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EPILOGUE TWO YEARS LATERCamilla’s POVI’d been really busy the past few weeks, juggling work and preparations for I and Raphael’s anniversary celebration. I didn’t even have time to breathe properly because I had to make sure everything was perfect. It was also the launch of a new product. Raphael was also finishing up the commission of the new city hall. The past two years have been unarguably the best years of our lives. From saying yes to each other forever to flourishing in all aspects of our lives. We were happier than we’ve ever been before.It was the morning of our anniversary celebration and Raphael was out. The house was full with workers. I, Skye and the kids decided to go and check the venue out to make sure everything was in order.“Mummy, can we stop for ice cream first?” Rory asked.“On our way back, baby.” I answered.We got to the venue and they immediately started running around. After checking everything out and making sure that everything was in order, we headed

Chapter One Hundred and Fifty SevenCamilla’s POVIt was finally time for our actual wedding ceremony. I was nervous to say the least. I was going to be walking down the aisle for the second time to meet the same person. What if I was doing the wrong thing again?“It’s going to be okay.” Skye assured. “Take a deep breath.”I did as she instructed. “It is going to be okay.” I looked at my reflection in the mirror.“Are you ready?” She asked.“Yes, yes I am. Let’s do this. Let’s get married.”“I’ll be out there waiting for you.” She kissed me on the cheek and left the room.My grandpa came in after. I could tell he was holding tears in. I went to give him a hug.“You look beautiful, my darling.” He said.“Thanks, Grandpa.”“Im really proud of you, you know.” He said. “Yiure one of the strongest people I know. I love you.” He said.“I love you too.”“Let’s do this.” He stretched his hand out. I took it and we walked out of the room. We stood behind the big doors waiting for them to be o

Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Six3 MONTHS LATERCamilla’s POVThe past few weeks were a little bit hectic. A mix of work, wedding planning and a lot of other things. The wedding was in four days and we could finally take a break. We didn’t want to have our wedding in New York. We both agreed on a destination wedding. There wasn’t going to be a crowd, it was only a few people invited.We were going to Monaco for both the civil and church wedding. We were to leave later that evening for our flight. Martha took over my packing, she wanted me to rest for a bit. I decided to take a walk around the compound for a few minutes.In about four days, I would no longer bear the surname Brown. I prayed that our marriage this time would be nothing like the last. We had both grown into better and new people over the years. I went back into the house and Martha was done packing. I went to get ready to leave for the airport.After I was done, they loaded all the suitcases into the car. Martha, Skye,

Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Five Camilla’s POVMy purse and phone were taken from me by Skye. I was still in shock and awe. I looked over to my grandpa. He had a very big smile on his face. He nodded to Raphael, hinting at me to walk to him. I went to where Raphael stood, inside a circle of rose petals. I wasn’t expecting this at all. Sure, we had talked about getting married again but I didn’t think it would happen this soon. I wasn’t complaining though.He held my hands. “Camilla.” He started. I didn’t want the tears to come out just yet. “I never thought we would find ourselves here again, but life has a way of going around things. You’ve been my biggest blessing and I'm super honoured and proud to call you mine.”“Raphael.” He really wanted to make me cry.“We still have a long way to go. The thought of spending forever with you makes me believe that life is worth living. I have so much to say but im going to save that for when you officially become my wife.” He reached behind

Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Four Camilla’s POV I’d spend time with Rory, Raphael and Jason during the day. It was their school's Christmas carol. I had to go into work in the evening to finish up some work and officially start my break. It was a much needed vacation which we had been planning for a while now. I worked until it was late at night and then I headed back home. I freshened up and then I had dinner. I was about to call Raphael but he already beat me to it. “Are you home?” He asked when I picked up the phone. “Yeah, I was just about to call you.” I said. I got into bed and we talked for a long time. It had become a daily ritual. We made it a habit to talk to each other at the end of the day. I didn’t know how it happened but I fell asleep on the call. When I woke up the next morning, I checked my phone and saw that Raphael had sent me a message the previous night. It was enough to make me smile and think that it would be a good day. I had a lot of things planned fo

Chapter One Hundred and Fifty ThreeRaphael’s POVTHREE MONTHS LATERA few weeks had passed since the kidnapping incident. It was safe to say that Jason and Rory had gotten over the incident. They still had occasional nightmares but it was nothing too serious. Camilla had resumed her work as CEO, her wrist was as good as new. I’d also asked her officially to be my girlfriend. I didn’t want to keep moving around without a label.We had received a call earlier that Isaiah had gotten into a fight in prison and died. The trial was a few days away from starting when that happened. I didn’t know how to feel about that news. He basically made my and my loved ones' lives a living hell but on the other hand, we shared part of the same blood.Our chapter with him was closed after that incident. They still investigated his death to rule out any type of foul play.Things were going good in our lives. Camilla and I were in a really good place and the kids were doing so much better. We were planni

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIXADRIAN’S POVONE YEAR LATER A lot had changed in a year. Isabella and I were finally in a better place after lots and lots of therapy. We were now boyfriend and girlfriend, and with the label on our relationship, it was easier to navigate it.Isabella had gotten her GED and got into a college not too far from where we lived. Therapy had helped her manage the aftermath of everything that happened to her. She had nightmares a few nights but they weren’t as frequent as before.Theo also did some therapy. We had been so focused on other things that we hadn’t noticed how much everything that happened affected him. He developed separation anxiety after being away from Isabella and me so much.At first we couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Some days he would throw a tantrum when it was time to go to school, or he wouldn’t go to sleep unless one of us was holding him. He finally admitted that he was afraid he wouldn’t see us again and that was when we put

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVEISABELLA’S POVFour weeks had passed since Nathaniel died. The first two weeks, I had nightmares every night. Those ended with me being the one shot and not Nathaniel. I also had to deal with the aftermath of getting my memories back. The doctor said that when Nathaniel had thrown me to the wall, it may have triggered something in my brain that made me regain my memories. By the third week, the nightmares were less frequent. I had pushed Adrian away but he stayed with me for a whole week. He helped me time my nightmares and helped me get over them quickly when I woke up panicking.I was also taking a lot of meds to help with my headaches and anxiety. By the fourth week, I’d started to feel a little bit normal. I didn’t think anyone in my position would ever go back to feeling normal but I was having a bit of normalcy in my life. I didn’t have to worry about Dominic or Nathaniel coming after me again.Since Nathaniel was dead, the case was closed.

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURISABELLA’S POVI wanted nothing more than to let Adrian come home with me and hold me until I fell asleep but I wanted to want him less. I wanted to learn how to be okay on my own without waiting for him to make me feel better.“Are you sure you’re okay? You don’t need Adrian to be with you?” Detective Jones asked.“No.” I shook my head. “I’m going to be fine. I just need a shower and then I’ll get to sleep.”“Okay. If you need anything, call me. Two officers are also right outside your door.”“Is that necessary? Nathaniel’s not going to do anything to me again, is he?”“No. It’s just a precaution. Don’t worry about it.”“Okay.”“I’ll see you tomorrow.”I got out of the car and went into my apartment building. There were two officers waiting there for me.“We’re right outside here if you need anything.” One of them said. “Thank you.”“I’m officer miller and this is officer grant.” He introduced them.“Isabella.”“We’re going to stay here until we r

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREEADRIAN’S POVAfter Isabella’s breakdown inside the courtroom, there was a small break. I sat down with her until the break was over and we returned to the courtroom.The rest of the trial went without any interruptions. I wanted to sit with Isabella but the court wouldn’t allow it.The prosecutors called more witnesses to the stand. Isabella’s doctor was one of the witnesses. He spoke about her injuries, the brain trauma, and the amnesia that followed.He explained that her memory loss did not mean that what she remembered was false or inaccurate. The defense tried to argue but the doctor brought out the facts and evidence.The police officers also testified. They explained what had happened during the pursuit. The video evidence was shown right there. I kept glancing at Isabella to make sure she was okay.The forensic investigator also testified. Isabella’s account of the event matched the evidence they found on the scene. There was no way Isabell

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWOISABELLA’S POVI was still sitting in the small room with the detective. The proceedings had already started.“Are you ready, Isabella?” Detective Jones asked.“Yes.” I was fidgeting with my fingers. “I am.”“Like Adrian said, if it gets too much just say something okay?”“What if they don’t believe me? What if they say I’m lying because of my amnesia?” I asked. That was what I was most worried about.“They won’t. Your story corroborates the physical and forensic evidence. The doctor’s report too.” He assured me.“What if I say something wrong? What if they ask me a question and I can’t answer it?”“Don’t be nervous, Isabella. You’re going to do great.”We spent about 20 minutes in the room and then walked into the courtroom. The first person I saw was Nathaniel. Chills ran through my body when our eyes met.His relaxed face turned into a creepy smile. He wouldn’t stop staring at me, even when I took my seat. After a few minutes of waiting, the judge

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONEADRIAN'S POVIt was finally the first day of Nathaniel's trial. The charges against him were enough to keep him behind bars for the rest of his life.Kidnapping, assault, and the murder of Dominic and the other two men who had taken Isabella. They planned to bring the money-laundering charges on a different day. They wanted to focus on Isabella’s kidnapping and the murders first.I personally wanted to drive Isabella to the courthouse but she was supposed to go with the detective.“Are you okay?” Seb asked while he watched me straighten my tie.“I’m not the one you’re supposed to ask that question. Have you spoken to Isabella?” “Yeah. I called her this morning. Did you?”“I sent her a text. I didn’t want to overwhelm her.”“She’s going to be fine. Nathaniel is going to pay for what he did to her.”“I’m a bit scared for her. She hasn’t seen him since. I don’t know how she’s going to react.”“She’s going to be fine.” He patted my back. “Let’s go. We d