บททั้งหมดของ Chains of Desire, Bonds of Love: บทที่ 121 - บทที่ 130

Lucas Hartley once said that people of their status could have everything, learn anything, except how to love. They were doomed to a rocky path in romance, so it was best to avoid love at all costs. Once trapped, there was no escape. It seemed he was right. Julian still went to the hospital. There she was, Lily Parker, lying frailly, her gaze landing on her stomach where his child was growing. At that moment, nothing else mattered. She didn't love him, but his love for her was enough. She didn't want the child, but he did. Whether it was demanding, extravagant, or a plea, he must have gone mad. He had been crazy about her since their first meeting, doing things he never imagined he would. He thought perhaps Lily was the calamity in his absurd life, sent to redeem him. Lily,

That night, sleep eluded them both. Julian had made up his mind not to let go, no matter how cold Lily was towards him. And Lily, for her part, endured his presence. But as fate would have it, events and resolutions that were meant to occur would still unfold. And it seemed that destiny was on Lily's side. She might not have been able to handle Julian, but someone who could was about to enter the picture—Julian's mother. On that day, after Julian Sterling had taken care of everything, he mentioned he had urgent matters to attend to outside of town. Coincidentally, it was also the day his mother arrived at the hospital to see Lily Parker. The timing was impeccable, the intention clear without words. A pot of Pu-erh tea was brewed on the small coffee table. After Julian's mother and Lily were each served a cup by the secretary, who then left, the room filled with the delicate fragrance of the tea. Julian's mother, sitting opposite Lily, had her black hair meticulously combed back int

That day, Julian Sterling was unaware that his mother had disrupted his plans, thinking his parents had gone to Turkey with a delegation. Having arranged for people to be around Lily and her parents, he felt at ease and drove to sanatorium outside of town to visit his grandfather, Edward Sterling, who was resting there — the grandfather who adored him the most. Halfway there, a heavy snow began to fall, slowing down the traffic. As he approached the toll station, there was a bit of a jam. Julian's brow furrowed slightly as he turned off the engine and gazed out at the snowy landscape, lost in thought. His eyes were as deep and unfathomable as the ocean. It wasn't until the honking of a car behind him that he slowly moved forward. Feeling a bit stuffy in the car, he turned on the radio, and the DJ's magnetic voice floated out: "

That night, Julian called Lily Parker again. Her voice over the phone was calm, emotionless. She answered everything he asked, more obedient than ever. Through the cold phone line, he asked her, "Lily, is there nothing else you want to tell me?" He hoped she would mention his mother's visit, express her grievances, either coquettishly or angrily. That would make her seem real to him, not like a puppet, indifferent to him. But she truly didn't understand his feelings, replying coldly, "No." He should have expected it, her complete disappointment, so heartless. He chuckled softly, then burst into loud laughter, laughing at himself. He finally understood the feeling of a one-sided effort, a dull pain that throbbed with

Nicholas Sterling pondered for a while before turning to his youngest son, "Everyone has shared their opinions, what about you? Why so silent? You're grown up now, give us some peace of mind!" "I don't have any particular opinion. Like I said, I'll listen to you all," Julian Sterling stated nonchalantly. Mrs. Sterling smiled contentedly and poured Nicholas a cup of tea, then suggested, "Why don't you meet with Mr. Hamilton first to discuss things? We might like them, but they might not agree. Or perhaps we could arrange a dinner with both families?" "That sounds good," Nicholas agreed, thinking it was time for his son to settle down and start planning for it. Julian appeared completely indifferent, yawning and stand