All Chapters of MASKED SECRETS : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

In that moment, everything else faded away, and we were lost in our love for each other. It was as if the universe had conspired to bring us together in this moment of pure bliss. Afterward, we lay next to each other, our bodies still humming with the aftershocks of our love-making. Ethan gazed at me with a deep sense of gratitude, and I knew that he was feeling a renewed sense of hope for the future. As I lay entwined with Ethan, our bodies still pulsating with the echoes of our fiery lovemaking, my heart swelled with a profound sense of gratitude. I was acutely aware of the immense burden Ethan carried, as he struggled to cope with his father's debilitating illness. Yet, in that moment, I was comforted by the knowledge that I could provide him with a fleeting respite from the unrelenting turmoil of his life. As I gazed deeply into Ethan's eyes, my soul stirred with an intense passion that was both exhilarating and terrifying. For in that moment, I realized that I had placed all m

ETHANS POVAs I returned home that fateful night, my heart sank at the sight of Ava's stern countenance. She had been eagerly awaiting my arrival since the commencement of our child's birthday celebration, and I knew that I had let her down.But as I approached her, I saw that her anger had apparently been exhausted, and she had dozed off on the cushion. I gently carried her to the room and laid her on the bed. I couldn't help but admire her natural beauty, unadorned by any cosmetic enhancements. In that moment, my love for her grew even stronger, but it was tinged with a heavy sense of guilt and remorse.I knew that my actions had caused her undue pain and hardship. Ava did not deserve the emotional turmoil that I had inflicted upon her. I had been selfish and careless, and now I had to make it right.With a heavy heart, I resolved to come clean and reveal the truth to Ava over the weekend. I couldn't bear the thought of keeping the secret from her any longer, and I knew that it was

Leaving Ethan with the kids never sat right with me. While we were together, he was always too busy with work or other activities, leaving me to shoulder the responsibility of taking care of our children. Now that we were no longer living together, it felt even more unsettling to leave them in his care. With a sense of unease gnawing at me, I decided to go pick them up from his place.As I got ready to leave, I found myself trying a little too hard to look my best. I chide myself for it, knowing that I was supposed to be angry with him, not trying to impress him. But old habits die hard, and I couldn't help but want to look my best, even if it was just for my own sake.My best friend Amelia, who I was staying with now, suggested that I call Ethan first to make sure he was home before showing up unannounced. But I knew him well enough to know when he would be home, so I brushed off the suggestion and headed out.As I drove towards his place, my heart raced with anticipation and trepida

I woke up feeling refreshed and enthusiastic, ready to take on the day. As I tiptoed around the house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement bubbling inside of me. I wanted to do something special for my best friend, Amelia, who had been such a great support system for me. So, I put on my apron and got to work cleaning the house from top to bottom.By the time Amelia woke up, the house was spotless, and the scent of breakfast wafted through the air. I heard her shuffling around in her room, and I knew it was time to surprise her. I grabbed the tray of food and made my way to her room, where she was still snuggled up under the covers."Good morning, sleepyhead," I sang as I set the tray down on her nightstand.Amelia's eyes widened as she sat up in bed, "Oh my goodness, you didn't have to do all of this!""I know," I said with a grin, "but I wanted to make your morning extra special."We chatted and laughed as Amelia devoured her breakfast, and I couldn't help but feel gratefu

AVA'S POV As soon as we arrived at the hospital, Ethan was rushed to the emergency ward. The medical team immediately started attending to him. I was worried sick, hoping he would be okay. Suddenly, Ethan's mom arrived, panting heavily. She stared at me with anger, and I could see her eyes boiling with fury."What happened to my son? And why are you here?" she demanded, her voice laced with accusation."He was hit by a car," I replied, my voice shaking with fear. "I was just with him when it happened.""That's exactly what I warned him about!" she exclaimed, her face contorted with anger. "You low-class people are always trying to kill our rich boyfriends and take their money!"I was taken aback by her words. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I had never expected this kind of reaction from her."He's not like that, ma'am," I said, trying to defend myself. "I love him, and I would never do anything to hurt him.""Don't you dare try to defend yourself!" she yelled. "If anything ha