Home / Romance / Trained Not To Love You / 191 Still On The Phone  

Share

191 Still On The Phone  

last update Last Updated: 2024-10-17 22:48:21

Ronan

"How is Katya?" I asked, wanting to hear something light, something to take my mind off the weight of everything happening around me.

I could hear the soft laughter in Camila’s voice before she even replied, and it made me smile despite myself. "She made a complete mess of Master Dimitri’s clothes this morning. She somehow got pudding all over his shirt. He tried to act all serious, threatening to make her wash it with her tiny baby hands, but she just giggled. It was adorable," she said, her laughter bubbling through the phone.

I could picture it so clearly—Katya, with her innocent mischief, and Uncle Dimitri trying in vain to stay stern. It felt good to imagine a moment of normalcy, a moment of joy.

"Do you have any plans for tomorrow?" I asked, knowing it was Katya’s birthday.

There was a pause, and then Camila spoke softly. "No. We decided we’d just mark the day quietly and wait for you to come back so we can celebrate properly. Now you have even more reason to hurry home,"
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP
Comments (5)
goodnovel comment avatar
Ira
I’m so happy for them and Ronan needed that conversation with Camila to get through this mission.
goodnovel comment avatar
Marlenny Fernandez
I felt so excited when she finally said it
goodnovel comment avatar
Marlenny Fernandez
Am I the only one who noticed that in all this time, this is the first time Camila actually said “I LOVE YOU” to him?
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Related chapters

  • Trained Not To Love You   192 Back To The Situation

    Ronan Fredrick's eyes were sharp as he looked at me, suspicion written all over his face. Erin and Joseph exchanged knowing glances, and I realized they could probably tell who I’d just spoken to. I guess it was that obvious. "Seems like you’ve got a damn good reason to head home, Ronan," Fredrick said, a teasing edge in his voice, and I quickly wiped the smile off my face, trying to play it cool. "I don’t know much about Joseph and Erin," he continued, leaning back in his chair, "but you… you seemed like the weight of the world was crushing you earlier. And now, look at you. You seem lighter, like you could take on anything. Whoever was on the other end of that call, it was exactly what you needed. I’m glad to see you in high spirits." He gave me a genuine smile, and I nodded, feeling a bit exposed but grateful all the same. "Thank you," I replied quietly, taking my seat. We dove back into the details of the plan, going over everything we’d discussed before. But this time, I felt

    Last Updated : 2024-10-17
  • Trained Not To Love You   193 At The Airport

    Ronan"So, how do we move from here? The airport’s six hours away, and we need to be in position long before his arrival," Marc said, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, clearly ready for the challenge ahead.I sighed, knowing he was right."Honestly, I didn’t think you’d be on board with this, Ronan. But desperate times call for desperate measures," He admitted. This wasn’t something any of us wanted, but there was no choice now.Marc shrugged, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips."Fredrick gave me his word. They won’t harm him,” I said, “Besides, we need to clear our names and save our country. If this is what it takes, I’m all in." I admitted.Marc laughed lightly, his amusement at the situation almost contagious. "Very well then. If we’re all in, let’s get to work."Fredrick took the opportunity to go over the plan one more time, making sure Marc knew every detail. As we talked, I could see a glint of excitement in Marc’s eyes. He was ready, eager for the adventure. B

    Last Updated : 2024-10-18
  • Trained Not To Love You   194 Saving Linus Dimitrov

    Ronan Just then, Joseph pulled up in the van, with Marc in the passenger seat. The look on their faces told me all I needed to know: we were out of time. Without a word, we carried the unconscious Linus into the van and piled in after him. As soon as the door slammed shut, gunfire erupted behind us. Joseph didn’t wait for instructions—he slammed his foot on the gas, and we sped off. "We’ve got a tail?" Erin asked, already reaching for a weapon. "Yeah," Marc confirmed, grimly loading his gun. "That limo was supposed to take Dimitrov somewhere else. When they realised we had hijacked him, they knew something was up. Joseph and I tried to hold them off, but they've got firepower. If we don’t shake them now, we won’t make it to base." Marc rolled down the passenger-side window, leaned out, and started firing back at our pursuers. "You guys need to help. There are guns in the box in the back," he shouted over the roar of the engine and the gunfire. I didn’t need to be told twice. Erin

    Last Updated : 2024-10-19
  • Trained Not To Love You   195 The Art Of Getting Away

    Ronan"What the fuck is this?" Linus finally said, his voice groggy but filled with anger as he fully came to."You need to calm down, Sir," Erin said gently, though I could hear the strain in his voice. He was trying to keep the situation from escalating."Don’t tell me to calm the fuck down!" Linus snapped. "Is this what you’ve been doing? You should be ashamed—dragging your brother into this mess, dragging your family’s name through the mud! Sergey’s a good man, but it’s unfortunate to have the two of you. And you, Ronan," he spat.His voice dripped with disappointment, and I couldn’t see if he was glaring at me or at Erin, but his anger was palpable. Meanwhile, I was still rummaging through the gear, trying to figure out which grenade would best help us break through the reinforced glass of the pursuing vehicle."You were on your way up!" Linus continued, his voice cracking with emotion. "I vouched for you! And now you’ve thrown it all away. For this?"I paused for a second, grippi

    Last Updated : 2024-10-20
  • Trained Not To Love You   196 On The Way

    RonanThe air inside the van was so heavy with silence that it felt almost suffocating. We were all still in shock, our minds struggling to process just how close we had come to losing everything—maybe even our lives.During the chase, there had been no time to think, no room for fear. The only thing driving us was survival, the desperate need to get away. But now that the danger had passed and we were speeding through the vast, empty desert toward the base in the dead of the night, reality hit me hard.What could have happened to us started sinking in, wrapping around my thoughts like a tightening grip. The overwhelming relief was quickly overshadowed by a sharp reminder—I had a bullet wound in my chest, and if I didn’t get help soon, I might bleed out.The dull ache had turned into a throbbing pain, making every breath feel heavier, and fear quietly settled in the pit of my stomach.I glanced around the van. Linus was still in a daze, staring ahead like he was trying to make sense o

    Last Updated : 2024-10-21
  • Trained Not To Love You   197 The Back Story

    RonanLinus’s question hung in the air, heavy with suspicion. “What happened to you and Joseph? How did you guys fall into their trap?” he asked, his eyes sharp as they searched my face for answers.I took a deep breath, knowing I had to be careful with how I told this story. The truth was tangled, and explaining it wasn’t easy, especially given how everything had spiraled out of control. I could still remember how it all started, the small choices that had led to this moment.“We were sent to Kavistan to negotiate a treaty,” I began, my voice steady but weighed down by the memories.“It was because of the situation with the Jorvikian base that got wiped out. On the day I was handed the assignment, something strange happened. I offered to turn in Arya, the Marakatim spy. At that time, I didn’t even know who she really was, and I definitely didn’t know I was being set up as a target. All I knew was that I didn’t want anything to do with state matters, and I didn’t want her around me or

    Last Updated : 2024-10-21
  • Trained Not To Love You   198 Telling More

    Ronan"It was an incredibly well-crafted plan," Erin began, his voice steady but tinged with frustration. "The whole negotiation was a ruse designed by the people behind the coup. Only a few people knew the truth. Their plan was to frame Ronan and Joseph as traitors. On the day we took them, the Marakatim were going to kidnap them and hold them just long enough to make their plan look real and prove without a doubt that, indeed, they were traitors.Then, once the dust settled, they’d release them. With Ronan and Joseph missing in action, they could spin the story however they wanted, pulling them into the conspiracy without anyone suspecting otherwise."Linus furrowed his brow, clearly confused by the complexity of it all. Before he could ask more questions, Joseph spoke up from behind the wheel, his voice calm but grim. He explained every detail, laying out the plan as if it were a twisted puzzle that had been slowly coming together right under their noses. By the time Joseph was don

    Last Updated : 2024-10-21
  • Trained Not To Love You   199 Opening up to Linus

    Ronan"He doesn’t sugarcoat anything. In fact, you’ll probably hate him before you start to respect him," I said, watching Linus carefully. He sighed deeply, the weight of everything beginning to settle in."I know Fredrick," he muttered. "Even his own government didn’t like him much. He was seen as an activist within the system, always speaking up. He never supported Belvarian activities, not once." He paused, lost in thought for a moment, before adding, "But time… time can change people. It’s hard to know what drives someone after so many years."He wasn’t wrong. Time could do a lot to a person, change their motivations, twist their ideals. But Fredrick was different—or at least we needed Linus to believe he was.Erin started to speak, wanting to add more about Fredrick’s current situation, but I gave him a look, stopping him from going too far. I wasn’t ready to reveal everything yet, especially not the fact that Fredrick had a family of his own now—people he cared about, people wh

    Last Updated : 2024-10-22

Latest chapter

  • Trained Not To Love You   250 A New Life

    RonanThe rest of the day unfolded like a dream. The blending of cultures at the reception created an electric atmosphere, with traditional music, dancing, and customs from both Jorvik and Belvaria.People laughed, cheered, and toasted together, the joy in the air bringing everyone closer in a way I hadn’t seen before.The food was exquisite—lavish dishes from both sides, served alongside sweets that melted in your mouth. I glanced around, noticing a few of the usual snobbish Jorvikians clinging to old prejudices, but their aloofness felt like a remnant of a fading past. The world was changing, and today was proof that we were moving forward.As the day finally wound down, my heart quickened, knowing I’d soon take Camila home with me for the first time as my wife.My mother’s eyes were misty with tears as we prepared to leave. I knew the real reason she was so sentimental had little to do with the wedding itself.She’d gotten used to Camila and Glenda living at home, filling her table

  • Trained Not To Love You   249 Camila’s Vows

    RonanThese words were my truth, my heart’s deepest promises, and I meant to honour them, no matter what life might bring our way.The hall was filled with the soft sounds of sniffles and quiet sighs; I could feel the weight of emotion in the air. But in that moment, I was aware only of Camila. My vow, my promises, were for her and her alone.Camila took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts, and I could see the shy nerves flickering in her expression. She hesitated just a moment, and then began, her voice steady but filled with emotion.“Ronan,” she said softly, her voice warming as she spoke, “words can’t fully capture what I feel, but I’ll do my best.” A gentle chuckle rippled through the crowd, lightening the moment, and she smiled at me with a look that made my heart race.“You made me feel at home when I didn’t have a home,” she continued, her voice thick with sincerity. “Because of you, I’ve known joy, dignity, and freedom—even though society didn’t think I was worthy of those

  • Trained Not To Love You   248 Eager And Willing

    RonanThe music began softly, and I stood at full attention, my heart pounding as I focused on the door where Camila would soon appear.I felt a mix of nerves and anticipation I hadn’t expected, my eyes lingering on that entrance, hoping each passing second would bring her closer. But first came the bridesmaids, one by one, entering gracefully.Olivia led the way, her figure heavily pregnant but glowing, followed by Stephanie, Ashley, and two Belvarian women who looked like relatives of Camila. Though I hadn’t met them before, their familial resemblance to Camila was subtle—a trace here, a gesture there.Then, my little Katya appeared, a tiny vision holding a small basket of flowers. My heart melted as she toddled down the aisle, her big eyes wide with wonder. For a one-year-old, she was doing exceptionally well, capturing the hearts of everyone as she made her way forward.But then, as her gaze found mine, she lit up and shouted, “Dada!” I couldn’t help but laugh, joy filling me as s

  • Trained Not To Love You   247 The Day Was Finally Here

    RonanThe day I had dreamed of for so long had finally arrived—my wedding day. As tradition demanded, I couldn’t spend the night with my bride, so I stayed at my house with Marc, Joseph, Erin and Ashton. Lying awake that morning, memories flooded my mind, filling me with emotions I hadn’t felt in a long time. I remembered a different night, a night that haunted me and almost changed everything.That time, I’d been betrayed, drugged, and left in a haze by people I’d thought I could trust—people like Abel and Mira, whose influence had threatened to destroy my happiness. But not this time. This time, it was just my brother my soon-to-be-in-law and my true friends and me, laughing and drinking, reliving those simpler days with nothing sinister lurking around the corner.For the first time, I felt completely in control, safe. I was grateful for that disastrous night from the past, because without it, I would never have crossed paths with Camila. Everything I’d been through, all the pain an

  • Trained Not To Love You   246 Two Days To The Wedding

    CamilaTwo days before the wedding, Erin arrived with a heavily pregnant Olivia. I couldn't help but wonder how she managed to fly so far along in her pregnancy.Apparently, they had used a private jet, which explained the quick journey. My father had flown them all into Jorvik, bringing along his family, two lively ladies named Trisha and Lily, whom he said were our distant relatives. Along with them were Olivia’s friends, Stephanie and Ashely, who couldn't stop gushing about their excitement to see Marc and Joseph again. Clearly, those two men had left quite the impression on them.Olivia was radiant, her happiness infectious. It was clear she was free-spirited, a stark contrast to the life of servitude I had known.I was grateful she had never had to experience that harsh existence. Madam Melania was particularly taken with Olivia, unable to stop admiring her striking red hair and vibrant green eyes.I could see the wheels turning in Madam Melania’s mind as she tried to charm Olivi

  • Trained Not To Love You   245 Embracing A New Life

    CamilaMy father returned to the villa that the head of state had prepared for him and his entourage. The wedding was just two weeks away, and he planned to leave briefly, returning with my family to attend the ceremony. I was excited at the thought of meeting them, especially with how well my mother’s relationship with Dimitri was progressing. Their bond seemed solid, unhindered by the past, and I was genuinely happy for them both.Ronan suggested we return to his house after the celebration, but Madam Melania was determined to keep us there. She pulled out all kinds of tricks to persuade us to stay, even pleading with my mother not to leave.However, Dimitri was firm in his decision to take her to Nerania, where he also planned to buy a house in Jorvik for them to stay. I understood his reasoning; Madam Melania often seemed to forget that we were no longer slaves, and a little distance might help her realise the changes in our lives.She wasn’t malicious, but her subtle reminders—li

  • Trained Not To Love You   244 Father And Daughter

    CamilaAs Erin and Ashton walked in alongside my father, I found myself standing up almost absently, my heart racing. Seeing him in person was a revelation; he looked so much better than he did on the screen.His eyes were soft and warm when they fell on me, as if he had just encountered an angel, and in that moment, I couldn’t believe he was my father. The weight of the moment pressed down on me, filling me with a mix of joy and disbelief.I didn’t want to waste any time; I was determined to avoid any awkwardness between us. With a surge of emotion, I rushed toward him and wrapped my arms around his waist, letting him know that there was no need for words. I felt him pause for just a heartbeat before he slowly wrapped his arms around me in a bear hug, holding on tightly as if he were afraid I might slip away.“My daughter, my daughter,” he said, his voice cracking with emotion. I could feel his pain radiating through his words, hear it tremble in the air between us. This moment was a

  • Trained Not To Love You   243 Nervous

    CamilaI was a bundle of nerves after the signing ceremony. My heart raced, each thump echoing in my ears like a drum. I knew Fredrick wouldn't waste any time seeking me out. Erin had mentioned how impatient he had been throughout the event, his excitement barely contained.As I thought about the man I was about to meet, I felt my stomach twist into knots. My mother appeared calm and composed, but I was anything but. Fredrick was my father, a man I had never seen before, someone I hadn’t even known existed until now. The realisation weighed heavily on me. This was all so overwhelming, yet I understood it was something I had to confront.Once the signing ceremony ended, I slipped out of the living room and headed up to Ronan's room. I needed a moment to gather my thoughts and calm my racing heart. I wasn't sure how I would react when I finally met Fredrick face-to-face or what I might say to him. I had only spoken to him once over the phone, which felt like a distant memory now. That w

  • Trained Not To Love You   242 The Signing

    RonanAs we celebrated, Ashton turned to Erin with a look of quiet amazement. “When my uncle told me the only way to achieve this was by working honestly with the Jorvikians, I didn’t believe him,” he admitted. “But I guess he was right all along.” Erin nodded, sharing the same sense of disbelief mixed with newfound hope. It truly felt like the dawn of a new era, and I was grateful beyond words to witness it, let alone be part of it.Just as we were toasting to freedom and the future, my father’s phone rang. He listened quietly, then looked over at me, his expression softening. “Gregory has agreed to waive the death penalty in exchange for Lucas’s cooperation. He’ll be dismissed from the military and serve three years in prison. After that, he’ll be a free man. This is the best deal we could secure for him.”I nodded, a feeling of respect and relief swelling up as I met my father’s gaze. “Thank you, Father,” I said, my voice low but sincere. He returned a small smile, nodding back. Al

DMCA.com Protection Status