Chapter 690 Chapter 690: As Elliana traveled to Blehstin, doubts crowded her mind. Had her unexpected call given away Dobbs’s location? If so, then she had a hand in what happened to him, and the weight of that guilt pressed heavily on her. Was it possible those assassins were sent
Chapter 689 Chapter 689: Upon hearing this, Ruben and Jarrett both smiled with relief. Ruben said, “Now that Cole’s made it through, let Myles and the others keep watch. You need to rest too, Elliana. You haven’t left Cole’s side for three days straight, and you’re more worn out than
Chapter 688 Chapter 688: Elliana drew the medication into the syringe with steady hands, though her heart trembled beneath the surface. Slowly, she walked to the bedside. With delicate fingers, she eased down the collar of Cole’s shirt, revealing his shoulder. She hesitated only for a breath before pressing the
Chapter 687 Chapter 687: “Sounds good to me,” she said quickly, trying to steady the tremor in her voice. “Tell me. What names do you have in mind p> They had once painted a future in whispers—one with a son and a daughter. She realized Cole must be hoping that
Chapter 686 Chapter 686: “For now, there’s nothing specific,” she said. “Just be nearby. If anything happens, I’ll act fast—but I need you close p> They both nodded, without question or doubt. Elliana readied the final injection, her fingers steady but her heart anything but. She turned to Cole and
Chapter 685 Chapter 685: Without another word, Cole dropped down on one knee and looked up at her, emotion shining in his eyes. “Elliana, will you marry me p> What started as a celebration for her birthday and their anniversary became a moment she never saw coming, a heartfelt proposal.
Chapter 684 Chapter 684: A quiet smile appeared on Elliana’s lips as she waited for Cole to reveal her birthday present. He wrapped his arms around her from behind and pointed toward the horizon. “Babe, you’d better get ready for something special. Your birthday surprise is about to start p>
Chapter 683 Chapter 683: Lifting herself onto her toes, Elliana placed a gentle kiss on his lips. “Thank you, darling p> A faint blush crept onto Cole’s face as he hugged her. “This is my very first attempt at cooking, so I can’t promise anything about the taste. If you
Chapter 682 Chapter 682: Unaware of Cole’s plan, Elliana slept soundly, only waking when dusk shadows filled the room. Beside her, Cole waited patiently, watching her with nothing but affection in his eyes. The moment she opened her eyes, he bent down and pressed a kiss to her… lips. That
Chapter 681 Chapter 681: She sensed every tangled feeling inside him. In ten days, she would need to give him the third injection, and there was a real chance he would lose all memory of their life together. Every day, he lived as if it might be his last, pouring
Chapter 680 Chapter 680: The joy on Ruben’s and Jarrett’s faces was impossible to miss as they watched Cole improve, though Cole himself felt a new kind of worry blooming inside him. Even as his strength returned, a heavy feeling lingered in his chest—the third injection, likely to alter or
Chapter 679 Chapter 679: Right on cue, the deepening whir of a helicopter sliced through the calm. Elliana’s face brightened. “They’re here p> The aircraft touched down on the tarmac in a blur of wind and sound. A man and a woman stepped out, each carrying a sleek aluminum case
Chapter 678 Chapter 678: He’d started calling her honey again, just as he used to—never mind that the papers still said they were divorced. On his tongue, the word felt natural. Elliana offered a slow, teasing smile. “First,” she said, “we get up and have breakfast. You’ll find out after
Chapter 677 Chapter 677: Far away from the constant demands of daily life, the two of them shaped a little world all their own. The hours drifted past unnoticed, and their days stretched on without any need for schedules or plans. They shared quiet conversations that carried them deep into
Chapter 676 Chapter 676: Cole leaned in, his breath brushing Elliana’s ear as he spoke in a low, tempting voice. “That kind of pain only happens the first time. Next time, you’ll only feel good. Nothing else p> Elliana froze right away. Heat rushed to her face, coloring her cheeks
Chapter 675 Chapter 675: No further words were needed. Cole bent and kissed her deeply, letting his feelings speak for him. Now that he understood what the hummingbirds symbolized, even their calls seemed to change. Each one carried a melody that spoke of steady love. Meanwhile, on the mansion’s second
Chapter 674 Chapter 674: Jarrett’s head bobbed in agreement, looking every bit the partner in Ruben’s new plan. “Absolutely. I get it. We’ll give them their space p> Unaware of the conversation upstairs, Elliana and Cole finished their meal together. Later, the two of them strolled down toward the beach,
Chapter 673 Chapter 673: Cole tried to speak. “But…” His voice faded away. Having lived through the agony of his condition, the thought of passing it on to his child made him recoil. Elliana placed her hand over his, squeezing it gently. “Hey. Look at me. If I can cure
Chapter 672 Chapter 672: A wave of sorrow swept over Cole, hollowing his chest. “Elliana, I’m scared. After that third injection, what if I forget my own mother? What if I forget you? Who’s going to help you piece this all together then?” he murmured, his voice thin and fragile.
Chapter 671 Chapter 671: With measured care, Jarrett opened the lid and drew out a single item. He held it out on his palm, revealing a mesmerizing bracelet shaped like a serpent, its form sinuous and detailed with intricate etchings. The design struck both Elliana and Cole immediately. They exchanged