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Xulfar
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Love Doesn’t Cost A Dime

Love Doesn’t Cost A Dime

Selina, a young single mother struggling to rebuild her life, carries the weight of abandonment, financial hardship, and society’s harsh judgment. One stormy night, broken from betrayal and despair, she crosses paths with Darius King, a wealthy and powerful businessman mourning the death of his beloved wife during childbirth. In a moment of vulnerability, their worlds collide, leading to a one-night encounter neither of them expects to matter until Selina discovers she is pregnant again. Determined to stand on her own, Selina applies for a job at King International, desperate for stability. Instead of sympathy, she is met with prejudice from Juliana, the company’s sharp-tongued HR officer. But fate intervenes when Darius himself walks in and recognizes Selina as the woman from that night. Shocked to learn about the child she carries, he is torn between anger, guilt, and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. As workplace tension blends with undeniable attraction, secrets unravel. Darius confronts his pain and the possibility of loving again, while Selina faces jealousy from those who wish to see her fail. When Juliana and others try to push her out of King International, Selina’s resilience is tested, but Darius finds himself standing by her side. Together, they must confront their scars: a man afraid to love after loss, and a woman terrified of being used and abandoned again. Their journey weaves through heartbreak, second chances, and the search for healing proving that love, in its purest form, costs nothing but the courage to accept it. In the end, Selina and Darius embrace not only each other but also a new future one where love is not bound by wealth, grief, or the mistakes of the past, but strengthened by forgiveness and hope.
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Chapter: Chapter 15: Who Is It
Standing at the doorway was Juliana. For a brief moment, nobody spoke, Juliana looked just as surprised to find them together. Her gaze moved from Darius to Selina, then back again. “Juliana?” Darius’s voice turned cold instantly. “What are you doing here?” Juliana swallowed.Unlike her usual polished appearance, she looked exhausted. Her makeup was gone, her hair slightly disheveled, and there were dark circles beneath her eyes. “I need to talk to you,” she said quietly. Darius folded his arms. “At my house?”“I know I shouldn’t be here,” Juliana exclaimed “Then why are you by this time of the day?”Juliana’s eyes briefly landed on Selina before returning to Darius. “Because you’re not answering my calls.” The room became tense. Selina stood there silently, observing.This wasn’t the confident Juliana she had met at the mart today nor the Juliana she used to know at the office.This woman looked desperate.Darius’s expression remained unmoved. “You were suspended,” he said. “Tha
Last Updated: 2026-06-04
Chapter: Chapter 14: Oh My Gosh
Night came quickly.The house gradually fell into silence, with soft lights glowing across the living room as Selina sat quietly on the couch, watching Liam and Stormy. Somehow, the two children had bonded so quickly. Liam showed her his toys, his cartoons, even his favorite snacks, while Stormy happily followed him around, still clutching her princess doll.Their laughter filled the room warmly.Selina found herself smiling as she watched them. Just a few hours ago, Stormy had been trembling in fear inside the mall. Now she was laughing freely again as if nothing had happened. Children heal so easily; if only adults could do the same, Selina thought quietly.A maid walked past with a tray in her hand. Selina looked up slightly. “Excuse me,” she called softly.The maid stopped politely. “Yes, ma’am?”“Where is Mr. King?”“He’s in his room.”Selina nodded. “Thank you.”She glanced once more at Liam and Stormy before standing up quietly. The children barely noticed her leave, too busy p
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: Chapter 13: Split Seconds
The mall's automatic doors slid open as Selina and Stormy exited. Selina adjusted her shopping bags while Stormy walked beside her, clutching her princess doll tightly. "Mommy, can we come back again?” Stormy asked, gazing up eagerly. Selina beamed. “Of course. But not every day, okay?" Stormy giggled happily.Selina moved to the side and retrieved her phone. “I’ll call a ride,” she said. In a few minutes, a car was assigned. She meticulously checked the details—license plate, driver’s name—just as she always does. Cautious.“That’s our car,” she said softly as it pulled up a few meters ahead. The vehicle slowed to a stop. Selina took a step forward, her eyes scanning the plate number again. Match. She nodded slightly. “Come on, Stormy.”They approached it. Selina leaned slightly to check the driver through the window. “Good afternoon—”“Mommy,” Stormy suddenly interrupted.Selina paused. “Yes?”“My shoe…”Selina looked down and noticed the lace was loose, dragging a little on the gro
Last Updated: 2026-04-22
Chapter: Chapter 12: I Feel So Happy
Darius didn’t look up as Melissa entered his office. “You asked for her contact,” she said, placing a small note on his desk. Darius’s eyes moved to it. Selina’s number. For a brief second, he simply stared at it. “You don’t usually cross that line,” Melissa added quietly.Darius picked up the paper. Melissa looked at him for a moment, then nodded and walked out without saying a word. The door shut quietly behind her. Darius leaned back in his chair, still holding the number. Then, without overthinking it, he dialed her number.Selina was gently settling Stormy into sleep when her phone suddenly rang. She looked at the screen, an unknown number. Hesitating for a moment, she finally answered. “Hello?” She heard a familiar voice on the other end. “It’s Darius.” She sat up straighter, startled. “Sir—” “Take tomorrow off,” he cut in. She blinked in surprise. “A day off?”“Yes.”“I'm okay; I can go to work” “You fainted." "I'm fine now." "No, you’re not,” he replied softly. "You need to re
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Chapter: Chapter 11:The Breaking Point
Darius leaned in a bit. "Let’s not waste any more time." His fingers gently tapped the desk as he asked, "Tell me everything you know about what happened on the stairs." Juliana slightly furrowed her brow. "Nothing” she replied. "I only heard that Selina slipped.”Melissa let out a quiet breath, almost like a scoff. Juliana glanced at her briefly before returning her gaze to Darius. “I don’t see why I’m being questioned,” she added. Darius didn’t react right away. Instead, he reached for something on his desk. A piece of paper. He slid it toward her. “Look at it.” Juliana’s hand moved slowly as she picked it up. The moment her eyes landed on the image, her heart skipped a beat. It was blurry. But clear enough.She stood beside the stairwell, her fingers gripping the page slightly. She managed a small laugh. "This?" she asked softly. "I walk that hallway almost every day." Darius kept his gaze fixed on her face. "You were there minutes before the incident." "That doesn't prove anything.
Last Updated: 2026-03-29
Chapter: A Place Called Home
After confirming that the baby was okay, Selina finally allowed herself to breathe but her relief didn’t last long because something else hit her immediately.Stormy.Her eyes snapped open.“My phone…, where’s my phone?” Darius reached for the small table beside her bed and picked it up.“Malissa gave your phone to me.”He gave it to her.Selina took it quickly, her fingers slightly trembling as she unlocked the screen, the moment it lit up, her heart sank.Missed several calls, all from the same person.Mercy. (Stormy babysitter)"Oh no…" Selina murmured.She quickly hit the call button and raised the phone to her ear, It rang once, twice, then…“Selina! Where are you?” Mercy’s voice came through immediately, filled with worry.“I’m so sorry,” Selina said quickly. “I’m so, so sorry Mercy.”“What happened? I’ve been calling you since yesterday!” Selina swallowed.“I… I had an accident at work,” she explained. “I lost consciousness and they brought me to the hospital.” There was a brief
Last Updated: 2026-03-25
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