Se connecterShare
Chapter 8
Latest chapter
I Paid in Blood, He Paid in Regret Chapter 9
Carlotta stood not far away, her face pale. Her right hand hung limply at her side, yet she still managed to maintain her usual poise.She fixed her gaze on me. "I knew you'd come to find her."Her voice quivered, almost breaking, as she continued, "You were right."When she looked at me, her gaze was stripped of smugness and calculation for the first time. All that remained was a mess of panic and exhaustion."There really isn't a woman who can stay by Demetrio's side."As she finished speaking, she subconsciously reached for Demetrio's sleeve.Like a drowning person, she knew full well she couldn't hold on, yet she still couldn't let go.Carlotta lowered her head. Tears fell steadily down her cheeks, yet she still took Demetrio's hand and led him away.Her steps were hurried, frantic, and helpless.Demetrio, pulled along by her, kept glancing back at me. His gaze was a mix of confusion, helplessness, and refusal.Meanwhile, I just looked at them indifferently.None of this
I Paid in Blood, He Paid in Regret Chapter 8
Demetrio lowered his gaze and stared at my hand. He remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable.The sunlight filtered between us, and the air felt thick. Only the sea breeze and our heartbeats were quietly echoing.The ground outside the climbing gym still held the warmth of the day.Suddenly, Demetrio stopped in front of me and dropped to his knees.The sound of his knees hitting the concrete was heavy and muffled, causing a few people nearby to glance over.I froze for a moment but quickly composed myself. I didn't even reach out to help him."Lucia." He looked up at me with red eyes, his voice rough and nearly breaking. "Come back with me, please."I looked down at him.The man who once stood at the peak of power, who was used to having everyone bow to him, was now kneeling at my feet, disheveled and out of control.But I felt nothing."Demetrio," I spoke calmly. "You're married to Carlotta."Those words landed like a dull knife, slowly cutting into his heart
I Paid in Blood, He Paid in Regret Chapter 7
After escaping the Farese estate, I got into a car heading toward the harbor. My mind was focused on one thing—leaving.I needed to leave this world that had hurt me to the core and leave behind all the lies and control, even if no one would recognize me anymore.The sea breeze brushed against my face, carrying with it the salt of the ocean and sweeping away a fragment of the ache in my chest.I had no destination in mind, only the desire to find a place where I could disappear completely.A few hours later, I arrived on a quiet, remote island. There weren't many people, the streets were peaceful, and the air smelled of seawater and pine trees.I rented a small house. The walls were plain white, and outside the window, palm trees swayed in the breeze.Life was simple—almost monotonous. Every morning, I'd wake up, make a cup of coffee, and listen to the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks.During the day, I'd go into the town to buy groceries and chat with the shopkeepe
I Paid in Blood, He Paid in Regret Chapter 6
The moment Celso said that, Demetrio's breath hitched."She's gone?" His voice dropped a few notches.Frowning, he instinctively looked toward the far end of the estate, as if to confirm something."When?" he asked."This morning," Celso answered stiffly. "Her phone was left behind, but she's gone."Demetrio stood still, his fists clenching without him knowing. That empty feeling in his chest hit him fast and hard but only for a moment.Quickly, he seemed to come to a conclusion. He scoffed softly, and his expression turned cold once more."Fine. Let her leave. She's just bitter about my marriage to Carlotta and wanted to make a scene to get my attention. She's been with me for years. She wouldn't really leave me."His tone regained its usual calm and sense of control, as if that fleeting moment of panic had never existed at all.Just then, Carlotta, having changed out of her wedding dress, slowly descended the stairs with Demetrio's blazer on her shoulder. The light fell on h
I Paid in Blood, He Paid in Regret Chapter 5
During the wedding ceremony, the priest announced, "You may kiss the bride."However, Demetrio stood still, momentarily lost in thought.Carlotta's smile froze for a moment, and she softly called out, "Demetrio?"She stepped closer. Her tone was laced with a cautious concern as she asked, "Are you feeling alright?"Demetrio snapped out of his trance. Pressing his fingers to his forehead, he replied, "I'm fine."He sounded like he was trying to convince himself.The next second, he closed his eyes and leaned down, kissing Carlotta on the lips. His movement was gentle and dignified—so perfect, like an act that had been rehearsed countless times.But in that fleeting moment, my face flashed across his mind without warning. He couldn't explain why, but he found himself thinking of me.Demetrio remembered the first time he met me as a child. That tiny, fragile thing followed timidly behind him like a little shadow he could never shake off.He remembered when we first got together.
I Paid in Blood, He Paid in Regret Chapter 4
The moment Carlotta nodded, Demetrio almost lost himself. He pulled her into his arms and spun around with her. His voice overflowed with joy as he said, "I'll get the wedding preparations started right away."With that, he hurriedly left.As for me, I just wanted to leave and completely fade out of their lives. But just as I turned to walk away, Carlotta called out to me, "Lucia."She raised her hand, showing off the ring with an exaggerated gesture. Her tone was soft but dripping with the smug satisfaction of a winner. "Don't be too upset. Demetrio just chose someone more suitable."I stopped but didn't turn around. I simply let out a chuckle. "You think you've won?"Finally, I turned to face her. "He didn't choose you."Carlotta froze for a moment."He just got tired of me and swapped me out for a newer replacement."My gaze drifted over her mangled hand. I felt no pity or mockery—just a vast, empty void."Once he's bored with you, you'll realize that no woman can truly sta
Vous vous intéresseriez aussi à
Reborn, I’m Done Being The Don’s Wife
Flowering Tree50.4K VuesA Tainted Bloodline
Shirley8.3K VuesKeeper, Not Lover
Cocojam7.3K VuesDumped by the Don, Crowned by the Mob
Lotus33.4K VuesSkylark Soars High
Sevie2.5K VuesHis Underground Mistress Fled Away
Elara Vance3.4K VuesReturn to Sender: Heart Not Included
Coco3.8K VuesThe Night My Womb Warned Me
Cocojam4.2K Vues
