Lahat ng Kabanata ng Bound by the CEO: Torn by Lies: Kabanata 91 - Kabanata 100

“What are you talking about, Kaiden? You shouldn’t have left your mom’s house. How could you do such a thing?” Kailani asked. “What else was I supposed to do?” he replied. “I know you’ve experienced loss before, but I haven’t, okay? I don’t know how to handle my emotions. Losing you felt like a nightmare.” She cupped his face with one hand, smiling. “I missed you,” she whispered, then pulled her hand away. “I was in a coma for two weeks after the accident. My memories returned a week later. I wanted to see you, to let you know I was okay, but on second thought, I felt it was better to leave you alone. I was the only thing standing between you and your sister, and that wasn’t right. I saw how much your mom wanted you two to be together, so I thought staying away was the best choice. Besides, Alicia’s mom has been so kind to me. She saved my life, and I don’t know any other way to repay her. The least I can do is stay and do whatever she needs me to,” she explained. “I’ve been coming

Kailani left with Kaiden, Eureka, and Desmond the following day. Desmond sat beside Eureka on the plane, while Kailani sat next to Kaiden by the window. She kept staring outside, memories of traveling with her father flooding her mind. She had been younger then, but she remembered everything as if it had happened yesterday. Kaiden leaned forward and whispered, “Are you mad at me?” She turned to face him, making him pull away. “For what reason?” she asked. “You haven’t said a word to me since we boarded. If you’re not mad, then what’s wrong?” “I’m not mad. I’m just thinking about Alicia and her mom,” she lied. “I’m going to miss them, you know?” “More than you’d miss me if I left without you?” he asked, raising a brow. “I don’t even know what this is anymore, Kaiden,” she said. “It’s been a while since I had to deal with someone hating my presence, and now I’ll have to go through that again.” “And who hates your presence?” he asked, tilting his head. “Never mind. Just let it go

Kaiden was seated on his bed, his back relaxed against the headboard as he scrolled through his phone.“Come in,” he responded to a knock. The door creaked open, and Kailani walked in.“Kaiden?” she called, her voice barely audible as she shuffled closer.“Are you okay?” he asked, putting down his phone.She shook her head and climbed onto the bed beside him. She moved closer and tried to rest her head on his shoulder, but he flinched, surprising her.“Your sister can do that too,” Kaiden reminded himself. “Sorry, you can rest your head now,” he told her.“It’s fine. I’ll just stay like this.”“I’m sorry,” he repeated. “I wasn’t thinking straight. Come on,” he said, holding her hand. She moved closer again, snuggling her head against his shoulder. “Tell me what’s wrong. Why aren’t you okay?”“Why are you fighting with your mom?” she asked.“Why do you think that?”“You’ve been withdrawn for days, and I’ve seen your mom crying a couple of times. It’s overwhelming,” she expressed. “Your

Kailani regained consciousness a few minutes later. She opened her eyes, rubbed them, and sat up, only to find Kaiden and their mom seated on opposite sides of the bed as if they were guarding her. She gasped when her eyes met Eureka’s and shifted nervously toward Kaiden.“How do you feel now, dear?” Eureka asked, reaching out to touch Kailani’s hand, but she flinched.“I’m... I’m fine, ma’am,” Kailani replied, her voice shaking.“Look, sweetheart, I know this revelation is shocking, but believe me, I never intended for us to be separated. We’ve been searching for you for the past seventeen years, even coming down to the States. Aveline was a mistake. You are my biological daughter, Kaiden’s twin,” Eureka explained, her voice soft, eyes brimming with tears.Kailani glanced at Kaiden, who sat quietly. “Ma’am, you... you’re making another mistake, please,” Kailani said. “I know how much you want to find your child, but that child is not me. I have a mother. Though she’s unwell now, she

After closing, Kailani waited patiently by the car for Kaiden, who had gone to see the principal. She leaned against the car, her eyes glued to her phone, while the breeze made her hair flutter, cascading around her. Stetson approached, his usual soft smile creeping onto his face. “Hi, Kailani,” he greeted warmly. Kailani lifted her eyes to meet his. “Hi,” she responded. “Aren’t you going home yet?” “I’m waiting for Kaiden,” she said. He moved closer. “Um, is it okay if we become friends? My mom told me about you and your brother,” Stetson said. “Who is your mom? What did she say?” she asked, seeming interested. “She’s your mom’s childhood friend. She wants us to be close too. What do you think?” “It’s not a bad idea, but I’m afraid…” She paused, seeing Kaiden approaching with clenched fists. “I think it’s best you leave now. I don’t want Kaiden losing his temper again,” she said. “It’s okay. See you tomorrow,” Stetson said with a wave before leaving. “What took yo