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Kailani sat on a swing in the backyard, staring at the lush, kaleidoscopic flowers. The wind was a soothing sensation against her tender skin. A soft, sorrowful smile spread across her face as her eyes wandered into the wilderness.

“I wish you were here, Dad,” she muttered to herself, her tone filled with longing. “You would have been preparing for my birthday party by now. I miss our moments together—our laughter, our bond, and the way you loved me. Maybe Mom wouldn’t have turned out this way if you hadn’t left.” Tears rolled down her sunken cheeks. “I wish we could talk right now. I don’t know how long I can hold this secret in my heart. Miss Bennett is a good woman; she deserves to know the truth. Am I being selfish for not telling her she’s harboring the wrong child? Is it wrong to prioritize my own safety over the family that took me in? What if Aveline is up to something? What if she wants to harm Kaiden and his mom? Will I be able to forgive myself if anything happens to them?
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  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   Haunted by Lucy

    “Hi, honey. How are you feeling today?” Eureka asked, sitting on the edge of the bed by Kailani's side.Kailani sat up, pulling the blanket off her legs. "I saw them again,” she muttered, hanging her head low.Eureka placed her hand on the girl's and sighed. "It's okay. It's going to take time to forget everything. Or… do you want to share exactly what happened with Mom?” Eureka asked, hoping the girl found the courage to tell her this time. If she couldn't speak to her own mother, how could she open up to a therapist?Kailani went quiet for a minute. “I can't, Mom," she whispered.“May I know why?"Kailani glanced at her curious mom, then shook her head. “Can I tell you when I'm ready?"“You have all the time in the world, sweetie. Just know that I'll always be here whenever you need me."“Thanks, Mom. Can I ask you a favor, please?"“I'll do anything for you," Eureka said, gently squeezing the girl's hand.“Can… can I see my second mom?” she asked, her voice cracking."Do you really

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   Unexpected Calls

    It took Kaiden over ten minutes to get Kailani to pull herself together. They remained in that hugging position the entire ten minutes. “Are they gone now?” Kaiden asked as Kailani pulled away from the hug.She looked at the door and nodded. “Thank you.”“Anytime. I just want you to know that you’re always safe from now on, okay? So, are you ready to meet your friend now?” he said. Kailani glanced at Stetson, who was seated on the vanity chair, patiently waiting for her to recover.“Yes,” she smiled at Kaiden, then they both walked back to the bed.“Are you okay now, Kay?” Stetson asked, standing, his bouquet still clutched in his hand.“Sorry about that,” she said. “Are you going to a wedding?” she asked, referring to the flowers he was holding.“Of course not. This is for you,” Stetson held it out to her.“Aww, thank you,” she took it and sniffed. “Smells nice,” she sat back beside Kaiden while Stetson returned to the vanity chair.“Sorry I haven’t been able to visit. We were stuck

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   The Edge of Control

    Eureka paced back and forth in her room, pressing a phone to her ear, her eyes swirling with venomous lava, her jaw and fists tightened.“So fucking what?" she snapped. “That bitch is everywhere. She was at the mall, scaring the shit out of my daughter, and you're saying you can't locate her? Look, Mr. Roger, I won't take your incompetence lightly. You were supposed to be the best of the best. Try harder. Track her damn location for me. I want a positive response soon." With that, she threw the phone against the wall, causing it to break beyond repair.“Argh!" Her voice rumbled through the room.“Easy, Eureka," Raymond said as he entered the room.“Don’t, Raymond!" She spun to face him, her eyes burning. “Don't ever tell me to take it easy! I don't even want to see you. Get out of my room!" she yelled, her chest rising and falling rapidly.“I want us to talk, please. I have a confession to make," he said."You've never done anything good in your life, and I don't want to listen to you

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   Only Time Heals

    Kaiden stepped out of the car, holding a small bag for Kailani. He had a shoot at the company, so he went to the office with Raymond as his driver, leaving Kailani with their mom. He ran his fingers through his freshly styled hair, the soft breeze kissing his skin.“Kaiden, can we talk for a minute?” Raymond asked, walking around the car to block Kaiden’s path.“The only thing I need to listen to now is a running shower,” he stated, walking off.Raymond moved to stand in front of him again, earning himself a death glare from Kaiden. “I know you’re exhausted; it won’t take long.”Kaiden took a step back from him. “You’ve just three minutes.”“With the help of insurance, my company is back in shape. Also, they’re working on my home now. It doesn’t mean I’m going to leave, okay? I just want you to know that I’m going to help you and your mom find where Cassandra is hiding. And I hope that after everything, you and I can work out our differences. Maybe we could go play catch, fishing or g

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   Uninvited Truths

    Melissa stood by the door, staring at Jared as he worked on the desktop. He was also on the phone with a client or whoever it was, so he didn't notice her entry. The secretary had allowed her in when Melissa said she was paying Jared a surprise visit and didn’t want it spoiled. Besides, the secretary wasn’t informed that Melissa shouldn't be allowed into Jared's office without his consent. After all, they had seen her a couple of times before.So, when Jared ended the call and attempted to retrieve a file from his drawer, he saw her standing, her eyes glued to him.“Lisa?" He froze on the spot, his heart skipping a beat. “You didn’t tell me you were coming."“That’s what surprises are for,” she smiled, walking over to him. “Did it work?”“I bet it did, but I still insist you should have called me before coming,” he said, sitting back in his chair.“Oh, should I leave then inform you if I ever want to come back?” she snapped, though her voice was low.“Have a seat. Don’t throw tantrums

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   What Makes a Father

    Kailani withdrew her hand from Kaiden's, stumbled back, turned, and took to her heels.“Hey, wait!" Kaiden rushed after her. “What's wrong, Kayla? You need to stop."Kailani didn’t stop. She ran as fast as her trembling legs could take her, pushing past people and crashing into their shopping carts.“Sorry," Kaiden apologized to the shoppers. “Wait up, Kayla!"Kailani stumbled upon a staircase, falling to the floor with a soft thud. That didn’t stop her. She swallowed the pain, scrambled to her feet, and tried to dash off when Kaiden grabbed her hand."Let me go!” she cried, tears rolling down her cheeks."Stop, Kayla. You need to relax,” Kaiden said gently."I want to go home, please,” she sobbed."Fine, let's go,” Kaiden agreed, leading her out of the mall."What's wrong? Where are your shopping bags?” Raymond asked as the twins reached the parking lot."Just drive and stop asking silly questions,” Kaiden snapped, opening the door for Kailani. She quickly got in and buckled up. Raym

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   You're Not Terrible

    Eureka sat by Kailani's side on the bed after she regained consciousness. The therapist had to leave, advising Eureka to make the girl see reasons why she needed her service. Eureka promised to try."I'm sorry, Mom," Kailani apologized, her voice quiet."About what, honey? You did nothing wrong," Eureka said warmly.Kailani glanced at her, her eyes beaming with tears. "Mom, can I tell…you something?" she asked, her voice shaky."Always, sweetheart. I'm all ears."Kailani swallowed a lump, the ugly torture she was subjected to flashing through her mind. "When I was…with those people," she paused, watching Eureka's concerned expression. Kailani scanned the room, shifting closer to her mother as her hands began trembling."Relax…you're safe with me now," Eureka assured her, draping an arm around her shoulders and pulling her closer. "I'm here for you.""Mom, the principal…at my school connived with…with that…there was a woman, she was wicked to me," she stuttered, her body trembling slig

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   More Than a Scar

    Kaiden walked into the room after leaving to get some snacks for Kailani, but she had already fallen asleep. He sat on the edge of the bed, his soft eyes trailing her from head to toe, then he held her hand, squeezing it gently.“I knew something was off when that bitch entered the class on that ugly day," he thought. “The energy felt different. She had your voice, your face, but she didn't have your heart. I wish I had pointed that out, I wish I could have looked her in the face and told her she was not my Kayla. How could I? She bloody had your face and there was no way you would be two in the world with striking resemblance,” he paused as she stirred. He patted her arm gently and she relaxed again.“I'm deeply sorry, Kayla. The second time you need me and I wasn't able to help you. Even Mom couldn't. We all couldn't, probably because we didn't know evil exists to that extent. You'll heal perfectly, okay?” he said with a warm smile appearing on his face.

  • Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies   If You Step in My Way

    “You said she would be fine, doc. What the hell is wrong with my daughter now? Why is she so scared? What does she see?” Eureka asked as she barged into the doctor's office.“You need to relax, Miss Bennett. Please have a seat," the doctor said calmly. Eureka hesitated before sitting down.“Your daughter is traumatized. She must have experienced some ugly events that are causing her reaction. You need to understand that it takes time for her to get over that scene. That’s why I suggest she starts seeing a psychotherapist,” the doctor explained."Are you saying that my daughter has a mental disability? She spoke just fine to us, then all of a sudden she started reacting strangely.”"Your daughter is emotionally affected. Psychotherapy doesn’t mean she’s crazy. I can assure you that with her medication and therapy, she will be fine in due time. You just have to be patient with her, and make her feel safe again," he stated.Eureka took a dee

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