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Love Fades Without a Trace

Love Fades Without a Trace

Oleh:  Evelyn CrossTamat
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Elena Frost has been by Aaron Reed's side for a decade. He goes from being a broke freshman who almost drops out of university to the proud CEO of Reed Corporation. Everyone in Halston City knows Aaron loves Elena more than life itself. At one point, even Elena believed this. Then, in the third year of her and Aaron's marriage, she discovers his mistress. He even has a one-year-old child with her. Since Aaron doesn't appreciate the sacrifice Elena has made to be with him, she decides to take it all back. … Aaron sees Mia Wynn as a distraction and a form of entertainmen and heir child is an accident. Elena is the only person he truly treasures. But when Elena disappears without a trace and takes half of his soul with her, he realizes one thing—he's the true loser in the relationship he's betrayed.

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Chapter 1

"Are you sure you want to reserve our funeral services for yourself, Ms. Frost?" a staff member asked.

Elena Frost nodded calmly. "Yes, I am. I can pay you double as long as you satisfy two of my requests. Firstly, I want the best cremation service you provide—ensure that my body is cremated so thoroughly that nothing remains but ashes.

"Secondly, I want my ashes to be scattered in the ocean immediately after the cremation. I'll leave the exact planning to you."

After filling a form and paying to ensure her death would be dealt with in two weeks, Elena left the funeral parlor.

As she drove past Reed Tower, a massive electronic screen displayed a live broadcast of an interview. It featured Aaron Reed, the dignified CEO of Reed Corporation.

"It's just a building—donating it isn't a big deal. Halston University is my and my wife's alma mater, and it's also where we met and fell in love. I won't hesitate to help my alma mater if necessary.

"I don't have any plans to develop the land in the east of the city. I want to keep it and personally design a dream home for my wife there.

"There's no special reason for venturing into the amusement business, either. My wife likes Ferris wheels, so I want to build her one that's unlike any other in the world.

"Acquiring a gaming company has to do with my wife, too. I want to develop a game that my wife likes and exclusively for female players. Even in virtual reality, I don't want any men to get close to my wife."

He mentioned his wife with every sentence. His deep affection for her made countless people stop to watch the interview.

"Mr. Reed treats his wife so well. I can't even imagine how happy she must be, falling asleep and waking up with such a man by her side," one of them murmured.

"Ha! Well, I can imagine it," another added. "Not only would I want to fall asleep and wake up in his arms, but I'd also want him to accompany me as I shopped and ate the day away. I would want him to think of me in everything he does and bring me everywhere he goes."

The spectators continued talking among themselves. As the interview continued, people from all walks of life couldn't help admiring Aaron's profound love for his wife. His words painted a romantic and doting picture.

Elena smiled mockingly and looked away from the screen. She'd come to this world a decade ago—she'd been on the brink of death after an accident, and the original host's wish had led her soul here.

The original host, also named Elena Frost, had grown up with Aaron. Due to several misunderstandings, they'd split up, leading to Aaron turning evil.

Despite later attaining success and becoming the CEO of a large company, his heart remained hollow. He'd ultimately taken his life the day before his company had become publicly listed.

Despite being reborn, the original Elena had still failed to help Aaron escape his fate. On her third chance, she'd summoned Elena's soul.

For the sake of survival, Elena had stuck by Aaron's side and done everything she could to help him. Over time, he'd gone from being a freshman in university with nothing to his name to the CEO of Reed Corporation.

Elena could've left this world and returned to her original one to be reunited with her family upon Reed Corporation's public listing. However, she hadn't done so because she'd fallen in love with Aaron after spending so much time with him.

She'd given up her chance to return home because she couldn't bear to part with a character in a novel. This was her second chance at life, and she'd decided to leave it in Aaron's hands. She'd willingly walked down the aisle with him.

She'd thought that as long as they loved each other, it didn't matter where they were. She'd thought he would love her as deeply as she loved him.

They'd dated for four years and been married for three. Throughout that time, Aaron had always acted like Elena was his one and only. He'd treated her like a princess and doted on her to no end.

He hadn't even mentioned having children throughout their marriage because he wanted to care for and cherish her to the best of his abilities. He claimed it was because he didn't want a third party to affect their relationship, even if said third party was their child.

He didn't want her to get pregnant, nor could he bear to have her be on birth control lest it affect her health. So, he'd used protection whenever they'd slept together instead of getting her to do it.

Yet it was also Aaron who'd started a family with another woman behind Elena's back. He and his mistress even had a son who'd just turned one.

"Do you know how surprised and overjoyed Aaron was upon finding out that I was pregnant? He picked out the baby's clothes, toys, and pram himself.

"He even gave me and the baby a villa with a huge garden and swimming pool so the baby could grow up in a good environment. It's under the baby's name, you know.

"I had some stretch marks on my belly after giving birth. I thought Aaron would scorn me because of them, but he kissed me from head to toe and told me they weren't ugly at all. He said they were the most beautiful marks a woman could have.

"Do you know how it feels to make out in the elevator and strip in the foyer? Do you know how it feels for him to stick it in me and do me as we head to the bedroom? Aaron says it's so satisfying and that it's not something you can give him. I'm the only one who makes him feel like that, Elena."

The texts came with explicit photos and videos of a couple doing the deed in various places and poses. Things had started long ago—the first photo had been taken when Mia Wynn had just started her internship at Reed Corporation.

There were even images and videos of her and Aaron doing the deed when she'd been heavily pregnant. It was clear that they'd been head over heels for each other.

Elena rubbed her reddened eyes and put her phone back in her bag. Then, she crossed the street to the coffee house opposite Reed Corporation.

A lawyer was already waiting there. When he saw her, he pulled out a stack of documents from his briefcase. "This is the divorce agreement that's been drafted per your request, Ms. Frost. There's also a proxy statement for donating your belongings to a women's and child's welfare organization…"

Elena took the papers and signed them without waiting for the lawyer to finish. "I'll leave the details of handling my belongings up to you. All I ask is that you ensure the divorce agreement is given to Aaron Reed in two weeks. I don't want my name to be associated with his even in death."

After taking care of everything, she paid and left the coffee house. As she crossed the square outside Reed Tower, a familiar figure came out from the building.

"Is that really you, darling?" Aaron's handsome face was filled with surprise. "Why did you come all the way here when it's so hot out? I thought my employees were seeing things when they told me they'd seen you earlier."
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Chapter 1
"Are you sure you want to reserve our funeral services for yourself, Ms. Frost?" a staff member asked.Elena Frost nodded calmly. "Yes, I am. I can pay you double as long as you satisfy two of my requests. Firstly, I want the best cremation service you provide—ensure that my body is cremated so thoroughly that nothing remains but ashes."Secondly, I want my ashes to be scattered in the ocean immediately after the cremation. I'll leave the exact planning to you."After filling a form and paying to ensure her death would be dealt with in two weeks, Elena left the funeral parlor.As she drove past Reed Tower, a massive electronic screen displayed a live broadcast of an interview. It featured Aaron Reed, the dignified CEO of Reed Corporation."It's just a building—donating it isn't a big deal. Halston University is my and my wife's alma mater, and it's also where we met and fell in love. I won't hesitate to help my alma mater if necessary."I don't have any plans to develop the land
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Chapter 2
Elena's lashes fluttered. She pursed her lips and didn't say anything.Aaron didn't seem to notice her odd behavior. He approached her and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "I'm guessing that you missed me too much if you were willing to brave the sun instead of relaxing at home. Did you want to have lunch with me?"Two years ago, she'd fainted due to low blood sugar. Since then, he'd forbidden her from going to work, fearing it would tire her out. He'd fed her the best food money could buy. He'd also installed surveillance cameras everywhere in their home so that he could see if anything had happened to her.The surveillance cameras still worked perfectly, but it was clear his attention was no longer on her. Why else would he not have checked the cameras the whole morning? If he had, he would've realized that she'd left the house early that morning.Well, it wasn't important anymore. Elena had already decided to leave this world, so it no longer mattered whether he still had her
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Chapter 3
Aaron stopped on the sidewalk nearby after receiving Elena's call. His gaze traveled between the complex ahead of him and Reed Corporation behind him, weighing his choices.Ahead of him was his apartment, where Mia waited for him. Despite already giving birth to their child, she remained as gentle yet insatiable as before.Behind him stood Reed Corporation, the company he and Elena had established together. It carried countless memories of their time together.It was a difficult choice that made Aaron hesitate, but only briefly. He said, "I'm really busy now, Elena. Be good and head to the hospital yourself, okay? Or you can ask Dr. Jones—"Elena hung up without waiting for him to finish. She didn't need to test him anymore, nor did it matter. When one needed to put on a mask to test the other person's love, the feeling itself lost its meaning. There was no point in clinging to it anymore.She put her phone on silent mode and stuffed it into her bag. Then, she got out of the cab a
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Chapter 4
Aaron was taken aback by Elena's nonchalant tone. After a brief pause, he said hoarsely, "It's okay if you've gotten tired of your regular jewelry—we can buy new ones together someday. But the wedding ring…"He got on one knee and held Elena's hand. From his pocket, he pulled a familiar blue box and placed it on her palm. "You can change all other jewelry, but the wedding ring is unique. I went all the way to South Phrida to source the gem, and I designed and made the ring myself."It represents my love for you. You have to keep it with you at all times. If you don't, I'll give up everything—including my life—and go to the ends of the earth to get it back for you."His gaze was sincere and tender, and his hand was warm around hers. Everything looked the same as before, but Elena knew better. Both of them had changed on the inside, so there was no way things could be the same."Okay." She felt like she had something lodged in her throat. She tried to pull her hand away but failed.
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Chapter 5
The video ended there. Elena walked to the window. Even in the darkness of night, she could vaguely see a car swaying underneath the cover of the trees outside the iron gate.Tears blurred her vision. Suddenly, she found herself struggling to remember what Aaron was like. What did the Aaron she'd met ten years ago, fallen in love with seven years, and married three years ago really like? Was he who she thought he was? Or was everything she knew about him just what he wanted her to see?Perhaps the real Aaron was a scumbag who'd slowly descended into darkness and the mires of life. Elena thought she was his salvation, but all she'd done was make him look better on the outside. She'd made him seem like an ordinary man who was loyal and faithful.In truth, he was still rotten inside. He'd just hidden it well enough that one could only see past the glossy exterior and discover the decay inside if one peeled back the layers and scrutinized him.Elena had been stuck in a wonderful drea
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Chapter 6
Aaron actually wanted to have a child with Elena. She looked at him curiously, but all she could see was a cloud of fog. It concealed his face, and she couldn't see his features no matter how she scrutinized him.Well, that was that. She wouldn't look at him anymore, then.After handling all the discharge procedures and returning home to change into something more comfortable, Aaron and Elena drove to Crimson Peak.They got out after parking at the foot of the mountain. Aaron hesitated when he saw the steps leading upward. "Can you handle this, darling? Will you be okay climbing so high up when you've just been discharged? Can your body take it?""Yeah," Elena said. "Besides, I have you, don't I? You could carry me up a mountain back when we were dating. It's only been three years since then—I'm sure you can at least support me when I need it."They'd hiked a mountain on their last trip before marriage. Elena had run out of strength when they were almost at the peak and couldn't t
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Chapter 7
Aaron relaxed when he saw the hearse drive past him. He was relieved it was real and not a figment of his imagination—he thought he was so tired he'd been imagining things. Then, he sighed heavily.What had he been scared of earlier? How could this have anything to do with Elena? He pitied the family that had to experience the death of a loved one in the middle of the night.Then, he shook his head to rid himself of those thoughts.Aaron planned to take Elena out for a few days—a week, at least. He didn't want this person's death to scare her.It had been a long time since they'd been on a trip together. The last time had been two months ago. Now that they wanted to start a family, he no longer had to use protection. The thought excited him, and he stepped on the gas, making the car speed up. He quickly drove past the hearse and parked in the garage."I'm home!" he called with a smile. It was sincere and would only appear when he was with Elena.However, he stiffened as soon as
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Chapter 8
"Ms. Frost expected you to do this." Sean retrieved another copy of the divorce agreement from his car. "I have at least ten copies of this, and they're all signed by hand. Ms. Frost had them prepared for you. Please sign as soon as possible if you don't want to keep wasting time, Mr. Reed."Aaron took the divorce agreement with trembling hands. Elena's familiar signature was on the last page, and the sight of it stabbed his heart."This can't be true! How can this be possible?" He couldn't believe his eyes. The sharp edge of the paper sliced his finger, and blood began to ooze out."And why not?" Sean raised an eyebrow mockingly. He showed Aaron a photo he'd printed. "You should've expected the truth to come out one day when you started this, Mr. Reed."The image showed Aaron's and Mia's entwined bodies. The sight of it made Aaron's ears buzz. His knees went weak, and he almost lost his balance. Everything was making him believe his gut feeling—the hearse hadn't appeared in the
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Chapter 9
The corners of Aaron's lips twitched. He looked like he had something to say but ultimately remained silent. He didn't sign the papers Sean held out, either.Instead, he ran out of the room and back to the crematorium. He tried to pry the door open with his bare fingers, snapping his nails in the process. Pain spread through every inch of his body, but he ignored it.Elena was all he cared about. They'd been together for so many years, and she'd never left his side whether he'd been rich or poor. Yet now, she'd left him and this world so thoroughly. There was no chance of them ever seeing each other again.How could this have happened? How had things turned out like this?He'd only made a small mistake. It was a mistake every man would make!He'd only been fooling around with Mia. She'd given him a son, but he'd never even considered having her take Elena's place. Elena could've spoken to him about it if she'd been upset, and he would've immediately ended the relationship.Yet
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Chapter 10
There was a caption beneath the photo. "Elena Frost, the wife of Reed Corporation's CEO, has passed away in 2024. The cause of death was suicide by slitting her wrists and voluntarily refusing resuscitation. She was 28."Suicide by slitting her wrists? Voluntarily refusing resuscitation?Elena had laid the truth bare on Reed Corporation's official website, stunning countless night owls in the online community.She'd stuck to her word. As Sean had told Aaron, Elena hadn't wanted her name to be linked to his even after her death. She hadn't wanted to let him off the hook, even in death. One could imagine how much she'd loved him for her hatred to run so deep!Aaron lost control of his emotions and threw the phone on the floor. "Smash the screen! Smash it if you can't resolve the problem!"He picked up the broken phone and threw it at the electronic screen. He couldn't let the photos spread anymore. He didn't want anyone to see he'd had relations with a woman who wasn't Elena. He a
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