Chapter 1 Seven years after the Fosters found me, I still wasn't allowed back home. Meanwhile, the fake heiress Vanessa was still enjoying life in my family's house. The Fosters have an old family rule: when someone's been away and wants to come back, the family head has to flip a coin. Heads means you're welcome; tails means you stay out. My brother Carter Foster flipped that coin for me 99 times. Every single time was tails. On the hundredth flip, I peeked through the crack in the door and saw it land on heads. But Carter stared at it for a long moment before declaring: "It must be tails." "Vanessa's been spoiled her whole life. Never had to struggle for anything. If Eleanor come home, she has to move out. She won't make it on her own." So he never wanted me back. Whatever. I didn't want to come back anyway. I grabbed my stuff and got on a train heading south to the Army base, where Preston, my adoptive brother who loves me the most, is sick and I need to check on him. The study was dimly lit, shadows dancing across the walls. I stood silently outside the door, watching the coin still lying on the floor. Heads up a good sign. My brother Carter had flipped it five times with the same result each time. Yet he'd already coldly decided to ignore what was right in front of him. The wind picked up in the courtyard. Maybe that's why my eyes were stinging. Carter stared at the coin, his face tight with conflict. Finally, he bent down and quietly flipped the coin over to tails. Good luck became bad. Rising to his feet, he muttered under his breath: "She'll never know." "It's been seven years... nobody has discovered it yet." So this hundredth coin flip I'd been pinning my hopes on was just the hundredth lie keeping me locked out of my own family. My head was spinning when Vanessa's syrupy voice suddenly cut through from the courtyard entrance: "Eleanor! What are you doing in here?" "Carter's doing the coin flip! You know you're not allowed!" Her voice carried like a songbird's. Carter yanked the door open, his eyes widening when he saw me standing there. Panic flashed across his face. "How long have you been standing there?" 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. With its blend of sweet romance and suspenseful twists, "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" stands out for its exploration of hidden feelings and the consequences of revealing long-held secrets. For readers seeking a captivating tale that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and emotional depth, this ongoing story is available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane and Hector as their journey unfolds against the backdrop of hidden truths and heartfelt revelations.