Chapter 61: I hate hospitals

NICK~~~I scoff in annoyance. "I'm the reason you're in here? Grow up, Ryan! It's time you stopped blaming me for every shit that goes down in your messed up life.""You caused this, Nick!" Ryan yells at me. "If you hadn't taken Adriana away from me, this wouldn't have happened.""Ryan, stop it!" Adriana snaps. "Stop blaming Nick for what happened. You messed up. You hurt me...""And you had to date my brother?" Ryan's voice shakes as he argues back. "I wouldn't have cared if you dated someone else. But my brother?"I step towards the bed suddenly, and my sudden move startles both Adriana and Ryan. I lean forward and grip the railings. "You have no fucking business with who she dates. You pushed her right into my arms. So stop acting like you're the bloody victim."Ryan's face turns red with rage. Good. It's exactly what I aimed for. "GET OUT!" He screams. "GET OUT OF MY ROOM!""With pleasure." I storm out of the room, ignoring Adriana as she calls out my name. This was a mistake.

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Chapter 62: Reliving the past

NICK~~~"Who exactly did you pay to push you into the road?" I ask with a clear, cold voice. Ryan's expression cracks for a moment, revealing the fear underneath. "I don't know what you're talking about." He says, looking away. "Cut the bullshit, Ryan." I snarl. "I don't believe the crap you told Adriana. You and I know you weren't distracted." I step towards the side of the bed and lean over him, until my face is inches away from his. His eyes flicker with fear, the same fear that has always been constant between us. Ryan had always been scared of me. Even before Amelia was born, when things were not so messed up, he held a kind of respect/fear for me. The fear only drowned out the respect after Amelia's death. I grab his arm suddenly, my fingers digging into his flesh. "Answer me, Ryan!" I yell. "Who pushed you onto the road?" "You're fucking insane!" He snarls back. "Let me go or I'll call the nurse." "Go on, call them. I'm sure they'll like to dig into what really happe

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Chapter 63: Not a stranger

ADRIANA ~~~ Nick storms out of the hospital room in anger. I'd seen the pain in his eyes, pain laced with rage and guilt. I try to follow him but Ryan grabs my arm. "Ryan, let go." I snap. "Why are you doing this, Adri?" He asks in that usual voice he uses whenever he tries to manipulate me. But not this time. It won't work anymore. I slap his hand away. "What is your problem? Nick is clearly upset because of you. Why won't you just settle whatever grudges you have with him?" "I'm the one in the hospital." He shoots back. "I'm the one who got hurt, and all because of you." "Don't you dare put the blame on me." I snap. "I told you we were done. You chose to get depressed and almost killed yourself." "What hold does Nick have over you? Why do you suddenly care about him? We've been together for two years. You've known him for a few months and he's suddenly the air you breathe?" I stand there, fuming with anger. If Ryan hadn't been hurt, I would have slapped him. "I can't

Last Updated : 2025-11-24

Chapter 64: I told you, didn't I?

THE STALKER~~~I clench the wheel tightly as I drive back to base. My temper is on the verge of getting out of control. I'm pissed. Fuck, I'm furious! Because that bastard, Hunter, has his sights on Adriana. I know I shouldn't feel this way. I shouldn't feel this rage. I'm meant to keep an eye on her because it's my job, not turn her into my obsession. Well, too late. I'm already deeply attached to her to let go. She's mine, and no one can take her away from me. I speed past the armed guards at the entrance, ignoring their waves. All I can think about is smashing my fist into Hunter's jaw. The steel gates open to receive me, and the moment I drive in, it swiftly shuts close. I get out, slamming the door in restrained anger. My assistant, Desmond, spots me and hurries over. But when he notices the rage in my eyes, he stops. "Are you okay?" He asks tentatively. "Where's Caesar?" I snap, ignoring his question. "He's not back. Is there a problem...?""Put a call across to him. N

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Chapter 65: You can't force a girl to love you

ADRIANA~~~A few minutes after I head into the treatment room, Caesar's phone rings out. He turns and answers it, muttering about how important the call is. I stand beside the other nurses, passing the equipment they need and also keeping an eye on Caesar. He appears outraged, and he keeps pulling at his hair. He turns and catches my stare. I look away quickly, but there's no use. He saw me. From the corner of my eyes, I watch him eye me suspiciously before muttering into his phone and hanging up. "Do everything you can to save that dog." He says as he walks towards the door. "I have something urgent to do."I instantly begin to suspect him. Over the years, I've learnt to always trust my guts. And right now, something tells me there's more to the phone call Caesar just made. An hour later, after the Husky's wound has been treated and bandaged, I head towards my office and collapse into the chair. A lot of strange things have been happening recently. First, Nick, and his weird a

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Chapter 66: Who is Dee?

ADRIANA~~~Nick freezes at the door for a moment, his face twisting into a scowl, his gaze zeroing in on Melissa. Then he snaps out of his daze and storms in. He shoves Melissa aside, not caring if she falls. "How dare you hit her?" He roars. "How dare you?"Melissa steadies herself against the bed and straightens. She looks at Nick in disbelief, her face a mask of immense shock. "You pushed me." She whispers, like she can't believe it. "You put your hands on me, Nick.""I'll do more than that if you ever lay a hand on Adriana." Nick retorts. "You do not put your hands on the woman I love."My entire body stiffens suddenly. Nick's words echo in my ears, repeatedly, until it feels like my ears are ringing with it. I look up at him in surprise, confusion, shock. Every emotion goes through my face as I stare at him. Did he just confess his love for me? From the bed, Ryan sits up. Apparently, the fact that Nick confessed his feelings for me doesn't sit well with him. As for Melissa