Bind you in hellbound
Chapter 186: ~THE END~

Chapter 186: ~THE END~

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"Paulina, hurry up and eat or you’ll be late, honey," Elena called out from the kitchen.

At the school gate, Derek dropped Paulina off, offering some parental advice. "Don’t go anywhere after school, sweetie. I’ll be there to pick you up," he instructed.

Paulina pressed her lips and said, "Umm..."

"Will you go out with me?" he asked with a smile.

After we grew up,

"Paulina."

She said, "Yes, I can tell Dad, but not Mom."

You never left me alone.

Derek, who was occupied with some paperwork, looked up and responded, "It’s okay, love. Come whenever you want."

Elena’s POV.

As I let my feelings flow, and said, "Paul, can you see me? We’ll meet again in the next life, but for now, my priority is Derek. He has done so much for me, and he understands how much I love you."

"Really," the man said, stroking Paulina’s cheek.

I kissed her on the cheek and drew her close to my chest. It was hard for me to hold back my tears. I didn’t want to leave you, Paulina. And I’ll tell you everything when you’re old enough to understand.

We arrived at Derek’s house.

I gave her a friendly smile and stroked her hair. "Let’s go, honey. Remember what I told you?" I asked.

After a brief pause, Paulina grinned and asked, "Pavlos?"

"OK, daddy," Paulina affirmed, understanding the routine.

Elena smiled at Derek’s understanding.

"Baby," I said, as I kissed her hand.

You made me escape.

Derek entered the dining area, ready for the day.

No matter what,

"You just talk like my daddy," Paulina replied, smiling.

I finally see my daughter. My beautiful daughter! I am not sorry, Derek, because I have the right to see and touch what is mine.

Meanwhile, my eyes welled up as I returned my gaze to the park and found a quiet spot to sit. As I sat on the bench, I stared out across the river, clutching the locket in my palm—a precious memento of Elena and Paulina. The water drops on their picture mirrored the tears that escaped my eyes.

Paulina, turning back, spotted a tall man.

"Yes, honey, I’m your Pavlos," the man said as he knelt down.

"I know you can hear me. Our daughter is now 7 years old, and Derek loves her a lot."

"I could have embraced you and said, ’Don’t worry, I am here,’ but I couldn’t. Because I am a coward, and I will always be. All I have got to say now is, loving you was worth it to me."

**

You made me relieved.

Paulina, with a smile, replied, "You are very handsome, like my papa."

Whenever I was stuck,

"I’ve missed you so much, honey," he said as tears welled up in his eyes.

Paulina looked back at the school gate and murmured, "But daddy said not to miss classes, and we only talked over the phone. We’ve never met before. Will it be ok if I go with you?"

"Whenever I was in pain,

**

"I’ll call your daddy, don’t worry. He knows you are so precious to me."

I smiled wistfully, my heart heavy with regret. "I’m sorry, Elena. When you needed me, I ignored you. When you kept enduring pain, I neglected you."

Paul put his hand on her head and uttered, "Let’s go somewhere, love. You don’t have to attend class, and I will drop you on time."

"Bye, Pavlos; we’ll talk later tonight. Don’t forget to give me a call," she reminded me. I nodded in agreement. Paulina hugged me tightly as she got out of the car. Before entering her house, she turned back to say goodbye to me. I waved with a heavy heart, unable to hold back my tears.

We kept loving each other in silence."

The park held a special place in my heart, a refuge where I sought solace in moments of longing for him. As I stepped out of the car, I took a deep breath, absorbing the tranquility of the surroundings. I strolled along the riverside, finding a spot to sit and gaze at the flowing river.

Paulina gave a warm grin. When he saw her grin, he couldn’t take it any longer and hugged her firmly.

I laughed and took her in my arms, "Your Pavlos is on his way. No one will hurt my baby," I assured her.

Paulina nodded slightly, and with an unknown power, she grabbed his fingers. Paul took her hands, and they went toward the car.

In the quietude of the park, my thoughts spoke to him in a silent conversation:

But not our love,

"Yes, mom. I’m finished. Daddy?" Paulina responded.

After a while, Paulina shouted with joy, "Look, Pavlos, that lion is staring at me. I’m afraid."

Paul’s POV.

"Love, I will go to the office later. I have a meeting to attend with Mrs. Lina," Elena informed Derek.

After the meeting, I felt a sense of restlessness that had lingered since the morning. The fatigue in my bones prompted me to glance out through the car window.

Paul’s POV.

"I love you, Elena." Saying this, I pressed a kiss onto her picture, a silent gesture filled with the weight of unspoken words and regret.

As Derek walked away after ensuring Paulina’s safety, she was about to enter the school when her attention was captured by a familiar voice.

"Who?" she said, her expression befuddled. The man gave her a friendly smile.

"Yes, honey, I’m finished. Let’s go," he said.

We parted away.

Before heading out, Paulina and Derek shared affectionate moments with Elena, who received kisses from both of them.

I took Paulina with me, skillfully managing her school activities so that Derek wouldn’t suspect anything. I had to seize every opportunity to spend time with my daughter.

"Didn’t you say I should come to you? I’ve come to meet you."

I looked at the river with a smile, feeling the warmth of the sun’s rays on my skin, and in that moment, it was as if I could sense your touch, Paul. The nostalgia and longing surged within me—I miss you.

"And if a stranger offers you anything to eat, don’t accept it," Derek cautioned, emphasizing the importance of safety. Paulina gave him a kiss on the cheek, expressing her compliance with a nod.

Continue.

Paul smiled and tilted his head.

"Ma’am, we’re here," the driver announced, bringing me back to the present. I looked outside and realized we were near a park. A sudden urge hit me, and I instructed the driver to take his time.

{Hi, guys, there is a EVA’s story as well. IF you guys want i can share there too}