From Mob Princess to Mugshot Photographer novel Chapter 102

**Storm Behind Sleeps by George Orwell 102**

**Chapter 6**

In the span of two years spent studying abroad, Aiden’s life took an unexpected turn when he met Raven. She was a breath of fresh air, radiating a charm that reminded him of his childhood sweetheart, Zoey. The innocence in Raven’s eyes mirrored the youthful spirit that Zoey had once possessed, and it was as if fate had conspired to bring them together in that bustling foreign land.

From the very first moment their eyes locked, a spark ignited between them—a connection so powerful that it felt as though the universe had conspired to intertwine their destinies. They soon became inseparable, sharing laughter and dreams, and reveling in the thrill of newfound love. But as Aiden learned more about Raven, his heart swelled with empathy; she was an orphan, navigating life’s challenges alone in a foreign country, working tirelessly to carve out a future for herself. This revelation deepened his feelings for her, as he admired her resilience and strength.

When Aiden finally returned home, he felt a surge of confidence that propelled him to propose to Raven. In the whirlwind of his emotions, he had managed to push aside thoughts of Zoey, the girl who had once held his heart captive. He believed that his past was behind him, a distant memory overshadowed by his present happiness.

However, as he prepared to pack up his childhood home, an unsettling feeling washed over him when he caught sight of the vacant mansion next door—the Parker residence, once alive with laughter and warmth. He had assumed that Zoey had moved on, that she had forgotten their childhood promise to each other. With a heart full of resolve and a clear conscience, he proceeded with his proposal to Raven, and they married swiftly, embracing their future together.

But just as the news of their wedding began to spread like wildfire, an unexpected visitor knocked on his door. It was a former neighbor, someone who had witnessed their childhood friendship blossom. With a heavy heart, they delivered news that shattered Aiden’s world. The Parker family had fallen into financial ruin, and Zoey had been forced into a marriage overseas, a fate he could never have imagined. The tragedy deepened when he learned that both her parents had died, victims of a cruel twist of fate during a debt collection.

The impact of this revelation struck him like a bolt of lightning, leaving him paralyzed with shock. He rushed back home, his heart pounding in his chest, and frantically charged his old phone. When it finally powered on, a flood of messages appeared—final words from Zoey’s parents, pleading with him to take care of their beloved daughter, to protect her as he always had. They had even given their blessing for his marriage to Zoey, a promise he had so carelessly forgotten. But now, those words felt like a haunting echo, arriving two long years too late.

That night, time slipped away in a haze. Bottles of liquor lined the table, remnants of his desperate attempts to drown out the guilt that clawed at his insides. Endless cigarettes burned down to their butts, each puff a futile effort to ease the torment of his conscience. When Raven found him in this disheveled state, he snapped at her, his frustration boiling over for the first time. He felt like a complete failure, a man unworthy of love or respect. He had broken his oath, forsaken his promise, and in doing so, had forgotten Zoey, who had been waiting for him to return and fulfill the vow they had made.

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