Lahat ng Kabanata ng Cold and Cruel: His Obsession : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

I stared into Nicholas Shaw's eyes, now transformed from deep blue to pitch black, similar to Gregory's eyes when we first met in that alley. Sharp fangs appeared as he opened his mouth, and my gaze was fixed on his lips moving as he spoke.This couldn't be happening.Suddenly, he stepped closer, and my automatic response made me step back until my back was against the wall. We were alone in this place, and I didn't notice where the others had gone. I raised one hand to prevent him from getting closer, but my hand trembled violently, my whole body shaking as if shivering from cold."Don't—don't come closer.""Eleanor..." He halted his steps. Slowly, I witnessed a transformation within him. His black eyes almost returned to their original deep blue, and his two fangs completely disappeared."P—please, let me go," I pleaded with a trembling voice.He stopped in his tracks, three steps away from me, his hands at his sides. "I can't. I'm sorry.""What do you want from me?"Was he going to

I stood up from my seat when he didn't respond, "Mr. Shaw, what are you talking about?" I asked in surprise. My heart started to pound again, not out of fear, but nervousness. He still leaned against the chair with his intimidating aura. His old blue eyes followed every move of mine, and I could feel the atmosphere between us slowly becoming more intense than before.Our kitchen wasn't as spacious as the other rooms in the apartment, just enough for cooking and a dining table for four. Being alone with him here made the room feel even more cramped."I... don't have much experience with women. So, I hope you'll excuse me if what I've been doing for you seems unclear." He ran his fingers through his hair again with his right hand."But you just met me a few days ago, Mr. Shaw." I answered without diverting my attention from him, and he was doing the same. "Technically, you don't know me." I added.He raised one corner of his mouth, forming his characteristic smile. "You're right. That's

I woke up in the ICU four hours later, a ventilator preventing me from speaking. My body didn't ache as much as before, but I could hardly feel anything, perhaps due to the influence of medication.I could see Lana standing in front of the wide window of the ICU room. She was talking to a doctor, one hand covering her mouth, and tears still streaming down her face. Various machines surrounded my bed, their synchronized sounds making me feel like an alien.I attempted to move my fingers slowly to remove the breathing aid, but my entire body still felt stiff. It took a few minutes until I could finally open it. The doctor talking to Lana noticed what I was doing, paused, and entered the ICU room, followed by a nurse and Lana behind."Miss Heather?" He stood beside me, examining both of my eyes with a small flashlight. "Are you still in pain? I'll increase the dosage if you are."I shook my head. Lana stood in a corner, trying to wipe away her tears with a tissue. "I don't feel pain. Wha

"Ella, what's wrong?""Huh?" I turned towards Lana. "What?"She looked at me with her large, bright blue eyes. "Are you thinking about that guy? He deserves you."I nodded slightly, "Yeah... you're right." But that's not what I'm thinking about right now. I'm thinking about Mr. Shaw and what we just talked about. What if he's the one who killed him?"I've contacted your office, Christine, and the others seem to be visiting you this afternoon.""Thanks, Lana." I smiled at her, trying to divert my thoughts. "I just want to go home as soon as possible.""Me too. I miss chatting with you late at night."I smiled at her again, "Me too. Is your dad still in San Francisco?""He came back at 7 this morning." She replied quickly; Lana wasn't keen on talking about her father or her family much. "Ella? If... if you need a liver donor, you can use mine.""Lana... you don't have to do that." I answered, touched by her offer. But I won't accept her offer. "There are still many other donors, if I re

"What are you looking at?" Lana's question made me turn towards her. She followed my gaze towards the restaurant's door."Nothing." I smiled at her.I knew there was a possibility of encountering him in Manhattan. However, seeing him like this, even from a distance, made my heart race.The last time I saw him was three months ago in San Francisco. I was surprised since I didn't expect him to return after our last meeting a year ago in the hospital. Then I remembered Nicholas Shaw also had connections in that city.At that moment, I forced myself not to look at him due to my shock. We only passed each other for a few seconds, but I could feel his intense gaze on me, while I could only see his back when he turned.Now, seeing him again in this place, even from a distance, made my throat tighten. Nicholas Shaw still looked as handsome as I remembered. He wore a pinstriped blue suit and a white shirt. This time, I couldn't divert my gaze from him, even when his old blue eyes finally caugh