Vows of Betrayal — The Hospital Hallway Confrontation

Back down. From a cup of coffee in a concert seat to my wedding and my guards, the second I tried to keep what was mine, I was greedy. I looked at him.

Ethan, I'm not marrying you. His eyes dropped to my bare finger. He grabbed my wrist. Where's the ring?

I gave it to a homeless man. You're out of your mind. The next second, his hand cracked across my face. Bubbles lunged to protect me, baring his teeth.

During the struggle, I slammed into his bad back. He hit the floor in pain. Even after deciding to leave, I couldn't watch him suffer. I called an ambulance.

After getting him to the hospital, I walked back to the room for my jacket. Right at the door, I heard Chloe crying. So you're only marrying Emma out of obligation? Ethan stayed silent.

If not for my heart condition, I'd be the one by your side. She closed her eyes, ready to kiss him. I lunged for the door. Ryan grabbed me from behind and yanked me down.

The back of my head slammed against the wall. Blood trickled through my hair. He didn't even flinch. Don't ruin the peace between both families.

Ryan dragged me to the far end of the hallway. away. Olivia, Maya, and Sophie were already waiting. Olivia glared at me. The hearts will only take Chloe as Mrs. Shaw. You marrying Ethan will just restart the war. You don't understand anything. You can never be a mob boss's wife. You're just Ethan's weakness. I stayed quiet.

wasn't the first time I heard that. They'd just never been this blunt. Maya finally broke the silence. Emma, do you have any idea how many articles we killed for you? What articles? She