All Chapters of Alone Until the End of Time: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

That man’s heartlessness had reached a truly appalling level.Josh desperately wanted to take Audrey to France while she was still unconscious, but he didn’t. He loved Audrey, and because of that, even though it hurt him deeply, he respected her choices.On the third day, Audrey woke up in the hospital. She struggled to get out of bed, but Josh wouldn’t let her. The moment she felt a little better, she sneaked out of the hospital.Heather was too busy cozying up with the Duncan family to come after Audrey. However, she still managed to dig up last year’s scandal and put it before the media again.Audrey became a public disgrace, a target of ridicule wherever she went.Then, on the eve of Duncan and Heather’s wedding, Janet Baker, Duncan’s mother, came to see her.Without a word, Janet slapped her across the face. “You shameless woman! You already have another man, so why are you still clinging to my son?”Even though Janet was in her forties, she took great care of herself and l

Duncan took a long drag from his cigarette, his mind in turmoil. Had he really misjudged her? Or was this just another of her elaborate lies?"Let me help you get ready," Audrey's voice was soft, but it did nothing to ease the knot in his stomach. He felt like he was losing something precious, though he couldn't quite put his finger on what.He crushed out his cigarette and stood, his eyes meeting hers. "Is this really what you want?""Yes, Duncan. I love you. Meeting you, loving you—it's been the greatest joy of my life. You're getting married today, and even though I'm not the bride, I want your happiness more than anything. Your joy matters more than my own. From now on, you won't be alone. Life will get harder; you'll be tired sometimes, but that's part of the journey too."Tears streamed down Audrey's face.Watching her cry, Duncan remembered a promise he'd once made: "Audrey, don't ever cry again. You're beautiful when you cry, but each tear is like a falling star. I want yo

Before Audrey could react, Heather rushed to Duncan, her body trembling. "Duncan, I'm terrified! Audrey tried to kill me because she doesn't want us to marry. She almost pushed me out the window!"Audrey stared at Heather, her blood boiling as she watched the lies unfold. "Heather, when will you stop? How long will you keep up this act? You poisoned me with thallium! That's why I've been sick. You deserve to rot in hell, to die in the gutter! You're the one who should die, Heather!"Consumed by rage she had never known before, Audrey lunged forward.Duncan, hearing Heather's cries, hurried over. He saw Audrey's face contorted with fury, looking wild and unhinged. Without hesitation, he grabbed Heather and roughly shoved Audrey away.Audrey crumpled to the floor."Audrey, one minute you're dying, the next it's poisoning. Can you ever tell the truth? All those blessings earlier—just another act, wasn't it? You wanted me to call off the wedding and marry you instead, right?"It was

"I have more pressing matters to attend to," Duncan said as he strode out, his steps resolute, as if nothing could deter him.Heather, the proud Leverton heiress, knew all too well the consequences of Duncan's departure. If he walked out now, she'd become the laughingstock of the city’s elite, and worse, the entire Leverton family would be fodder for gossip columns.Desperately, Heather clung to Duncan's arm as whispers from the guests filled the air. The patriarchs of both families were approaching, adding to the chaos.Josh, watching Duncan leave without hesitation, let out a bitter laugh before heading for the door himself. He had to find Audrey. Whatever happened to these people was none of his concern.But after a few steps, he heard footsteps behind him. Duncan had indeed followed. Audrey still mattered to him, though it was too late for that now.Audrey was already gone.Even so, if Duncan wanted to search, Josh wouldn't stop him. One more person meant one more chance. He

"You're going to be fine, Audrey. I won't let anything happen to you. We have so much life ahead of us. You can't leave me now," Duncan whispered, cradling Audrey in his arms. She felt so fragile, and the metallic scent of blood was overwhelming."I'm... I'm sorry, Duncan. I can't stay with you anymore. I'm so tired... so cold... I can't hold on." If she could, she would have stayed, but fate had other plans. Her hand rested on her stomach, tears streaming down her face as her voice grew weaker. "Our baby... I'm sorry. I couldn't bring you into this world. I'm so sorry..."Baby? Duncan's gaze fixed on Audrey's abdomen. She had been carrying their child. But now... the child was gone.The pain in his heart was unbearable, as though it were being ripped apart. How could the world be so cruel?Even in his anguish, Duncan knew he had to stay strong. He gently rested his chin on her forehead, whispering, "It's okay. We can have another child. As long as you're safe, that's all that matt