All Chapters of Love Burns Without a Trace: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

26 Chapters

Chapter 1

"I'll sign the consent form for the ectopic pregnancy abortion," Isobel Sutton told the nurse.Her hand, bruised from all the needle insertion, picked up a pen and shakily signed the form. A drop of tear rolled down her cheek when she was wheeled into the operating theater. She wondered whether taking that morning-after pill was the right decision at all.…When Isobel was recovering at the hospital, she bought a plane ticket to Airland, which was dated a month later.She checked her phone. The netizens were still passionately discussing Halthorne City's tycoon's extravagant love confession to his girlfriend. And she was the subject of the discussion. At a press conference three days ago, Anthony Johnson announced that he would send a vinyl record to space in the spaceship he had spent seven years building, financed with his private wealth.The vinyl record would play Anthony's love confession to Isobel in space forever, proving his love for her to every being in the universe.

Chapter 2

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Isobel had been discharged when Anthony came home. She was reading a book by the window."I'm sorry, Belle! It was such a busy business trip. I didn't manage to make it back in time for your birthday and our anniversary…"While speaking, he took off his suit jacket and walked over to give her a hug. "I promise this will be the last time. I'll be there for important occasions."Sweetheart, don't be mad at me. Okay?"She sneered and closed her eyes. She was nauseated by the faint whiff of Sasha Green's perfume on him. Indeed, he was probably "occupied" on his business trip with Sasha. But none of that mattered anymore.Isobel pushed him away. She stared directly at him and said calmly, "It's fine."Visibly relieved, he pulled out a black velvet box and handed it to her. "Belle, I bought you a gift. I hope you like it."He opened the box to reveal a watch. It was worth 31 million dollars. There were only seven of those in the whole world."These watches are the epitome of precisio

Chapter 3

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The dancing started after dinner. Anthony bowed slightly, inviting Isobel to share the first dance. After deliberating, she took his hand, not wanting to put the Johnsons in a tough spot.At that moment, Sasha hurried over to Anthony. "Mr. Johnson, something urgent came up at work that needs your attention."When he heard that, he immediately straightened up without bothering to ask for the details. He gave Isobel an apologetic look. "Sorry, Belle. I will need to get back to work. How about I pick you up at night?"Under the gaze of the guests, Isobel retracted her hand. "Go."Her heart ached at the sight of Anthony and Sasha hurrying away.Four months ago, Sasha had moved into the Johnson residence as Anthony's cousin-in-law with the excuse of being widowed and defenseless. The Johnsons allowed her to stay out of sympathy.At first, Isobel had no suspicion about Sasha's sudden arrival. She even showered Sasha with care. Isobel thought the Johnsons were just helping Sasha o

Chapter 4

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Isobel stayed quiet during the ride home. Anthony immediately sensed that she was feeling blue. He asked, "Belle, are you upset because I left you behind to work? I'm really sorry. When I'm done with this project, I promise I'll never cast you aside for work again."Did someone upset you when I wasn't around? Sweetheart, please don't ignore me."Anthony might be a ruthless CEO, but he was just a loyal canine in front of Isobel. However, a leopard could not change its spots."I'm just tired," she replied flatly.…After that, Anthony cautiously kept an eye on her mood. One night, he sat on her bed. "My project will end in a month. Belle, do you want to travel anywhere? Let's go on a vacation!"Little did he know that she would have left him by then. She shook her head."What's wrong with you, Belle? Tell me what's bothering you. You're worrying me." He clasped her cold hand.How worried was he? She peered into his eyes. His feelings seemed genuine.He loved and cared for her, e

Chapter 5

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Anthony and Sasha's ridiculous lies had desecrated the old residence that carried the memories of Isobel's parents. Isobel knelt on the floor in pain. Finally, she came to the decision to sell it off. After she did what was needed, she dragged herself back home.The last brilliance of the dusk poured into the bedroom, where she and Anthony had shared sweet memories. She stood rooted at the same spot until the sky darkened. Everything around her—the decor pieces, the photos, the slippers, the pajamas, the toothbrushes, and the love letters he wrote to her—looked jarring. They made her want to cry.She swept all the couple items she could see into a cardboard box like an emotionless robot. She no longer wanted something that was lovely on the outside but rotten to the core. She no longer wanted Anthony.She would get rid of all of it.…Anthony returned to an empty house. He found Isobel spacing out on the couch."What's happened to our place? Where are my slippers? Where are o

Chapter 6

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Before the family gathering kicked off on the weekend, Anthony's grandma, Melinda Clarke, called Isobel into the room to talk privately.She carefully pulled out a pair of bracelets from the closet and warmly took Isobel's wrist. With a smile, she began, "Isobel, here. These are for you."Isobel stared at the bracelets and spotted a tiny line of engraved words on the inner side. It read "eternal love"."These bracelets were passed down from generation to generation. They are reserved for our future daughters-in-law! Belle, let me know if Anthony ever bullies you. I'll put him in his place!"Isobel teared up in silence. She pursed her lips. Finally, she took the bracelets. "Thank you, Melinda."During the dinner, Frank announced that he would give Isobel a group of double-story villas in the newly developed district in Halthorne City."Belle, those villas are ocean-facing. If you ever feel down, you can stay there for a few days."Anthony's mom, Sheila White, did not want to be o

Chapter 7

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Isobel rushed back into her bedroom and squatted on the bathroom floor. Trembling, she rested her back against the icy cold wall.Holding the toilet, she vomited. The bile juices burned her throat.Memories of that night when Anthony accidentally impregnated her flooded her.Anthony was heavily drunk that night and had forced himself on her. She could not break free from his aggressive advances.Although he had been calling her name while going at it, she knew something was wrong. She figured that he must have been fantasizing about another woman to treat her that harshly.The man whom she loved—and loved her back—would never assault her like this.That was the first time she suspected him of cheating.To avoid an unwanted pregnancy, she took a morning-after pill. She never thought that the pill would lead to an ectopic pregnancy instead.After the surgery, the doctor informed her, "Ms. Sutton, I fear you might never conceive, given the state of your health."At the same time,

Chapter 8

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A week before Isobel's planned departure, Sasha suddenly visited her as Anthony's secretary.Crossing her arms, she haughtily marched up to Isobel. "Stop faking it, Isobel. You know that Anthony has been cheating on you."Did you really think that he loved you? He would never marry you—a girl from a family in decline—if it weren't for your high-profile relationship."Stop dreaming of marrying into wealth and leave the city, Isobel. It's less humiliating than getting dumped."I'm carrying Anthony's baby. As for you, you probably cannot conceive. Am I right?"You shouldn't blame Anthony for two-timing, though. He's a beast in bed with me, but he's probably not that interested in your body."Isobel kept her emotions under control. She set her cup of tea on the table and went up to slap Sasha across the face.Sasha held her cheek and gasped, "How dare you!"Ignoring Sasha, Isobel was about to call security when Anthony barged in.Sasha immediately behaved when she heard his voice.

Chapter 9

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Anthony hardly had time to go home while juggling work and an affair.Meanwhile, Isobel received stack after stack of photos of Anthony and Sasha at home. Sasha herself had sent out the photos.Love could be faked through performative acts. All the details in the photos were so similar.Anthony had rented out an amusement park for Sasha, just as he had done for Isobel's 16th birthday.Isobel contacted the photographer who had been capturing moments of her and Anthony for years and had all the negatives destroyed—including those taken at the amusement park.Anthony and Sasha were pictured hanging a love lock at a famous bridge—just as he had done with Isobel on their second anniversary.Isobel spent an entire day searching for the lock she and Anthony had once placed there. It was engraved with the words "Anthony & Isobel, together forever".Weathered by time, the inscription had faded. Isobel borrowed a hacksaw, cut the lock off, and scraped away every trace of their promise.A

Chapter 10

Love Burns Without a Trace/zhuci

Anthony woke up by Sasha's side on his birthday. Their bodies were covered in love marks.He checked the time and was about to get out of bed. However, she wrapped her arms around him to stop him. "I really love you, Tony. Can you not marry Isobel? The baby and I can't lose you!""Sasha…" Anthony held her hands. "I've given you more than enough. You shouldn't dream about becoming my wife.""But we're perfect for each other! I can give you everything Isobel can. I can even give you what she can't!" she cried."Sasha," Anthony said seriously. It was hard to tell whether he was saying this for her or his own benefit. "What I feel for you isn't love. Isobel is the one I love. She's the only one I'll marry.""Why do you have to be so harsh, Tony? I've been by your side for so long. My heart hurts, too…" She looked like she was about to cry as she spoke.His heart softened at the sight. He kissed her hard to pacify her like she was a pet. "Come on. Don't cry. Be good, and I'll never ab

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