Abandoned by All I Took It All Back novel Chapter 575

The name 'Hugh' struck Yvonne like a physical blow. She froze, her mouth falling slightly open, a violent tremor running through her shoulders. Her face was a ghastly sight.

That name had been her constant companion through countless days and nights. He was the brightest light of her youth. Her hope, her motivation. Her life's greatest regret and its most beautiful memory.

But hearing his name now felt like grabbing a hot coal, searing her with a despair she'd never felt before. Julius had never known about her feelings for Hugh; she had hidden it all from him.

Yvonne's eyes darted around, unable to meet Julius's gaze. She was terrified that the perfect life she had so carefully constructed was about to shatter.

Julius was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. He slowly turned his head to face Yvonne, his Adam's apple bobbing. "You went abroad to study design, you said. To become a better person, good enough for me?"

"I... I did go to study design!" Yvonne's voice was thin and reedy, her eyes evasive.

"Janina is just trying to drive a wedge between us! That diary isn't mine! She must have forged it! Yes, that's it, she forged it! Julius, you know how I feel about you! I've only ever loved you. Don't fall for her trap!"

Yvonne resorted to her old tricks, hoping a few well-chosen words would smooth everything over. After all, she had told Julius countless lies over the past decade. Even when Janina had recorded proof of her schemes, he had always listened to her explanations.

At this moment, Yvonne didn't have time to wonder how Janina had found these old diaries she'd left behind at her parents' house and all but forgotten. All she could focus on was making Julius believe her.

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