Lahat ng Kabanata ng Beneath the Broken Vows: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Cecilia came back home following a long, exhausting day at the clinic. Her thoughts were a haze as she closed the door behind her, scarcely recognizing the subtle aroma of lavender candles flickering on the living room table. She had borne a burden for such a long time that she couldn't rid herself of the sensation that something was deeply amiss with her. However, the results of today's test completely broke all her expectations. She clutched the paper tightly, her heart racing in her chest, her thoughts still grappling with the reality. There are no indications of cancer. The letters stood out prominently before her, almost as if they were ridiculing her skepticism. She tripped into the living room, letting her purse fall onto the sofa and settling down on the coffee table with a quiet sigh. This can't be correct, she mused internally. It was a bizarre relief mixed with confusion. After enduring many months of suffering, doubt, and continuous anxiety that she was fighting a termin

Dr. Reynolds's tone was calm, yet his words unleashed a tempest that tore through Cecilia's mind. Ethan tightened his hold on her hand as the doctor started to explain the test results. "The drugs you've been taking, Cecilia, include Nitrofuranoin 100 SR capsules, Aspirin, and Vancomycin." From my assessment, these medications are the cause of your symptoms of weakness, dizziness, and nausea. They imitate symptoms of more serious illnesses, potentially deceiving even a careful observer. And if precautions weren't observed, she might have ended up losing her pregnancy in the process. His tone was detached, but a hint of irritation lay beneath. Cecilia's breath halted in her throat. Her heartbeat roared in her ears as the space appeared to constrict, zeroing in on the doctor's voice. She looked down at the troublesome pills, now ominously resting on Dr. Reynolds's desk, their seemingly harmless look concealing the turmoil they had caused in her life. "I understand why you believed yo

The loud thump of Annie's boots on the hardwood floor signaled her arrival even before her fragrance, a rich mix of pine and lavender, filled the space. Cecilia glanced up from her position by the hearth, where the dancing firelight scarcely mirrored the chaos within her eyes. The wolf inside her stirred, anxious and restless, mirroring the discomfort that filled her chest. "Cecilia," Annie's voice sliced through the air, a firm tone that allowed for no foolishness. Her wolf was near the surface, evident in the intensity of her stare and the rigidity of her stance. "What is this surprising news you were telling me about on the phone?" "Your voice seemed strange, yet you never shared the complete tale." Cecilia took a deep breath, the aroma of burning wood combining with Annie's presence, anchoring her. She stood, her claws softly grazing the wooden armrest of the chair before pulling back. Her wolf bristled as the memories of the treachery scratched at her thoughts. "It's more seri

While Cecilia sat facing Ethan at a cozy café near the park, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mixed with the sounds of cheerful chatter as the flickering candlelight bounced off their glasses, creating a gentle illumination over the table. The space that separated them was heavy with unexpressed thoughts. Ethan attempted to concentrate on his food, but his thoughts wouldn't settle down. He sensed the strain in their relationship, the attraction of something more profound than mere friendship. It felt like his wolf, the creature living within him, had detected something in Cecilia, something that urged him to draw nearer. Cecilia's eyes locked with his, and he compelled himself to grin, suppressing the emotions rising inside him. Her inquisitiveness was clear in the way her lips formed a smile, the way her eyes gleamed with real enthusiasm. She stood apart from the others he had met, lacking pretenses and ulterior motives. Only her. Just that idea was enough to send his heart racin

The journey to Oakland was nothing less than intense for Cecilia. Each step seemed to draw her nearer to the truth, yet the persistent doubt within her wolf instincts only intensified. Upon reaching the hospital, the city appeared to reverberate with an energy that only a sensitive instinct could find unsettling beneath the sterile surface of the building. Annie, always the sociable type, promptly acknowledged a known face in the busy crowd. She immediately recognized a nurse from their high school years and, with a joyful howl, hurried over to reconnect. Cecilia didn't glance back at all. She was focused on a single goal, and that goal was to confront Dr. Marcus. Ethan, always the quiet support, remained next to her. His nearness to her served as a quiet comfort, his wolf energy acting as a soothing force that anchored her as her inner tension heightened. Cecilia sensed her heartbeat within her chest, the increased alertness to her environment intensifying her senses. The scent of