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Chapter 85
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Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 86
Emma's POV He was still standing behind me while I started removing the stain. I couldnโt stop the thoughts racing through my mind. Though I hated to accept it even to myself, I knew Ryan was rightโthere was still something between us, something I couldnโt deny, no matter how hard I tried. But that didnโt mean I could let myself fall for him again. I had to stay strong, had to keep my guard up, or I would only end up getting hurt.But as I started to rub the stain from his shirt, I could feel his hot breath caressing my nape, arousing me. Shit!! Stop it! Think of something else. I screamed at myself in my mind. But how could I not think of him when he was standing there behind me like that with his bare, hard chest pressed to my back like that, and his arms were caging me there with his hot breath creating havoc in my body? Oh, God!! Tell him to step back. " Ryan, what do you think you are doing??" I asked getting annoyed. " Watching you cleaning my shirt." He replied like an inn
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-25Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 87
Emma's POV My son must have been waiting for my call, I had to go out. Just as I stood to grab my things, my phone started ringing. It was himโJames.Shit!! My heart skipped a beat.God, I was late.He mustโve been waiting for my call. But with Ryan here, there was no way I could talk to James without him overhearing. Panic rose within me. I cut the call, knowing full well that it would upset James. He was already so upset. I had to get out of this suffocating office. Away from the man who had once again taken over my life.The phone buzzed again almost immediately, making me jump. Anxiety gnawed at my insides, and I pressed the reject button once more. James would be hurt, and the thought of it twisted the knife in my chest.Hell! He will be hurt like hell. I had to rush out of the room so that I could call him immediately.As I turned to leave, Ryanโs voice sliced through the air like a blade. โWhere do you think youโre going?โโItโs lunchtime,โ I replied coolly, not bothering to
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-26Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 88
Emma's POV โFrom today, you will have your lunch with me,โ he said with finality, his voice leaving no room for argument.My blood boiled at his arrogance. โThen I would rather skip lunch altogether.โโStop being childish,โ he muttered, exasperating his words.โStop bullying me,โ I shot back, my anger matching his. โI donโt like it. I swear, I will vanish from here again and I don't care then what you do with all these employees, I would not allow you to take advantage of me i may be your employee, but not your slave. You can't force me to do anything, I would rather die than let you bully me like this.โFor a moment, something flickered in his eyesโregret, perhaps? But it was gone as quickly as it had appeared. He softened his tone slightly. โPlease, have lunch with me.โ"No, thanks," I said firmly, pulling my hand away from his grasp. The touch of his skin against mine sent an unwanted jolt through my body, a reminder of everything I was trying to forget.He sighed, a sound filled
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-26Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 89
Emma's POV I quickly ended the call with James, my heart pounding in my chest as I slipped the phone into my pocket. Ryan stood in the doorway, his expression unreadable, but the tension radiating off him was almost palpable. He had heard enoughโperhaps not everything, but enough to fuel whatever storm was brewing inside him.โWho was that?โ His voice was deceptively calm, but his eyes betrayed the jealousy and anger simmering just beneath the surface." What is your problem?" " My problem is that my wife left me alone one fine day and after six years, when I found her, I got to know that she has someone, somewhere who she thinks is her lifeline. I want to know about her lifeline too." He said coming very close to me. I saw a dangerous glint in his eyes. Trying to keep my tone light, though my hands trembled slightly. โ There is nothing you need to worry about.โRyan took another step closer, his eyes narrowing. โYou think Iโm stupid, donโt you? That I canโt see through your lies?โ
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-27Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 90
Emma's POV " Come back to me, Emma. Or I swear, I will burn this entire world, you will not leave me this time. And your lifeline will not be able to save you from me. I want you back, that's why I bought this stupid and mediocre firm. I can't lose you to someone else. You belong to me. Now come back to my office or I will do something that you might not like." Ryan lingered for a moment longer, his gaze intense and searching before he finally turned and walked out of the room, leaving me alone with my racing thoughts and a heart that ached with a mixture of fear and longing.What happened to him?? He betrayed and cheated me, but he was not like this? I knew that he was pretending at that time but how can someone pretend so much?Despite everything that happened in the past, I was still undeniably attracted to him. The girl, who thought she was frigid earlier, was burning under his gaze and a mere touch. I needed to control myself, to reign in my emotions around him.*********Kate
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-27Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 91
Emma's POV The walk back to my desk felt like a walk of shame. My colleagues gave me sympathetic looks as if they could sense the torment I was going through, but I ignored them, keeping my head down. I couldnโt face their pity, not after everything I had endured today.As I gathered my things and prepared to leave, I felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me, nearly knocking me off my feet. But I couldnโt afford to break down now. Not here, not in front of them.I made it to the lift, barely able to hold back the tears that threatened to spill over. The moment the doors closed behind me, I allowed myself a single, shuddering breath, my hands gripping the rail as I tried to steady myself.This was only the beginning. Tomorrow would be worse. I knew that. But I had no choice. I was trapped, forced to work alongside the man who had destroyed me, the man who was now determined to break me all over again.As the lift descended, the reality of my situation settled like a lead weight in my c
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-28Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 92
Emma's POV The way he looked at me, the way his touch had lingered, sent shivers down my spine. I hated that he could still affect me, that despite everything, there was a part of me that still craved his touch, his attention. But I couldnโt let myself fall into that trap again. I had to keep my distance, to protect myself from the pain he could so easily inflict.I crawled into bed, the sheets felt cold against my skin, and I stared up at the ceiling. Tomorrow would come soon enough, and I needed to be ready. Ready to face him again, to fight against the pull he had on me, and to protect the life I had built for myself and James.As I closed my eyes, the last thought that crossed my mind was of Ryanโs face, the way his eyes had darkened with that mix of determination and something else. Something I couldnโt quite place, but that terrified me all the same.Tomorrow would be another battle, another test of wills. But this time, I wouldnโt run. I couldnโt afford to.I would face him he
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-29Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 93
Emma's POV The Next day, I reached the office at eight in the morning as I didn't want to give him another chance to control me even by punishing him for not coming earlier, and I was shocked to see that Ryan was already there at the office. He smirked when he saw me and asked me to come to his office. But I told him that I would come once the staff came as I didn't want people to gossip about us. He shook his head and shrugged. " So? Let them gossip, I can announce that you belong to me." He said casually. " I don't want that... " " Yes of course! After all, you are single in their eyes. " He said sarcastically and went into his office. I shook my head and went to mine. The office environment was nothing short of stifling. Since Ryan had taken over the small firm where I worked, his presence had cast a long shadow over everything. Though his takeover had been smooth, with assurances that the existing staff would keep their positions, the atmosphere had changed dramatically. I h
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Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Epilogue continued
Emma's POV The hours that followed blurred togetherโRyan by my side, holding my hand, whispering words of encouragement. He whispered words of encouragement, his gaze full of love and strength, his fingers tracing soft circles over my skin, soothing me. His strength became my strength, his voice a lifeline. Every time I looked into his eyes, I felt anchored, loved, and understood in a way that words could never express.At last, the moment came. I heard the first wail, and as they placed her in my arms, I felt the first weight of her in my arms and a rush of love so deep, it was overwhelming, and my heart expanded in ways I hadnโt thought possible. Ryan was beside me, his eyes fixed on her with a look of absolute awe. He kissed my forehead, his voice thick with emotion. โSheโs beautiful,โ he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. His hand cradled her tiny head, and he looked at me, eyes filled with gratitude. โThank you, Emma,โ he whispered, leaning down to press a tender kiss to m
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Epilogue
Emma's POV One month had passed since our island escape, and coming back to the life weโd built here felt different nowโlighter somehow as if love had settled into every corner of our home. Ryan had slipped into our family life effortlessly, filling each day with small acts of tenderness that wove us closer together. For the first time in so long, I felt whole.But nothing could have prepared me for the morning. I realized my life was about to change once again.The signs were subtle at firstโjust an unusual fatigue, a lingering wave of dizziness now and then. I brushed it off as the after-effects of our busy schedules. But soon the signs became clearer, and I found myself looking down at a positive pregnancy test, a swirl of emotions overwhelming me. I sat there, staring at it, joy and disbelief intermingling. I was going to have another baby.Ryan came home later that evening, his face lighting up as he saw me. He wrapped me in his arms, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead. โHey,
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 265
Emma's POV We headed back to our suite, but Ryan had one last surprise waiting for me. When we entered the room, the lights were dimmed, and the air was filled with the scent of jasmine and vanilla.A path of rose petals led to the bathroom, where a luxurious bubble bath had been drawn, candles flickering around the edges of the tub.โRyanโฆโ I gasped, turning to him with wide eyes. โDid youโ?โHe grinned, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing my cheek. โI figured after a day like today, you deserved a little pampering.โMy heart swelled with love for this man, who knew exactly how to make every moment special. He led me to the tub, helping me slip into the warm, fragrant water before joining me. The bubbles rose around us, and I leaned back against his chest, closing my eyes as his hands massaged my shoulders.We sat in comfortable silence for a while, the only sound of the gentle lapping of the water and the soft flicker of the candles. It was peaceful, intimate, and everyth
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 264
Emma's POV After several hours in the sky, we began our descent, and I noticed a glimmer of turquoise below, almost like a hidden jewel nestled in a sea of endless blue. As we got closer, I could make out an island ringed with pristine beaches, the sunlight casting golden highlights across the sand. My heart skipped a beat as I took in the sceneโthe untouched beauty of white sand, palm trees swaying gently, the promise of secluded beaches.โThis isโฆall yours?โ I asked, a sense of disbelief coloring my words. It felt almost unreal.Ryan laughed softly, wrapping an arm around me. โNot just mine. Ours. Consider this our private retreat.The thought of itโan entire island, untouched and serene, where we could simply be togetherโsent a thrill through me. Once we landed, a small team greeted us, but they quickly disappeared after helping us settle in. It was just the two of us, alone in paradise.Ryan wrapped his arms around me from behind, pulling me close against him. I leaned into his c
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 263
Emma's POV Once we were certain that Daniel and Evan were safely behind bars, I felt like I could finally exhale. It was surreal to think that the shadows of their crimesโmurder, kidnapping, so many lives shatteredโwere now confined, unable to reach us. The damage, though, still lingered, especially in Evaโs life.Danielโs conviction allowed her to obtain a swift divorce and full custody of their son, Danny. But while she had her freedom, she deserved a chance at happiness too.Eva had been through unimaginable hardship, and now, with a young son, Danny, to care for, her life was far from settled. Thankfully, the charges against Daniel made it relatively easy for her to get a divorce and secure sole custody of Danny. Still, she was young and had lost much; it wasnโt right for her to face the future on her own.Ryan, in his characteristic way of looking after people, was the first to offer support. It was Ryan who first suggested a way to help her move forward. He introduced her to on
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 262
Ryan's POV As the officers secured him in handcuffs and began reading him his rights, I turned to Emma. She was still trembling, her arms wrapped tightly around herself as though trying to shield herself from the horrors sheโd just endured. Her eyes, red and puffy from tears, met mine, and I saw a mix of relief and determination there.โRyan,โ she whispered, her voice barely audible. โThereโs something you need to know.โI stepped closer, my hand brushing against hers in a gesture of comfort. โWhat is it?โShe hesitated, glancing at James, who clung to my side, his small fingers gripping my shirt. I knelt, cupping his face gently.โItโs okay, buddy,โ I murmured. โEverythingโs going to be fine now.โI turned to one of the officers. โCan someone take my son outside? He doesnโt need to hear this.โAn officer nodded, extending his hand toward James. โHey, champ, why donโt you come with me? Weโve got some juice and snacks in the car.โJames looked at me, uncertainty flickering in his wide
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 261
Ryan's POV With a swift kick, the door slammed open, the sound reverberating like a gunshot through the room. Evan spun around, startled but not surprised. He stood over Emma and James, both bound to chairs. My heart clenched as I took in their facesโpale but alive, their eyes widening in shock and relief at the sight of us.โEmma,โ I murmured, my voice low but filled with urgency. โItโs alright. Iโm here.โRelief seemed to flood through her, and she nearly collapsed in the chair as if she had been holding her breath, the tension finally breaking. But there was no time to rest. Evan was already recovering, his face twisted with rage.โYou,โ he spat, his voice dripping with hatred. โAlways ruining everything.โโThis ends now, Evan,โ I said, โYouโve done enough.โEvan laughed, โOh, you think youโre the hero now? After everything you took from me?โMy jaw tightened, and my fists clenched at my sides. โI didnโt take anything from you, Evan. You did this to yourself.โEvanโs face twisted
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 260
Ryan's POV Just ahead, I saw tire marks in the mud, leading away from the area. I crouched down, examining them, my mind racing. I followed the impressions of the tires in the mud and was shocked by what I saw ahead.I saw a car, just like mine, with the same number.What the hell?He used this to make them think it was me, not him, so theyโd believe him.I saw a candy wrapper lying thereโa Swiss chocolate candy Iโd bought for my son. I picked it up, frustration coursing through me, a flood of helplessness rising with it. I was used to solving problems with precision, but here, every step felt like I was grasping at shadows. Emma and James were out there somewhereโalone, scared, with that monster.Gritting my teeth, I swore Iโd kill that man. For the first time in years, I felt powerless, as if everything I valued was slipping through my fingers.Finally, the team managed to pinpoint Emmaโs phoneโs last ping just outside an abandoned cottageโthe perfect hiding place. A surge of deter
Chasing My Runaway Brideย ย ย Chapter 259
Ryan's POV Then, the final revelation, the one that sent a chill through my veins. โEvan doesnโt just want to ruin you, Ryan,โ Daniel said, his eyes glinting with perverse satisfaction. โHe wants to be you. Heโs been planning this for months. Changing his look, studying youโdown to your bloody mannerisms. Heโs got a way out, a clean record. No one would question it if he walked right back into your life, because no one would know.โThe room fell silent, his words hanging in the air, heavier than anything Iโd imagined. Evan planned to kill us, to eliminate every trace of my existence, and then live as meโheโd done everything necessary to erase his old life and assume mine, seamlessly.The realization gripped me like a vice. Emma and James were in the hands of a man who was not only ruthless but methodical, who wouldnโt hesitate to kill them just to ensure his twisted plan played out perfectly. I could feel the rage, the cold, calculated fury that settled deep in my bones, overriding t
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