Se connecterChapter 154*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*| 3 months |Walter's grocery store has become a little nest for me. Somewhere I can hide, pretend I'm not Elizabeth and forget I'm running from the unknown, even if it's only temporary.When I couldn't pay my rent, I had no one else to turn to but he took me in, alongside his wife. They've been kind to me since I got here. I spend my day working at the grocery store and my nights at their home. Who knew I had a little bit of luck left?Honestly, I'm not complaining that I have to work at a grocery store. I get to meet new people, which makes my day fruitful other than what it would have been if I stay at home all day.Plus, I think it's a better way to pay Walter for his kindness towards me, even though he insists I shouldn't be working at all but it doesn't matter to me. I love it here.The smell of fresh bread has become my favourite part of the morning.“You know, I think it's because fresh bread makes people kinder… you know more calme
Chapter 153••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••The motel looks nothing like what she actually deserves. It’s uncomfortable, highly unbefitting and most importantly, it's unsafe.Even standing this close to it makes my skin want to crawl out.As we stand outside the building, my pulse hammers by each passing second. The same question lingers in my head longer than it is supposed to—Is she actually in there? Or did Marco spend a whole hour discovering a loose end?“Marco,” I move a step forward. “You sure this is the place?”He drags his gaze from the building, resting it on me, “Ninety-eight point seven percent.”I scoff, somehow wiping off the invisible ruffles on my leather jacket. “There's still one point three percent.”“I'm leaving room for divine intervention. Just incase what we don't expect happens.”“Marco,” I call his name again, still examining the place.“Fine. The ATM withdrawal was less than three blocks away. Traffic cameras picked up a woman in her height walking in the d
Chapter 152*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*| 2-3 months |I am about to fall asleep when a scream echoes downstairs.At first I try to ignore it, thinking it's just one of those who are lodging in the hostel. But it's late at night, why would someone be screaming that much?Before I can think of an answer to that, another scream follows afterwards.My eyes flies open, my body trembling naturally due to fear. “What… What is going on?”A loud crash follows after, the sound of glass shattering accompanying it.I'm sitting upright before I realize what is happening. Heavy footsteps makes their way through the hallway.Then I hear a harsh voice. “Everybody on the floor!”Another voice barks orders I can't understand. Then, a gunshot gets me to stay still completely.My entire body freezes, my heartbeat making sounds all the way to my ears.I stand up from the bed, panic overwhelming me.All I can think of is my baby. I can't jump down through the window, it's too high. If I try, I might
Chapter 151••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••My gaze rests on the map spread across the table, with various cities circled in red. The ones we've searched and couldn't find her. Every lead we have chased over the past month has ended the same way.And it fucking infuriates me. It's driving me crazy.I have not gotten any hints that proves she was taken by anyone. Even though I can't be so sure. If she wasn't taken… then that means she disappeared on her own.She left without considering ‘us.’That's the part that refuses to make sense to me.My phone vibrates, dragging me from my current thoughts.I ignore it, my head on one person.Then it buzzes again, and again for the third time.Only one person would keep calling even after being ignored.Releasing a heavy sigh, I lift the phone to my ear, not before sliding to answer, “What?”A cheerful voice comes through the speaker. “Good morning to you too.” I nearly roll my eyes. “You know you can at least pretend you missed me or pretend yo
Chapter 150*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°* | 1-2 Months |“Father, I must confess.” My lips part, dispelling a deep sigh. The heavy burden crushes my chest and I am afraid that the longer I keep it within me is me taking the risk of my chest exploding any time soon.I lift my dress a bit as an aid to kneel comfortably in the confessional booth, bringing my hands together seeking repentance.My gaze lingers on Father, watching him behind the screen, even though I can't see him clearly. “Very well then, let's begin.” He makes the sign of the cross as I follow his movements. “May you receive strength to say what bothers you so much.”“Amen,” I finish, kissing my hand.His voice is deeply pensive as he asks, “So what brings you here, sister?”My thumb runs over the other, trying to be respectful as I can while being truthful. “I have been having some forbidden thoughts.”“What kind of forbidden thoughts?”Instantly, my skin feels flushed and burning with embarrassment. How can my tongu
Chapter 149 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* 2 Weeks Pregnant | Location: Chicago, Illinois | I have never held something so expensive before. Even touching the card makes me nervous. Regardless of my hiked up nerves, I approach the counter with hesitant steps, while looking over my shoulder to check if someone recognizes me. Although I'm well aware of the scarf covering my face, I still find myself cautious of everyone that walks past me. I don't want to be found by the convent or by… him. He hurt me more than anyone has. I'm sure by now he is happily married to Gemma and they must be anticipating their baby soon. My eyes grows heavy at that thought. It's for the best. Now I'll be out of their lives for good. No more ruining other people's happiness. I was never meant to be happy anyway. The young woman behind the counter smiles warmly. “Good morning. How can I help you?” I hold the scarf to my face, shielding it from her view. “I… I would like to make a withdrawal.” “Of
Chapter 68 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* I have no idea what has come over me. When I saw Luciano's cock straining through his pants, curiosity took over me. I just wanted to feel, needed to know what it felt like to have the upper hand too. I want to know what it feels like to have a cock do
Chapter 63 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• I'm feeling fucking homicidal right now. I don't think I have ever needed to kill someone as much as I want to now. She doesn't want to give me a name, hint or something close enough. She's hiding the identity of whoever did this to her like the person
Chapter 61 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* I'm convinced the Lord is punishing me for all my sins. There's no other explanation, none at all. And the gut wrenching part is that he's punishing everyone too for my mistakes. I associated with a man I shouldn't have, now the entire convent ha
Chapter 58 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• She still hasn't called me yet. It's almost 7pm and Elizabeth still hasn't fucking called. Not a beep, not a text… nothing! I have run out of counting the number of times I had to glance down at my phone to check for missed calls only to be met with n




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