INICIAR SESIÓN“How long are you going to keep pretending to be strong in front of us, El?”The deep voice broke the silence of Eleanor’s bedroom. Damon stood near the large window overlooking the nighttime view surrounding their home, his arms crossed over his chest, his sharp gaze filled with deep concern.Eleanor, sitting against the headboard with a blanket covering half of her body, merely stared blankly at the cup of chamomile tea on the bedside table. Her face was still pale from her recovery, but her eyes were now much calmer compared to when her family had first discovered that she was ill.Damon walked closer and sat down on the small chair beside the bed. As the second eldest brother, who was deeply involved in the world of law and business, he was accustomed to dealing with complicated situations. But watching his younger sister fall apart because of a disastrous marriage was the hardest thing he had ever faced.“I’m fine now, Damon,” Eleanor replied softly, her voice hoarse. “I’m just..
"Mommy... is what Sebastian said earlier true?" Claudia asked in a hushed voice.The two women sat facing each other on the living room sofa. The atmosphere in the magnificent room had suddenly grown unbearably tense, as though all its warmth had completely vanished.Stella massaged her throbbing temples, her face pale with frustration. "I just looked into it, Claudia. Eleanor really is a descendant of the Rockwood family... the bloodline of the family that controls the largest business empire. All this time, she chose to keep quiet and never once mentioned her background to me! Did she think I would beg her for money if she told me? Why would she hide something this important from the very beginning?!"Claudia nervously twisted her fingers together in her lap, trying to conceal the anxiety churning inside her. "Then... are Sebastian and Eleanor really going to get divorced?""No! That mustn't happen!" Stella interrupted firmly, her eyes gleaming with ambition and panic. "Sebastian ca
"Eleanor! Are you all right?" Alessia hurried into the room and rushed to the bed where Eleanor lay weakly.Eleanor looked at her best friend, then offered a faint smile. "Alessia... I did it. I've finally left him."Alessia helped her sit up before gathering her into a warm embrace. "You're so strong, Eleanor. A man like Sebastian never deserved you, especially after everything you've sacrificed for him."Eleanor slowly pulled away from the embrace and looked Alessia straight in the eyes. "It took me five years to realize... he never appreciated my love.""How are you feeling physically? Are you still weak? Do you need me to take you to the hospital for a routine checkup?" Alessia asked worriedly.Eleanor shook her head gently. "It's not my physical health. I just... feel like something is missing from my life. There's an ache right here." She lightly tapped her chest."This loss is a blessing in disguise, Eleanor," Alessia said firmly. "If you had stayed, you would have continued su
"The divorce petition... what the hell is all this, Eleanor?!"Sebastian's furious roar echoed through the quiet lobby of the five-star hotel, stopping Eleanor in her tracks. He stormed toward her, his eyes bloodshot and his expression tense. After receiving the shocking news from his lawyer in Italy, he had immediately booked the earliest flight back to London and tracked down his wife, who was now staying at the most luxurious hotel in the city center, surrounded by top-tier amenities.Eleanor stopped walking. She slowly turned around and looked at Sebastian with a calm, icy expression, not the slightest ripple of emotion crossing her face. On either side of her stood two personal bodyguards in black suits, maintaining a safe distance while remaining alert."What is it, Sebastian? You're back?" Eleanor asked flatly."What do you mean, what is it?!" Sebastian tried to push past them and grab Eleanor's arm, but one of the bodyguards swiftly blocked him with a hand against his chest. "
"How is the search for a donor for my daughter progressing, Doctor?"Mr. Rockwood's deep voice filled the hospital director's office. Eleanor's father stood upright in front of the doctor's desk, while his three sons stood behind him, their expressions tense."We've found a highly compatible potential donor from overseas, Mr. Rockwood," the specialist replied, showing him the medical records. "The transplant procedure can be scheduled as soon as Mrs. Eleanor's physical condition has fully stabilized.""Do whatever it takes to ensure the best outcome. Money is no object," Eleanor's eldest brother declared without hesitation.Two weeks after receiving intensive treatment at the Rockwood family's hospital, Eleanor's condition gradually improved. Her liver transplant surgery was successful, with no complications. Her face, which had once been pale and yellowish, was beginning to regain its healthy color.Alessia walked into the VIP hospital room carrying a thick brown folder."Your family
"Mommy and Sebastian are going back to Italy?"Eleanor's voice trembled from the hospital bed. She stared at Alessia, who had just walked into the room, her face flushed with barely contained fury."Yes, El," Alessia replied sharply as she placed her bag on a chair. "Sebastian, his mother, and even Valentina were taken away tonight. That cowardly man ran away!""What about Valentina?" Eleanor asked, tears beginning to stream down her sunken cheeks. "Why would they take my daughter away without my permission?""Stella claimed it was so you could focus on your treatment without being disturbed by a child," Alessia scoffed in disgust. "But we both know that's just an excuse. Claudia and Stella deliberately took Valentina away from you so the girl would become even more dependent on Claudia!"Eleanor closed her eyes. Her chest felt unbearably tight, and her breathing grew rapid.The phone on the bedside table vibrated. A text message arrived from Sebastian's number. Eleanor picked it up w







