Chapter 14 Panic seized me. I tried to leave, but Hank pinned me down, leaving me unable to move. "Hank, this isn't right. I don't want this." I had to admit I was being a bit two-faced, but I couldn't bring myself to let Ryan hear something like that from outside. Meanwhile, the phone kept ringing. I shoved him against the wall, trying to break free. He slumped weakly against the wall, his voice heavy with dejection. "Go, I'll be fine alone. I won't let him find out." Outside, Ryan's voice grew increasingly frantic. He shouted, "Flora, come out! How could you betray me like this?" froze mid-step and answered the call. "I'm at home. Just leave." My excuse was full of holes, so Ryan fell silent for a long while. Ryan pleaded softly, "Flora, please come back with me." Ryan, neither of us is that stupid." Flora, I know I messed up, but all I ever wanted was to marry you." Did you know I already knew everything even before that night when I asked you to stay? If you have any sense left, you'd head back to the office now. I'm far more formidable than you imagine." I know," he said, his voice suddenly aged with weariness. "But Flora, tomorrow's our wedding day. Get some rest, and don't e late." As Ryan's footsteps faded into the distance, a pair of strong arms suddenly wrapped around me from behind. looked down and said softly, "Just my feet, nothing more. Okay?" slept in until noon, only to hear that Ryan had defied all advice and forced his friends into attending the wedding. Since the day I confronted him, word of the canceled wedding spread fast. Everyone knew except him. He was the only on till pretending nothing had happened. Then there was Sia, storming into the venue in her wedding dress. She made a huge scene in front of all Ryan's family and friends, announcing she was pregnant with his child and wanted to marry him. Of course, I did my part by broadcasting their scandalous yet twistedly romantic affair to the whole world. Ryan's father flew into a rage and ended up in the hospital. To salvage the family's reputation, Ryan's father compelled him to marry the pregnant Sia. Perfect. Now he got to be with her forever, guilt-free. 1/2 Chapter 14 Sia was over the moon. Marrying Ryan meant she'd have access to limitless wealth for the rest of her life. Little did she know, a life of hardship abroad was already beckoning her. There was no way I'd let Ryan stay in the country. I would eliminate all potential threats. I knew he was resisting, fuming helplessly at home, pulling strings just to see me. But it was useless. He'd lost his freedom long ago. But he could still start from scratch abroad. It was just that life would be tougher. As long as he behaved himself and stayed abroad as ordered, I wouldn't suppress him. After all, I'm such a kind businesswoman. The next time I heard about them was at my wedding to Hank. A former employee of Ryan's, now running his own company, retold the story with a touch of bitter satisfaction. Burdened by life's hardships, Sia had an affair with a wealthy man. His wife later shot her in the eye, leaving her blind. Homeless and broke, Ryan was powerless to save her. "Well, Ryan still had a bit of money, but he would rather take a stab from Sia than give her a single cent. "He'd scrimped and saved for nearly a decade, but after blowing all his money, he still wanted to come back home. "Really, who's left for him back home? Why can't he just move on? "I don't know either." After saying that, a brief, soft laugh slipped out. In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. What sets "Coaching His Heart" apart is its tender portrayal of characters navigating through unspoken feelings in a world where vulnerability reigns supreme. With each page turned, readers are drawn deeper into a web of emotions that resonate long after the final chapter. Experience the magic of "Coaching His Heart" on CrushReel, where this sweet romance awaits your discovery.