where have you been?" she asked, her tone demanding.I walked towards my desk and sat down, deciding to check my computer for the profiles of the candidates for judicial nomination."Lillian had an accident," I replied, my eyes fixed on the monitor.Alice gasped, and when I glanced at her, her eyes widened in shock."Is she okay?" she asked, worry evident in her voice.I nodded and focused my attention back on the monitor."It was just a minor accident. We had to pay for the damages," I said, scanning through the candidates' profiles."Thank God," Alice said, relief washing over her."The way you ran earlier, I thought someone had died. Your face showed genuine concern, even though you claim to hate Lillian. Your actions contradict your words, Marcus," she teased me once again.I furrowed my brow and scoffed at her comment."Shut up, Alice. Don't you have work to
Last Updated : 2023-07-09
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Chains of Forbidden Love Epilogue
Lillian's POVMy memories are still blurry but one thing remains clear.My feelings for him.I know that I love him. My heart feels happy whenever I am with him.I can't remember some memories I have with him but that won't stop me from marrying this man.When the door of the art gallery opened I felt my heart beating loudly against my chest.My hands went cold so I held the bouquet tightly trying to find some strength and ease the nervousness that I was feeling.I roamed my eyes around.I saw art hanging on the wall and everything looked familiar to me but I can't tell when I exactly saw it or what particular memory it holds.As I took a step forward all eyes were on me. People who are close to us are watching my step closely and it made me even more nervous so I fixated my gaze on him...to the man who can calm my storm.He smiled at me but he wiped something on the corner of his eyes as if he was crying.Seeing him cry made the corner of my eyes water as well but I suppressed it so
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Marcus's POVI felt my heart swell in happiness as I wrapped them in my arms.The emptiness that I had been trying to battle for a year was now gone.Everything feels complete again.She's finally here.She came back just like what she promised."I told Daddy, Mommy will come back just like what she promised,"A soft chuckle escaped my lips when I heard Amari utter those words.We broke off the hug and my gaze drifted on Lillian again.She's smiling genuinely. A kind of smile that reaches her eyes indicating that she is truly happy."Thank you for not giving up," she uttered.My hand reached for her face and gently caressed her cheeks.I still can't believe it.It feels like a dream seeing her stand in front of me looking at me with her eyes filled with love and happiness."Thank you for coming back," I whispered as my hands gently caressed her cheeks.She leaned her face on my palm and closed her eyes as she found comfort in the warmth of my hand.She looks peaceful to watch.I alway
Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 131
Lillian's POVI saw happiness glistening in his eyes as he looked at me.He looked happy when I told him about the glimpse of memory that I had but I wasn't sure if it was mine or if my mind was playing tricks on me.I was confused if I was Lillian or if I was just forcing myself to believe that I was Lillian just to fill the memories that I had lost.Up until now I still can't remember anything and it frustrates me.I am slowly doubting my parents wondering if they are telling the truth or making me believe in lies.But why would they do that? Why would they lie to me?Why am I doubting them just because of this man in front of me whom I barely knew?His happiness was replaced by confusion when I fell silent.He was about to hold my hand but I hid it behind me afraid that if he touched me I might feel something again.Pain crossed his eyes when I refused to be touched by him."What's wrong?" he asked pain filling his voice.I shook my head and avoided his gaze. I focused my eyes in f
Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 130
Marcus's POVI finished my work early so I headed home.I searched the house to look for the kids until I heard giggles coming from the garden.I followed the laughter and there I saw Amari sitting on a small chair while painting a flower on the canvas while Augustus was on his stroller playing with his toy.My gaze then shifted to Isabelle.She's smiling while putting some colours on the canvas.She's painting the same sunset that she ruined.Her every stroke reminds me of Lillian.I was taken back to that moment when I watched Lillian draw the sunset.The way she put colour on the canvas is the same way Lillian coloured the sky.I watched her every moment intently and as I watched how she mixed different colors I felt my heart ache.She's Lillian.I am sure she's Lillian but why is she lying to us?Why is she hiding in the name of Isabelle?Does she forget about us?Or maybe I am just being drowned in longing once again making myself believe that Lillian is still alive?Maybe I am j
Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 129
Isabelle's POVMy heart started to race.When I stepped inside the cab I held my chest tightly and let out heavy breaths, panting as if I came from a long run.After giving my address to the driver I leaned my head against the window and focused my attention outside.Why am I acting this way?Why did my heart race when he kissed me?"Maam we are already here,"I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard the driver speak.I immediately handed my fare and stepped out of the cab.I stared at the house standing in front of me.It was a white house just enough for a small family.I grew up here they said but this place doesn't feel familiar.I can't remember any memories I have in this house. Even fragments.It's been a year since the accident happened but I still can't remember anything.They are telling me stories but it doesn't ring a bell. I can't find it inside me, the memories they telling.I let out a deep breath and walked towards our house.The moment I stepped inside I heard my
Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 128
Marcus's POVI can't look away.I am having a hard time processing everything.She looks exactly like Lillian.Her hair is a bit different since it was cut short but her other features resemble Lillian.The only difference is that she looks at us differently.She looks confused as if she's looking at a stranger."Your name is Isabelle?" I asked still having a hard time accepting that she's not Lillian.She slowly nods her head. "Yes Sir," she politely responded.I saw her gaze shifted to Amari. Her gaze lingered before she looked at me again."My Mom left for a while to process some documents for my father's operation so she told me to look after your son for a while. I am sorry she's in a hurry so she failed to inform you,"She talks so gently.Her voice sounds exactly like Lillian and while I listened to her I felt pain surge in my system.She reminds me of Lillian and it hurts."I'm sorry if we scared you. You look exactly like my late wife so we thought you were her,"I swallowed
Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 127
Marcus's POVIt's been a year since she left but I am still mourning. Everything still feels empty and I have no idea if I will ever recover.If Amari isn't here I bet I already killed myself. She's the only reason why I chose to survive each day.She needs a father so I have to be strong and act like I am still okay even though my insides are shattered into pieces."Daddy, where's my uniform?" I heard her shouting from her room.I immediately wiped my hands and hurriedly ran towards my daughter.Upon opening her room I saw her searching her cabinet."It's here. I ironed it earlier," I said as I got the uniform hanging on her cabinet."Once you're done here head to the kitchen and eat your breakfast okay?" She smiled at me and nodded her head.I stared at her face for quite some time before I smiled back.I always do that whenever I miss Lillian. I always stare at our daughter's face because I can see a glimpse of her in Amari.Whenever I look at Amari it feels like she's still here.
Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 126
Marcus's POV"Daddy,"It was that soft call that made me lift my head.When I saw my daughter standing in front of me with tears streaming down her face I felt my chest tightened.I can see Lillian in Amari. She looks like her and that made everything feel heavy.I tried to act strong in front of her but when her small arms pulled me into a tight hug the tears that I had been suppressing fell non-stop.I cried on my daughter's shoulder, releasing all the pain and heaviness inside me.I thought after crying the pain and heaviness inside my chest would vanish or somehow lessen but nothing happened.My tears already dried out but the pain didn't subside. It still feels too much.When Amari broke off the hug she cupped my face and smiled at me."Let's go home, Daddy. Let's wait for me Mommy in our house. Let's wait for her in our home,"I bit my lower lip when tears were about to fall once again.I stared at my daughter's face and I can't help but blame myself for what happened.If I just
Chains of Forbidden Love Chapter 125
Lillian's POVDays after what happened Amari finally decided to come with Marcus.I don't want to let her go but for now, I have to but I'll make sure to work hard so I can get my daughter's custody.Carrying all my things I stepped out of the house and grabbed a taxi to go towards Marcus' place.I still have things to do. I need to finish the artwork because he already paid for it. I can feel that Alice doesn't want my presence but she has no choice.When I arrived at the house it was awfully quiet so I started searching for them.I put my things first in the living room before I started roaming around.After a while I heard voices coming from the room upstairs so I traced it.I didn't want to eavesdrop but curiosity filled me especially when I heard my daughter's name.I recognized their voices. It was Alice and Matthew's voices."Why can't we just tell them the truth? Just come with me, Alice. Why do you have to go crazy over Marcus when he is treating you this way?" I hear desperat
