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Second Chance For Him? 123. The old family
Clara's POV"Please tell me he's okay?" Lily said to Auntie Jena over the phone. We're in an Uber now, heading to uncle's house.She cannot put down the phone, wanting to ensure that Uncle Thomas is okay. I can't make out Auntie Jena's response on the phone, but just by looking at Lily's expression, I can tell that things aren't great.Lily still couldn't stop crying. I sense that my tears are on the verge of spilling, but I just can't let myself cry right now. In a situation like this, one of us needs to be the rock to support the other. If I let myself down as well, then who will be there to support Lily?"Uncle will be okay," I said to her, I hope the little power my words have can at least give peace in her heart. “Please, you should have a hope in yourself.”"No, no. I'm not at the office right now. I'm on my way there, Mom." Lily said, "I'll be there soon." And then she turned off her phone.As soon as the connection dropped, Lily couldn't contain her sobs any longer. She look
Last Updated : 2025-02-25Second Chance For Him? 124. The rain
Clara's POVTime flew by without me noticing, and before I knew it, I found myself sitting between them. Auntie Jena and Lily were sitting right in front of me. Uncle Thomas is lounging on the sofa, his injured arm wrapped in bandages and resting on some pillows. Layla is sitting next to me, enjoying the cookies that Auntie Jena gave us."Eat some Clara. You haven't tasted it even a bit" Auntie Jena said, handing me a plate of cookies. She was still in shock having me here. It's so clear on her face."Thank you, Auntie." I had one of her cookies. As I took a bite, I realized this was the first time she had let me enjoy a cookie she baked.Auntie Jena sells them online and she typically bakes cakes when there are orders. Whenever she makes something, she always saves some to share with Lily and David. I never asked where my share was or why she never saved any for me because I knew she simply wouldn't give it to me. It's been years, and I've moved on. But I think that memory will
Last Updated : 2025-02-25Second Chance For Him? 125. A small detail
Clara's POVYes, my eyes did not deceive me because that man was indeed James. He rushed over to us and we stared at each other for a while before he finally said."Please get into my car."I was silent for a while. I couldn't believe that it would be my ex-husband who showed up when I needed help the most. The craziest part was when he asked me to get into his car."I get that you might not be happy about being in the car with me, but it’s already dark and raining now. Make sure to think about your daughter's health as well, rainwater isn't good for a kid." James said.Everything else he said faded away as my focus was on his final sentence. At that moment Layla sneezed, and without a second thought, I brushed aside all my doubts.I was just about to head over to his car, which was parked a few meters away when I felt something draped over my head. I looked up and saw James was already taking off his suit, leaving the white tailored shirt that fit his body just right."This is not un
Last Updated : 2025-02-26Second Chance For Him? 126. Comfort
James' POVClara seems taken aback; she probably questions how I still recall such a small detail about her after all this time. Honestly, I have no idea what the answer is. I had no idea that my subconscious was holding onto some memories of my ex-wife from our time together.Even though I'm not a fan of chocolate, I really don't want to let her down. I picked up the cup and took a sip. The chocolate's quality is top-notch and the sweetness is perfectly balanced. "What do you think of the tastes?" She asked. "It's good," I say. It didn't take long for me to finish it in a few gulp. I set the empty black cup on the tray.Clara picked hers up and brought her cup to her lips and I just can't help but watch her. When she walked to me with a tray holding two cups earlier, I felt a strange sensation within me. It was the usual scene I witnessed every day when she was still my wife, but why does it feel so different and special now?Her invitation to stop by for a bit gave me a rush of
Last Updated : 2025-02-26Second Chance For Him? 127. Stalked
Lily's POVThe next morning."Lily, why didn't you tell me sooner that you've been living with Clara all this time? Wait, you didn't even mention that she's still alive?" Mom called out as I walked into the kitchen.I just brought breakfast to Dad's room. Waking up in my parents' house again, hearing their voices fill the morning was a comforting feeling. I suppose I didn't fully understand that I still wanted them to be there with me all the time. I pushed myself to handle everything on my own and didn't realize just how much I missed them. Mom was baking cookies since she had a hundred orders to fill. And today, I will spend my day helping her. Just like I used to in high school, I always wanted to help her, but she always told me not to. She said that I would just ruin it if I got my hands on the dough."Don't you remember that Clara chose to keep herself away from all of us these whole years? So why would I share her secret with others when she trusted me with it? I really don'
Last Updated : 2025-02-26Second Chance For Him? 128. A gloomy feeling
Lily's POV"I'll be there shortly after this. Just hold on a while." Clara said over the phone. She called me right when I was about to text her that she didn’t need to come by and see Dad today.Dad's condition has gotten better this morning, and I'm hopeful that in the next few days, he'll be back to being healthy again.“Clara, you don’t have to. Dad is doing well, and I'll be back at the apartment in two days." I said.I watched the people walking by through the glass wall of the supermarket. A whirlwind of thoughts is spinning in my head. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the time I spent with my parents, living with them as I did years ago. But you need to understand what concerns me. The mysterious message I received about ten minutes ago has to be from that person.And now, he knows where I lived. He knows where my parents live.If I stay with my parents any longer, it could put them at risk. I don't to be the reason that my parents are in danger. I realize that I have to g
Last Updated : 2025-02-27Second Chance For Him? 129. Broken princess
Lily's POV“Really? Oh, don’t hesitate then, come on in.” Mom said to Stevan, much to my surprise.Stevan gave a respectful nod to my mom before following her into the building. I stood in my place for a moment, feeling a bit stunned. My mom is always welcoming to all my friends, but she tends to be a little protective when it comes to my guy friends. Since high school, she’s only allowed me to be friends with guys whose families she already knows, and I have no clue why.When I opened the door, I saw Stevan and Mom chatting in the living room. They seem to know each other well already. "Lily, could you please brew some coffee for Stevan?" My mom asked."Sure." I nodded and headed to the kitchen. Once I arranged the groceries in the refrigerator and was done brewing the coffee, I headed back to the living room with a cup of coffee and two cups of tea. Setting the tray on the table, I took a seat next to Mom."Lily you always share about your friends with me so why have you never me
Last Updated : 2025-02-27Second Chance For Him? 130. Fiancée
Clara's POV"Mommy, Grandma Jena is so nice and her cookies are the best," Layla said as I slipped on her shoes before we headed to Uncle Thomas' apartment."Yes, she always makes very good cookies," I answered, smiling. Seeing my daughter happy always brings me joy as well."Did she also bake you since you were little?"I nodded my head once more. She doesn't have to know the truth. I'm grateful that Auntie Jena treats my daughter well; it brings me peace of mind, and I don't want to ruin it. After I helped Layla get ready, I headed to my bedroom to pick up my clutch and phone.I had mentioned to Lily that, I was getting a bit late but I would still find time to visit Uncle again today. I'll swing by to grab a few for them things before heading there. As I walked into the living room, Layla jumped up from the couch and dashed over to me. "Let's go, mommy!" She grabbed my hand, seeming impatient to meet my uncle and aunt again.Once I double-checked that the stove and faucet were o
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Second Chance For Him? 231. Dimmed light
Keith's POVHave you ever felt that moment when you finally get what you want, yet it leaves you with an emptiness? The satisfaction, happiness, and sense of victory that should have accompanied it, seem to just vanish into thin air.I feel completely empty, lacking any sense of fulfillment even after finally being able to breathe the fresh air outside the damned cell. This should be the moment for me to go ahead and carry out my plan. Without Clara by my side, the spark of life within me has... faded away.What did I do wrong?What did I do to deserve her hatred?Maybe, I have gone too far. But believe me, I did this solely because I wanted her to return to me, as she was meant to. Clara belongs to me.Back in those times when my brother treated her more like a disgrace than a wife, I was always there by her side. I knew that her life had been never easy, so I ensured that in our fake and cold social sphere, she had at least one person she could truly call a friend.This feeling th
Second Chance For Him? 230. A friend of hers
Clara's POVI finally met up with Lily on the same day. But not at the penthouse where her friend took her; instead, it was at one of the cafes. Lily said that her friend is somewhat shy and doesn't like to meet new people. I don't mind about the meeting location, as long as I can finally see her and make sure she's okay."Clara," Lily got to her feet as soon as I got to her table. I was silent, completely at a loss for words. What left me utterly speechless wasn't her, but rather her 'friend.' So this is the man she has been calling friend all along? I needed to raise my gaze when he finally got up. I'm not sure of his exact height, but it's pretty obvious that he's around 6,7 feet tall. He's so handsome, but not in the typical way that most looks. I have no idea where Lily even met him. "Hey, you must be Clara. Great to meet you." He said, reaching out his hand. I accepted his handshake even though the way he was looking at me made me feel a shiver down my spine. It feels like
Second Chance For Him? 229. What she has in mind
Clara's POV"We’ve located the address. It's still in New York." James said. I quickly got up and made my way over to him and his subordinates who assisted us in locating Lily. Since I didn't have much information about her actual location, we just tracked her using the number she called me. I have no idea whose number it was. James shared with me the outcome of Lily's whereabouts. And sure enough, it's still in New York City. I narrowed my eyes, spotting the spot where the phone number was located. The area felt somewhat familiar.I realized it's due to its spot in the city center; the location is pretty upscale. But Lily mentioned that she was kidnapped. I never even thought about this place before. The person who kidnapped her definitely wasn't poor; they could afford to live in that neighborhood. "Do you happen to know anyone who lives there, Miss? Could it be her friend?"I just shook my head. Unfortunately, I don't know who Lily's friends are around here. I don't have their
Second Chance For Him? 228. Proposed
Lily's POVAshley snatched the phone from my hand just as I was about to wrap up my conversation with Clara. Shit! “You said you were only going to order food? Who did you just ring up?" She asked, her voice raised. "I-" For a moment, I found myself hesitant, too anxious to answer after just being caught red-handed. But suddenly, it dawned on me that I really shouldn't have. Cause there's no chance I'm sticking around here forever, right? Iits my right if I tried to find a way to escape this place.I don’t need to be scared. Especially since Dominic's actions went against my wishes. I can't just accept this and remain quiet. I have to stand my ground. "Answer me." "Yes!. I just called the cops!" I responded with just as much intensity. Ashley was mistaken if she thought I would feel intimidated simply due to my status as a captive. She just confronted Lily Russel. She had no idea how headstrong I could be. “Cops?”"Yes! Soon they'll come and arrest your master. Does he believ
Second Chance For Him? 227. Got kidnapped
Clara's POVWhen I woke up, my body was aching. I spent a few minutes stretching before getting up to check on Layla. She was still asleep, so I went to the kitchen to get a drink and then headed to the living room. I settled into the couch, my gaze locked on the door.I was kind of hoping it would open and that Lily would appear. She really should have come back to let me know that she was okay. Instead of just vanishing without any trace.Lily already mentioned she wouldn't be staying in my apartment forever, but she hasn't said when she's planning to move out. I didn't expect that she would move out this quickly, especially without giving me a heads-up. Opening my phone, I tried to dial her number. "Can you please answer it, Lily?" I began to feel that anxiety creeping back in.Once more, an automated voice picked up the call. I didn't have the number for her friend to reach out to and I had no idea where to find her. She really shouldn't have just vanished like this.Her careles
Second Chance For Him? 226. My girlfriend
Lily's POVMy head hurt, I blinked a few times, trying to lift myself. I reached out for anything nearby to steady myself."Ouch, what just happened to me?" I rubbed my temples. It feels just like that moment when I dozed off at three in the afternoon and woke up all confused. I can't even tell if it's day or night. I can't even tell where I am right now.I shifted my gaze to the unfamiliar room around me. This isn't Clara's place. I didn't even like the apartment I checked out to live in. This feels like it’s straight out of a penthouse, something I could never dream of affording. How did I end up here in the first place?I tried to remember what was happening before I lost consciousness and the memory slowly came back into my mind. Oh, god....Keith Morgan came to Clara's apartment. He claimed that he wanted to see me. And then...That dick! He drugged me! He applied something to that cloth that caused me to pass out. Before he did, I recall him mentioning that someone wanted to m
Second Chance For Him? 225. He's free, and I'm trapped.
Lily's POVA week later.I got back to Clara's apartment in NYC three days ago. Clara, James, Layla, and I are heading back to New York today. I had to leave before them because of some things I needed to take care of. I just finished my shower and answered a call from my mother, she asked how everything was going. Before I left LA, I told them that besides meeting Clara, I was going to look for a job here. It wasn't a lie, I want the opportunity to work in this city.My phone buzzed with another incoming call. “What’s up, Josh?” I nervously bit my tongue, waiting for his response. Why did he call me? Is it related to that man again? "Are you still in Italy?" "No. I'm back here again. What is it?" “Sounds good, let’s meet up. I have so much I want to share with you."“Yeah, of course.”I'll head to the airport to pick up Clara in the evening and I don't have anything planned for today beside it. It's still early, and rather than sitting here feeling bored, why not take Josh up on
Second Chance For Him? 224. His ex-wife
Selena's POVAs soon as I received a call from Mrs. Iris Morgan, I grabbed my purse and headed downstairs right away. I hopped in a taxi to her penthouse and told the driver to speed like the wind. Keith is free.Can you even believe that? At last, he's out of prison. I'm not sure what finally clicked for James Morgan and made him see things differently. I'm glad he finally understood that his actions towards Keith were unacceptable. How could he possibly lock up his brother just for that woman?As soon as I got there, I settled up with the driver and made my way to Iris's floor. As I reached the door, I pushed it open just like she instructed and stepped into the main room. Seeing Keith there made my heart burst with joy. I held back the impulse to shout with happiness and strolled over to him."Keith!" I exclaimed, "Oh thank God! You are finally free! You finally made it out of that awful place! At last, James had a change of heart and let you go!" I couldn't hold back my joy, s
Second Chance For Him? 223. He's free
Clara's POVThe dinner was great. I have no regrets about accepting James' invitation. He's sticking to his word about just wanting to have dinner together and nothing more. And now, we’re strolling through the vast green fields that stretch out on either side of us. Pine trees standing tall, white cobblestone path under our feet."What does Layla think of this trip so far? Is she feeling happy?" James asked. As I glanced over at him, I noticed a worry etched on his face. “She is.” He probably noticed it on his own. Layla hasn't stopped smiling since we got here. I'm thankful that I agreed with James when he decided to invite her on this trip. Took a break from my hectic daily routine and flew to this gorgeous place made me feel like I didn't want to go back. Why can't I just stay here forever? I took out my phone to snap some pictures of the stunning scenery when I heard James ask. "How about you?""Sorry, what did you just say?" I wasn't quite catching what he was asking abou
