Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 33

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 33 Summary

Jeffrey was known in their circle as a distant university professor, aloof and uninterested in socializing, especially with female students. Despite this, he had secretly expressed his affection through a book titled “Love Confessions,” written solely for Annabeth, his partner. Their love seemed perfect, celebrated by the university and marked by grand gestures like fireworks on Annabeth’s birthday.

 

However, Annabeth’s world shattered when she discovered a photograph hidden in one of Jeffrey’s academic books. The picture showed Jeffrey intimately holding a young girl in a miniskirt—Selena, the student Annabeth had sponsored and cared for like a sister. Selena had come into their lives after Annabeth rescued her from danger, and over time, had grown comfortable enough to approach Jeffrey for academic help.

 

The discovery of compromising photos on Jeffrey’s computer revealed the truth of their affair. When Annabeth confronted them, Jeffrey defended Selena fiercely and rejected Annabeth’s accusations, telling her to leave. The betrayal was devastating for Annabeth, who felt utterly shattered and enraged by the deception of the man she had loved for nearly a decade and the student she had nurtured.

 

Selena, visibly bruised and tearful, admitted her feelings for Jeffrey and begged Annabeth to let her be with him. Despite Selena’s pleas, Annabeth was filled with contempt, calling her a homewrecker. Selena confessed that their attraction was mutual and had begun even before Annabeth had helped her, deepening the sense of betrayal and conflict in the room.

 

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Everyone in our circle knew Jeffrey as the most notorious “wife-obsessed maniac” around. As a university professor, he was famously aloof, refusing to attend any social events outside his academic duties. Female students who nervously asked for his number were met with cold rejection, his demeanor always distant and unyielding.

Among the many scholarly books he had published, one title stood out oddly—“Love Confessions.” That book was written solely for me, a testament to the private affection he rarely showed in public.

I could still recall how all of Yale University seemed to celebrate our flawless love story. Every year on my birthday, Jeffrey would orchestrate magnificent fireworks displays that lit up the entire city skyline, a gesture so grand it left everyone in awe.

But everything shattered one afternoon when I was organizing the bookshelf. Hidden inside one of Jeffrey’s academic tomes, I stumbled upon a photograph that stopped me cold. It was intimate—a young girl, wearing a miniskirt, perched on his lap, smiling directly at the camera. The moment I saw her face, recognition hit me like a punch.

It was Selena—the very student I had sponsored for three years, the one who always called me “Sister” with such warmth. She was also enrolled in Jeffrey’s class.

Our connection with Selena began on a stormy day. A group of thugs had cornered her in a narrow alley, and I had stepped in to protect her. Afterward, I brought her back to our home, helped her clean up, and gave her fresh clothes to wear.

When she first laid eyes on Jeffrey, fear was written all over her face. I chuckled softly and reassured her, “Don’t be afraid. Professor Johnson won’t bite.”

With time, Selena grew braver. She began to cautiously visit Jeffrey’s study, asking him questions about her coursework. Watching their interactions, I felt a quiet satisfaction, happy to see her gaining confidence.

That happiness was shattered when I later found those compromising photos on Jeffrey’s computer. My heart pounded as I stormed into his study, emotions swirling into hysteria. There, on his desk, was the very image of the “teacher and student” who were supposedly discussing academics—now tangled in a passionate embrace.

They scrambled to cover themselves as I burst into the room, panic flashing in their eyes. I lost all control, screaming in disbelief and anger, demanding to know how Jeffrey could betray me so blatantly.

Instead of apologizing, Jeffrey shielded Selena fiercely, his eyes cold and furious as he glared at me. “Get out!” he barked. “Annabeth Sanchez, you have no shame, but we do.”

It was a brutal truth: men could be so heartless. When they loved you, they’d give their all. But once that love vanished, they could tear you apart without a second thought.

In my rage, I shattered everything within reach, the sound of breaking glass echoing my shattered trust.

I simply couldn’t comprehend it. The man I had loved for nearly a decade was the same one betraying me. And the other woman—the poor student I had nurtured, who I had treated like a sister—was the one he was cheating with.

How could they be so shameless, making love right under my nose, in the very study where I often cooked nearby?

Their excuse was that they were discussing academic matters, but it was nothing but a cover for their illicit affair.

My body trembled uncontrollably, my vision blurred with tears and fury. I refused to accept this nightmare.

Jeffrey looked at me with disgust, stubbornly standing in front of Selena. “Annabeth, you’re acting like a lunatic! Calm down. If you hurt Selena even slightly, I won’t let you get away with it.”

Selena cowered behind him, the bruises on her neck still visible as she sobbed. “Annabeth, I’m sorry. This is all my fault. I know it’s wrong, but I’ve fallen in love with Professor Johnson.”

Her voice cracked as she pleaded, “Please, I’m not asking for any promises, just let me be with him.”

I sneered, unable to hold back my contempt. “Do you even realize you’re a homewrecker?”

“I don’t care!” Selena shouted fiercely, as if fighting for her own freedom.

“We have a physical attraction, Annabeth,” she continued, her voice trembling but resolute. “Even if you hadn’t saved me that day, I had already fallen for Professor Johnson on campus—and he felt the same way…”

Conclusion

 

The raw pain of betrayal cut through Annabeth like a jagged blade, leaving her world fractured and her heart aching with a bitter mix of anger and sorrow. The man she had adored for so long, the one she believed was steadfast and true, had revealed a side of himself she never imagined. And the woman she had embraced as a sister had become the unexpected rival in a cruel and tangled web of love and deceit. In this moment of shattering truth, Annabeth’s strength was tested beyond measure, her emotions a storm of heartbreak and disbelief.

 

Yet beneath the turmoil, a quiet resilience began to stir within her. Though the darkness of betrayal threatened to consume her, the flicker of self-worth and clarity glimmered faintly, hinting at the possibility of healing and reclaiming her own light. This chapter of pain, though devastating, marked a turning point—an awakening that would eventually lead Annabeth to confront the shadows and seek a path beyond the ruins of love once believed unbreakable.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled emotions and escalating tensions between Annabeth, Jeffrey, and Selena. As Annabeth grapples with the devastating betrayal, her sense of trust and love will be put to the ultimate test. The clash between her fierce protectiveness and the cold reality of Jeffrey’s choices will create a charged atmosphere, where every word and gesture could ignite further conflict or reveal hidden vulnerabilities.

 

Meanwhile, Selena’s bold confession opens a new chapter of emotional complexity, challenging Annabeth’s perceptions of loyalty and forgiveness. The fragile dynamics within this broken triangle hint at difficult decisions and painful confrontations ahead. Readers will be drawn into the raw, unfiltered turmoil as these characters confront the consequences of their actions and the uncertain future that lies beyond the shattered illusions of their once-perfect world.