All Chapters of Professor's Captive: Chapter 41

The sun was setting over the city, casting long shadows across Belle’s apartment as she stood by the window, watching the light fade into darkness. The evening sky was a blend of fiery oranges and soft purples, a stark contrast to the storm that raged within her. It had been three days since Noah had walked out of the safe house, three agonizing days of silence, of questions without answers.Belle’s chest ached with longing, her mind replaying that night over and over. She couldn’t forget the look in Noah’s eyes when he’d discovered the truth, the betrayal and hurt etched into his features. Despite everything, despite the walls he’d built to keep his past at bay, Belle knew that Noah had let her in, she was the one person he’d chosen to trust. And now, that trust had been shattered, not by her actions, but by the sins of her father.With a heavy sigh, Belle turned away from the window, running a hand through her hair. Her thoug