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Chapter 406 - A Hopeful Encounter
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His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 407 - Peculiar Case
Isabel’s POVVictoria’s words sent a shiver down my spine, cold dread pooling in my stomach. Robert and I exchanged bewildered looks, a silent conversation passing between us. “What are you implying, love?” Robert asked, his voice wavering slightly.Victoria inhaled deeply, as if weighing her words. “A few weeks ago, I encountered a peculiar case at the hospital. A child was brought in—no identification, no guardian, nothing.”“Okay… So what does this have to do with me?” I asked, struggling to stay patient as she shared her story. I felt anxious and needed to get to my appointment.“Getting there,” Victoria said, her smile gentle with a hint of pity. “He was unresponsive at first, just lying there as if in a trance. Then, when he finally came to… something was off.”Robert frowned. “Off how?”Victoria’s lips pressed into a thin line. “He didn’t remember anything. His own name, where he came from—gone. And it wasn’t just amnesia. His emotions were erratic, almost as if they weren’t hi
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Isabel’s POVI forced a polite smile as I shook the doctor’s hand. “Thank you for the suggestion. I’ll think about it.”Think about it? No. I had to do it. I couldn’t go on like this, spiraling deeper into uncertainty with every passing day. But the thought of hypnosis unsettled me—what if I unearthed something even worse than what I feared?As I stepped out of the consultation room, I instinctively scanned the waiting area for Emerson. He wasn’t there. A flicker of unease passed through me until my phone buzzed in my hand.Running a little late. Sorry.I let out a breath, typing back a quick response. No worries. I’ll walk home. See you soon.It was only a thirty-minute walk to the villa, and the fresh air might help clear my head. My thoughts churned as I walked, the rhythmic click of my heels on the pavement drowned out by the storm in my mind. How was I going to talk to Emerson about today? Would he believe me if I told him about Victoria’s poison hypothesis, or the doctor’s hypn
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-13His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 409 - Illusion In Plain Sight
Isabel’s POV"Lilith?"Emerson's voice was thick with confusion as he turned sharply toward Lila, his brows furrowing. He was trying to make sense of my outburst, but the doubt in his eyes made my stomach twist.Lila, however, didn’t miss a beat.She gasped softly, blinking up at him with wide, wounded eyes. “Miss, I… I don’t know what you’re talking about. Who is Lilith?”I sneered. That faux innocence might have fooled others, but I saw right through her. My mind felt like it was splitting in two—one half grasping at the unraveling threads of reality, the other screaming at me that I was right. That I had been right all along not to trust her.Two faces flickered before me, shifting like a mirage. Lila. Lilith.But her eyes.Her eyes remained the same."It’s you!" My voice cracked as I grabbed her arms, shaking her. “I should’ve figured it out much sooner! You’ve been right under my nose this whole time! You murderer!”Lila let out a small, pitiful cry, recoiling as if I had struck
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-13His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 410 - Messed Up Memories
Isabel’s POVJust as I was about to storm out, ready to put as much distance as possible between myself and… them, a strange sensation crawled up my spine. Something was off. My breath hitched as I noticed the salesgirl staring directly at me—not at Lila.My eyes darted to Emerson, who stood frozen. Was the ring… for me?He held the small velvet box in his hand now. Slowly, as if trying to salvage a moment he hadn't meant for me to see, he flipped open the lid. A delicate ring gleamed under the store lights, the kind of ring that carried meaning. My heart clenched at the sight.The salesgirl hesitated before speaking. "Mr. Williams had planned a surprise," she explained gently, sensing the tension. "The maid only offered a few suggestions, but in the end, he made his own choice."A sharp pang of guilt cut through me.Lila let out a cold, almost resigned laugh. "Yes, Miss. This is just another misunderstanding on your part. I may come from humble origins, but I have my pride."Somethi
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-13His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 411 - Ruthless Questions
Isabel’s POVThe drive home was excruciating. The air between us was thick with unspoken words. The weight of my mistake pressed heavily on my chest. I had leaned in, kissed his cheek, touched him like nothing had changed—like we were still together. But we weren’t. How could I have forgotten something so fundamental? My mind had been slipping more and more lately, but this? This was a whole new level of terrifying.I stole a glance at Emerson. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, knuckles paling under the pressure. His jaw was tense, the faintest muscle twitch betraying his emotions. I could feel his stolen glances too, hesitant, worried, as if he wasn’t sure what to say to me. Maybe he thought I’d shatter if he said the wrong thing.And, to be honest, I just might.I clenched my fists in my lap. Was I really losing it? Had I imagined everything about Lila—Lilith? The flickering images in my head, the strange certainty that she wasn’t who she claimed to be… Was my mind p
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-14His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 412 - Whirlwind of Worries
Isabel’s POVSince that mob of unscrupulous reporters had forced their way into my life, I had barely left my room. The world outside felt hostile, filled with prying eyes and whispered accusations. My mind was a battlefield—one I was rapidly losing control over. Were the things I remembered even real? Were my memories just fragments of paranoia and stress? I didn’t know anymore.But the worst part was the guilt. The guilt at my inability to be the mother Liam needed, the support for Elena. They were left to the maids when Emerson was at work. I couldn’t even fulfill my duties at work. Though uncle Eric was understanding and told me to take all the time I needed. Still, I felt like I was failing every single person I cared about.I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the dark and motionless wall. The silence in my room pressed in on me, thick and suffocating. I should have felt safe here. But instead, every second alone with my own thoughts was another moment of torment.The sudde
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-14His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 413 - Hypnotic Revelations
Isabel’s POVThe morning light cast a soft glow on my room. I sat up, my limbs heavy from days spent in bed. My mind was still clouded with fragments of confusion and dread. I needed to shake this off. A long shower seemed like the best place to start.As the warm water cascaded over me, I felt the tension in my shoulders slowly unravel. I scrubbed away the sweat and exhaustion, hoping to wash away the uncertainty as well. But even as the steam enveloped me, I couldn’t escape the lingering unease in the pit of my stomach. The memory of the reporters, the Lilith-Lila confusion, the eerie feeling that someone was orchestrating my downfall—it all remained just beneath the surface.When I finally stepped out, I wrapped myself in a fresh towel. I took a deep breath. This was a step forward. No more hiding.Downstairs, the moment my feet touched the floor, a blur of movement shot toward me. "Mommy!" Elena and Liam's voices rang out in unison before their small arms wrapped around me.El
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-14His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 414 - Candle Conundrum
Isabel’s POV“Oh, you’re back! How are you feeling, ma’am?”Marianne’s warm voice greeted us the moment we stepped inside the villa. She stood in the foyer, her hands clasped neatly in front of her apron, her eyes filled with familiar concern. Normally, I would have felt comforted by her presence—Marianne had worked for this family for years, and I had always trusted her like a second mother. But now, that trust was riddled with cracks.Emerson and I exchanged a look. There was something heavy in the air between us. An unspoken understanding that everything had changed.“I’m... okay,” I said, though my voice felt hollow. “Thanks.”Marianne smiled, but there was a flicker of something in her eyes—uncertainty, perhaps? Or was I just imagining it? “I was just about to go out to buy groceries, but Michael disagreed. Did something happen?” she asked.I hesitated. Emerson didn’t.“Marianne, we need to ask you about the scented candles you’ve been bringing into the house.” His tone was fir
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His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 445 - A Touch of Forever
Isabel’s POVDays passed, stretching into an unspoken eternity, and Emerson’s condition could no longer be kept from Liam and Elena.One afternoon, I was sitting by Emerson’s bed, my hand gently brushing his, when the door to the hospital room creaked open. My heart skipped a beat."Liam, Elena, what are you doing here?" I asked, my voice thick with emotion. I hadn’t expected them today, and the sight of their small faces brought a surge of overwhelming love and guilt.Eric stood behind them, his expression apologetic, his eyes soft with understanding. “They begged me, Isabel. They wouldn’t stop asking to see him... I couldn’t say no anymore.”Liam’s face was drawn, his usual bright energy dimmed with concern. Elena clung to her brother, her eyes wide with fear as they both hesitated in the doorway.Before I could say anything else, another figure appeared behind them, stepping into the room. My heart stopped for a moment as I looked up to see Emerson’s mother, Estelle, walking towards
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 444 - Change of Heart
Isabel’s POVA month had passed. One whole month, and still, no sign of life from Emerson. The machines beside his bed beeped steadily. A monotonous rhythm that I had come to know too well. A rhythm that seemed to mock the stillness of his body. I sat by his side every day, watching him, praying for some miracle—some sign that he was still there, still fighting. But each time I whispered his name, there was nothing. Nothing but the soft hum of hospital machinery.“Emerson,” I whispered, my voice trembling despite my attempts to sound steady. “Don’t you want to be with me? If you wake up, I promise we can live happily as a family of four.”I meant it, every word of it. The thought of a future with him, of raising our children together, was the only thing that kept me going. I needed him to hear me. I needed him to wake up.But Emerson remained unresponsive.He looked like a prince charming, trapped in an eternal dream—strangely peaceful. I combed his dark hair back neatly after gently
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 443 - The Last Bullet
Isabel’s POVThe world blurred—shouts, chaos, the metallic scent of blood thick in my nostrils. My heartbeat pounded in my ears as I clung to Emerson, his labored breaths hot against my skin.I didn’t dare move. The slick warmth of his blood drenching me was unnerving. His chest rose and fell in erratic, shallow breaths. But then, amid the cacophony of battle, a stunned silence emerged. Orders were shouted. Weapons clicked into position. Something had changed. I forced myself to glance up from Emerson’s chest, my pulse hammering.Alistair stood frozen, his face contorted in pain. Blood dripped from his hand—the very hand that had been pointing a gun at me just seconds before. His grip slackened, and the weapon tumbled to the ground.A sniper.Alistair’s men immediately scattered, taking defensive positions, frantically searching the area. But before they could react, several of them suddenly dropped to the ground.They were convulsing violently, frothing at the mouth. One by one, the
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 442 - Die For You
Isabel’s POVMy wrists ached from the tight ropes binding my hands behind my back as I was shoved forward. The rough ground beneath my boots felt unsteady, my knees weak with exhaustion. The air smelled of blood, gunpowder, and sweat. The night was still alive with distant gunfire, but here, in the heart of the enemy’s grasp, there was only the sound of my ragged breathing and Alistair’s mocking laughter.“Stop resisting, Emerson,” he drawled, his voice filled with smug amusement. “You’re in over your head. Oh—look who finally decided to join us.”Emerson was holding back several opponents, bruised and bloodied from the fight. His head snapped up at Alistair’s words.He turned, and when his eyes landed on me, something in his face shifted. Shock, then rage, then a devastating kind of fear. He lunged forward, but a guard was faster. A rifle butt slammed into Emerson’s ribs. The sickening crack echoed in the night, and he crumpled to the ground, gasping for air."Emerson!" I screamed,
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 441 - Hunted in the Night
Isabel’s POVAt first, Emerson and I managed to escape the building, slipping into the shadows like ghosts. The night was thick around us, swallowing our hurried footsteps as we navigated through the wreckage of Alistair’s camp. The distant gunfire and shouts of battle echoed behind us. But just as we reached the edge of the compound, the world seemed to shift.From the darkness, figures emerged—silent and predatory, their weapons gleaming under the pale moonlight. They moved like shadows given form, their presence an unspoken promise of violence. My breath caught in my throat as a dozen, no, more than two dozen enemies surrounded us, blocking every escape route. The sheer hatred in their eyes sent an involuntary shiver down my spine. These weren’t just guards; they were fanatics, men who thrived in the chaos of bloodshed and terror.Emerson moved instinctively, stepping in front of me, gun raised. “Stay close,” he murmured, barely audible over the wind. I nodded, steadying my grip
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 440 - Bloodlines of Betrayal
Sebastian/Elias’ POVScarlet’s scream echoed through the dimly lit room, raw with disbelief and fury. “You’re lying!” she spat, her eyes blazing with denial. The restraints binding her wrists rattled as she struggled, but I didn’t move to stop her. There was no point—her fight wasn’t with me. It was with the truth.I let out a slow breath, pulling a small, timeworn pocket watch from my coat. The silver casing had dulled over the years, but the engraved initials remained clear. I clicked it open and held it out to her, revealing a faded family photograph inside.“My father gave this to me before he died,” I said evenly, my voice softer than before. “He cared about you, Scarlet. No matter what you believe, you were never forgotten.”Her breath hitched. For a moment, the fire in her eyes flickered, replaced by something rawer—uncertainty. “How could it be?” she murmured, barely more than a whisper.All the pieces had finally clicked into place as Scarlet unraveled her story. The tangled
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 439 - From Pain to Power
Scarlet’s POVTelling my story, I was flung back into the past. Lost in the grip of memories that had never truly left me. The present moment faded, and I found myself reliving those painful years. As vivid and raw as the day they had happened.I had been young, hopeful, foolish. Despite the years of neglect, I had still wanted my parents' love. But when I overheard them denying my very existence, something inside me snapped.Disheartened, I had returned to the countryside, burying myself in my studies. Medicine became my refuge, my salvation. I dedicated myself to understanding the human body—not just how to heal it, but how to manipulate it, how to break it. My hands, once weak and trembling from years of frustration, became steady, precise instruments of control.The first time I killed a lab mouse, something dark and exhilarating bloomed inside me. Power. The ability to decide whether something lived or died. The ability to take control of what had always been out of my grasp.
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 438 - Lingering Shadow
Elias’ POVI watched from the shadows as Isabel and Emerson disappeared into the night, their figures swallowed by the chaos of battle outside. I clenched my fists and tried to push down the sharp, aching weight that settled in my gut.Maybe it had been foolish to think I ever stood a chance with Isabel. Emerson had always been the one she turned to in the end. The one she trusted in the heat of battle. The one she looked at with that fierce determination in her eyes. And me? I was just a shadow lingering on the edges of her world, never quite stepping into the light.A slow clap echoed through the dimly lit room."Are you just going to let them go?" Scarlet’s voice slithered through the shadows like a snake.I turned away from the exit, my expression unreadable as I faced the woman bound to the chair before me. Her wrists were tied behind her back, her face partially obscured by strands of disheveled hair. Even restrained, she exuded a sickening confidence, her smirk unwavering.I m
His Betrayal, His Regret Chapter 437 - In Combat
Isabel’s POVI had to stop Margot.There was no time to think, no time to call for backup—just raw instinct and the desperate need to prevent her from making a terrible mistake. My boots pounded against the forest floor as I sprinted after her, weaving through the pine trees in pursuit. I knew why she was doing this. I understood the desperate, reckless pull of wanting to save someone you love. But charging straight into enemy territory? Alone? It was suicide.“No!” I hissed under my breath, pushing my legs harder.Margot moved swiftly, her figure barely a shadow in the dim light. She reached the edge of the enemy’s perimeter and, without hesitation, hoisted herself up onto a low window ledge. She pulled her body through with practiced agility. She was inside before I could even call her name.Damn it.I skidded to a halt near the building, pressing myself against the rough exterior. The compound was crawling with patrols. My heart pounded as I scanned the area, calculating the be
