Chapter 7 Midnight Confessions Chapter 7 Midnight Confessions It was early in the morning when Hunter arrived at the villa he'd bought for Celine . Inside , the lights were still on . Celine had stayed up waiting , and a full spread of food was laid out on the dining table . +5 Free Coins As soon as he stepped through the door , she greeted him with a warm smile , gently taking his coat . " You're home , " she said softly . " You must be starving . I made you something to eat - come , have a little . " Hunter offered a faint smile . " Why are you still awake at this hour ? " Celine wrapped her arms around his , resting her cheek on his shoulder . " I can't sleep when you're not here . " Hunter nodded . " Then let me help you fall asleep . " "Are you sure you don't want to eat something ? " " I'm not hungry . Just a little tired , " he replied , leading her gently to the bedroom . Once she was tucked in , Hunter carefully pulled the blanket up around her . " Sleep , " he murmured . " I'll stay right here . " But Celine could tell something was off . His mood felt heavier than usual . " Hunter , " she asked cautiously , " is something bothering you ? Are you still worried about Dana ? " Just then , a soft chime lit up Hunter's phone . Celine quickly glanced at the screen and hastily turned it off , hoping he hadn't seen . But he had . In that brief flash , Hunter caught a glimpse of a message - from the doctor treating Celine's memory loss . The message simply read , " 3 million . " Maybe it had something to do with recovering her memories . Hunter didn't dwell on it . Instead , he leaned closer and said gently , " Celine , I know you've always believed Dana caused that crash - that she tried to kill you just to be with me . But the truth is , you were lucky to survive at all , even if it meant losing your memory . " Later , when we learned that hearing about Dana's injuries or humiliation might bring your memories back , we hatched a plan- trick her , disgrace her , push her buttons - anything to help you remember . " Over the years , Dana's already suffered more than enough because of us . Even if she really did try to kill you , she's paid for it . " Now that your memory's back , it's time we stop tormenting her . " Celine bit her lip at this . " So , you feel sorry for her now ? " Hunter didn't answer . That silence terrified her . Tears welled up in her eyes . " Do you still love me ? Or have you fallen for her again ? " Hunter's thoughts were a mess . He didn't know how to answer . Did he love Dana ? Years ago , yes . Without a doubt . 1/3 2:57 pm G ppp . Chapter 7 Midnight Confessions +5 Free Coins But after the landslide , after Celine risked her life for him while Dana was off vacationing overseas as if nothing happened , he began to hate her . That hatred had fueled him to stand by Celine's side - to help her , to protect her , and to hurt Dana in return . But now , when he thought about before Celine risked everything in that mudslide , was it Celine he had truly loved back then ? All he could manage was a low , quiet reply . " I want to stop hurting her . " Celine's heart sank . This wasn't how it was supposed to go . She had wanted Hunter to see Dana fall - humiliated and helpless - and completely give up on her . But things had taken a different turn . Hunter wasn't angry anymore . He felt sorry for Dana . Panic surged inside her . Hunter had drifted away from her . " If she didn't tie Hunter down soon , things might spiral out of control . She had to marry him . Fast . Before he slipped through her fingers . " She grabbed his hand , choking back sobs . " Hunter , please don't leave me . Don't fall in love with Dana . I can't live without you . " I remember everything now . Tonight , all the memories came rushing back . I even remember what you told me before the accident . You said you'd marry me . Does that promise still count ? " Hunter let out a long sigh . " You should get some sleep . I've still got work to finish . " And with that , he left the room . Celine watched him disappear down the hallway. Her soft expression hardened in an instant . She didn't know what Dana had done to rekindle Hunter's affection - but she wasn't about to lose him . Back in college , she had been the star of the campus - beautiful , confident , and pursued by countless men . But none of them had ever mattered . One glance at Hunter , and she'd fallen head over heels . She'd confessed to him , again and again, swallowing her pride - only to be ignored . Because back then , Hunter had eyes only for Dana . It wasn't until the incident , when fate handed her a rare opportunity , that everything changed . She had secretly taken credit for a stranger's act of heroism - donating blood that saved Hunter's life - and suddenly , he saw her differently . She had worked so hard to finally win him over . There was no way she was letting go now . But Dana ... Dana had always been the biggest threat between them . And if she wanted Hunter all to herself , Dana had to go . Therefore , Celine had prepared the wolves in advance . Even if Hunter was against this , she forced him to send Dana to that remote island . There was no way Dana could survive a pack of hungry wolves . 2/3 2:57 pm Chapter 7 Midnight Confessions Once Dana was gone , she and Hunter could finally live their happily - ever - after . The thought comforted her . Smiling to herself , Celine put on her sleep mask and drifted into a peaceful sleep . 45 Free Coins 3/3