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All Chapters of Faded Oaths: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

After regaining my memory, my husband watched reluctantly as I boarded the plane alone. It was time for me to visit my son, Lucas, and my ex-husband, Liam Waltz.Once I touched down, Liam personally came to pick me up at the airport.Despite not seeing each other for four years, he didn't seem the least bit delighted at reuniting with me. Instead, he appeared distant."We've been doing well for the past four years. Lucas has started school. Though not remarkable in academics, he's really into baseball. His mother…"Realizing his inappropriate use of the term, he quickly changed his words. "Clara thought it'd be great to let him join the baseball team."I couldn't help but hear a trace of warmth and longing in his words when he spoke about Clara."You knew how I married her three years ago. She's now my wife. I can allow you to stay home, but you can't ever show your face in public."I listened quietly without responding. Truth be told, I was secretly relieved.During those four

Chapter 2

"As you probably can guess, Clara is using the master bedroom. You can take the guest room for tonight."I shook my head, ready to turn him down, when I heard a voice as sweet as a nightingale's echoing from the stairs. "Darling, is Elena back?"Lifting my gaze, I saw Clara Brown descending the stairs in a delicate white lace slip dress, looking as fragile and timid as a rabbit.Liam immediately stepped forward, shrugging off his jacket to drape it over her shoulders. His expression softened completely, and his voice dropped to a gentle murmur as he leaned close to her ear."You're still not fully recovered yet. Didn't I tell you not to move around?""I really wanted to meet Elena," Clara mentioned, scurrying toward me and holding my hands. "I can't believe you're still alive, Elena! I'm so happy you're here!"Her eyes suddenly reddened, and she lowered her head melancholically, as if reminded of something. "Now that you're back, I suppose I should leave."Liam's brow furrowed i

Chapter 3

I could no longer suppress my emotions as soon as I saw Lucas. I called out his name as I rushed forward, but he simply ignored me and ran toward Liam and Clara, exclaiming, "Mommy!"My outstretched arms awkwardly lingered midair.Meanwhile, Liam had called the doctor and left in a hurry with Clara, leaving only me and Lucas in the living room.I tried to call out for him again. "Lucas, it's me, Mommy. Your real mommy."He instinctively took a few steps back, his eyes full of wariness. I took a deep breath and forced a gentle smile. "How have you been? Is Clara good to you?"He seemed to have a lot to say when it came to Clara. "She's very good to me. Not only did she not force me into studying, but she also supported my hobbies. Even if I don't do well in class, she'd never punish me for it."Frankly, I disagreed with Clara's way of teaching; hobbies were important, but so was basic learning. Of course, I didn't argue about it. I was content as long as I knew he was happy."S

Chapter 4

As soon as I stepped outside the garden gate, Liam came to me. "Clara has decided to forgive you. You won't have to sleep at a hotel tonight. The guest bedroom is yours."He spoke with a tone that radiated selflessness. It was as if he expected me to thank him for it.I turned him down. "No, thanks. I'm just about to leave."He frowned, unimpressed. "You're leaving? Where do you have to go?""I'm going back to Zentara."A sarcastic laugh escaped from his lips. He thought I was throwing a tantrum."Playing hard to get as a way to provoke me, huh? I told you, Clara is my legal wife. I can't just let you take away her place."We dated for five years and were married for three. For some reason, it only occurred to me then how much of a jerk he was. Now, everything in the past was starting to feel like a joke.I calmly replied, "My husband's in Zentara. He'll worry if I'm home late."Liam was stunned. It took him a long while before he found his bearings. Pale and confused, he yank

Chapter 5

Looking back to when Liam and I first got together, his company wasn't anywhere near this big.We started from scratch, building the business side by side. I stayed up late, drawing countless designs for him, and sealed deal after deal for him at countless dinners.Without me, he wouldn't be where he was.When I married him, I brought significant assets into the relationship—family heirlooms, fine jewelry, and investments under my name.Now that he had moved on to someone else, it was only fair that I reclaimed what was mine from the start.…Back in Zentara, I quickly had someone draft a contract demanding the rights to those design drafts and all the assets I brought into the marriage.Many partners only worked with Liam because of my talent. Once those design rights were reclaimed, a majority of the company's collaborations would fall apart.I returned to the villa in Ardenix with the contract in hand, but it was Clara who answered the door this time."Liam took Lucas out,"

Chapter 6

Liam's mouth was agape. He was genuinely too stunned to speak.Seeing his lack of movement, Clara quizzically asked, "What's wrong, darling? Something off with the contract?"She leaned in to glance at the contract in Liam's hands, only to freeze at the words "Hurrix Corporation".Within seconds, she quickly composed herself and scoffed. "I didn't think you'd be so desperate over a bit of money, Elena. Faking ties to the Hurrixes just to scare us? That's low."Prompted by Clara's words, Liam seemed to snap back to his senses. "Elena, Hurrix Corporation is the pinnacle of the business world. People like you don't even get to sniff that level."Besides, Mr. Hurrix Senior is well into his 70s and has never had any children. Who exactly did you marry? Don't tell me you've become a sugar baby for a dying tycoon."By then, I couldn't be bothered to argue anymore. "It doesn't matter whose name is on the bottom line. The contract is legally binding, so sign it, and we'll be done."Liam

Chapter 7

"I've only met her once when we were little," Ethan said, lowering his gaze to the sketch paper on the table. "I wasn't a healthy child—always thin, always sick. The other kids didn't want anything to do with me."His tone was light, like he was recounting something from a lifetime ago. "But she did. She didn't care that I was different. She took my hand and pulled me into her world."A small, nostalgic smile touched his lips. "She loved to draw—in the sand, on paper, anywhere. She'd sketch all these weird little houses with odd shapes, and every time she finished one, she'd draw a tiny circle in the bottom right corner."Something like a signature, a sweet little quirk of hers."I stiffened slightly. That was a habit I had as well. It persisted even after I had amnesia.That was the end of his story. He lightly tapped on the table and reminded, "The coffee's gone cold."I finally snapped out of my daze and quickly lifted my cup to take a sip of coffee. Then, I lowered my head

Chapter 8

Memories seemed to come back to me. Somewhere deep in my mind, Ethan had been a permanent resident. However, the memory was always blurry, shielded by a veil I couldn't quite lift.During that time, Ethan took good care of me. Every day, he patiently described the park's details, but never pushed me too hard. After a while of drawing, he insisted I rest.As I gradually finished the design, the park began to feel more familiar. On the day I completed the last drawing, I added a tiny circle to the bottom right corner of the paper.Excited, I handed him the drawing. Before I could even fully present it, Ethan leaned in and kissed me. That moment marked the day we truly connected. From then on, our relationship blossomed into love.He brought in the best doctors from around the world to treat me, and with the help of many, I finally regained my memories.I remembered the park, the skinny boy, and that very promise. I also remembered my ex-husband and my son.By then, two years had pa

Chapter 9

The first thing I did upon returning to Zentara was to take inventory of the assets I reclaimed from Liam. Only after confirming that all the design drafts were recovered did I finally allow myself to relax.Ethan wrapped his arms around me from behind, his tone rather aggrieved. "Baby, you were gone for so long, and the first thing you did was to look at these papers?"I looked up and gave him a kiss, finally satisfying him."Lucas refused to acknowledge me," I said with a sigh.He kissed my cheek and replied, "That's fine. We can have as many kids as you like. We'll teach them all the proper protocols for loving and protecting their mommy."I broke into a laugh, and the earlier gloom dissipated completely. He hugged my waist and whispered, "Got some good news for you.""What is it?""Dad said there's a banquet next week where he'll officially announce me as the heir to Hurrix Corporation."I stared in surprise, mouth agape.Ethan seemed amused by my reaction and continued, "

Chapter 10

All eyes converged on the stage. In the shadows, a staff member quietly came to remind us that it was time.I had no desire to argue with Liam or the others any longer. Grasping Ethan's hand, I hurried backstage to prepare.Malcolm remained composed as he revealed the truth that he still had a son. Murmurs spread through the crowd. When he loudly announced Ethan's name, Ethan took my hand and led me onto the stage.The moment Liam saw us, his face turned as pale as paper.Ethan, calm and confident, introduced me to everyone as his wife of two years and the rightful representative of Hurrix Corporation. The elite gathered below applauded warmly.Suddenly, a boy's voice rang out from the crowd. "Mommy!"I looked over and saw Lucas. He leaned against the edge of the stage, his eyes red-rimmed, his face filled with regret and desperation.Under everyone's attentive gaze, I simply wore a distant yet polite smile. "I'm not your mommy, kiddo. You must've got the wrong person."…Soon

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