Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 343: Yet, Nyla never saw it that way-she had always wanted to leave him. "I understand. So, what do you want from me? Once I'm done, I'll be free to leave, right?" Nyla asked, her voice clear and unwavering. Ethan watched her, and a wave of frustration rose within him. "Yes, when I'm done with you, I'll set you free," he said coldly before crashing his lips onto hers. The kiss was far from gentle, but Nyla didn't pull away. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck. Though her body remained weak, her determination to please Ethan was unmistakable, and he could feel it.

What should have been a kiss filled with love felt more like a duty. Ethan kissed her with irritation, annoyed by her detachment. Her soft lips were too tempting, and he bit down, tasting blood before shoving her away. Nyla collapsed into the seat, gasping for air, her body drained. Ethan held her chin tightly, his gaze icy. "Is this what you wanted? Because all it does is disgust me." Nyla couldn't quite remember how she made it back to her room; it felt as though she were moving through a fog. Her mind was empty, stripped of emotion.

She curled up beneath the covers, her silent tremors concealed from the world. Meanwhile, rumors about a potential collaboration between the Brooks and Higgins families began to circulate, setting social circles abuzz once again. The talk of the town was Callie and Ethan's impending engagement. Few people knew about Ethan and Nyla's marriage, so it was natural for everyone to assume that Callie was the rightful Mrs. Brooks. At the same time, Stella found herself forced to pack her things-the consequence of publicly humiliating Nyla at the hospital.

Eager to salvage her position, she sought out Callie as soon as she heard the news about the collaboration. New content live at gⱯlnσvs․com "Callie, I really need your help," Stella said, her voice heavy with desperation. After all, Stella thought, she'd been helping Callie all along. Surely, Callie wouldn't turn her away now. "You've known my uncle for so many years. Can't you persuade him to reconsider? I can't leave Ulares-I just can't," she pleaded. Callie hesitated, her expression conflicted. She genuinely wanted to assist Stella, but Ethan's decision left her powerless to intervene.

After a pause, she spoke. "No one defies Ethan's orders. But you can stay at my place for now. He won't hold it against me." Stella's face lit up with gratitude. "Are you sure this won't cause trouble for you?" Callie placed a comforting hand on hers. Her tone was soft, reassuring. "You stood up for me; how could I not help you in return? I just didn't expect Ethan to be so protective of Nyla." . . .