Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 332

**Chapter 332: Dream?**

The last words emerged from her lips as if they were being dragged out against her will, each syllable a struggle that felt like pulling teeth.

Once she had finished her reluctant confession, she turned on her heel and walked away, her figure retreating into the distance like a shadow fading at dusk.

Sunny, sensing the weight of the moment, hurried to catch up, his heart racing with the fear of being left behind.

Her back appeared rigid and unapproachable, a fortress built from her own emotional turmoil. Unable to hold back any longer, the assistant piped up, “Mr. Curran…”

Jonathan raised his hand, a signal for silence, his voice low and commanding as he replied, “Follow her instructions, and make it quick. But I want this to remain a secret—no fourth party should be involved. And ensure that the school is handled properly. We cannot let anyone discover Dawn’s whereabouts.”

The assistant nodded with a sense of urgency and respect. “Understood, sir.”

With the plan laid out, Jonathan knew that executing it would require time and careful coordination. He had eased the restrictions on Dawn’s freedom compared to before, yet she was still accompanied by bodyguards and was required to keep him informed about her location at all times.

Despite the apparent increase in her autonomy, Dawn felt no sense of relief or happiness. If anything, her silence deepened, her words becoming fewer and farther between as she wandered through her days like a ghost haunting familiar places.

As if fate had a hand in her wandering, she unexpectedly encountered Anna, who looked at her with a mix of concern and affection. Anna reached out, gently touching Dawn’s thinner face, her brow furrowing with worry. “What’s happening with you? You’re losing weight at an alarming rate. Is it that jerk Ethan—”

“No,” Dawn interjected, her voice firm yet laced with a hint of weariness.

She understood that Anna had likely seen the news reports swirling around them, and she offered a small smile, trying to mask her turmoil. “It’s not him. I’ve just been feeling… off lately.”

“Really?” Anna’s tone was skeptical, but she chose not to push further. Instead, she took Dawn by the arm, urging her toward her car. “Well, we can’t have you moping around. Come on, I’m taking you out. You need a proper distraction.”

Anna’s idea of cheering up involved vibrant nights filled with flashing lights, loud music, and the clinking of glasses—a stark contrast to the heaviness that enveloped Dawn.

The four bodyguards struggled to keep pace with her car as they sped through the city.

As they arrived at the bar, Dawn found herself swept up in the atmosphere, feeling the urge to drown her sorrows in alcohol. They ordered a whole row of premium drinks, and the familiar taste of liquor washed over her like an old friend.

It had been ages since she had indulged like this, and soon enough, she felt the world around her spinning. Her gaze wandered across the room, and noticing that the bodyguards were distracted by a stage performance, a mischievous smirk crept onto her lips. She stood up, her legs unsteady, and made her way to the restroom.

The hallway was alive with couples wrapped in each other’s arms and drunken revelers catcalling as she passed, their shouts mingling with the pulsing music.

Frowning, she pressed her lips together and hurried along, her heart racing.

Finally, she reached the restroom, but as she leaned over the sink, nothing came up.

Dawn lowered her gaze, her reflection staring back at her with hollow eyes. She felt a wave of dizziness wash over her, and an ache settled deep within her chest.

It hurt so much…

Her body was weary, but it was her heart that felt the most bruised.

Lost in her thoughts, she suddenly heard the unmistakable sound of a door unlocking behind her.

The door swung open, and someone stepped inside, closing it firmly behind them.

A chill shot through her, and her fingers gripped the edge of the sink tightly. It took a moment before she dared to lift her gaze.

In the mirror’s reflection, she saw him standing there.

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