Sweet Submission: Reclaiming Her Love

Chapter 5

Chapter 5 The Mastermind

When Corynn next woke up, both of her parents were there, their eyes red from crying.

She felt a keen sense of emptiness in her belly, and knew instantly that her final tie to Elliot was now completely severed.

A part of Corynn expected herself to cry and mourn her loss, but she didn’t. In fact, she couldn’t remember

ever feeling this calm.

Elliot had done everything in his power to ensure that they no longer had reason to be involved with each other,

all on her expense. After so much suffering, she didn’t really think there was anything more for her to feel.

“Corynn,” Shirley choked on a sob as she took her daughter’s hand. She hadn’t understood why Corynn would

go and seek Elliot out after everything, until they found the check and title deed tucked under Corynn’s coat.

“I’m all right, Mom,” Corryn said, mustering a small, reassuring smile. “How long was I unconscious?”

“Almost five days. You scared us to death!”

“Five days…” Corynn murmured and glanced at her phone on the bedside table. The screen displayed dozens

of news alerts.

Of course. Elliot and Amanda were getting engaged today.

Corynn did her best not to let her smile slip. She should be heartbroken at the reminder, but there was barely

emotions. If anything, she felt like her three years had gone down the drain.

years of devotion just ended in tragedy. She would never

is the company doing?” she

is fine now. We managed to stay afloat, thanks to the money you

you need to think about is your complete recovery.”

them deliberately avoided the topic of her

TV. As expected, the media was broadcasting

engagement.

of the press, he in a tailored business suit,

were holding hands as they fielded the reporter’s questions.

Andrews, what does your fiancee think

face was devoid

hand and wound her arm around his. “I don’t

his chest. “Elliot is a

silent reprimand to not mention the man’s name in front of their daughter.

she noticed one of the bodyguards step in front of the camera to stop a particularly

into her palms. She didn’t even feel

TV, on the distinct bite mark

her daughter’s distress, Shirley quickly grabbed the remote control and turned the TV off. Then she sat on the hospital bed and

of that, okay? Dad and Mom are here.”

her eyes filled with tears.

familiar with that bodyguard. He worked for Elliot, and she

she

have framed Elliot, that

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