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FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES

Chapter 4 I AM GOING TO RUN AWAY!

Word Count: 2465    |    Released on: 01/12/2023

mother pleaded. "I tried to stop it from happening, but I

continue. "What are you talking about?" I

as her voice broke. I could tell that

her tears before saying "I...knew it wa

ying that you knew Mr. Carter was behind father's disappearance, and you

" she said, but even she sounded unconvinced. "I know it was wrong,

about Mr. Carter's involvement and done nothing? How could she have kept t

ever did anything?" I asked in utter d

th emotion. "I've begged and pleaded with Mr. Carter, but he wo

"What secret? What could he possibly know that gives

id, her voice cracking. "I'm sorry, but it's not my secret to tell. I wis

ret, mother?" I

threat on me, I still won't tell you. It's a secret

oice breaking. "I feel like you've betrayed me. I feel like you've

a," she said, her voice barely audible. "I know this is har

heard. "Dad was kidnapped by Mr. Carter, and you know a secret that Mr. Carter is using to cont

ined. "That's right," she said quie

"I can't believe this is happening," I said, shaking my head in disbelief. "How did we get

and I'm not sure where to start," she said. "When t

know anything about Adam, and I don't think I'd be able to marry someone I don't know or trust. It just doesn't feel right. Whi

r hands on mine. "But please, try to think of the bigger picture. Your

aptive, possibly in pain, was too much to bear. "What about Bella?" I aske

ice thick with emotion. "But I don't know what else to do. I don't want to lie

air. After a few moments, I spoke, my voice shaking slightly.

afraid you'll have to end your relationship with him," she said, her

t a surge of anger and disbelief. I flung my

x years, and I'm not going to give up on our relationship for a man I've never met. That

you, but we have to do whatever it takes to save your father," she said, her voice pleading.

, the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. That's not something I can just do on a whim. It's not that simple. And to be

aching out to touch my arm. "And I understand how difficult this is for you. But please, try to see it f

know you're just trying to look out for me," I said, my voice cracking. "But I can't help but fee

al? No engagement? No marriage? Don't you feel bothered about it

ow you're just trying to help, but I can't let you dictate my future. And I can't marry Ad

I want you to be safe. I'm sorry if I've upset you, but I had to be honest with you. I don't want you to marry someone y

my voice catching in my throat. "I love you too. But this is my life, and I need to make my own choice

lled after me, her voice full of desperation.

y chest. As I reached for the staircase, I heard my mother's voice again, softer this t

t for you. I cannot get married to Adam." I said to my mother

fused. I just wanted to get away from it all. I opened the door and stepped inside, closing it behind me with a quiet click. I felt a wave of

mean by six years with no engagement?" I muttered to myself. "Does she think I

phone and scrolling through my contacts. I found the number I was looking for and hi

it was answered. "Hello?" a voice

me," I said, my

ou," she said, her voice warm an

d, taking a deep breath. "I

ear that," she said, soun

ked, her voice gentle and compassionate.

ughts. "It's a long story," I said, feeling a lump formi

one reassuring. "I'm here to list

my thoughts. "It all start

y voice beginning to shake again. "We welcomed him but he was cold to us. Along the lines of our discussion, he told me to get married to his son if I wanted my father

k and disbelief. "How come I had no idea about any

from your studies," I explained. "I know it's

athryn stammered, her voice rising in pitch. "No

. "But Mr. Carter and my mother are insisting

t a loss for words. "This is so out of left field

and, I don't want to marry someone I don't love. But on the other hand, I don't

f empathy. "I'm so sorry you're going through this. Have you

od," I said. "He's very stubborn, and he doesn't see

ult," Kathryn said, her vo

e." I said with my v

doesn't mean that I'm not t

reaking. "I'm not going to ma

ing to do?" she aske

form in my mind. "I can't live like this, trapped

r voice. "And what about Timothy? If you run away, you'

er. "I know," I said, my heart racing. "But I can't stay here, know

voice trembling. "You could get hurt, or wors

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1 Chapter 1 I WANT YOU SO BADLY!2 Chapter 2 THE PROPOSAL 3 Chapter 3 THE THREAT 4 Chapter 4 I AM GOING TO RUN AWAY!5 Chapter 5 I WILL GET MARRIED TO ADAM 6 Chapter 6 DO. YOUR. WORST!7 Chapter 7 THE GROOMLESS BRIDE 8 Chapter 8 TEA AS IN THE BEVERAGE 9 Chapter 9 KATHRYN SOBRERANO 10 Chapter 10 I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN DO THIS 11 Chapter 11 POSTPONE THE WEDDING!12 Chapter 12 ADAM IS COMING!13 Chapter 13 THE AFTERMATH 14 Chapter 14 SILENCE 15 Chapter 15 THE FALLOUT 16 Chapter 16 WHAT REALLY HAPPENED WITH MATTHEW 17 Chapter 17 BITTERSWEET MEMORIES 18 Chapter 18 LET'S RUN AWAY!19 Chapter 19 WE ARE FREE!20 Chapter 20 THE FAMILIAR FACE AT THE AIRPORT 21 Chapter 21 KILL THIS GUARD!22 Chapter 22 THE SWITCH 23 Chapter 23 ALTHEA HAS RAN AWAY... AGAIN 24 Chapter 24 OOH, A HUSBAND!25 Chapter 25 REST IN PEACE, ALTHEA RUIZ 26 Chapter 26 I DO27 Chapter 27 I HATE YOU TOO, ALTHEA 28 Chapter 28 MRS. ALTHEA RUIZ WILSON 29 Chapter 29 I'M DONE 30 Chapter 30 ARE YOU SURE 31 Chapter 31 JUST FOR TONIGHT 32 Chapter 32 I STILL HATE YOU33 Chapter 33 TIMOTHY A CHEATER 34 Chapter 34 HOW DID HE CHEAT ON ME 35 Chapter 35 WAIT, CHERRY HAD A CRUSH ON ADAM 36 Chapter 36 BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF 37 Chapter 37 TO SKY CAFE - XOXO, TEA38 Chapter 38 MY BOYFRIEND TAUGHT ME TO LOVE ME39 Chapter 39 I AM GRATEFUL TO YOU 40 Chapter 40 IT WAS NICE UNTIL IT WASN'T 41 Chapter 41 AM I IN LOVE WITH HIM 42 Chapter 42 FOREVER YOUNG, FOREVER SEVENTEEN 43 Chapter 43 AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER44 Chapter 44 THE FAIRY GODMOTHER AND CINDERELLA 45 Chapter 45 LIFE WAS PERFECT 46 Chapter 46 WALLY'S DOWNFALL 47 Chapter 47 FOR JENNY AND JACKSON 48 Chapter 48 DREADED OUTCOME OR NOT, IT STILL HURT LIKE HELL49 Chapter 49 MAYBE WE ARE BETTER OFF BEING ENEMIES50 Chapter 50 IT WAS BITTER, EVEN FROM THE START