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ISABELLA'S POV My world felt like it had slowly crumbled and come to an end. I never loved Lucas, yes. But that didn't mean that I hated him. I wanted him all to myself, I loved being in control of him. How could he find out the truth? The way he looked at me with hatred and contempt, it made my heart squeeze in pain and agony. If he found out about my relationship with Scott, does that mean he also found out about his past with Audrey? Doesn't that mean I've lost him forever? “Pick up the damn phone, Scott!” I yelled to the empty room as I flung the phone across the room in anger. It was all his fault. If he hadn't been so relaxed against Lucas, we would still be together by now. “What is happening?” I heard Scott say as he walked into my room and I grabbed him by his collar before slapping his cheek as harshly as possible. “What the fuck, Bella? What did I do wrong this time?” He asked in confusion as he held his cheek in pain and I burst into tears before crouching to the grou
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AUDREY'S POV “Will you give me another chance, Audrey?” Lucas asked as he held my hands in his and my heart soared in excitement. I nearly blurted yes immediately but I had to control myself. “I don't know Lucas, you just broke up with Isabella. Wouldn't it be so sudden that you're suddenly dating me?” I asked as I pulled my hands away from his but he didn't let me go. Rather, he pulled me even closer, causing my face to flush in embarrassment. “Don't you think I've been patient enough? Five years without you, how did I even survive? You were everything to me, Audrey, and all I ever wanted was to spend the rest of my life with you. I didn't know my mom would do something so crazy just to separate us. Do you think I'm happy to know that you had our child and I wasn't there to be by your side?” He asked with regrets and guilt flashing through his eyes and I pursed my lips before shaking my head slightly. “I know you're not. And it's not your fault, neither is it mine. I doubt it's Is
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LUCAS' POV I felt extremely terrible. I had no idea that Audrey had gone through so much due to my absence. I had no idea she had suffered because of me and all I did when I returned was cause her more problems. “Claire, that's enough.” I heard her say and I glanced at her to see that she was on the brink of tears. My heart clenched in pain as I took a step towards her but Claire immediately stopped me with a scowl on her face. “We both know it's not enough, Audrey. He needs to know how much he hurt you with his empty promises. Have you forgotten those lonely nights? Those days when you cried in the bathroom? Did you forget how much you suffered when you gave birth to Aiden with no one to hold your hand? Have you forgotten the pain, Audrey?” She asked as she turned to look at Audrey and the tears she was trying to hold back fell like torrents down her cheeks. “I have been trying to forget about them, Claire. But you've done a good job in reminding me, thank you so much. Yes, I was
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AUDREY'S POV I didn't know if I should call it a dream come true or a reality that I had always craved. Either way, if it was a dream, then I never wanted to wake up. If it was truly reality, then I prayed for time to stop so that I could enjoy this moment. I got Lucas back, Claire wasn't dying and we were safe, at least for now. I just wished everything would keep going as smoothly as I wanted it to. Because this was what I had always prayed for. “Are you okay?” Claire asked as she held my hand while we both watched Lucas and Aiden converse in happiness and I nodded with a smile. “I am okay. I just feel a bit overwhelmed by everything that's happening. I'm very happy that Lucas has gained his memory back but wouldn't that mean his mother will be after me again? She did everything to separate him from me. If she finds out that we're back together, what will happen to us?” I asked in worry and Claire placed a hand on my shoulder as she let out a sigh. “I don't think you should worr
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AUDREY'S POV The ride to the police station was silent and filled with tension as Lucas stepped on the accelerator. My legs were bouncing nervously as I played with my fingers and Lucas turned to look at me in worry. “Are you okay?” He asked, and I glanced at him with a hesitant expression before nodding softly as I took in deep breaths. “I'm just nervous. Does this mean that I'll finally be able to live my life the way I used to?” I questioned, but I didn't know if I was asking him or asking myself. He started to drive with one hand as he placed his other hand over mine and gently squeezed it. “It'll all be fine. Let's get there first.” He said and I nodded again as he gave my hand one last squeeze before letting go. We arrived at the police station and I was out in an instant with Lucas right beside me as we both walked into the station. The officer who attended to us the last time was standing there like she was waiting for us, and when she saw me, she immediately waved. “Oh?
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I was rejected again. Twice in a day. She clearly wanted me, too, but why did she keep rejecting me? What was I doing wrong? “Audrey, I know you want me. I know you want us to continue from where we stopped. Is that why you've been helping me all this while even though it only got you into trouble? You love me and I… I do love you too. Even though I forgot about us, I still felt that pull towards you that made me want to protect you from danger. Why then, do you keep rejecting me?” I asked and she gently pried my hand away from her hair as she turned to look out the window. “I'm not rejecting you. I'm just asking you to give me time to think about it.” She said softly but I could hear the slight trembling in her voice. My eyes caught sight of her playing with her fingers and her legs were bouncing slightly. Was she scared? “Are you scared that what happened five years ago will happen again?” I asked, and she turned to glance at me with her eyes widened, and I knew that I was right.
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AUDREY'S POV “I can't believe they were so quick to announce their relationship. What would happen to you now?” I asked in confusion but he simply smiled at me in response. “I should have expected this from them. Publicly announcing herself as Scott's fiancee is definitely going to tarnish my image. And if I come out with you as my new fiancee, she could turn the story around and make it look like I cheated on her, that's why she left me. Isn't she smart?” Lucas mumbled as he glanced at the pictures of Isabella and Scott with rings on their fingers. I expected him to be worried but he was actually very calm and cool about it. I couldn't help but feel relaxed when I saw that he wasn't bothered. “What do you plan to do now? Should we keep our relationship a secret?” I asked in worry but he simply smiled at me before stepping out of the car as he helped me open the car door. “You don't have to worry, Rey. Leave it all to me.” He reassured me and I nodded slowly before we both walked
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LUCAS' POV “Wanna move in with me?” I asked, and she glanced at me in surprise, like she wasn't expecting me to say that. I overheard their discussion, and I knew that it was only right that I brought the issue up first. “R-really? Like, you mean that? You want us to live together?” She asked like she was in doubt and I nodded in affirmation. “You already have my child which means you're automatically my wife. Don't worry, I'll still propose officially. But for now, you need to move in with me. It'll help keep you safe as well.” I explained, and her face flushed as she turned to Claire, who gave her a thumbs-up sign before she turned to look at me. “But if the media finds out-” “Screw the media, Rey, just move in with him already.” Claire interrupted her as she rolled her eyes in annoyance and I chuckled softly before taking her hands in mine. “You want to send me out of your house so bad, huh? You'd miss me when I'm gone!” She said with a pout as she pulled her hand away from mi
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Audrey's POV I trembled in fear as Lucas's words hit me. "Isabella." I knew she would never let us be. That woman was never bad, but now? Now, she had crossed a line that I wasn't sure she could ever turn back from. I grasped the sheets, struggling for breath. "She was scheming with him? The hoodie guy?" Lucas brushed his hand through his hair, his teeth clenched. "Security cameras filmed her entering the hotel with me. They were careful, but not careful enough." Anger and fear fought for dominance within me. Isabella had already done as much as she was capable of ruining me—to accuse me, shame me, try to destroy me. Now she's involved with my son. That was unacceptable. Lucas's eyes grew darker as if he could see directly into my mind. Not you, not Aiden.” His fists tensed in my arms. "You won't have to.". Lucas Kent was done playing games. I shut the TV down quietly. Aiden had padded into the doorway, in pajamas, and scrubbed at his eyes. "Mommy?" I scooped him up and hel
