All Chapters of I Was the Secret, She Got the Ring: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

I didn't hear about Kieran's escape from his wedding until my third day in Gryndale. After finally shaking off the jet lag, I listened as Mom recounted the entire ordeal over the phone.Andre and the Fowlers were beyond furious. Vivian had cried herself into unconsciousness and was sent to the hospital. Yet, Kieran refused to say a single word about where he had gone.Finally, Mom asked cautiously, "Esty, the moment you left for abroad, Kieran ran off from his wedding. Do you think he…"I paused for a second, then laughed it off. Surely there was another explanation. Kieran wouldn't run off from the wedding for me.Mom relaxed and moved on to other topics.By the time we finished, it was already late at night. Just as I was about to sleep, my phone rang. It was Kieran.I hesitated, unsure whether to answer.Everything I needed to say was already written in that letter. But Mom was still living under the Brocks' roof, so I picked up the call."Esther Hudson, who allowed you to g

Perhaps fearing that I would leave early, Kieran stayed out of my sight for the next few days. But whenever I chatted with Mom in her hospital room, I could sense a burning gaze fixed on me. Even when we went for walks outside, a shadow followed us from a distance.As long as he didn't disrupt my life, I couldn’t be bothered to deal with him. After all, it was only a few days.On the day Mom was discharged, I booked an afternoon flight to Valereth, the next stop on the dance troupe's tour. After settling her back at the Brock residence, I prepared to head to the airport.Andre, oblivious to the history between Kieran and me, immediately insisted that Kieran drive me.I thought about it for a moment and agreed.As soon as I got into the car, I pulled on an eye mask to sleep. I felt Kieran's gaze lingering on me throughout the drive. I only opened my eyes when we reached the airport.Just as I was about to step out, Kieran grabbed my wrist, his expression twisted with pain. "Esty,