All Chapters of The End of a Hidden Love Story: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

For five long years, Declan Gibson and I kept our relationship hidden. I had tried to seduce him more times than I could count.Yet, one month before our wedding ceremony, he quietly organized the city's grandest fireworks display for his childhood sweetheart's birthday.After they embraced in public, they shared a slice of cake. They even checked into a hotel together later that night.…I watched them leave the hotel, side by side. That was when the truth hit me—Declan wasn't showing restraint. He just didn't love me.As I exited the hotel, I rang my parents. "Dad, I'm done with Declan. I'll marry into the Sullivan family as planned."Shocked, my dad replied, "I thought you were madly in love with Declan. How did you two break up? I also heard that Bryson is infertile. You've always wanted a family, so what are you going to do once you marry him?""It's fine," came my voice, laced with resignation. "There's always adoption."My words left my dad stunned. Then, he pressed, "Do

The next day, I walked into Declan's company and handed in my resignation. My coworker, Ruth Collins, stared at me in disbelief. "Scarlett, are you out of your mind? You're about to be promoted to Chief Technology Officer. If you quit now, all that hard work will go to waste!"I smiled but didn't say a word.The title was something I had spent years fighting tooth and nail to earn. But what did it matter now? Declan and I were done, and staying in his company just made me sick. "I'm getting married soon. I'll probably help out at my husband's firm," I answered. Ruth froze momentarily. Then, she broke into a smile. "Oh! Well, congratulations! Speaking of weddings, Mr. Gibson is getting married, too. I can't believe he's engaged to Beatrice. But honestly, they do look great together."No wonder he always kept his distance from women. Turns out, he's in love with her. And I heard they've known each other since they were kids."She kept talking, but I turned and walked away. I co

"Do you still think you're the victim?" Declan spat. He let out a cold laugh before clamping a hand over my mouth. Without another word, he dragged me out of the office like I was nothing but roadkill.His grip was iron-tight, and his palm was pressed so hard against my mouth that it felt like he was trying to smother me. Even as I was dragged out, I heard Beatrice's voice coming from the office. "Let it go. Maybe Scarlett didn't mean it."Then, she chirped, "I've got the afternoon free. How about I treat everyone to coffee?"Declan's face clouded over as he dragged me into the pantry."Scarlett, if you didn't want me to get engaged with Beatrice, you could've just said so," he said, resignation in his voice. "You agreed to it. Then, you threw a fit, quit your job, and stole her necklace. What are you trying to pull? My parents love Beatrice. They agreed to let us marry, but only after I married her."She only has a couple of months left to live. Once she's gone, they'll giv

I nodded and admitted quietly, "Mom, Dad, Declan and I have broken up. He's getting engaged to Beatrice today."My parents exchanged a look but kept quiet.After a long while, my dad let out a sigh. "You were together for so many years, so of course, it hurts. I'm glad you finally realized the truth and came home, though. As for Bryson, he truly cares about you. He's proven himself to us, and I believe he's your Mr. Right."I looked at them, feeling a lump in my throat. In the next second, I threw myself into their arms. "Thank you."As I sank into their embrace, a surge of warmth spread through me. I couldn't stop thinking about Declan and Beatrice as they basked in everyone's blessings at their engagement party. Meanwhile, I was being accused of theft. No one believed me, no matter how hard I tried to explain myself.Just like that, tears came streaming down my cheeks. "There's so much I never told you," I choked out.I went on, "I spent two years trying to win Declan over.

Bryson and I officially registered our marriage. Just like that, we were husband and wife.As I rested against his chest, I told him everything about my past with Declan. Bryson reached out to touch the scar on my arm, his expression full of concern. "That must've hurt, didn't it?"I nodded, then shook my head. "Yes, it did. But because I've let Declan go, it no longer hurts. From now on, I'll love you wholeheartedly."He looked at me, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Thank you for giving me a chance to love you, Scarlett."Then, he leaned down and kissed the scar on my arm. "Don't worry. I'll make sure you get the justice you deserve," he explained gently. "As for Beatrice framing you for theft, I've already asked someone to deal with it. "I'll take you out to shop for dresses once your arm heals. Then, we'll get those wedding photos taken."With a smile, I nodded. "Okay."…A couple of days later, Bryson told me the surveillance footage had cleared my name. As it turn