All Chapters of The Vow I Never Took: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

21 Chapters

One

LENA’S POVI woke up with a banging head and an aching body the next morning. Tired, I let out a whistling yawn. It was morning, yet my body wouldn't wake up. I stretched under the sheets, covering my mouth with one hand.“ Tired…” I whispered to no one.Then, just as I began to lower my hand, I felt the brush of something cold against my cheek. The sensation had come from the same palm I had just covered my mouth with.When I checked quickly to observe, a glint from my finger hit my eye. With a squint, I took a glance, and my eyes almost popped out of its socket.“A diamond ring.”It looked stunning, too expensive, and unfamiliar. One look at the ring and I could tell even money couldn't buy it. It was the highly sought-after Star Diamond. “Where did this come from?” I murmured in confusion. It was obvious I could never afford this. As I sought the reason why I had such an expensive ring, my head started banging once again. I closed my eyes tightly, trying to replay the events of

Last Updated : 2025-04-08

Two

LENA'S POVNo one could answer me. Only the urge to go to him seems stronger. I took in a deep breath as I continued scolding myself. Why would I think of being with a stranger and betraying David?Yet, I couldn't stop myself. Barely audible, I let out a question.“You belong to me?”My heart wanted to know what the hell was happening. I tried to process the weird declaration from the stranger and even my weirder question. I swallowed hard as I tried to make sense of it.So, my sudden forgetfulness wasn't a result of stress? Has something really happened to me? Like something really serious?Even though the earlier murmurs from the other customers watching us from the corners had started to go down, I could not say the same thing about their stares, which were now boring holes into my skin.The embarrassment was killing me.Then, in a sudden forceful movement, David lunged forward and grabbed my wrist, yanking me toward himself as if to protect me from the stranger.As if to make a s

Last Updated : 2025-04-08

Three

LENA POV The next day, I was sitting and lost in thoughts in my office, when the door suddenly burst open to reveal my secretary Samantha. I jolted with eyes wide.“What is it?” “There’s someone here for you, ma’am.” Samantha gestured nervously. He says it’s urgent.” After that I started to hear footsteps. I held my breath. Was it the stranger again? Nathan? In a matter of seconds, a tall man entered, with head slightly bowed. As he lifted it up, disappointment or relief rather, settled on my face. It wasn’t the Nathan guy, though something about this other one’s polished attitude appeared similar. He placed a hand on his chest to say, “I’m Ishmael Ross, Mr. Hayle’s personal assistant.” The mention of that name Hayle made me tense. Samantha shifted awkwardly behind me while the Ishmael fellow started to extend a black phone toward me. “Mr. Hayle would like a word with you.” I eyed it suspiciously. “I don’t take orders from anyone.” The man’s expression didn’t change. His arm

Last Updated : 2025-04-08

Four

Lena's POVThe elevator dinged open, and I walked out, hurrying toward my apartment. Balancing the box in one arm, I fumbled with my keys and shoved one into the keyhole. Finally, I stepped inside. I pushed the door shut behind me, flung my bag aside, and kicked my shoes aside.I placed the box on the coffee table and stared at it like it was a ticking bomb. What if it was? What if this Nathan Hale of a man had sent me some kind of explosive to punish me for refusing to accept his marriage proposal? My mind replayed the way he had laughed on the phone earlier that day, that deep and amused sound. The man was truly insane!Cautiously, I backed into the kitchen and grabbed the mop from the corner. Returning to the living room, I extended the mop handle and poked the box from a safe distance. Nothing happened. I exhaled, then decided to take a more aggressive approach. I let out a short shriek and began smacking the box repeatedly with the mop.Thwack, thwack, thwack!When I finally st

Last Updated : 2025-04-08

Memories

Lena's POVBefore I could fully process my parents’ betrayal, the MC’s voice rang through the hall again.“And now, ladies and gentlemen, I have a special announcement.” He paused for dramatic effect, scanning the crowd with a knowing smile. “Tonight marks a monumental occasion: the official union of the esteemed Hale and Carter families through marriage!”A deafening round of applause erupted around me. My mother nudged me, her eyes shining with excitement. “Go on, dear, stand up. Let them see you!”“Oh, I’ll get up, alright,” I hissed. “But I’m leaving!”I grabbed my bag and pushed my chair back with more force than necessary. The murmurs started immediately. Confused whispers rippled through the guests, but I didn’t care. They could talk all they wanted. They could speculate, judge and gossip but it didn’t matter. None of it mattered.My heels clicked against the marble floor as I stormed out of the hall, past waiters balancing silver trays, past men in tuxedos and women dripping

Last Updated : 2025-04-17

Insane

Lena's POV"Have my baby, Lena," he whispered to me. "He'll throw you away himself once he realises you're pregnant. He won't marry a woman who is already pregnant with another man's child.""What?" I gasped. "David, no. That's... that's insane!" "Oh, come on, Lena!" His hand came around to cup my cheek. "You know you want it. A part of me inside you, growing and changing you. Tying us together, forever!"I turned my face away, trying to break free of his grasp. "Stop it, David. This isn't you."But he didn't stop. If anything, my pleas seemed to encourage him. His hand slid down to my throat, squeezing lightly. "It's exactly who I am, Lena. This is the man you fell in love with, the man you're betraying."I tried to push him away, but he was stronger than I was. His other hand moved down to my waist, his fingers digging into my behind."David, please," I pleaded with him. "Don't do this.""Shh," he whispered and brushed his lips against mine. "Just relax."I turned my head away ag

Last Updated : 2025-04-17

You Know The Law, Lena

Lena PovNathan Hale glanced at me, one hand resting lazily against his thigh, and the other draped over the armrest. He looked completely at ease, which only pissed me off more. If only I could smack that proud look from his face. Nonetheless, I was the one in dire need of a solution. I desperately want a way out of this mess.At the end of a lengthy one minute, he simply spat out the words. “You know the law, Lena.”“Ugh,” I groaned, throwing my head back against the seat. “There has to be a way out.”He sluggishly replied, “There isn’t.”"Is that why you weren't at the gala thing you invited me to tonight? Bought me a fancy dress and everything, just to not show up?" I asked sharply. Instead of an explanation, he totally ignored my question. "You are a feisty woman, Lena Carter." Nathan Hale muttered under his breath, but I caught every word.“We settled for a marriage of three years, but the law says we can dissolve the marriage after three months. Three months,” he added casua

Last Updated : 2025-04-22

Give It A Try, Lena

Lena Pov"Grace Montgomery! Do you want me dead?" I gasped. Grace blinked at me, then grinned. She dangled a set of keys in my face. "Found your spare keys under the flower pot outside. I thought I should let myself in, hope you don’t mind. You really need to pick a better hiding spot, by the way."I stared at Grace, still holding my chest from the near heart attack she’d just given me. “What are you even doing here?”Grace grinned, completely unbothered. “I came to see you, obviously.”I sighed, stepping inside and shutting the door. “And you decided to just break into my apartment? Are you serious right now? I almost zapped you!”Her eyes went wide, and then she burst into giggles, slapping a hand over her mouth. "You... oh my God, you were gonna zap me? That’s hilarious!""It’s not hilarious!" I glared at her. "I thought you were a damn intruder!"She was still laughing. "Well, I did break in. Technically."I groaned, shoving the zapper back into my bag. "You could’ve just called

Last Updated : 2025-04-22

Set Your Body On Fire

Lena's POV "Lena! Get up! You’re going to be late!" I groaned as someone shook me roughly. I pried my eyes open to see Grace looming over me, fully dressed for work and looking way too chipper for this hour. Meanwhile, I was sprawled across the couch, surrounded by the aftermath of our pity party. Empty bowls of ice cream littered the floor, and an abandoned pizza box sat on the coffee table. "Ugh," I grunted, stretching my arms above my head. "What time is it?" "Time for me to head out," Grace replied, smoothing down her blazer. "I would have let you sleep in, but I figured you would want to know before I disappear." I waved her off groggily. "Yeah, yeah. Have fun being a functioning adult." Grace laughed and grabbed her purse. "Try not to drown in self-pity, okay? And for the love of God, don’t go close to that mother fucking David." I snorted. "Noted." She shot me finger guns and headed for the door. "Text me if you need anything!" The door clicked shut behind her and I

Last Updated : 2025-05-01

A Mess

Lena's POV I was hurt as hell. Nathan Hale had just walked out like nothing happened. Like we didn't just kiss passionately. I yanked the covers off and stood up, completely enraged, storming across the room with fury. I tore off every piece of clothing on my body as I passed restlessly. If Nathan Hale had installed security cameras in here, then congratulations to him. I wandered over to the mirror, catching my reflection. My hair was a mess and my skin was also flushed. Everything felt hot, confusing and unfinished. How did he just leave like that after giving me the best kiss of my life? He just got up, buttoned his stupid shirt and left. “Asshole,” I muttered. I picked up my clothes one by one, dragging them back on with an annoyed huff. I still had my life outside this mansion. I had a career, deadlines and clients. I have an empire I had to take care of. Besides my insurance company I built from scratch. Still, it hurts. As I zipped up my pants, my phone d

Last Updated : 2025-05-01

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