The Billionaire's Second Chance: A Heart He Couldn't Keep

re unsteady, my body a roadmap of pain. Ethan and Ch

. "We' re going to visit my parents."

hands intertwined, whispering sweet nothings. Chloe would occasionally glance back,

al. Ethan led me to a path, not paved with smooth stones, but with

ery step my father suffered because of

tore at my knees, my hands. Blood mingled with the dust. Their laughter, carried on the breeze, was a soundtr

eps. Ethan and Chloe emerged from the car, looking fresh and

I' ve avenged you. And I' ve found my true love." He kissed Chloe tender

mmanded. I did. "Good girl." He and Chloe then got back into the car and d

Rain began to fall, cold and relentless, mirroring the desolation

eeting second, I thought I saw a flicker of something – shock? Pity? – in his e

voice devoid of emotion. "Good. Now, ge

an cold.

s. "And I want it to be perfect. Exactly like that dream weddin

e so out of character it felt like another taunt. I ignored it. I worked through the night, the physical pain a dull counterpoint to the