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2024-10-29 19:42:56Caitlin moved to Allensouth with Grace. That was where she had lived, before coming to Middleton for an important surgery operation.
She also fulfilled her promise to Caitlin, she got her a nice apartment in a beautiful estate and assured her of a job after she had given birth. She was so happy and couldn't stop thanking her for her kindness. It turned out that Grace was a very wealthy obstetrician and she was very famous in Allensouth, so money was the least of her problems. Caitlin couldn't believe how well things turned out for her. The pregnancy wasn't easy on her the first few months and she always fell ill and suffered several emotional issues. Grace always kept her company and tried to make her happy. For some unknown reason, she had taken a great liking to Caitlin. She was a strong young girl who had survived several misfortunes and her determination to survive made her love her even more. Caitlin loved her new home. It was very comfortable and the view from the balcony was beautiful. Grace always gave her lots of money to care for herself whenever she came to visit and Caitlin often felt guilty because she was so kind to her but she couldn't offer anything to repay in return. Several months passed, and her belly grew bigger and bigger, then the day of delivery finally arrived. Grace suggested a natural birth through water delivery. She prepared a special birthing pool for her when the contractions were stronger. The pain was unbearable. When the time was due, she helped her into the pool after she undressed. Caitlin pushed on her order. The pain was truly mind-blowing. She cried in pain as she felt the baby coming out of her. She thought she would rip apart. Grasping the edge of the pool tightly, she pushed with all her might. The birthing was very slow and incredibly painful but at last, the baby was out! Its soft cries filled the room and Caitlin was in so much pain and felt exhausted that she fainted. A few minutes later, she woke up to find herself on the bed. Grace had cleaned her and the baby up. Caitlin looked very pale and weak and she was still shaking from the pain. "Look… It's your baby boy. Isn't he just beautiful?" she said in a soft tone as she gently handed the child to her. Caitlin carried her baby boy in her arms and stared at him as tears welled up in her eyes. She held the baby to her bosom and cried out loudly. Grace couldn't contain her tears. She quickly wiped her eyes and smiled. The baby was indeed a beautiful sight. He was perfect in every way, so beautiful and flawless. Caitlin sobbed and it warmed Grace's heart. It was tears of joy. She was happy now more than ever to have such a beautiful experience and she was thankful that she hadn't taken the life of her only happiness, her baby. She kissed his little cheeks and held him, still sobbing silently. She nursed the newborn as Grace guided her on what to do. Caitlin was so happy. She wouldn't be lonely anymore. She had her beautiful baby with her now and her joy knew no bounds. The pain of prolonged labor and childbirth had been long forgotten. No doubt, the child looked exactly like his father, the man who had abused her and gotten her pregnant. Grace bought so many baby products for the child like she was buying for her own and Caitlin couldn't hide her happiness. She always treated her as her daughter, even though she was a stranger. She could not thank her enough for the help she rendered and she was more than happy to be of assistance to Caitlin. "Thank you so much for all your help ma'am. You've been kind to me. God bless you. I can't tell you how happy I am. You've done so much for me and my baby." she said softly with teary eyes and Grace smiled, placing a hand on her shoulder. "You don't have to thank me, my dear. I'm more than happy to help a beautiful and brave girl like you. You've been through a lot and you deserve to be happy again. Ever since I've known you, you've been like a daughter to me, and I will always help a daughter of mine."Caitlin beamed a smile and the two hugged. During the times when she did nothing but care for herself and her baby, she became so much more beautiful and her body glowed with health. She looked plump and so beautiful that people would always turn twice to look at her. Her baby boy was also the cutest thing in the neighborhood. Everyone wanted to touch and kiss this little angel. Most curious people always asked who his father was, but the sad frown from Caitlin would make them take back their curiosity. She hated when people asked about his father so she didn't like to go out often. She preferred to stay home and play with her darling son. After a while, she finally got a name for him. "His name is Sultan," she told Grace when she came to visit. "Sultan! Wow, what a beautiful and powerful choice. I love that name so much dear!" she squealed and Caitlin smiled. She had chosen the name because her baby would rule his world and wouldn't go through the hell she went through. She would make sure he had a luxurious and beautiful life, something she never had growing up. He had given her a ray of hope. Caitlin raised Sultan with Grace's help. She gave him the best life she had promised and made sure he got the best clothes and toys. Grace was happy to spend her money on the little boy and his mother and they were glowing so beautifully. Caitlin was becoming more and more beautiful and so many men showed interest in her, but she had lost all feelings of love towards men after the unfortunate event. Now, she only wanted to focus on raising her baby to be the best he could be. Just like that, two years had passed…Related chapters
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It was a radiant and beautiful day. Caitlin awoke early and bathed Sultan, dressed him smartly, fed him a wholesome breakfast, and accompanied him to his kindergarten class at the preschool."Now, Sultan, you be a good boy for mommy, okay?" she said with a smile, and he responded with a cute smile and a slow nod. Despite not yet being completely fluent, he was incredibly adorable and had picked up speaking quite quickly."That's my little one," she said, kissing him on the forehead. "What would you like me to get for you?""Cho...colate!" he said with a cute grin, and she smiled back. "Of course! I'll get you just that, my dear."The teachers at the preschool smiled warmly. They all had a soft spot for Sultan. Not only was he charming, but he also showed exceptional intelligence for his age."Don't worry. We'll take good care of him. He's very bright," one of the teachers said with a big smile as she took him from Caitlin's arms.Afterward, Caitlin headed to the job interview. Grace h
The Shadows of Love. Fated to meet.
On that evening, Kane sat down to dinner, accompanied by his assistant who sat by his side. He ate slowly, seemingly unenthusiastic about the meal, pausing to sip water from his glass now and then."Sir... You won't believe what I'm about to tell you," he began."What is it?""Do you remember that waitress from the café over two years ago, the one you took an immediate interest in?"After a moment of reflection, Kane finally recalled. It was not easy to forget the young woman he had deceived and mistreated. Following that incident, he lost all desire to pursue women for his gratification. The compassion and guilt he felt that night seemed to have turned over a new leaf within him. He couldn't bear the idea of deceiving and using another woman, only to abandon her."Yes... What's the matter with her?""Well... she's now working for your company as one of the cleaners," he revealed, causing Kane to halt his eating, attempting to absorb Darian's words."What?""It's true, sir. She's empl
The Shadows of Love. Resigned.
After a long day at the office, Kane found himself on his way home with Darian behind the wheel. Lost in his thoughts, he couldn't shake the image of the young woman he had encountered earlier that day. Her lovely voice and the look of recognition on her face replayed in his mind, bringing back memories he had hoped to escape.As he grappled with his guilt over his past actions towards her, Kane realized that the first step towards finding peace was to offer an apology. Though uncertain of whether she would forgive him, he knew he had to try. Perhaps by seeking her forgiveness, he could finally lay his past to rest and silence the judgment of his conscience.At home, Caitlin gently placed Sultan on the sofa to rest before heading to the kitchen to prepare the meal he had requested. Seeing him looking so worn out and hungry, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for him. Knowing that he had to spend the entire day at daycare because of her job, Caitlin was filled with regret.
The Shadows of Love. Regrets.
Caitlin was resolute in her decision. She requested a resignation form, much to the surprise of her colleagues with whom she had grown close."But... Why are you leaving?! You just started, dear!" Matilda exclaimed in disbelief."I meant what I said! I have made up my mind to leave this job, and that's final!" Caitlin declared as she grabbed her purse and departed.Her coworkers attempted to dissuade her and offer explanations, but she remained steadfast, signing the resignation letter and leaving despite their efforts. Kane was still pondering the incident when Matilda entered with the letter in hand."Miss Caitlin has resigned, Sir," Matilda informed him.He simply sighed, accepted the letter, and nodded slowly, signaling for her to leave without providing any explanation. She gazed at him briefly before departing.Caitlin swiftly hailed a taxi and made her way to the preschool to collect Sultan. Inside, she found him engrossed in playing with building blocks and toy soldiers. Upon
The Shadows of Love. Pain.
As he sat in his car on the way home, the echo of Caitlin's words, "He's not your son, and never will be," resonated in his mind.The day's shocking events left him reeling. The revelation that Caitlin had a son for him struck him deeply, leading to a newfound understanding of the struggles and pain she had endured. The realization that she likely faced hardships due to a pregnancy resulting from sexual abuse caused his ego to crumble, replaced by a profound sense of shame.For the first time in his life, he felt lost and adrift, as if Karma was seeking retribution for his past mistreatment of women. Uncertain of what to do next, he grappled with a sense of aimlessness.Despite his turmoil, Caitlin remained unforgiving. He sighed heavily, touching the still-bleeding scar on his left cheek, his blood-stained fingers a stark reminder of the day's events. Sensing his master's intense stress, Darian chose to remain silent, opting not to provoke Kane's potential outburst of anger in his cu
The Shadows of Love. Father and son.
As Sultan turned three years old, Caitlin planned a surprise birthday party for him. Upon his return from school, he reveled in the celebration alongside Grace and his mother.His excitement soared upon seeing the beautifully crafted cake prepared for him. Caitlin was overjoyed to witness his happiness and had showered him with a plethora of toys as gifts. Mrs. Grace also contributed many delightful presents for him.Sultan let out a squeal of delight as he unwrapped the Mattel toy dinosaur. His long-standing wish for a T-Rex had finally come true, and the menacing-looking creature delighted him.Unable to get the little boy out of his mind, Kane made the decision to visit him at school. His plan involved discreetly following Caitlin as she escorted Sultan to school, allowing him to slip in during playtime.The next day, Caitlin escorted Sultan to school. They got into a taxi and departed, while nearby, Kane sat inside a black Tesla. Opting to drive solo this time, he followed the tax
The Shadows of Love. Caught in the act.
Kane continued to visit Sultan at school, and in a brief period, they developed a strong bond, with Sultan growing very fond of him. Sultan affectionately referred to Kane as 'daddy,' and Kane felt a deep sense of connection with his son. The observant teacher, Mrs. Nicole, who had been discreetly monitoring their interactions, eventually decided to inform Caitlin about the charming stranger who regularly visited during recess to spend time with her son. She requested a meeting with Caitlin in her office. Initially concerned that Sultan might have been causing trouble at school, Caitlin was reassured by Mrs. Nicole that he had been exemplary in his behavior."I was apprehensive that Sultan might have misbehaved.""Oh, no, dear. Sultan is doing perfectly well. It's something else." Caitlin's apprehension grew."What do you mean?""It concerns a particular young man who frequently comes here to visit your son. He has been coming for nearly a month now.""A man? Who is he?""I was mean
The Shadows of Love. The runaway.
As they journeyed back home in the taxi, a heavy silence enveloped them. Sultan's heart weighed heavy with sorrow; he already missed his 'daddy'. Beside him, his mother sat looking out the window, her expression still clouded with sadness."Mummy... is that man my daddy?" Sultan asked, his eyes brimming with tears.Caitlin gazed at him, tears welling up in her eyes. "No, he's not. He's not your father! Whatever he told you was a lie," she replied, her voice filled with emotion.Sultan held her gaze for a moment, his trust shaken. Although he didn't press her further, he couldn't shake off his doubts this time.Upon their arrival home, Caitlin prepared dinner while Sultan picked at his food, his somber mood palpable. Observing his melancholy, Caitlin pondered how he would react to the news that they would soon be moving to another city.The following day, Grace paid a visit after receiving a distressing call from Caitlin. She was taken aback to find Sultan at home instead of school, ha
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The next day, Sultan was sleeping so peacefully. He woke up and there was his mother beside him, watching him with a sweet smile. "Mummy…." he mumbled, rubbing his eyes. "My baby you're awake," Caitlin said softly and carried him in her arms. He was still so sleepy. "Mummy has good news for you," she said with a smile, stroking his hair gently. "What is it mummy…?" he asked softly. "Daddy and mommy will stay together forever," she said sweetly and Sultan looked at her with gleaming eyes. "Really? Daddy will not go away again?!"She nodded slowly with a smile and he beamed cutely. Just then, Kane came in and sat beside Sultan, hugging him. "I won't leave you again Sultan. We're going to be together, forever," he said softly and looked at Caitlin with a warm smile, holding her hand gently. Sultan couldn't be happier. His parents would finally be together for good. This time, Kane decided to bathe him. He had told Caitlin that he wanted to take over those responsibilities from t
The Shadows of Love. Proposal
When Kane returned to Allensouth, he couldn't help but miss Caitlin and Sultan already. The times he had spent with them were so beautiful and he couldn't forget all the wonderful memories they had. He missed Caitlin so much now more than ever and wanted to be with her. He wanted to hold her in his arms again. His feelings for her had increased so much that he could hardly concentrate on anything else. He would sit in his study with a constant smile on his face, buried in so many thoughts about her, Then he realized that he was madly in love with her. There was no one else to make him happy except her. Now he knew that she was his soul mate. Everything that had happened, everything they had been through was all to bring them together with a strong bond that could never be broken. He couldn't have thought of anyone else to be his life partner. The thought of getting married to the love of his life and living with her forever made him so excited that he couldn't wait much longer to re
The Shadows of Love. Reunion
Caitlin couldn't wait to tell Grace everything that had happened, and when she heard it all, she was stunned. "That's a lot to take in. Kane is so determined! I never thought that he would be able to find you, Caitlin. Never in my life have I seen a man so passionate."Caitlin also went ahead to tell her how they had settled and even how he came to spend some time with them. Grace was so excited to hear that and teased her that she was falling in love with him. "Isn't it obvious?! I can tell that you're developing feelings for him." Caitlin blushed. "I'm not sure…. I've never felt this way about anyone before.""I'm so surprised Caitlin! I never thought he'd be able to win you over." Grace teased and Caitlin's face turned red hot with a blush. "I…I don't know Grace. I never thought that…I would be able to forgive him…I just don't feel hate for him anymore…I feel different whenever I'm around him…he seems like a completely different man from the one I once knew four years ago…" Ca
The Shadows of Love. Falling in love again
After three long weeks of lying in the hospital, Kane was discharged and he was so glad to finally leave. How much he despised staying in hospitals. He stood topless beside the bed, putting on a shirt when Darian came in. "Miss Caitlin and Sultan are here, sir," he said and Kane was excited. "Daddy!" Sultan squealed as he rushed to hug him and he carried him up in his arms. When Caitlin saw him on his feet again, she couldn't help but blush heavily. He was such a tall man with incredibly broad shoulders and such heart-melting handsomeness. She didn't understand why she suddenly felt this way around him, and her heart wouldn't stop pounding so loudly whenever she saw him. "Caitlin…." he suddenly called, waking her from her daydream. "How are you?" he asked softly and she beamed. "I'm…fine," she said as her cheeks flushed. Kane smiled and held her chin. Her heart skipped a beat."You look really beautiful," he said softly and she blushed even more. She had only worn a simple pink
The Shadows of Love. Finally happy
"Doctor! He's waking up!" Darian said to the doctor and they both rushed into his ward. He checked him for a while and took off the oxygen mask. Kane slowly opened his eyes and looked around for a while. He was confused and didn't understand anything for a few minutes, then it all rushed back to him like a splash of water on his brain. Everything that happened before came back to him. Darian was overjoyed. "Master! Master, can you hear me?! Can you see me?" Kane looked at Darian for a while and groaned in pain. "Da….Darian…" he said as he struggled. The doctor raised the level of his bed a bit, so he could be in a relaxed sitting position. "Daddy!" Sultan suddenly squealed with joy. Kane turned to him and his eyes widened. "Sul…tan?!" he groaned again. His voice was so dry and hoarse. Sultan beamed at him with glowing eyes. He rushed into his arms and Kane hugged him tightly, holding him so close to himself. He was overjoyed to see his dear son again. His heart exploded with s
The Shadows of Love. Barely escaped.
Murray continued to push Caitlin to do his will, but she rejected his offer so many times. When she threatened to call the police, he reminded her of her son who he could kill immediately with just a phone call. "I have men everywhere to do my will. You can not escape me, Caitlin. You can run, but you can't hide." he said with a dark smile. Caitlin was trapped. She had no one to call for help, and she couldn't tell anyone either for fear of what Murray might do. Two nights later, she was returning from work when she received a disturbing text on her phone from an unknown number. It read;" If you want to save your son, come to his school before the countdown ends.50, 49, 48…."Caitlin was terrified. She quickly got into a taxi and rushed to the school. The taxi man didn't know why she needed him to go so fast, but he had to obey her order because of how distressed she was. She arrived at the school and received another text. "9, 8, 7,6…."She quickly rushed up the stairs to Sulta
The Shadows of Love. Blackmail
That day, Caitlin couldn't concentrate on the rest of her work. When the office closed, she went to the preschool to pick up Sultan. He had so many stories to tell her about school that day, but she was occupied by the thoughts of everything that happened with her boss. When they arrived home, she made him dinner and when she had bathed, she sat at the edge of her bed, lost in thoughts. She turned to look at Sultan who had fallen asleep beside her. She sighed and looked towards the window, then stood up and went to it. She stared out of the window for a while, and she couldn't forget what Mr. Murray had told her. 'It's fine. I should've been patient with you. I'll give you a few days to think about it. Remember, your job could be on the line, and I understand how important this job is to you.' He was trying to blackmail her. How did things get to this? She covered her face with her hands, feeling so defeated. After giving it much thought without a solution, she eventually fell asl
The Shadows of Love. Caitlin's boss
Kane got into his car and drove out of the hospital yard onto the highway. He was very upset and, at the same time sad. He had made a very difficult decision to let go of Sultan for the sake of peace. It was a hard decision that he wouldn't recover from so easily. His eyes welled up with tears as he drove away. He could still hear Sultan's heart-wrenching cries in his heart, but there was no turning back now. Caitlin was also feeling guilty after he left. Her conscience judged her for being so hardened and ungrateful. Sultan had stopped crying and now looked out the window with teary eyes. He had seen his daddy's car drive out into the road, but could only stare in tears. She felt very guilty for making him cry. She could not fathom why her heart would be so hardened whenever Kane tried to plead with her. She didn't want to nurse so much hatred for him, but she couldn't control it either. After all, Kane had saved her son's life. Who knows what could've happened if he hadn't shown
The Shadows of Love. Chasing after her
That day, Kane returned home and told Darian about everything. "Wow. So…Miss Caitlin left for Lonesprings?! That's so far away!""I'm surprised too.""What will you do now? Will you go after her?""I have to. I can't give up now.""When will you leave?""Early tomorrow and you're coming with me this time."The next day, Kane left for lonesprings on his private jet with Darian. The journey didn't take long and half an hour later, they arrived at lonesprings. Caitlin was able to get a job after two weeks of searching earnestly. She got a job at a small business company as a secretary. It was a small position with not much pay, but it was manageable. Her boss was a middle-aged man in his late forties. He was quite a huge man with a broad face. He looked aggressive and had a very scary, hoarse voice, but he was very nice to Caitlin on her first day. She seemed relieved that he wasn't as mean as he looked, but she had thought too soon. Kane rested the day he arrived and continued his se
