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Reborn in 1985: Taking Back My Life

Murdered after a lifetime of betrayal, Elena Ward awakens in 1985 in her eighteen-year-old body. Armed with hard-won memories and a mysterious healing gift, she fights to reclaim her education, her parents' home, and her future while turning every trap set by her abusive family back on them.

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501 chapters
  1. Chapter 1: The Day She Came BackRead
  2. Chapter 2: No More HungerRead
  3. Chapter 3: A Dangerous AwakeningRead
  4. Chapter 4: The Money They HidRead
  5. Chapter 5: A Public ConfessionRead
  6. Chapter 6: Her Own Two DollarsRead
  7. Chapter 7: Rebellion at the Dinner TableRead
  8. Chapter 8: The Letter That Must ArriveRead
  9. Chapter 9: Blood Before WitnessesRead
  10. Chapter 10: She Will Not Beg AgainRead
  11. Chapter 11: In the Rural SRead
  12. Chapter 12: Elena Ward's Words Exploded Like a BombRead
  13. Chapter 13: Agnes Ward's Wrist Suddenly Throbbed with PainRead
  14. Chapter 14: The Soldier at the ReservoirRead
  15. Chapter 15: A Student Hastily Handed over a Dry TowelRead
  16. Chapter 16: Elena Ward Cried Out in PainRead
  17. Chapter 17: Agnes Ward Hunched Her ShouldersRead
  18. Chapter 18: A Loud Bang Shattered the LockRead
  19. Chapter 19: Adrian Stone Rolled Up His Sleeves and Climbed Onto the RoofRead
  20. Chapter 20: Elena Ward Curled Up under the BlanketsRead
  21. Chapter 21: Elena Ward's Voice Was UrgentRead
  22. Chapter 22: She Shut the Front DoorRead
  23. Chapter 23: After Finishing Her MealRead
  24. Chapter 24: The Letter in the MailbagRead
  25. Chapter 25: Tessa Wilson Lunged ForwardRead
  26. Chapter 26: Elena Ward Couldn T Care Less About Tessa Wilson S MeddlingRead
  27. Chapter 27: Elena Ward Insisted on Keeping Mayor Martin Reed and Helen Reed'sRead
  28. Chapter 28: Elena Ward Was Washing Dishes with Her Head BowedRead
  29. Chapter 29: Caleb Ward's Temper Flared InstantlyRead
  30. Chapter 30: Calvin Ward Cleared His Throat LoudlyRead
  31. Chapter 31: Elena Ward's Lips Curled into a Cold SmileRead
  32. Chapter 32: Agnes Ward Trembled with RageRead
  33. Chapter 33: The Scorching Sun Beat DownRead
  34. Chapter 34: Elena Ward Had Barely Taken Two StepsRead
  35. Chapter 35: Elena Ward Kept Her Head DownRead
  36. Chapter 36: Mayor Martin Reed Slammed His Hand on the TableRead
  37. Chapter 37: Agnes Ward Clutched the Lump on Her ForeheadRead
  38. Chapter 38: Elena Ward's Voice Rang Out Clear and SharpRead
  39. Chapter 39: Elena Ward Was Completely StunnedRead
  40. Chapter 40: The Courtyard Finally Quieted DownRead
  41. Chapter 41: Derek Harlan Jolted Along the Rugged Mountain Road Behind Aunt ElizabethRead
  42. Chapter 42: The Man Slouched in Front of Elena Ward with a CockyRead
  43. Chapter 43: Agnes Ward Watched with Cold DisdainRead
  44. Chapter 44: Elena Ward Watched ColdlyRead
  45. Chapter 45: Elena Ward's Smile Sent Chills Down Derek Harlan's SpineRead
  46. Chapter 46: Elena Ward Leaned Against the DoorframeRead
  47. Chapter 47: Vanessa Ward Shrieked HystericallyRead
  48. Chapter 48: The Moment Derek Harlan Heard the Footsteps of Agnes WardRead
  49. Chapter 49: Elena Ward Hurriedly Led the Crowd InsideRead
  50. Chapter 50: Vanessa Runs SouthRead
  51. Chapter 51: Dawn Had Barely BrokenRead
  52. Chapter 52: Vanessa Ward Couldn't Help but SmirkRead
  53. Chapter 53: Elena Ward Pushed Through the Crowd and Immediately Spotted Her OlderRead
  54. Chapter 54: Grace Cooper's Heart PoundedRead
  55. Chapter 55: Little Bao Clutched His Stinging BottomRead
  56. Chapter 56: Elena Ward Stepped over the Threshold Holding Little Daisy's HandRead
  57. Chapter 57: Elena Ward Accepted the Basket of Chives from GraceRead
  58. Chapter 58: Hannah Cooper Flew into Henry Cooper's Arms Like a Joyful LittleRead
  59. Chapter 59: Elena Ward Suddenly LaughedRead
  60. Chapter 60: Vanessa's Shrill Voice Shattered the Silence in the RoomRead
  61. Chapter 61: Elena Ward Let Out a Contented SighRead
  62. Chapter 62: The Three Children Had Just Finished Cleaning the Dishes and WereRead
  63. Chapter 63: William Cooper Jolted Upright in BedRead
  64. Chapter 64: Henry Cooper Rubbed His Hands TogetherRead
  65. Chapter 65: The Sisters' Eyes Were Swollen from CryingRead
  66. Chapter 66: Aunt Martha Cooper Discreetly Tugged at Her Husband's Sleeve and WhisperedRead
  67. Chapter 67: David Moore Rubbed His Hands AnxiouslyRead
  68. Chapter 68: David Moore Had No Idea What Factory Manager Victor Green WasRead
  69. Chapter 69: David Moore Trudged Back to Factory Manager Victor Green's HouseRead
  70. Chapter 70: Charles Turner's Voice Was HoarseRead
  71. Chapter 71: Richard Adams Had Just Stepped over the ThresholdRead
  72. Chapter 72: A Sharp Command Rang OutRead
  73. Chapter 73: Elena Ward Saw Her Own Deathly Pale Face Reflected in AdrianRead
  74. Chapter 74: Adrian Stone Froze in His TracksRead
  75. Chapter 75: Nathaniel Stone Leaned Weakly Against the HeadboardRead
  76. Chapter 76: The Moment Elena Ward Stepped Out of the WardRead
  77. Chapter 77: Elena Ward Reassured SoftlyRead
  78. Chapter 78: Adrian Stone Explained with a SmileRead
  79. Chapter 79: Grace Cooper Watched Adrian Stone's Retreating Figure and Sighed SoftlyRead
  80. Chapter 80: The Misfortunes of Grace Cooper's Family Were Set Aside for NowRead
  81. Chapter 81: William Cooper Rubbed His Hands NervouslyRead
  82. Chapter 82: Elena Ward Hurried to the Bus Station to Check the ReturnRead
  83. Chapter 83: Elena Ward Pressed Her Lips TogetherRead
  84. Chapter 84: Derek Harlan Rubbed His Hands TogetherRead
  85. Chapter 85: Mayor Martin Reed and His Wife Helen Arrived in the CityRead
  86. Chapter 86: He Pointed at Emily ReedRead
  87. Chapter 87: Harold Martin Dodged with a Cheeky GrinRead
  88. Chapter 88: Mayor Martin Reed Slammed His Hand on the TableRead
  89. Chapter 89: Helen Reed Clenched Her FistsRead
  90. Chapter 90: The Tractor Chugged Along the Country RoadRead
  91. Chapter 91: Martin Reed's Eyes Burned with DesperationRead
  92. Chapter 92: Mayor Martin Reed RoaredRead
  93. Chapter 93: Elena Ward Returned to the Village in Surprisingly Good ConditionRead
  94. Chapter 94: After Seeing Elena Ward OffRead
  95. Chapter 95: The Pungent Smell of Disinfectant Filled the County Hospital HallwayRead
  96. Chapter 96: Agnes Ward Sat Quietly on the Hospital Bed at LastRead
  97. Chapter 97: Vera Ward Clutched Calvin Ward's SleeveRead
  98. Chapter 98: Vanessa Ward and the Young Man Were Escorted into the PoliceRead
  99. Chapter 99: Calvin Ward Froze in His TracksRead
  100. Chapter 100: Admission and HonorRead
  101. Chapter 101: Pinehaven Village Was Livelier Than New Year's DayRead
  102. Chapter 102: Elena Wiped the Water from Her Hands and Opened the EnvelopeRead
  103. Chapter 103: At Half Past Five in the MorningRead
  104. Chapter 104: Elena Ward Finally Realized Adrian Stone Was Determined to Marry HerRead
  105. Chapter 105: The Jeep Came to an Abrupt Halt by the Dusty RoadsideRead
  106. Chapter 106: Elena Ward Immediately Noticed the Peculiar Look in the Shepherd's EyesRead
  107. Chapter 107: Elena Ward Quickly Steadied Her Swaying SisterRead
  108. Chapter 108: A Warning Without a BlowRead
  109. Chapter 109: Rose Faces Darren's CrueltyRead
  110. Chapter 110: Rose Chooses DivorceRead
  111. Chapter 111: Darren Lewis Pointed at Elena WardRead
  112. Chapter 112: Simon Liu Slammed the Table and Stood UpRead
  113. Chapter 113: Proof and a Way OutRead
  114. Chapter 114: Simon Liu Muttered under His BreathRead
  115. Chapter 115: Rose Jackson's Fingers Twisted Together Until Her Knuckles Turned WhiteRead
  116. Chapter 116: The Old Woman Reluctantly Counted Out Two Hundred DollarsRead
  117. Chapter 117: Elena Ward Curled Up in Adrian Stone's ArmsRead
  118. Chapter 118: Rose Jackson's Eyes Welled Up with TearsRead
  119. Chapter 119: Samuel WakesRead
  120. Chapter 120: Samuel Jackson Clenched His FistsRead
  121. Chapter 121: The Sisters Face CalvinRead
  122. Chapter 122: Agnes RisesRead
  123. Chapter 123: Rose Supported Grandma AgnesRead
  124. Chapter 124: Amy Miller Demanded SharplyRead
  125. Chapter 125: Agnes Ward Glared at Calvin WardRead
  126. Chapter 126: She Twisted the Hem of Her Shirt Between Her FingersRead
  127. Chapter 127: Mayor Martin Reed Pulled Out a Crumpled Stack of BillsRead
  128. Chapter 128: Rose Jackson Twisted the Hem of Her DressRead
  129. Chapter 129: Martin Reed Hurried to the Village Committee OfficeRead
  130. Chapter 130: A Frantic Voice Shouted from Beyond the Courtyard WallRead
  131. Chapter 131: The Messenger Gasped for BreathRead
  132. Chapter 132: Elena Ward Had Just Rushed Toward MrsRead
  133. Chapter 133: Helen Reed Hummed a Cheerful TuneRead
  134. Chapter 134: The Favored Nephew's DebtRead
  135. Chapter 135: The House Belongs to JamesRead
  136. Chapter 136: Derek Harlan Was Snoring ThunderouslyRead
  137. Chapter 137: May Young Had Just Finished Tidying Up the HouseRead
  138. Chapter 138: Derek Harlan Hid InsideRead
  139. Chapter 139: The Moment Officer Gray LeftRead
  140. Chapter 140: Derek Harlan Squared His ShouldersRead
  141. Chapter 141: James Tests His FamilyRead
  142. Chapter 142: James Leaves the Harlan HouseRead
  143. Chapter 143: The Piglets SurviveRead
  144. Chapter 144: Rose Jackson Rushed Back from the Front YardRead
  145. Chapter 145: Flora Ward Realized No One Was Paying Attention to Her EveryoneRead
  146. Chapter 146: Caleb Ward Rubbed His Hands AnxiouslyRead
  147. Chapter 147: Rose Jackson Emerged from the Kitchen Carrying a Steaming BowlRead
  148. Chapter 148: Daniel Ward Led His Two Sisters HomeRead
  149. Chapter 149: A Deep Male Voice Called from BehindRead
  150. Chapter 150: Dusting Flour Off Her HandsRead
  151. Chapter 151: By the Time Daniel Ward and Adrian Stone Changed ClothesRead
  152. Chapter 152: Were Neatly Arranged on PlatesRead
  153. Chapter 153: Elena Ward's Lips Curled SlightlyRead
  154. Chapter 154: The Elderly Woman Kept Chattering with Daniel Ward and Elena WardRead
  155. Chapter 155: Elena Ward Crouched by the StoveRead
  156. Chapter 156: The Ward Family's Wedding Arrangements Were Utterly DisgracefulRead
  157. Chapter 157: Derek Harlan Suddenly Let Out a Piercing ScreamRead
  158. Chapter 158: Vanessa Ward Sat Rigidly on the TractorRead
  159. Chapter 159: Grace Was Dragged Back Home by Daniel and the OthersRead
  160. Chapter 160: Dawn Had Barely BrokenRead
  161. Chapter 161: Daniel Ward Had Barely Stepped Off the BusRead
  162. Chapter 162: Elena's Voice Was UrgentRead
  163. Chapter 163: The Accident Scene Was ChaoticRead
  164. Chapter 164: General Bennett Nudged Harold Martin Beside HimRead
  165. Chapter 165: General Bennett Frowned SlightlyRead
  166. Chapter 166: Although General Bennett Didn't Believe in Miraculous ResurrectionsRead
  167. Chapter 167: General Bennett Suddenly Grabbed Elena Ward's WristRead
  168. Chapter 168: Elena Ward Followed Secretary Carter Hurriedly to the Northland Central HospitalRead
  169. Chapter 169: Elena Ward Said SmoothlyRead
  170. Chapter 170: Elena Ward Rubbed Her Icy Fingers TogetherRead
  171. Chapter 171: Dean Carter's Eyes Widened in ShockRead
  172. Chapter 172: David Moore Turned to Elena Ward with a Beaming SmileRead
  173. Chapter 173: Elena Ward Pushed Open the Door and Froze in PlaceRead
  174. Chapter 174: Elena Ward Woke UpRead
  175. Chapter 175: Elena Ward Followed Nurse Lee Back to the DepartmentRead
  176. Chapter 176: Elena Ward Finally Had Her Own Consultation RoomRead
  177. Chapter 177: Douglas Carter's Temper FlaredRead
  178. Chapter 178: Elena Ward's Fingers TrembledRead
  179. Chapter 179: Leah Young's Eyes Sparkled with AdmirationRead
  180. Chapter 180: The Man's Arrogant Shouts Echoed Through the HallwayRead
  181. Chapter 181: Colin Fowler's Eyes BulgedRead
  182. Chapter 182: Robert Tore the Towel from His Neck and Hurled ItRead
  183. Chapter 183: The Train Clattered Along the TracksRead
  184. Chapter 184: William Cooper Was Jolted Awake by a Sudden BrakeRead
  185. Chapter 185: Elena Ward Flipped Idly Through the Newspaper in the Silent ClinicRead
  186. Chapter 186: Elena Ward Dashed ForwardRead
  187. Chapter 187: Douglas Carter's Command Struck Like ThunderRead
  188. Chapter 188: Leah Young Rushed to Elena's SideRead
  189. Chapter 189: Adrian Stone Said with a Faint SmileRead
  190. Chapter 190: Elena Ward's Eyes Widened in SurpriseRead
  191. Chapter 191: Gripping Elena Ward's Hand So Tightly It Made Her WinceRead
  192. Chapter 192: Elena Ward Paid No Mind to the Stares Around HerRead
  193. Chapter 193: Chief Cross Fumbled About in a FlurryRead
  194. Chapter 194: Elena Ward Set Down Her ChopsticksRead
  195. Chapter 195: Elena Ward Froze the Moment She Stepped into the Outpatient BuildingRead
  196. Chapter 196: The Elderly Woman Suddenly Realized She Was Clutching a White LabRead
  197. Chapter 197: A Middle-aged Woman with Curly Hair Slapped Her Thigh and ExclaimedRead
  198. Chapter 198: Eleanor Brooks Stormed into the HouseRead
  199. Chapter 199: The Pencil Scratched Against the NotebookRead
  200. Chapter 200: Paige Reaches the HospitalRead
  201. Chapter 201: The Security Team Arrived FirstRead
  202. Chapter 202: Megan Lawson Burst into the Room in a PanicRead
  203. Chapter 203: The Old Woman Grabbed the Doctor's White CoatRead
  204. Chapter 204: Elena Ward Sat in the ClinicRead
  205. Chapter 205: At the First Light of DawnRead
  206. Chapter 206: Luke and Aaron Jackson Returned with Bundles of Firewood StrappedRead
  207. Chapter 207: Chloe Dawson and Derek Lewis Stumbled Back in ShockRead
  208. Chapter 208: Nolan Brooks Was Being Pressured by His Family to MeetRead
  209. Chapter 209: Nolan Brooks Trudged Behind Mayor Martin ReedRead
  210. Chapter 210: The Old Woman Stamped Her Foot AnxiouslyRead
  211. Chapter 211: Rose Jackson Jolted Awake from Her DreamRead
  212. Chapter 212: Morning Dew Still Clung to the Grass BladesRead
  213. Chapter 213: Zachary Dawson's Glare Silenced the Crowd InstantlyRead
  214. Chapter 214: Rose Dragged Nolan Toward the Shade of a TreeRead
  215. Chapter 215: The Moment Nolan Brooks LeftRead
  216. Chapter 216: Her Cheeks Burning with HeatRead
  217. Chapter 217: Elena Ward's Fingers Tapped Lightly on the DeskRead
  218. Chapter 218: Elena Ward Stomped Her Foot in FrustrationRead
  219. Chapter 219: Sylvia Stone Smiled GentlyRead
  220. Chapter 220: Elena Ward Elegantly Cut into Her SteakRead
  221. Chapter 221: Adrian Stone Held Elena Ward's Hand TightlyRead
  222. Chapter 222: Dana Wells Stomped Her Feet in FrustrationRead
  223. Chapter 223: Elena Ward Pushed the Door Open and Waved at Adrian StoneRead
  224. Chapter 224: Dinner Was Unusually QuietRead
  225. Chapter 225: Elena Ward Emerged from the Bedroom with an Armful of BlanketsRead
  226. Chapter 226: Elena Had Just Set the TableRead
  227. Chapter 227: Elena Ward Had Just Finished Clearing the DishesRead
  228. Chapter 228: Sensing the Family Member's Urgency That Suggested the Patient Might BeRead
  229. Chapter 229: Adrian Stone Pulled Elena Ward into a Shadowed CornerRead
  230. Chapter 230: Elena Ward Gave a Slight NodRead
  231. Chapter 231: Nathaniel Stone's Words Were Abruptly Cut Off by a Sudden ExclamationRead
  232. Chapter 232: Nathaniel Watched in DisbeliefRead
  233. Chapter 233: Julian Kingsley Turned to the Elderly Man with Urgent EyesRead
  234. Chapter 234: Elena Ward Froze in the DoorwayRead
  235. Chapter 235: The Old Master Walks AgainRead
  236. Chapter 236: Principal Kingsley Rubbed His Hands TogetherRead
  237. Chapter 237: The Midday Sun Streamed Through the Glass WindowRead
  238. Chapter 238: After a Good Night's Sleep in the Hospital DormitoryRead
  239. Chapter 239: Elena Ward Took Time Off Work EarlyRead
  240. Chapter 240: The Sound of Running Water Filled the KitchenRead
  241. Chapter 241: Elena Ward and Daniel Ward Packed Their Luggage with Practiced EfficiencyRead
  242. Chapter 242: After Seeing Off WendyRead
  243. Chapter 243: Elena Ward Said with a Smile to Her Three NephewsRead
  244. Chapter 244: The Midday Sun Streamed Through the WindowRead
  245. Chapter 245: Vanessa Ward and Agnes Ward Returned to the Ward Family CourtyardRead
  246. Chapter 246: At the Break of DawnRead
  247. Chapter 247: Simon Wells's Gaze Never Left Rose Jackson the Entire JourneyRead
  248. Chapter 248: At the Break of DawnRead
  249. Chapter 249: The Groans of Caleb Ward and Harold Ward Rose and FellRead
  250. Chapter 250: Elena and Daniel Barely Batted an EyeRead
  251. Chapter 251: Elena Ward Was About to Step Forward and Lay Everything BareRead
  252. Chapter 252: Rose Jackson Burst into the HouseRead
  253. Chapter 253: The Two Sisters Lay on the Heated Brick BedRead
  254. Chapter 254: Elena Gently Tugged at Nolan Brooks's SleeveRead
  255. Chapter 255: The Five of Them Made Quite a SpectacleRead
  256. Chapter 256: William's Hands Were Pale from Soaking in the Icy WaterRead
  257. Chapter 257: Red Exhaled a Smoke RingRead
  258. Chapter 258: The Three O'clock Bus Was the Last One BackRead
  259. Chapter 259: Daniel Ward's Anxious Heart Settled the Moment He Spotted His YoungerRead
  260. Chapter 260: Rose Jackson's Voice Trembled SlightlyRead
  261. Chapter 261: On the Morning of December ThRead
  262. Chapter 262: On the Twenty-ninth Day of the Final Month of the OldRead
  263. Chapter 263: The Eldest Son Draws a LineRead
  264. Chapter 264: Nathaniel Felt His Wife's Trembling HandRead
  265. Chapter 265: Adrian Stone Arrived Punctually to Pick Up His Younger BrotherRead
  266. Chapter 266: The Marriage ReportRead
  267. Chapter 267: The Crisp Sound of Dough Hitting the Cutting Board Echoed ThroughRead
  268. Chapter 268: The Heated Brick Bed Radiated WarmthRead
  269. Chapter 269: Steaming Dumplings Had Just Been Placed on the TableRead
  270. Chapter 270: Elena Ward Was Jolted Awake by the Crackling Sounds Outside HerRead
  271. Chapter 271: Agnes Ward's Wrinkled Face BrightenedRead
  272. Chapter 272: After Leaving Agnes Ward's HouseRead
  273. Chapter 273: Adrian Sprinted Forward in Three Quick StridesRead
  274. Chapter 274: Elena Ward's Dormitory Was a Modest One-bedroom ApartmentRead
  275. Chapter 275: Elena Ward Led Her Eldest Sister's Family of FiveRead
  276. Chapter 276: Elena Handed Adrian the Steaming Lunchbox and Quickly Set Out ChopsticksRead
  277. Chapter 277: Adrian Arrived Right on TimeRead
  278. Chapter 278: Adrian Stone Burst Through the Door with His Usual EnergyRead
  279. Chapter 279: A Future for JonahRead
  280. Chapter 280: A Restaurant of Their OwnRead
  281. Chapter 281: The Morning Sunlight Streamed Through the Gaps in the CurtainsRead
  282. Chapter 282: The First Day of March Carried a Lingering Winter ChillRead
  283. Chapter 283: The Bespectacled Man Spoke with Impeccable PolitenessRead
  284. Chapter 284: The Midday Sun Streamed Through the Glass WindowsRead
  285. Chapter 285: Julian Kingsley Lifted His TeacupRead
  286. Chapter 286: A Vicious Glint Flashed in Kyle Blackwell's EyesRead
  287. Chapter 287: Adrian Stone Pulled Elena Ward into Her Seat and Sat CloseRead
  288. Chapter 288: Nolan Brooks Hurried UpstairsRead
  289. Chapter 289: Adrian Stone's Lips Curled into a Faint SmirkRead
  290. Chapter 290: With a Deafening CrashRead
  291. Chapter 291: Elena Ward Was Distracted All Day at WorkRead
  292. Chapter 292: The Clock in the Hotpot Restaurant Struck TenRead
  293. Chapter 293: Kyle Blackwell Twirled the Dagger in His HandRead
  294. Chapter 294: Elena Fights BackRead
  295. Chapter 295: Elena Ward Finally Stopped TremblingRead
  296. Chapter 296: Elena Ward Saw the Situation with Perfect ClarityRead
  297. Chapter 297: The Car Slowly Pulled Up to a Three-story Villa a PropertyRead
  298. Chapter 298: Julian Kingsley Pushed the Door OpenRead
  299. Chapter 299: The Assistant Said in a Hushed ToneRead
  300. Chapter 300: The Blackwells Come to NegotiateRead
  301. Chapter 301: Victor Hale's Throat TightenedRead
  302. Chapter 302: Victor Hale and Camille Hale Followed Shawn Johnson into the RoomRead
  303. Chapter 303: Elena Ward Tucked the Manila Envelope into Her Desk DrawerRead
  304. Chapter 304: Elena Ward Rubbed Her Sore NeckRead
  305. Chapter 305: Elena Ward's Figure Disappeared at the End of the CorridorRead
  306. Chapter 306: Elena Ward Slammed the Office Door ShutRead
  307. Chapter 307: Rose Jackson Placed the Last Stack of Bowls into the SterilizerRead
  308. Chapter 308: William Cooper Focused Intently on Slicing BeefRead
  309. Chapter 309: Following William in Her High Heels at a Deliberately Slow PaceRead
  310. Chapter 310: The Morning Sun Had Just Begun to Filter into the OfficeRead
  311. Chapter 311: Elena Ward's Fingers Trembled Slightly over the Phone ButtonsRead
  312. Chapter 312: Adrian Stone and His Two Companions Squeezed into the Bumpy JeepRead
  313. Chapter 313: Adrian Stone and His Two Companions Nodded in AgreementRead
  314. Chapter 314: The Two Thugs Hunched Their Backs and Tucked in Their NecksRead
  315. Chapter 315: The Flare Pierced the SkyRead
  316. Chapter 316: The Wail of Police Sirens Pierced the SkyRead
  317. Chapter 317: At Adrian Stone's CommandRead
  318. Chapter 318: The Chatter in the Hospital Room Gradually QuietedRead
  319. Chapter 319: Elena Ward Had Just Pushed Open the Hospital DoorsRead
  320. Chapter 320: The Moment the Call ConnectedRead
  321. Chapter 321: Elena Ward Arranged for Emily Reed to Stay in Her RoomRead
  322. Chapter 322: Elena Ward Sounded SurprisedRead
  323. Chapter 323: The Morning Sun Had Just Begun to Stream Through the WindowRead
  324. Chapter 324: A Frail Voice Came from the Hospital BedRead
  325. Chapter 325: William Cooper Shot Up from His ChairRead
  326. Chapter 326: Grandma Eleanor Sprang Up from the Bed Like a Fish LeapingRead
  327. Chapter 327: Sally Dropped Elena WardRead
  328. Chapter 328: Elena Ward Gazed Out the Window at the Bustling CrowdRead
  329. Chapter 329: William Cooper's Eyes Flickered with DisappointmentRead
  330. Chapter 330: Elena Ward Pressed Her Slender Fingers Lightly on the BankbookRead
  331. Chapter 331: Sally Slammed Her Chopsticks Down and Grabbed Elena's WristRead
  332. Chapter 332: Elena Ward Pushed Emily Reed Away in DisgustRead
  333. Chapter 333: The Night in Kyoto Was Thick with IndulgenceRead
  334. Chapter 334: Nolan Hale Shot to His FeetRead
  335. Chapter 335: Nolan Hale Jerked to His FeetRead
  336. Chapter 336: The Call at 2:15Read
  337. Chapter 337: Her Nails Digging Deep into Her PalmsRead
  338. Chapter 338: Shawn Johnson's Phone Rang Abruptly at Six in the MorningRead
  339. Chapter 339: Old Master Johnson Sipped His Red Bean and Barley Porridge LeisurelyRead
  340. Chapter 340: The Old Man Set Down His ChopsticksRead
  341. Chapter 341: Marcus Warns ElenaRead
  342. Chapter 342: Elena Ward Set Down Her Medical Chart and StrodeRead
  343. Chapter 343: Elena Ward Stood by the WindowRead
  344. Chapter 344: Elena Ward Had Just Stepped into the DepartmentRead
  345. Chapter 345: Elena Ward Carefully Tucked the Yellowed Property Deed into Her BagRead
  346. Chapter 346: Elena Ward Waved a Piece of PaperRead
  347. Chapter 347: Vanessa Ward Grabbed Her Sister's WristRead
  348. Chapter 348: The Dinner Table Was Filled with Warmth and LaughterRead
  349. Chapter 349: Elena Ward Was Packing Her SuitcaseRead
  350. Chapter 350: Adrian Stone's Whistle Pierced the Morning SilenceRead
  351. Chapter 351: Elena Ward Dug Her Nails into Her PalmRead
  352. Chapter 352: The Voice of Philip Foster Carried Through the Tent FlapRead
  353. Chapter 353: The Entire Squad Reached the High GroundRead
  354. Chapter 354: The Medical Team's Military Truck Slowly Descended the HillsideRead
  355. Chapter 355: The Transport Truck Jolted Along the Rugged Mountain RoadRead
  356. Chapter 356: Elena Ward's Military Boots Sank Deep into the MudRead
  357. Chapter 357: Reunion at the FrontRead
  358. Chapter 358: His Eyes Wide with DisbeliefRead
  359. Chapter 359: At the Break of DawnRead
  360. Chapter 360: Elena Ward's Silver Needles Had Gained Quite a ReputationRead
  361. Chapter 361: The Medical Team GaspedRead
  362. Chapter 362: A Delivery Without AnesthesiaRead
  363. Chapter 363: The Mother's Moans Abruptly CeasedRead
  364. Chapter 364: A Piercing Infant's Cry Shattered the Silence of the Bamboo HouseRead
  365. Chapter 365: Elena Ward Huddled in the CornerRead
  366. Chapter 366: The Village Kneels in GratitudeRead
  367. Chapter 367: The Elderly Villagers Knelt at the FrontRead
  368. Chapter 368: The Six Trudged Along the Rugged Mountain PathRead
  369. Chapter 369: After the Rainy SeasonRead
  370. Chapter 370: Elena Ward Stood Atop the Rocky OutcropRead
  371. Chapter 371: The Two Men Exchanged GlancesRead
  372. Chapter 372: Elena Ward Moved Past the Guards with Light FootstepsRead
  373. Chapter 373: Elena Ward Tucked the Stethoscope Deeper into Her Lab Coat PocketRead
  374. Chapter 374: Elena Ward Received Her Orders at the Break of DawnRead
  375. Chapter 375: Hold the Eastern OutpostRead
  376. Chapter 376: The Deafening Roar of Artillery Shook the Entire MountainsideRead
  377. Chapter 377: Elena Ward Nearly Knocked over the Soldiers Gathered Around the StretcherRead
  378. Chapter 378: Adrian Stone's Eyes Snapped OpenRead
  379. Chapter 379: Adrian Stone Commanded in a Low VoiceRead
  380. Chapter 380: Elena Ward Wiped the Sweat from Her BrowRead
  381. Chapter 381: Elena Ward Blinked PlayfullyRead
  382. Chapter 382: Adrian Stone's Face Was Dark with FuryRead
  383. Chapter 383: Nathaniel's Expression Turned SternRead
  384. Chapter 384: Sylvia Stone Bit Her LipRead
  385. Chapter 385: Rose Jackson Stood at the Post Office CounterRead
  386. Chapter 386: Rose Shares Her Good NewsRead
  387. Chapter 387: Luke Takes ChargeRead
  388. Chapter 388: A Father's CareRead
  389. Chapter 389: A Child of Their OwnRead
  390. Chapter 390: The Birth PermitRead
  391. Chapter 391: Martin Reed Hung Up the PhoneRead
  392. Chapter 392: Mayor Martin Reed Scratched His Head in FrustrationRead
  393. Chapter 393: Martin Reed's Thunderous Shout Froze Everyone in the CourtyardRead
  394. Chapter 394: Vanessa Ward Had Changed RecentlyRead
  395. Chapter 395: Vera Planted Her Hands on Her HipsRead
  396. Chapter 396: Derek Harlan's Face Turned AshenRead
  397. Chapter 397: Mayor Martin Reed Walked Away Without a Second GlanceRead
  398. Chapter 398: Agnes Ward Sat Cross-legged on the Heated Brick BedRead
  399. Chapter 399: Derek Harlan Scrambled Forward on His KneesRead
  400. Chapter 400: No One Will Pay His DebtsRead
  401. Chapter 401: Scarface Kicked the Chicken Coop ViciouslyRead
  402. Chapter 402: The Shrill Voice of Eleanor Fowler Echoed Through the YardRead
  403. Chapter 403: The Elderly Woman Suddenly Snapped Out of Her DazeRead
  404. Chapter 404: Mitchell Fowler Set Down His Ledger and Regarded the Elderly CoupleRead
  405. Chapter 405: The Elderly Couple Gazed at Mitchell Fowler with Pleading EyesRead
  406. Chapter 406: The Old Woman Resorted to Her Usual TheatricsRead
  407. Chapter 407: The Setting Sun Cast Long ShadowsRead
  408. Chapter 408: Seeing the Situation Take a Dire TurnRead
  409. Chapter 409: Derek Harlan's Nightmare Was FarRead
  410. Chapter 410: Mitchell Fowler Helped the Elderly Couple Onto the TricycleRead
  411. Chapter 411: Walter's Words Struck a Nerve with DarrenRead
  412. Chapter 412: After Mitchell Fowler Drove His Parents Back to TownRead
  413. Chapter 413: Walter Brooks Slammed the TableRead
  414. Chapter 414: No Matter How Fiercely Walter Brooks and His Wife ArguedRead
  415. Chapter 415: After Seeing Off the Last CustomersRead
  416. Chapter 416: Rose Jackson Stood at the Kitchen DoorwayRead
  417. Chapter 417: Eleanor Brooks Frowned at the SignRead
  418. Chapter 418: The Morning Sunlight Streamed Through the Gaps in the CurtainsRead
  419. Chapter 419: Walter Brooks Squatted on the ThresholdRead
  420. Chapter 420: At Last the Sky ClearedRead
  421. Chapter 421: The Trench Smelled of Damp Earth After the RainRead
  422. Chapter 422: Adrian's Grip Tightened Around Elena's WristRead
  423. Chapter 423: The Icy River RoaredRead
  424. Chapter 424: Rain Pelted Against the Rocks with a Relentless Staccato RhythmRead
  425. Chapter 425: Elena Ward Followed Closely Behind Adrian StoneRead
  426. Chapter 426: The Thunder of Artillery Gradually Faded into the Curtain of RainRead
  427. Chapter 427: A Gunshot Pierced the NightRead
  428. Chapter 428: Raindrops Pattered Against the LeavesRead
  429. Chapter 429: The Acrid Stench of Urine Hung Thick in the AirRead
  430. Chapter 430: Elena Ward Felt Like She Was DyingRead
  431. Chapter 431: Elena Ward Trembled ViolentlyRead
  432. Chapter 432: Adrian Loosened His Embrace but Kept His Hands Firmly on Elena'sRead
  433. Chapter 433: Elena Ward Slept Like the DeadRead
  434. Chapter 434: Pinching Adrian Stone's Tense CheekRead
  435. Chapter 435: The Guard's Voice Was Like a Bucket of Cold WaterRead
  436. Chapter 436: Victor Hale's Ragged Breathing Came Through the ReceiverRead
  437. Chapter 437: Victor Hale Stared at the Disconnected CallRead
  438. Chapter 438: Sunlight Streamed Through the BlindsRead
  439. Chapter 439: Adrian Stone Couldn't Suppress the Grin on His FaceRead
  440. Chapter 440: Adrian Stone Stared at the Combat Map Dotted with Crimson MarkersRead
  441. Chapter 441: Adrian Stone's Eyes Burned with FuryRead
  442. Chapter 442: Dawn Was the Hardest to EndureRead
  443. Chapter 443: Elena Ward's Hands Trembled SlightlyRead
  444. Chapter 444: A Young Team Member Cautiously Handed Her a TowelRead
  445. Chapter 445: The Young Soldier Was Drenched in SweatRead
  446. Chapter 446: Elena's Scream Pierced the SkyRead
  447. Chapter 447: The Engineer's Voice Cracked with EmotionRead
  448. Chapter 448: Adrian Stone's Voice Was Low and RestrainedRead
  449. Chapter 449: Amid the Smoke-filled BattlefieldRead
  450. Chapter 450: Across the MinefieldRead
  451. Chapter 451: Adrian Stone Gripped the Metal Detector TightlyRead
  452. Chapter 452: The Smoke of Battle Had Finally Cleared from the HighlandsRead
  453. Chapter 453: Adrian Stone's Slender Fingers Deftly Peeled an AppleRead
  454. Chapter 454: His Warm Breath Brushing Against Her EarRead
  455. Chapter 455: Elena Ward Declared FirmlyRead
  456. Chapter 456: Adrian Stone's Elder BrotherRead
  457. Chapter 457: The Trio Stepped Through the ThresholdRead
  458. Chapter 458: Adrian Stone Burst Through the Front DoorRead
  459. Chapter 459: The Living Room Fell into Dead SilenceRead
  460. Chapter 460: Sylvia Stone Wrung Her Hands AnxiouslyRead
  461. Chapter 461: Adrian Stone's Voice Was IcyRead
  462. Chapter 462: Adrian Stone's Gaze Swept over the Unfamiliar HousekeeperRead
  463. Chapter 463: Adrian Stone Grabbed Elena Ward's Wrist and Pulled Her into HisRead
  464. Chapter 464: Adrian Stone and Elena Ward Quickly Passed Through Multiple Security CheckpointsRead
  465. Chapter 465: Two Ranks HigherRead
  466. Chapter 466: Adrian Stone Stood Up AbruptlyRead
  467. Chapter 467: The Stone Family CelebratesRead
  468. Chapter 468: A Lavish Feast Covered the Round TableRead
  469. Chapter 469: The Sound of Running Water in the Bathroom Stopped AbruptlyRead
  470. Chapter 470: Dawn's First Light Crept Through the CurtainsRead
  471. Chapter 471: Elena Rejects the HalesRead
  472. Chapter 472: Elena Ward Cast a Cold Glance at the Middle-aged ManRead
  473. Chapter 473: Elena Ward Had Just Set Down Her ChopsticksRead
  474. Chapter 474: Elena Had Just Changed Her ClothesRead
  475. Chapter 475: What Is Mine Is YoursRead
  476. Chapter 476: The Sunlight Was PerfectRead
  477. Chapter 477: Elena Ward Finally Settled on a Pair of Understated Platinum RingsRead
  478. Chapter 478: The Fire Crackled in the StoveRead
  479. Chapter 479: Thin Wisps of Smoke Curled Up from the ChimneyRead
  480. Chapter 480: Walter Brooks Was Seething with AngerRead
  481. Chapter 481: Walter's Third Son Eric Brooks Stumbled into the YardRead
  482. Chapter 482: Walter Brooks Lay on the Heated Brick BedRead
  483. Chapter 483: Nolan Brooks Burst Through the Accounting Office DoorRead
  484. Chapter 484: Nolan Brooks Asked BreathlesslyRead
  485. Chapter 485: The Courtyard Gate Swung OpenRead
  486. Chapter 486: Nolan Brooks Brandished a BroomRead
  487. Chapter 487: His Voice Booming Loud Enough to Shatter the Icicles HangingRead
  488. Chapter 488: Nolan Brooks Rushed Back to the County TownRead
  489. Chapter 489: Walter Brooks Pounded the Hospital Bed in FuryRead
  490. Chapter 490: Seeing the Old Man's Back Turned to the DoorRead
  491. Chapter 491: A Family Duty DividedRead
  492. Chapter 492: The Morning Mist Still Clung to the GroundRead
  493. Chapter 493: On the First Night After the Family DivisionRead
  494. Chapter 494: Martin Reed Heard They Were LeavingRead
  495. Chapter 495: Elena Ward Held Adrian Stone's ArmRead
  496. Chapter 496: The Moment Elena Ward Saw Adrian Stone's Elder BrotherRead
  497. Chapter 497: The Stone Family's Old WoundRead
  498. Chapter 498: Elena Twirled a Strand of Hair Around Her FingerRead
  499. Chapter 499: He Gazed Down at HerRead
  500. Chapter 500: My Wife, My RulesRead
  501. Chapter 501: Renee at the DoorRead