Chapter 49 - Manipulative Bastar*

Daniel's P.O.V

Not only dreams, but nightmares also do come true.

Don't know about others. Mine just did come true.

Eleanor knew my truth but instead of beating me or fighting me. She was treating herself harshly making the soul in my chest burn.

My hand involuntarily went to her cheeks as I gently wiped the moisture off of them gazing into those oceanic eyes which were drowning me in guilt and shame.

"El, you have to trust me, please. I know it's hard to right now but please listen to me. I didn't know Hailey even existed before you introduced me to her. There was no such plan to capture you as Knife. We were just dealing with the sudden rebellion that arose in my absence. That's it, flower. That's the truth." My pleading voice left my throne as I watched Eleanor gritting her teeth as she looked at me.

"You lied to me once, Daniel. Give me a reason to believe that you wouldn't do it again." The hurt and anger present in her voice pierced my heart. But, no matter what, I can't let my