Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 24

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 24 Summary

 

In this chapter, the narrator firmly rejects Javier’s desire to reconcile and remarry, insisting she will never be his wife again. Javier responds with a mix of satisfaction and possessiveness, promising to marry her once more and showing affection with a lingering kiss on her forehead. The narrator leaves the hospital early to avoid conflict, but fate intervenes when Milena, Javier’s estranged wife, confronts her in an underground parking lot with hostility and accusations.

 

A tense confrontation ensues, with Milena attacking the narrator and the narrator striking back. Suddenly, a black dog intervenes, knocking Milena to the ground. Javier arrives, his expression dark and conflicted, as Milena accuses him of not truly loving her and demands vengeance. Javier, trying to calm the situation, orders the narrator to be sent to a stray dog shelter as punishment for her disobedience, despite Milena’s cruel suggestion to lock many dogs with her.

 

Bound and left behind in the cold parking lot, the narrator is rescued by her real parents who have returned from abroad and offer to take care of her family. Meanwhile, Javier, carrying a battered Milena, is shocked and devastated to learn that the dogs have fatally attacked Milena in the shelter, despite his intention only to frighten her. His grief is raw and intense as he struggles to comprehend the tragic outcome of his orders.

 

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Chapter 4

But Javier, I will never be your wife again. Not now, not ever.

And deep down, he would never realize that this was exactly what I wanted.

“You’re finally seeing reason,” he said, a small, satisfied smile curling his lips. “Don’t worry, I’ll marry you again.”

He pressed a long, lingering kiss to my forehead, a gesture that felt both tender and possessive.

The following day, I left the hospital earlier than expected, hoping to avoid any unnecessary encounters. But fate had other plans. In the dim, echoing underground parking lot, Milena suddenly appeared, blocking my path with an air of fierce entitlement.

She advanced toward me, her eyes blazing with the arrogance of a wife who believed she owned the world. “You cheap woman! We’re divorced, and yet you still let my man come pick you up?” she spat, raising her hand as if to slap me.

Before her palm could connect, I struck first—my slap sharp and deliberate. “Milena Sanders, open your eyes and see the truth. It was Javier who came to get me, and I refused him.”

Her face twisted in anger. “You only refused once. You’re just playing hard to get!”

She lunged again, but suddenly, a black dog darted from the shadows, knocking her to the ground. She landed hard but thankfully escaped with no serious injuries.

Just then, Javier arrived, his expression darkening as he took in the scene. His glare burned into me, as if I had somehow sent the dog to attack his precious wife.

Milena, tears streaming down her cheeks, threw herself into his arms. “Javier, you don’t really love me at all.”

“I do. I love you,” he said, voice low but earnest. “More than anything.”

“If you loved me,” she sobbed, “you wouldn’t let Saina hurt me over and over. If you loved me, you’d send those dogs to bite her, so she’d feel the pain I do!”

Javier’s face softened, but he quickly masked it. “Alright, alright. Please don’t cry. It hurts me to see you like this. Let me take you to the hospital first, okay?”

When she finally nodded, he immediately summoned his men.

“Send my—” He caught himself before saying “my wife,” wary of upsetting Milena.

Instead, he ordered, “Send Miss Lorraine to the stray dog shelter.”

Milena’s eyes gleamed with cruel satisfaction. “Put a hundred dogs in a cage with her!”

Javier’s tone was icy as he repeated the command. “Put a hundred dogs in a cage with her.”

After giving the order, his gaze hardened as he looked at me. “You’ve been disobedient. This will be your punishment.”

Without hesitation, he bound me to the back seat of the car, waiting for his men to arrive and take me away.

He drove off, cradling Milena in his arms, leaving me behind in the cold, empty parking lot.

I struggled against the restraints, desperation rising in my chest. Just as hopelessness threatened to consume me, my real parents appeared—they had just returned from abroad.

“My poor child,” my mother said softly, tears in her eyes. “Come home with us. We’ll take care of the Gayle family.”

Overwhelmed, I let the tears fall freely and nodded, climbing into their car without hesitation.

Half an hour later, Javier spoke quietly into his phone as he carried Milena. “Bring her back to the old house. Make some calming soup. She must be terrified.”

His men paled, sweat beading on their foreheads. “Sir, we… we left her in there for ten minutes. The dogs… they tore her apart. Only bones remain.”

The words hit Javier like a thunderbolt. He staggered back against the wall, clutching his chest as if his heart had been shattered. His breath came in ragged gasps, tears streaming down his face.

“I only told you to scare her,” he whispered hoarsely. “Who told you to actually throw her in there?”

Conclusion

 

The chapter closes on a poignant and heart-wrenching note, revealing the depths of pain and betrayal that define the tangled relationships between Javier, Milena, and Saina. Amidst the cruelty and misunderstandings, the emotional turmoil is palpable, as Javier’s intentions clash tragically with the consequences of his actions. Saina’s resilience shines through her suffering, while Javier’s heartbreak underscores the complexity of love and loyalty entwined with power and control.

 

In the midst of this darkness, the arrival of Saina’s real parents offers a glimmer of hope and refuge, suggesting a possible path toward healing and reclaiming dignity. The chapter encapsulates themes of suffering, misunderstanding, and the desperate search for truth and compassion, leaving the characters suspended in a moment of painful reckoning that will shape their futures.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to deepen the emotional turmoil and tension that have been building between Saina, Javier, and Milena. As Saina finds refuge with her real parents, the dynamics of power and control are set to shift, raising questions about loyalty, protection, and the true meaning of family. Will her parents be able to shield her from Javier’s wrath, or will the past and present collide in unexpected ways?

 

Meanwhile, Javier’s devastating realization about Milena’s fate hints at cracks in his carefully constructed facade. His grief and guilt could open doors to new conflicts, not only with those around him but within himself as well. The emotional stakes are higher than ever, and the characters must navigate a labyrinth of pain, regret, and perhaps redemption. Readers will be left wondering how these intertwined lives will unravel and whether forgiveness or destruction lies ahead.