A Deal With The Devil のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 231 - チャプター 240

Elena It was easy to announce to the world that you’ve moved on. But when you loved only one person with your whole heart, it was the most difficult thing to do. I couldn’t move on from Damien, ever. It was the hard truth, and I had to live with it all my life. After their wedding announcement, Damien and Everly hadn’t returned to Seeger Mansion. A week had passed, but things were never the same at home. Mom left with Uncle Stephen to start a new life in New York City. I was struggling to cope when Alex, Serenity, and Alecia left too to start a new chapter of Seeger Architects in New York City. The house that was always bustling with energy became a deserted place, almost. Dylan filled in Alex’s place, maturing overnight. Uncle Jared, Mom’s younger brother, and his family returned permanently from London to live with us. My grandparents cheered up and engaged themselves with Uncle Jared, Aunt Stephanie, and their daughters, April and Amelia. But they enrolled at Cornell University

ElenaI sat on my balcony in a dazed state. The reception party was over, and the guests had returned home. Ashley and Wyatt left on a ten-day honeymoon to Hawaii. Even Alecia and Kevin had gone back to NYC. The house was eerily silent after days of excitement. After Damien walked out, I tried hard to be normal all evening. My duties as Ashley’s maid of honor took a toll on me. Now, in the sanctity of my room, I could finally be myself. I could give in to the urge to weep. Ryan’s innocent admission had pierced my soul. I could understand why he had been so unapproachable and reticent. Maybe Everly’s rejection had taken a toll on his mental health. Did it affect Damien, too, in the same way?I felt upset with Everly. How could she reject them? She was so lucky to have Damien’s love. Yet she couldn’t appreciate it, value it, discarding it like trash.If only Damien had loved me. I would have given my life for his love. “Oh, haven’t you slept yet?” Mom’s melodious voice echoed behind

DamienI blinked in disbelief at the sight of Elena on my doorstep, lugging two suitcases along. It seemed she had come back to stay with me forever. I should feel ecstatic, but I didn’t. A strange agitation filled my heart, upsetting me further. Why was she here now? I didn’t need her pity.“You? Why are you here?” I glared at her, blocking her way inside. My whole body wanted to revolt, to fight her. Where was she when I needed her the most? Where was she when I was struggling with Ryan? If love were blind, she should have been blind to Everly’s threats and stuck to me. She left as if I didn’t matter to her. How could I trust her enough if she was always on the run?Elena’s lips trembled in confusion as she watched me with wide eyes. “I wanted to see you, Damien.” It angered me further. Did she drive all the way here just to see me? “Why?” I watched her beautiful face go blank for a minute. My desperate eyes searched for love in her embarrassed gaze. Did she still love me? Was th

Elena “Dad, did Mrs. Peterson call you yet?” Ryan gave his father a worried look. I served Ryan his breakfast while packing his school lunchbox. The morning so far had been a roller-coaster ride getting Ryan ready for school. I was surprised to see this side of Damien’s nature for the first time. He didn’t panic the way I did.“Who’s Mrs. Peterson?” I watched Ryan smack his forehead. “The class teacher of 1B, of my school, Rochester Academy! She wants to meet my parents. My classmates and their parents are going. Can you please be my mommy and meet her?” Ryan gave me a pleading look.Damien sighed and helped himself to a second cup of coffee. “I’ll have a word with Everly.” “No. She’s not my mom. I don’t want her to meet Mrs. Peterson, ever!” The fierceness in Ryan’s tone shocked me. Why did he hate her so much? “We can discuss this later, Ryan. I’ll explain it to your teacher. Let’s drop you off at school.” Damien rose, but Ryan sat with a pout. “Dad, please don’t tell Mrs. Pe

Elena “I loved the outing, Dad, Mom. Thank you.” Ryan was too excited to sleep after returning home. The toys he bought kept him engaged. “Can we go again tomorrow?” “We shouldn’t eat outside food every day, Ryan. It upsets our system and makes us fall ill. We can go again next week.” I explained to him gently. He accepted my reasoning, getting ready for bed without a word. Damien walked into his room to tuck him in for the night. Ever since we returned from our family outing, Damien has been restless. He didn’t need to tell me what was bothering him. His hooded gaze spoke volumes about the mental turmoil he was going through. I knew he was unrestrained tonight.In everything he did, his attention was on me. It seemed he could read my mind, as always, and anticipate every move of mine in advance. He seemed to notice every breath I took. I felt overwhelmed to be the center of attention in his life for the first time. This was what I had always craved. I didn’t know what I was to hi