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Chapter 44: Lysia, Where Are You?
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*** FLASHBACK: 10 YEARS AGO ***“Mommy, I already gave Ryan the lunchbox you made for him. Can you please stop calling me over and over?” Lysia said in a frustrated tone over the phone.She walked through the vast campus of Reeds University, occasionally glancing up at the rooftop, where a young man was looking down at her. She waved at him briefly before flashing a bright smile and dashing toward the school gate, having completed the task her mother had assigned her.Since high school, Rachael had prepared lunch for Lysia every day. Worried about Ryan, she often asked Lysia to bring him a meal as well. All because Reeds University was just a few steps away from her high school.After turning 18, Ryan moved out to live on his own, something Lysia deeply admired. She longed for the freedom to do whatever she wanted without her mother constantly nagging her about eating balanced meals. If she lived alone, she could indulge in sweets instead of being forced to eat salads and nutritious g
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*** FLASHBACK: 10 YEARS AGO ***The kidnapper forced Lysia into his carnival van and drove towards an abandoned house that he had claimed as his hideout. It wasn’t far from the last bus stop. Surrounded by hills, this area became eerily deserted at night.Inside the damp, moldy house dimly lit by a yellowish light, he shoved Lysia onto a wooden chair and violently ripped the tape off her mouth.A stinging pain spread across her lips, making her wince before slowly opening her eyes. Her first reaction was to struggle against the tight ropes binding her to the chair. But when her gaze landed on her kidnapper, sheer terror rendered her speechless.“H-How much do you want? Just name your price, and I promise I’ll give it to you,” Lysia stammered, trembling.The man slammed a pair of pliers onto the table before turning to face her. Leaning back against the creaky surface, he smirked. “Smart girl. I knew you had to be some rich brat. Everyone living around Elmwood Crossroad is filthy rich
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"Lysia Kingsley, if you have the guts, say that again!" Kyle shouted furiously.His outburst seemed to have startled everyone in the Kingsley household. Matthew and Rachael opened their bedroom doors, glancing toward Lysia’s room at the end of the hallway.Swallowing his anger, Kyle grabbed Lysia’s hand, pulled her into the room, and slammed the door shut. He braced both hands against the wall, gazing down at her, his eyes filled with heartbreak.By now, Lysia had calmed down a little. She turned her face away and muttered, "I think I've made myself clear. Let’s break up. Our marriage contract is almost up, and I don’t want you to pity me anymore."In an instant, Kyle seized her lips. He cupped her delicate chin and kissed her fiercely, yet his touch carried an endless tenderness. For over a week, he had missed her to the point of madness. Not a single night had passed peacefully since the day the news broke, and he saw her crying in pain.She wasn’t the only one suffering—Kyle was ju
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"Maybe it's just a coincidence. It has to be." Lysia mumbled absentmindedly.Lost in her wandering thoughts, Lysia suddenly felt her lips being captured by an incredibly soft pair of lips. She dropped the pen in her hand onto the couch, then instinctively wrapped her arms around Kyle’s neck, responding to his unexpected kiss.Kyle slowly pushed her down onto the sofa, his body towering over hers. His fingers teasingly traced along her soft curves before stopping at her smooth, porcelain-white thigh.Just as he was about to lift her dress, Lysia playfully smacked his chest and scolded him with feigned annoyance, “No way, we haven’t even showered yet.”Reluctantly pulling away from her luscious lips, Kyle’s gaze darkened with desire. “How about I help you shower, then?” he suggested, his voice low and teasing.“Kyle!” Lysia called his name sternly, but the faint blush on her cheeks betrayed her.Taking her hand in his, he pressed a kiss onto the back of it, his eyes glinting mischievous
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