Chapter 4 Aurelia had no idea why he suddenly appeared there . She instinctively jumped up and quickly put her clothes back on . Looking at Nolans shattered expression , she nearly revealed the truth . But reason quickly took hold . She forced herself to adopt a provocative smile . What do you mean , saved you ? What are you talking about ? These burns ? I got them in prison when I was fighting another woman over a man . Women in prison are savages . The men preferred me , and when the other women couldnt compete , they resorted to such methods for revenge . Nolans face turned ashen with rage . Any trace of compassion vanished from his eyes as he furiously grabbed her throat , as if he could strangle the life out of her . Aurelia , youre heartless ! Are you that desperate for men ? Didnt I satisfy you ? What did our relationship mean ? Her face reddened as she gasped for air , coughing violently . But when he released his grip , she laughed . What was it ? It was you being devoted . It was you being so foolish ! Nolan , I genuinely wanted to marry you , but loving only one person for life is too difficult . The other men were just for fun . If your mother hadnt caught me cheating and I hadnt been forced to run her over , we wouldnt be where we are today . After all , none of them treated me as well as you did , right ? Nolans face alternated between shades of purple and white , clearly pushed to his breaking point . He released her with disgust , his voice completely devoid of emotion . Aurelia , you make me sick . Loving you was the biggest regret of my life . With those words , he didnt spare her another glance before storming out , slamming the door behind him . Finally alone in the room , she helplessly wrapped her arms around herself and slid down against the bed . 06:50 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touch ) 2.0 % Chapter 4 Wasnt this what she wanted? For him to despise her completely and never think of her again ? Then why did her heart ache so terribly ? It will pass , she told herself . After dressing , she emerged to find Evangeline suggesting they go shopping together , with Aurelia driving . The Creed family had chauffeurs , so Aurelia didnt understand why Evangeline insisted she drive , but she didnt question it . As she sat in the drivers seat and started the engine , Evangeline who had been standing nearby moments before suddenly appeared in front of the car , collapsing to the ground covered in blood . Aurelia froze in shock . The car had barely started and hadnt moved at all even if it had hit Evangeline , the injuries couldnt possibly be this severe . So where had all that blood come from ? Before she could make sense of it , Nolan rushed to the scene . He hurriedly lifted Evangeline , his voice filled with urgency Evangeline , are you alright ? Evangeline leaned weakly against his chest , casting a pitiful gaze toward Aurelia . Nolan , dont blame Aurelia . Im sure she didnt mean it . As she finished speaking , she suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood . The vivid red color pierced Nolans eyes . He looked up coldly at Aurelia , his mind involuntarily flashing back to the image of his mother being struck by a car . In that moment , he completely lost control . Aurelia , you never learn ! Did Evangeline catch you sleeping with another man too , for you to do this to her ? He carried Evangeline to the car through gritted teeth , then took the drivers seat himself . As the engine roared to life , Nolans eyes grew increasingly bloodshot . He stared at Aurelia while images of his mothers death and Evangeline coughing blood overlapped repeatedly , like a net trapping him completely . His heart felt seized by invisible hands , the pain nearly suffocating him . 06:50 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touc 2.2 % Chagres 4 But as those images and Evangelines moans resurfaced , he finally hardened his resolve , slammed on the accelerator , and drove straight toward Aurelia . 2.4 % Chapter 5 In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. 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