All Chapters of Her Hatred & Vengeance, Second Love: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Elaine's POV “Stay here while I go to pay.” Zade stood up and I sighed, plopping down on the chair to sit. I was beat! How could Zade act like this? I never knew he was a maniac when it came to clothes! But it really was stuffy here. I stood up, checking to see if I could spot Zade anywhere but I couldn't. I just went outside directly, forgetting to take my mask once again and that proved to be a very… wrong decision. Or was it?! I stepped outside, the crisp breeze hitting my face and filling my lungs with fresh air. For a brief moment, I closed my eyes and enjoyed the quiet, enjoying the small freedom of being out of the crowded store. Just as I was about to head back inside, my body collided with someone, and I stumbled backwards. I raised my head and was about to apologise when a gasp sounded in my ears. "Oh my god…” A familiar voice whispered, her tone full of disbelief and I froze. Standing in front of me, wide-eyed with jaws open wide were Caleb's mother and Emily. Emily’s

Caleb's POV “I saw her…” I just saw her again. For the second time, to prove that I wasn't crazy. To prove that I wasn't seeing things. How could she be alive? They had clearly said that she was dead, that she commited suicide and jumped into the water under the bridge to die. How could she still be alive? I had clearly seen her body, I had seen it. I stumbled backwards, my legs shaky as I tried to hold on to a wall. I noticed the stares around me, but I didn't care. How could I care about them when Elaine was right in front of me? She had changed. She had really changed. Her long hair was short, like a bob. She looked plumper, prettier, she was never like this with me. I still remembered the black eyed, thin and rough faced Elaine. She had been so unkempt, so broken when she was with me. I could still picture her back then, hair a tangled mess, clothes hanging loosely on her bony frame, and those dark circles under her eyes that seemed to swallow her whole. She barely ate, barely

FLASHBACK CONTINUES Caleb's POV “What? Elaine… She aborted my…” I trailed off, my chest tightened, my throat constricting as the words sunk in, "She aborted my baby?" The shock hit me like a punch to the gut, leaving me winded. How could she do that? How could she make that decision without telling me? “She said she didn’t want to bring a baby into this world, I heard her say this to your mother and your mother told me. But I didn't think she would go through with it. That innocent baby…“ Emily's voice was soft, filled with sympathy as she wiped a tear from her cheek, "But Caleb... you have to know something else.” I turned to her, barely able to process what she had just said, “What else could there be?” I barked, my voice raw with a mixture of anger and disbelief. My mind was already spinning from the thought of Elaine aborting our child. She hesitated, then slowly reached into her bag, pulling out a small envelope, “I didn’t want to tell you before.” She began, her voice trem

Elaine's POV The woman's expression shifted lightly at my refusal but thankfully, she did not press further and blow up like I thought she would have. Instead, she gave a small dismissive wave before turning on her heels and walking away. I let out a quiet sigh of relief, hoping that the encounter would be the last awkward encounter for the night. Just as I began to relax again, the room grew noticeably quieter, the low murmur of voices hushed, and a sudden wave of anticipation filled the air. I followed the gaze of the crowd, turning toward the grand entrance as heavy doors slowly opened. The Royal Family had arrived. Every person in the ballroom seemed to shift, subtly straightening their posture, eager to get a glimpse of the most powerful family in the country. I stood still, trying to blend in, but my heart raced. The air in the room grew more formal as they stepped in, first was Elijah, tall and poised, exuding that his effortless charisma that had always captured everyone's

"You're right." He said, his voice still soft but firm, "I don’t know exactly what you’re feeling, but I know it hurts, and I know you feel betrayed.” "Betrayed?" I laughed bitterly, the sound harsh in the silence of wherever we were, "That’s an understatement, Zade. I feel like I’ve been stabbed i