All Chapters of The Trials of Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

By the time my mother was pulled ashore, her body was already cold, and she had no breath left.Trembling all over, I held her tightly while trying to wake her up. But she remained completely still.However, Adrian Lawson walked over impatiently and kicked my mother's lifeless hand, which had slipped to the ground."Enough with the act! Everyone knows your mom is a professional swimmer. There's no way a little wave could have drowned her. Even if you're trying to play the victim in front of me, I won't just let this matter go so easily."I have zero tolerance for betrayal. The woman I marry must be fully devoted to me and put me first in everything. You've really disappointed me."Even after his harsh kick, my mother didn't respond in the slightest.A flicker of uncertainty flashed through Adrian's eyes, and he hurriedly crouched down to check on her.His childhood sweetheart, Vivian Sinclair, stepped in front of him. She shifted her gaze to my mother's pale face before letting

I pushed away the busybodies in front of me and frantically found Vivian."Vivian, why are you allowing your friends to spread such lies online? I don't care about myself, but what did my mom do? Why does she have to bear such slander even after her death?"However, Vivian was playing with her manicured nails. She looked indifferent."Well, you guys did do those filthy things, didn't you? What? You dare to do it but don't dare to let people talk about it? Adrian loving you is the biggest blessing of your life. "As his friends, we have to help him vet you. After all, you're just a poor woman from the slums. Who knows what your true intentions are?"The glass in my hand shattered from my grip, and blood dripped through my fingers. But I felt nothing.Just as I was about to say something more, Adrian interrupted me. "Enough, Camilla. Stop making a scene. Vi is just looking out for me. We're going to get married anyway. It's just a six-month delay. As long as you admit your mistake,

My whole body trembled uncontrollably as I desperately tried to cover my ears. I was unwilling to hear the sound of wild dogs tearing flesh apart.But the sound seemed to burrow straight into my brain, lingering relentlessly.I fell on my knees. I banged my head against the ground with a loud thud while pleading nonstop, "I'm begging you. Please let my mom go. If you have a grudge, take it out on me. Stop tormenting her. She's already dead. Please just let her rest in peace."Seeing me like this, Adrian paused in the middle of shaking his polished shoe."Camilla, when did you get acting classes? Your performance is almost moving me. Anyone who didn't know better would really think I had something to do with your mom's death. Fine, since you want to act, I'll play along."You don't actually think the docks and the pier don't have surveillance, do you? I'll have someone pull up the footage right now and show you the proof that your mom is still alive."As he spoke, he pulled out hi

Wiping my tears, I turned around and left.Adrian followed behind me, catching up.He wanted to touch me but dared not to."Camilla," he said somewhat timidly.I kept my lips tightly shut and didn't answer him.Adrian sounded as though he was about to cry. He grew anxious."Camilla, don't ignore me."He stepped forward and grabbed me, pleading for me not to leave."It's all my fault. Don't blame yourself. I killed her. I'll make amends to her. I'll buy her the best urn and find the most peaceful, well-located cemetery for her."I forcefully shook off his grip on my sleeve, only to find him holding on even tighter.But I had not even a shred of sympathy or pity as I used my strength to break free.Adrian fell to the ground, seemingly hitting something hard.Having been pampered his whole life, he surprisingly said nothing this time.Instead, he hurriedly scrambled up, terrified that if I left now, I'd disappear for good.With a sob in his voice, he said, "Camilla, just say