Love Unbreakable

Chapter 289 One Month

Casting a quick look at Erick, Elin quietly took her place in the passenger seat. She always seemed to yield to him without protest.

Once inside the car, they went all the way in complete silence, not uttering a single word to each other.

Elin's gaze was fixed intently on the car's hood. Years of suffering at the hands of her former partner taught her to stay grounded in reality. She also understood that a man like Erick, who was far beyond her reach, should not be part of her life. Erick, in the driver's seat, came from a distinguished family, in stark contrast to her, who felt like nothing more than a failure.

Elin's self-esteem had plummeted further following her disastrous marriage, making her feel even lesser in Erick's presence.

Suddenly, Elin felt a sharp pain in her stomach. Every encounter with Erick seemed to fill Elin with a mix of nervousness and embarrassment.

As they halted at a red light, Erick reached into the car's cooler and offered Elin a warm drink.

"Are you feeling okay?" Erick asked, noticing her discomfort. "Thank you for your concern, Dr. Foster. I'm fine," Elin replied formally and accepted the can.

Her voice carried a tone of detachment.

"Don't call me like that. Right now, I'm just a guest lecturer since I'm focusing on the company's affairs," Erick corrected her.

"Understood, Mr. Foster," Elin responded, using a different formal title.

This only seemed to irritate Erick further.

"Elin, are you deliberately trying to annoy me?" Erick asked sharply, fixing his gaze intently on her.

Elin appeared taken aback by Erick's words. She lowered her gaze, looking gentle and submissive. "Of course not, Mr. Foster," she assured him.

Despite her denial, Erick was convinced she was acting deliberately.

Erick remembered a similar situation when he had introduced Dayton to Elin. She hadn't objected then and had indeed started dating Dayton.

Back then, Dayton lured Erick to the scene and asked if Erick would object to his marrying Elin.

Erick gave a neutral reply and Elin quickly accepted Dayton's proposal. They were married within days.

Erick had felt deeply upset at that time, but he felt helpless to change anything. Reflecting on this, a wave of anger surged within him.

In truth, when Dayton sought Erick's opinion, Erick responded, "I have no objection, but ultimately, it's Elin's decision."

Regrettably, neither Dayton nor Elin didn't seem to take his statement to heart.

"Call me whatever you like," Erick said dismissively.

With those words, Erick restarted the car, and now drove at a noticeably faster pace.

Having eaten little that day, Elin's face grew pale from motion sickness. However, she clenched her teeth and bore it silently.

When they reached their destination, Erick got out of the car and slammed the door behind him. He didn't, however, forget to take Elin's suitcase out of the trunk.

Watching Erick from' behind, Elin felt a wave of confusion as she observed his tall figure. Did Erick want her to address him as she did in the past?

Contemplating this, Elin helplessly shook her head. She was no longer that naive girl she once was. How could she, a nanny's daughter, address Erick, the young master, in such a familiar way? Moreover, as a divorced woman, she felt unworthy of someone like Erick.

In the villa, the Foster family had hotpot for dinner, and the air was lively as they gathered together in the dining room.

Raegan insisted that Annis join them at the table, and Annis didn't object. 

Having spent years around Raegan, Annis had come to realize that Raegan remained as warm and enthusiastic as ever.

Elin also found a sense of comfort in Raegan's presence. Raegan seemed to possess a unique charm. Elin's feelings of inferiority vanished whenever she was around Raegan.

Thus, when Raegan invited her to join the studio, Elin agreed immediately. She was eager to adopt a more optimistic outlook and leave her past behind.

As the evening progressed and Raegan consumed some alcohol, her cheeks turned rosy. She held Elin's arm and said, "I wish Nell was here with us. It's been so long since the three of us were together."

Gently wiping sweat from Raegan's forehead with a handkerchief, Elin responded softly, "Didn't Nell mention she'd be back next week?" O

Raegan, visibly excited, replied, "I can't wait to see her. I hope the three of us will always stick together, until the world's end."

Elin assisted Raegan in getting to the room upstairs and was about to take a shower before they settled in for the night. When Janey spotted Elin, she expressed her wish for a chat before sleeping together.

Eventually, all three of them ended up sharing the same room for the night. During this time, Raegan engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Elin, revealing her recent encounter with Mitchel who insisted he was her husband.

Also, Raegan confided in Elin about the disturbing experience she had with Mitchel. The visible hickey marks on Raegan's body were undeniable proof of her ordeal.

Raegan had convinced Janey that the marks were the result of an insect bite, but Elin wouldn't buy this story.

With a mix of anxiety and distress, Raegan recounted, "It was really terrifying, you know. His behavior was so rough and forceful... And it was painful..."

Elin responded in a calm tone, "Perhaps it's because you were so tense?"

Casting a glance at Elin, Raegan inquired, "When you and Dayton were together, did he ever get rough when you two made out?"

Elin shook her head and responded, "We never had sex. Dayton, on the surface, seemed like a respectable man, but beneath that facade, he was quite the opposite.

Initially, his aggression toward Elin began with hitting her after consuming alcohol. Over time, his attacks became more frequent and weren't limited to just his drunken states.

Throughout their two-year marriage, Elin lived in a constant state of fear. Dayton had threatened to kill her mother if she ever spoke out about his abusive behavior.

This prolonged mistreatment made Elin increasingly timid and, tragically, she began to see it as normal.

Had Raegan not stumbled upon the truth and enlisted Erick's help to intervene, Elin might have remained indefinitely in that harrowing marriage.

Elin recalled the final moments of their parting when Dayton embraced her, wept, and professed, "You know I love you, Elin. I truly do."

Those words terrified Elin so much that she fainted right there. The mere thought of Dayton's declaration sent shivers down her spine.

With eyes wide in shock, Raegan asked incredulously, "So, Elin, you're still a virgin?"

Elin shook her head and said, "Not exactly."

Even though Elin had done it before, her memories of that first experience were far from pleasant.

They were both inexperienced and young at the time, making the encounter awkward rather than beautiful. That was her only experience of physical intimacy with a man.

Elin vividly remembered Erick's indifference as he approached her bed. He always exuded a sense of coldness and arrogance, like a king ruling his kingdom. She had always assumed he would remain this way forever.

However, it was only after witnessing how Erick valued Raegan and Janey that Elin realized the transformative power of genuine care. Erick's facial expressions changed remarkably when he was with them.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Elin thought she simply didn't deserve such affection and care from him. But now, those days were just a part of her past.

On the third day, Mitchel sent his men to invite Raegan to his office for a meeting.

Believing Mitchel had finally agreed to a divorce, Raegan packed the necessary documents in her bag and headed to the company with Matteo.

Upon her arrival at the office, Raegan found Mitchel engrossed in some paperwork at his desk. He was dressed in a white shirt that accentuated his strong physique. He looked deeply focused on his work, which only enhanced his striking features.

Raegan acknowledged that his appearance momentarily captivated her.

While she waited on the couch, Matteo brought in a variety of refreshments.

However, her interest in the food soon faded, and she felt compelled to ask, "Mr. Dixon, when can we start? It's getting late. We should head to the court soon, or the staff will leave for the day.

Mitchel raised his head. He looked detached as he remarked, "What's the hurry? Why not hear my proposal first?"

"What do you mean by that?" Raegan was so infuriated by Mitchel's words that she found herself momentarily speechless. She should have anticipated that Mitchel wouldn't give up on her so easily. Her suspicions were confirmed.

Mitchel cut straight to the point. "If you agree to spend a month with me from now on, I'll sign the divorce papers after the month we share and accompany you to court for the divorce procedure."

This struck Raegan as a manipulative tactic, causing her to shake with anger. She retorted vehemently, "In your dreams! I'd rather be with a dog than spend another moment with you!"