All Chapters of Love Under Fire: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

NancyIt happened so fast that I barely had time to react. Bruce's hands were tight around my neck, and everything around me began to darken. The air felt more and more distant, like I was drowning, and no matter how hard I tried, my weak arms couldn't push it away. He looked at me with a hatred I had never seen before, while his strength threatened to tear me away from the world.Panic gripped me, and I struggled, trying to pull his hands away, but each movement seemed to only intensify his fury. Desperation was setting in, and my thoughts were becoming confused. However, amidst the darkness, a familiar voice echoed, breaking my state of paralysis. It was Jake. "Let her go, Bruce!" he shouted, his voice resounding in the room like thunder.Jake's eyes were filled with fierce determination. He moved forward, trying to push Bruce away from me. "Let go of her now!" Adrenaline coursed through his veins, and I could see the worry written all over his face. The fight between them was bruta

NancyI took my kids to Jake's house. I felt my heart racing with anxiety, hoping that the meeting would be a good start to our new phase. Jake was a wonderful person, someone who radiated joy and kindness, and I knew he had a special way of winning people over. Still, he wanted Peter and Amber to like him naturally, in their own time.I parked the car in Jake's driveway and took a deep breath before getting out. I looked at Amber and Peter in the backseat, trying to convey the calmness that I myself was seeking."Ready to meet someone special?" I asked, trying to sound confident.Amber smiled, looking relaxed. "Of course, mom. I'm curious to meet Jake."Peter, on the other hand, crossed his arms and looked away, mumbling, "I don't know why we're here. I just want to go home."I sighed, understanding his resistance, but decided to give it time. Likewise, I knew that this new situation would require patience from all of us. "Let's go in," I said, trying not to show my anxiety. "Jake pr

NancyThe next morning, before the sun was completely in the sky, Jake and I were ready to leave. We knew the day would be difficult. Today, Peter was going to visit his father, and although I tried to mentally prepare myself for it, nothing seemed to be enough. Amber, on the other hand, decided to stay at home. She told me she still couldn't face Bruce after everything. Her decision shook me, but I completely understood. Bruce had tried to hurt so many people, including us. Kris… Amber wasn't ready to forgive him for that, and who could blame her? As she quickly hugged me before we left, I could see the pain in her eyes. This situation had caused a deep wound in her.Jake watched me silently as I processed everything, with an understanding that calmed me despite the whirlwind of emotions. He knew it wouldn't be easy for any of us, but he was there, by my side, to support us. During the ride to the prison, Peter was silent. He was looking out the car window, lost in thought, and I rea

NancyThe morning seemed perfect, the kind of day I always imagined as a normal family, without constant tension or fears. Recent times had been full of challenges, losses and changes, but being there, in Jake's house, surrounded by the people he loved most, brought a feeling of completeness. Everything felt a little lighter. Of course, there were still traces of the past that occasionally appeared in our conversations and gestures, but something had changed within me, and perhaps even within my children.That day, we decided to have a family lunch. Me, Amber, Peter, Jake, Harald, Ivor and Candace, all gathered at a table for the first time, without formalities and without protocols. I wasn't sure what to expect from this meeting, especially with Harald there, a presence that, some time ago, would perhaps have been unthinkable in such an intimate environment. But, little by little, everyone had found a way to live together, with the wounds still healing, but now ready for a new phase.

NancyThe last few weeks had been a whirlwind of emotions. After everything that happened with Candace, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off our shoulders. The scars of pain and struggle were still there, but the feeling of relief was in the air. It was a new beginning for all of us. Like a good mother, I tried my best to care for Candace, and now, seeing her at home, taking a deep breath and starting to rebuild her life, my heart is filled with hope.It was on a mild morning that we realized that life was returning to normal. Amber's laughter echoed through the house as she tried to decide what to wear for a date. I watched her from the kitchen, where she was preparing a simple but nutritious breakfast. The smell of toasting bread mixed with the aroma of fresh coffee, creating a welcoming atmosphere.“Amber, do you need help?” I asked, trying to hide my smile at seeing her so excited and nervous at the same time.“No, mom, I can do it!” she replied, a little louder than usua