All Chapters of Shadows of the Past: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

MIKEI went to the cemetery where I usually found my inner self and calmed down. It was where I always found the answers to questions and made the best decisions. I didn’t know how I drove there. If no police car was following me, it meant it was relatively okay.I sat down on the bench in front of the cross and stayed that way for a good few minutes. The weather was gorgeous. The sun was in the sky in all its glory and was spreading its hot rays over the unbroken expanse, giving everyone a great deal of excitement. “Why did you let me fall in love with that woman? You knew it was her. Why didn’t you tell me? How could life be so cruel and steal you both away from me, and now I fall in love with my fiercest enemy? I fell in love with the very one who took our happiness with no remorse.” Tears streamed down my cheeks. Though I wished I had held back my tears, because it was not very becoming for a man to cry, I honestly couldn’t and gave my emotions free rein.“It was her, wasn’t it?

EMILY“Darling, don’t talk like that. I’ve known Luiza for a long time. She really cares for you. And to you and your sister, it’s just that life hasn’t been kind to her, and that’s forced her to become hard and cold.”“But where does that leave mother’s love? The warmth with which you must protect your young? How could she not choose me and choose the firm? She sold me out for her firm. Kevin said he’d give me a divorce if she pleaded guilty and gave up her firm. He had her on something, and she sacrificed me for her own good. Why didn’t she just trust me and tell me the truth? Maybe together we could have found a solution to this problem,” I yelled at her.“My dear, have you considered that maybe this choice may have broken her heart too? I don’t think Luiza could be that harsh. Something is unclean at work. I feel that what you have found out is not quite all. She remained free, all for your protection. I’m sure of it. From what you’re telling me, I think your husband is more dange

EMILY“Emily? I don’t understand? Did he know another girl, Emily? Olivia, what does she mean?” I asked her, surprised and scared at the same time. “I know nothing about that. God, what a man I loved!” said I, full of nerves. I could feel my insides seething. That wasn’t Kevin, the man I loved and would have given my life for. “Calm down and let him finish. Please be nice.” Olivia told me in a calm and friendly tone. “Yes, Emily, you’re right. For a long time, I thought you were a ruthless, soulless woman. To me, a woman who doesn’t soften when she sees another woman hurt is honestly a soulless monster. For a long time, I sought you out, wanting to get revenge on you for Mary and our baby. Only when I first saw you, everything went to hell. Your soft face, gentleness and demeanor gave me much to think about. My intuition told me you were not the coldhearted female I was seeking.” “Wait, a minute! You thought I was involved in that accident with Kevin? How dare you do

MIKE “Hello! Sorry it took so long. The patient is fine now. She is stable and recovered, I would say. I have given her an infusion treatment based on strengthening the body. I also took some samples for analysis. It’s nothing serious. A high state of agitation and lack of nutrition led to fainting. What I didn’t like at all were the bruises on my body. If there’s no evidence of physical violence, I wonder what it could be. There are no signs of illness. I’d still like to do some more thorough tests on him just to be sure, though I’m still sticking with violence. On the x-ray, there were signs of rib injuries. They’re healed now, but .... Too bad such a beautiful woman...” Olivia instantly turned yellow when she heard the doctor’s words. What was the doctor trying to tell us? That Emily... Kevin... was assaulting her? Violence? No way! The universe couldn’t be that cruel. Clearly not. “Doctor, are you trying to tell us that Emily has something serious, or that she is bein

EMILYAs Mike talked to me, I fixed my gaze on his eyes for a few seconds. However, I could not comprehend the words he was saying. I couldn't respond. My body was frozen, and I found myself unable to do anything. I could see him fidgeting because I was paralyzed. He took my hand in his, but I was nothing. I could see, but I couldn’t hear and I couldn’t move. I fixated my mind on Olivia’s words but also on the dangers that Kevin would face with me. His words were still ringing in my ears even now: “Stay away from that asshole you were with if you want him to live. It’s so easy for me to kill him in his sleep or run him over. What ....” I couldn’t think about a relationship with Mike anymore. I shouldn’t have gotten close to him, no matter how much I loved him. He wasn’t to blame for my stupidity. I was afraid for Mike. I couldn’t put his life in danger.“Don’t even think about it! Kevin can see you,” my conscience reminded me.When he dabbed my cheek, I slapped his hand away, got u