Chapter 5 My nails dug so deep into my palms I felt warm blood dripping down Ive done nothing wrong . Why the hell should I apologiz Youre the ones who should be groveling Disappointment washed over Lorians face . Sybia , when did you become like this ? Torre completely on of control ! Before I could respond , Mr. Lancelot stepped forward to help him up . Take Jocelyn to the hospital . Ill deal with this here . Lorian scooped Jocelyn up like she weighed nothing and carried her out Mom trailed behind M .. Lancelot , apologizing meekly . Six years of what I thought was love vanished in that single mOMELL I grabbed my packed suitcase and checked into a hotel Before leaving , I ripped out the camera hidden in my teddy bear and mailed in to Lorian . According to my calculations , hed receive it right on his wedding day . I thought my exit would finally end this sick charade . But that night , Lorian bombarded me with texts . Jocelyn was just doing me a favor pretending for the wedding You hurt her , but I only asked you to apologize so my dad wouldnt get suspicious . Dont read too much into it . Get some sleep . Ive had a custom dress made for you to wear at the wedding . Be a good girl . Im your brother , and that will never change . * But I knew this whole performance wasnt for Mr. Lancelot . It was all for me . Only my complete disappearance would truly end it . For the next two days , I didnt go home . Neither did he . 15.27 0.3 % Chapter 5 He was busy with wedding prep , picking out jewelry for Jocelyn . I never got the gift he promised . Instead , I heard hed bought Jocelyn a yacht to take her to their private island named after both of them . On the morning of the wedding , I called him . He was busy directing Ewan and barely acknowledged me . Is the video ready to roll ? Start playing it the second she walks in . Make sure everyone can see it dearly Are you absolutely sure about this ? Once that video starts playing , theres no taking it back . Just do what I said . Ive waited six years for this day . And keep an eye on her mother . Dont let her cause a scene . After Ewan left , he finally remembered the phone call Sylvia ? The weddings about to start . Im coming to pick you up personally . Wait for me at home . * Wanna know a secret ? Usually its the bride who gets picked up on the wedding day . Its almost like Im marrying you too , isnt it ? Dont be sad anymore , okay ? Looking at the plane ticket in my hand , I smiled bitterly . Brother , congratulations on your marriage . He paused , then chuckled . Why so formal today ? I prefer when you call me Lorian . * Just wait for me . Ill be there soon . The call ended , and I boarded the plane . I deleted every trace of him from my phone . As the wedding ceremony began , Lorian kept replaying our conversation in his mind , a pit forming in his stomach . Just as he was heading out to pick me up , Ewan burst in , clutching a damaged camera . Were screwed Sylvia found your surveillance gear ! She took an early flight this morning , and that planes just been reported crashed at sea ! 15:27 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.