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As he sat in his car on the way home, the echo of Caitlin's words, "He's not your son, and never will be," resonated in his mind.The day's shocking events left him reeling. The revelation that Caitlin had a son for him struck him deeply, leading to a newfound understanding of the struggles and pain she had endured. The realization that she likely faced hardships due to a pregnancy resulting from sexual abuse caused his ego to crumble, replaced by a profound sense of shame.For the first time in his life, he felt lost and adrift, as if Karma was seeking retribution for his past mistreatment of women. Uncertain of what to do next, he grappled with a sense of aimlessness.Despite his turmoil, Caitlin remained unforgiving. He sighed heavily, touching the still-bleeding scar on his left cheek, his blood-stained fingers a stark reminder of the day's events. Sensing his master's intense stress, Darian chose to remain silent, opting not to provoke Kane's potential outburst of anger in his cu
The Shadows of Love. Father and son.
As Sultan turned three years old, Caitlin planned a surprise birthday party for him. Upon his return from school, he reveled in the celebration alongside Grace and his mother.His excitement soared upon seeing the beautifully crafted cake prepared for him. Caitlin was overjoyed to witness his happiness and had showered him with a plethora of toys as gifts. Mrs. Grace also contributed many delightful presents for him.Sultan let out a squeal of delight as he unwrapped the Mattel toy dinosaur. His long-standing wish for a T-Rex had finally come true, and the menacing-looking creature delighted him.Unable to get the little boy out of his mind, Kane made the decision to visit him at school. His plan involved discreetly following Caitlin as she escorted Sultan to school, allowing him to slip in during playtime.The next day, Caitlin escorted Sultan to school. They got into a taxi and departed, while nearby, Kane sat inside a black Tesla. Opting to drive solo this time, he followed the tax
The Shadows of Love. Caught in the act.
Kane continued to visit Sultan at school, and in a brief period, they developed a strong bond, with Sultan growing very fond of him. Sultan affectionately referred to Kane as 'daddy,' and Kane felt a deep sense of connection with his son. The observant teacher, Mrs. Nicole, who had been discreetly monitoring their interactions, eventually decided to inform Caitlin about the charming stranger who regularly visited during recess to spend time with her son. She requested a meeting with Caitlin in her office. Initially concerned that Sultan might have been causing trouble at school, Caitlin was reassured by Mrs. Nicole that he had been exemplary in his behavior."I was apprehensive that Sultan might have misbehaved.""Oh, no, dear. Sultan is doing perfectly well. It's something else." Caitlin's apprehension grew."What do you mean?""It concerns a particular young man who frequently comes here to visit your son. He has been coming for nearly a month now.""A man? Who is he?""I was mean
The Shadows of Love. The runaway.
As they journeyed back home in the taxi, a heavy silence enveloped them. Sultan's heart weighed heavy with sorrow; he already missed his 'daddy'. Beside him, his mother sat looking out the window, her expression still clouded with sadness."Mummy... is that man my daddy?" Sultan asked, his eyes brimming with tears.Caitlin gazed at him, tears welling up in her eyes. "No, he's not. He's not your father! Whatever he told you was a lie," she replied, her voice filled with emotion.Sultan held her gaze for a moment, his trust shaken. Although he didn't press her further, he couldn't shake off his doubts this time.Upon their arrival home, Caitlin prepared dinner while Sultan picked at his food, his somber mood palpable. Observing his melancholy, Caitlin pondered how he would react to the news that they would soon be moving to another city.The following day, Grace paid a visit after receiving a distressing call from Caitlin. She was taken aback to find Sultan at home instead of school, ha
The Shadows of Love. prologue
All my life, I have faced nothing but pain and anguish. I have escaped death so many times, and I have seen the true meaning of suffering and poverty. I lost my parents when I was only a baby and I don't even know what had happened to them, the staff in the orphanage where I grew up refused to tell me anything. They hated me and treated me like trash. I was so little and I felt insecure about everything. All I wanted was a warm arm to lay my troubled head on. I wanted to love, and I wanted to be loved. I see other kids here every day getting adopted, but no one wanted to adopt me because I was very skinny and malnourished. I had rashes and my hair was scrawny and messy. In my little corner, I watched the other kids get adopted and I gave up hope. My life has no direction anyway…maybe I will eventually die one day. A young woman in her late thirties approached me in my corner, staring down at me with intense eyes. At first, I thought she wanted to dispose of me because of the vicious
The Shadows of Love. An unexpected fate.
Caitlin worked as a barista every evening at a bustling café in town, relying on her earnings to fund her college education. Her aunt Mariah, who was unkind and refused to offer any financial assistance, would not support her niece's academic pursuits.To stay at Mariah's home and cater to her needs, Caitlin had to toil day and night. Mariah had taken her in primarily to exploit her as a servant.Despite facing such challenges, Caitlin, a twenty-year-old young woman of remarkable beauty, exuded grace in every way. Mariah, consumed by jealousy over her niece's beauty, mistreated her in the hopes that the constant workload and lack of rest would mar her appearance. However, to Mariah's dismay, Caitlin only grew more radiant, much to her cruel aunt's displeasure.With a curvaceous and beautiful figure, her charming smile had the power to soften the most hardened hearts. She possessed stunning long, brown hair and a petite yet strong frame.Despite her petite stature, many mistakenly perce
The Shadows of Love. Pregnant
Days passed after the event, but Caitlin wasn't her normal self anymore. Seemed it wasn't as easy to move on after such a traumatic experience as she had thought it would. She couldn't stop crying at how unfortunate she was and her aunt, Mariah, wasn't helping matters either. She always scolded her for little or no mistakes at all, forcing her to do very difficult tasks around the house. She also had to cope with her job as a barista at the Cafe and it wasn't easy on her either. She dared not to tell her aunt about the awful experience for fear of having accusing fingers pointed at her, so she decided to bear it all alone. She couldn't eat and every night after work, she would cry so long in her bedroom and sleep so late after long hours of trying to cope with insomnia and overthinking. She soon developed anxiety and depression, coupled with stress and emotional disorder. She had several nightmares where she was being abused and that man's evil grin kept playing over and over in h
The Shadows of Love. New dawn
Caitlin moved to Allensouth with Grace. That was where she had lived, before coming to Middleton for an important surgery operation. She also fulfilled her promise to Caitlin, she got her a nice apartment in a beautiful estate and assured her of a job after she had given birth. She was so happy and couldn't stop thanking her for her kindness. It turned out that Grace was a very wealthy obstetrician and she was very famous in Allensouth, so money was the least of her problems. Caitlin couldn't believe how well things turned out for her. The pregnancy wasn't easy on her the first few months and she always fell ill and suffered several emotional issues. Grace always kept her company and tried to make her happy. For some unknown reason, she had taken a great liking to Caitlin. She was a strong young girl who had survived several misfortunes and her determination to survive made her love her even more. Caitlin loved her new home. It was very comfortable and the view from the balcony was
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