All Chapters of Betrayal by love: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Evangeline's breath hitched, her eyes were red, and under the waterline, purple veins that were slightly popping out with tears, her neck veins were visible, due to suffocation. The tension increased in the room, and then the door burst open.Chris and Michael stood near the doorway; their faces etched with concern as they took in Evangeline's distress. Both rushed towards her. "Eve! What... where is the inhaler?" Chris asked, grabbing her hands.Nate became a whirlwind of motion, tossing dresses aside in his frantic search. Finally, his eyes landed on the White tube. "Found it...." he shouted, his voice filled with relief as he grabbed and rushed towards Evangeline. She held the inhaler with her trembling hands, intake slowly. Within a few minutes, her torn breaths softened like regular breath.A collective sigh of relief filled the room as the tension began to fade. "Thank God," Chris exhaled, his shoulders relaxing against the wall.Victoria pulled Evangeline into a tight hug, tea

"Huh?" Evangeline whispered, her brow furrowed in confusion as she watched Victoria and Nate.Victoria's voice dropped, laced with concern. "You've been missing for a week. No more classes, not attending any calls, no texts. We thought..." She trailed off, glancing at Nate with an eye wink to give a signal. "We thought... you'd been kidnapped? Is that right, Nate?" Nate's gaze remained fixed on Victoria's wet blouse, unblinking. Victoria nudged him with her foot. "Nate... Nate...." she whispered, trying to snap him out of it.Evangeline looks nervously, shifting gaze between Nate and Victoria as she adjusts her blouse in her trembling hands, "Umm, no... I just mean I felt stressed, and I was not on the phone..."Before, Victoria cut in, her tone lightening to diffuse the tension. "It's okay.... Eve. I am just kidding. I miss your presence," she said as her hands wrapped her in a tight embrace. "Though, standing out here... not exactly an invitation to come in, is it?""Oh! No.... I a

Victoria removed her sunglasses and looked over the sleek glass of the transparent design company. "Nice, Eve. Your brother has better taste than you," she playfully remarked as she stepped out of the car with an air of confidence.Evangeline's hands were trembling to hide her nervousness; she adjusted her hair and touched up her makeup, then let out a deep breath as she gripped the door. Before she unlocked the door, Nate gently placed his veiny big palm covered hers. Her heart skipped a beat at his touch. She slowly turned; her eyes met his. "I am sorry if my sister did anything forceful. I think she wants you to be happy and have fun," he said with a small, genuine smile."Hmm. I know, Nate. She is an amazing person. I like her. "Evangeline assured with a smile and gently removed Nate's hand and unlocked the door. With a bright smile, she walked towards the Victoria.Something is bothering me, but why? Even though it's a mission but I felt bad for her. She doesn't deserve this. A k

"Oppa... I am going to dance class. I can't deal with this little one. " Seo-Yeon murmured as she shrugged into her overcoat and snatched the keys from the stand.From the kitchen, Evangeline chuckled, placing her hand on her mouth, trying to lean against the wall. Ha-Joon held her hand and helped her sit. "Seo-Yeon, it's already nine... You don't need to act like you never cared." Evangeline called out, a playful challenge in her voice. "Just admit it!" Angry, mixed, sharp footsteps echoed towards the kitchen. "Dream it!" Seo-Yeon declared, holding her hands up in a dismissive, boss-like gesture."I'm sorry, Pinky. "Evangeline pleaded, her voice softening, a hint of genuine hurt. "We left you because you had practice... we called, but the line didn't reach you."Seo-Yeon's brows arched, a judging gaze shifting between Evangeline and Ha-Joon. "Eve? Now the bait time..." she muttered, a smirk playing on her lips. Then, louder, she stated, "If you feel bad for that evening, then you bo

Then, Aaron swiped to the next video, and it played, "Happy birthday to you...." Evangeline sang a song, her voice soft and energetic, holding a cake with a single candle. The room was decorated with lights and balloons. "Happy birthday to my dearest friend Aaron... " She waved him to blow out the candle. "Eve.... I am not a kid anymore...." Aaron mumbled, a fond smile gracing his lips as he closed his eyes."Just blow it, Aaron.... " she narrowed eyes, "Sorry, sorry birthday baby.... Make a wish. "Evangeline urged.Aaron closed his eyes. "I want Eve in my life until I die, and I want her to be the happiest person," he murmured, pausing the video. "Every time I make a wish, it's for your happiness. I don't know if, after everything, you'll accept my love or reject me, but I wish you the happiest life." he smiled as he switched off his phone, then the lamp on the table, but his mind was still lost in teenage memories.The dark escaped, and the sunlight reflected on tree branches, the