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His Betrayal, His Regret
“You owe me, Isabel. I married you just for revenge.” Emerson’s cold voice cut through me. The man I loved betrayed me in the most ruthless way imaginable. In his heart, I was never more than a shadow of his first love, Lilith—the woman who destroyed my life. After the heartbreak of losing my baby, the diagnosis of a malignant tumor was another cruel blow. But Emerson wasn’t done. He delivered one final, devastating strike: my father, now in a vegetative state, might have committed an unforgivable crime. The weight of it all nearly crushed my will to live. Yet when I finally walked away, Emerson became desperate to win me back. But why? Wasn’t this exactly what he wanted all along?
Chapter 20 – The Unraveling Truth Isabel’s POV: Emerson stared at me, his brows furrowed. He was thinking of my words as if he were wrestling with a difficult problem. His eyes were intense, almost desperate. “You won’t die… I won’t let you die. Never. I’ll be with you,” he declared. His voice was unsteady, … Read More “Betrayal 20” »
Chapter 19 – Twisted Love Isabel’s POV Slapping Emerson was not something I ever imagined myself doing. Yet the sound of my hand hitting his cheek echoed through the bathroom. His head jerked to the side. For a moment, he looked ‘utterly stunned. “Isabel!” His eyes were wide with a mix of shock, anger and … Read More “Betrayal 19” »
Chapter 18 – Emotions Unleashed Isabel’s POV I couldn’t believe Emerson would do such a crazy thing! Could he really be so ruthless? Would he really hurt Robert out of jealousy? My mind raced, trying to comprehend the chaos unfolding around ‘me. “Tell me, did you do it or not?” My voice shook with anger … Read More “Betrayal 18” »
Chapter 17 – Unwanted Encounters Isabel’s POV Emma and Robert were my constant support during my chemotherapy. They made the unbearable bearable. Their friendship was like a comforting balm. Emma, ever the optimist, *often suggested I start a new relationship. Her own new crush seemed to have reignited her belief in love. One evening, as … Read More “Betrayal 17” »
Chapter 16 – A Grim Realization Isabel’s POV +15 BORUS Emerson’s texts were relentless. He kept on warning me to reconsider the consequences of my actions. But I stood firm. I knew what I wanted. I deserved better than a man who didn’t want me “with all his heart. I wasn’t going to let his … Read More “Betrayal 16” »
Chapter 15 – White’s Pawns Emerson’s POV Lilith’s departure left a void in my life that I couldn’t quite comprehend. I wasn’t sure if my feelings for her were love or something else. It sure felt like love… Perhaps it was the shared ‘moments, the mutual interests, and the resilience she displayed that endeared her … Read More “Betrayal 15” »
Chapter 14 – Lilith’s Story Emerson’s POV Several years ago, I met Lilith during a volunteering activity at a local community center. I was drawn to her unique, exotic beauty. She was tall and slender, sticking out above the people around her. Her *raven hair and green eyes stood out amongst the crowd. She had … Read More “Betrayal 14” »
Chapter 13 – Emerson’s Anguish Emerson’s POV I felt a surge of anger when I saw Isabel smile at a strange man. How dare she flirt with someone else at my family banquet? How could she smile at another man so easily, but always show me a ‘cold face? My anger intensified when I recognized … Read More “Betrayal 13” »
Chapter 12 – Desperate Measures Isabel’s POV Robert overheard the phone call and noticed my despair. He gently placed a hand on my shoulder. ,“Are you okay, Isabel?” He asked, concern evident in his eyes. “I uh… My father is in trouble. He’s being summoned to court. But he’s unable to take their calls, since … Read More “Betrayal 12” »
Chapter 11 – Unbearable Moments Isabel’s POV Emerson let go of my shoulders and hurried downstairs. He left me in the storage room. I stood there for several minutes, trying to compose myself before following him. I was confused about my own feelings. Why did Emerson care so much about Robert? He had a new … Read More “Betrayal 11” »