All Chapters of In the Name of Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

The hospital was dimly lit. Before I could even take off my white coat, my phone buzzed.I saw the familiar numbers flash across the screen, and I couldn't help but furrow my brow."Dana, come to The Midnight Club, VIP Room B."The noise on the other end was a chaotic blend of laughter and voices."Dana, bring a bottle of wine. Tonight, we drink until we drop.""Yeah, bring champagne. Let's give Rosa a proper celebration!"I glanced over at my daughter, who had just drifted off to sleep, then lowered my voice."Byron, Bibi's sick. I want to stay with her. I can't leave, not tonight. Please, I'm begging you. don't make me go.""You've got ten minutes to do your makeup, ten to change, and ten to catch a cab. You know I hate it when people are late."Byron Estrada was asking me to go to the club to celebrate his celebrity girlfriend winning an award. It was almost laughable—Byron had more girlfriends than I could count. They came and went, the longest lasting barely three months.

Chapter 2

By the time I stepped out, Bibi had fallen asleep again. She hadn't been feeling well, often drifting in and out of sleep. I lingered by the door, my worry gnawing at me as I stole one last glance at her. In the end, I left, feeling uneasy.Billings Lane wasn't far from the hospital, and it was where Bibi's favorite strawberry ice cream was sold. I grabbed an ice pack and tucked it into my bag along with the ice cream. Then, I hailed a cab and headed toward The Midnight Club.As the cab sped along, I touched up my makeup in the rearview mirror. Byron hated seeing me bare-faced. He always said I looked too plain without makeup, so I had no choice but to cover up. The false lashes were a struggle on the bumpy road, and as I struggled to secure them, a tear fell, splashing onto my hand, hot and painful—humiliating in its sting.Though it was past midnight, the city center was still alive with the glittering lights of the night.When I pushed open the door, I immediately saw Byron loun

Chapter 3

I nodded numbly, grabbed a cloth, and kneeled on the ground to wipe up the spilled wine. Byron tapped his temple with his fingers, saying, "Dana, your ability to seduce people hasn't diminished over the years." His gaze was both angry and satisfied, radiating the arrogance of someone in power. Around me, people watched with amusement, and Rosa looked on too, her eyes filled with disdain and smug satisfaction. I lifted my eyes to Byron, wanting to explain, but when I opened my mouth, no words came out. At seven years old, I had entered the Estrada family home. Byron, faced with the sudden addition of a little sister, was unusually happy about it. In the beginning, I was plagued by nightmares, drowning in an endless sea of water, suffocating. Byron would give me his favorite Doraemon doll to keep me company at night, draping his beloved Doraemon blanket over me. "Doraemon can do anything. It'll protect you. And I'll protect you too. You won't need to be scared any

Chapter 4

When I woke up, I found myself in a hospital bed. Byron was curled up on the sofa in the corner of the room, draped in his coat. It looked like he hadn't slept all night. "Dana, you're awake?" Byron stirred when he heard the movement. "I'm sorry. I just found out about Bibi. I didn't know her condition was so serious. I swear, I didn't know." "But you still kept me from seeing her one last time. Byron, even if you hate me, you shouldn't have treated Bibi like that. After all, you were her uncle." After all the years we spent together, I knew exactly what to say to hit him where it hurt the most—something he couldn't argue with. Byron let out a painful half-smile. "Dana, let's get married." "Are you out of your mind?" I stared at Byron in disbelief. "The tech company is going public. I need a stable family and a good reputation," Byron explained without showing much emotion. "Rosa is a better match. Besides, with your abilities, the company going public doesn'

Chapter 5

I couldn't believe it, and I couldn't remember how I had fallen for Jeffrey. But the facts were undeniable. I'd gone through countless records and consulted numerous hypnosis experts, but the memories uncovered through hypnosis were real—they couldn't be fake. I had no choice but to believe it. Like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, I hid away, unable to face the truth. Maybe time would dull everything. I wanted to pretend that Jeffrey and I had died together in that car crash. Afterward, I heard scattered news about the Estradas. Byron had taken control of the Estrada family business. The Estradas grew stronger and became the leading force in Dystenia. Then there were Byron's notorious scandals, along with rumors between him and a celebrity. Everything should have had nothing to do with me anymore. That was, until Bibi was diagnosed with leukemia. I couldn't save her, and all I could do was bring her back to the Estradas. When Miriam saw me, she burst in

Chapter 6

Jasper was a junior in college, the one who helped me undergo hypnosis to recover my memories. Though I sought his help for hypnosis and counseling, I kept my past with Jeffrey a secret from him. How did he know? And why had he, three years ago, instructed Rosa to seduce and keep an eye on Byron? I tried to recall everything from before, but the pain in my head was so intense it felt like my skull might split. Then, suddenly, Rosa grabbed my hand, begging me to spare her. In the chaos, I lost my balance and fell hard on my back. The world went black before my eyes, and my head was filled with a loud, ringing noise. It felt like I was drifting in and out of sleep. The past flowed back to me like water. I saw a lively ball, a celebration thrown by my best friend after my engagement. After one glass of red wine, I lost all sense of reason. My body felt like it was on fire, burning from the inside out. Jeffrey entered the room, and what happened next should never ha

Chapter 7

A few glasses of red wine later, my head throbbed with the same unbearable pain as three years ago, and I gradually lost consciousness.In a haze, I felt Jasper carry me into a hotel room.He leaned over me, his weight pressing down. I desperately grabbed the brooch I had hidden earlier, pricking it into my palm to stay awake, and pushed against him with all my strength.But the effects of the drug, coupled with the imbalance of physical strength between us, made it impossible to keep fighting for long."Dana, I'll take care of you."His words made me sick. I stubbornly gripped the collar of my shirt, refusing to let go, my strength draining away.Just when it seemed like all was lost, the sound of a police siren suddenly blared from outside. I let out a relieved sigh, loosening my grip before finally blacking out.When I woke up, I was in a hospital bed, a female officer sitting beside me."Ms. Frost, you're awake? You don't have to be afraid; Jasper has been taken into custod

Chapter 8

Once the misunderstanding was cleared up, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders.I returned to the Estrada household, where Byron explained everything in detail. Over the past few years, I had been carrying a heavy burden. It wasn't because of Byron's humiliation or his targeting, but because I couldn't face the kindness the Estradas had shown me.Miriam hugged me tightly while crying uncontrollably. I knew she truly saw me as a daughter. Over these three years, she never blamed me, and even secretly came to visit me and Bibi. "I knew there had to be some misunderstanding! Dana, I knew you would never do something like that. You silly girl, why didn't you say anything?" After Miriam finished crying, she turned and scolded Byron. "We didn't know about Jasper, and you didn't investigate either. You let Dana suffer so much for nothing."Osbert, unable to watch Miriam cry and argue any longer, stopped her from wailing."This time, Dana really did suffer. Byron, transfer half of y

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