Chapter: Chapter 32: Claire Slaps Her Sister-in-Law and Threatens the "First Love"Two junior maids had Jasmine pinned to the ground by force.Vanessa stood off to the side, arms crossed.Jessica had a fistful of Jasmine's hair, wrenching her head back.Then she slapped her, hard, across the face."You little wretch! This is your fault! You embarrassed me in front of my whole school today!""I had no idea you were secretly enrolled at my university!""The finance program, no less the top-ranked department, while I'm stuck in the least respected media track.""You're staff. You grew up in this house doing chores, and somehow you're outperforming me? How am I supposed to save face after that?""And the guy I've been interested in? He kept blowing me off and it turns out it's because he's been fawning over you like a dog. That's how I even found out what you were up to.""What exactly are you trying to prove? Waiting for the whole city to laugh at me?"Blood welled at the corner of Jasmine's mouth, five red finger marks blooming across her cheek.Jessica had humiliated
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Chapter: Chapter 31: Exposed Vanessa's Not-So-Innocent Past"We're used to separate rooms..."Mrs. Parker said, "Grandma said it's best not to trouble anyone unnecessarily while we're guests here.""There's truly nothing else available."Claire's face fell.Watching her reaction, whatever restraint Nathan had managed reignited instantly.What is that look for? I haven't even avoided her, and she's already offended?"Understood, Mrs. Parker," he said.The door clicked shut behind Mrs. Parker. Nathan leaned against the window, arms crossed, watching Claire's stony expression with mounting irritation."Is sleeping in the same room with me really that repulsive to you?""We've shared a room every single time we came back to the estate before.""That was before," Claire said.Nathan's face darkened. "Claire, did you not hear a word I just said?""I already told you you don't need games to get my attention anymore.""You're just making yourself less appealing to me every time you pull this."Claire took a slow breath."Can you please stop talking?"
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Chapter: Chapter 30: Claire and Jonathan Hide From Her Cheating Husband One Hedge ApartClaire's heart lurched.Why now. Why here.Not wanting to draw attention, she stayed silent.Nathan had apparently wandered into the maze himself, working his way through the paths."Claire?""Claire"Her deliberate silence made Jonathan's eyes narrow.She doesn't want her husband finding her here.Something calculating moved behind his gaze. He stepped closer."Miss Bennett," he said, voice dropping low, "your husband's looking for you. Not going to answer him?""Or don't you want him seeing you with another man?"He advanced, step by step. Claire retreated, matching him."Mr. Reid, that's not necessary.""I just don't want to make a scene. I imagine you don't either."Jonathan stopped mid-step. A faint, knowing smile touched his mouth."A scene?""What exactly counts as a scene, Miss Bennett?""Why don't we find out"Footsteps, closer now."Who's there?"Nathan was nearly on top of them.Claire's heart shot into her throat.Without thinking, she surged forward, went up on her toes,
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Chapter: Chapter 29: Stay As Far Away From Jonathan Reid As PossibleVanessa's voice was thick with jealousy and suspicion.Nathan stepped away, lowering his voice. "Vanessa, you weren't like this before.""We've been married over a year and I haven't touched her once. What are you actually doubting here?""You really don't trust me?"Vanessa's voice cracked, wounded. "It's just lately you keep looking at her. Do you know how that makes me feel?"Nathan actually paused.Do I?Have I been staring at her?Without quite noticing, his own tone came out sharper than he meant. "That's because she's carrying our child. I have to look out for her, comfort her, whatever it takes.""It doesn't mean anything."Doesn't it? Vanessa thought, but let it go.Once he'd finally settled her, Nathan looked up to find Claire had vanished.Gone.Claire had slipped behind a hedge.A boy, maybe seven or eight, was sketching a rosebush butterflies weaving through the blooms. He seemed restless, though, and dropped his pencil to chase a kitten that darted past before Claire cou
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Chapter: Chapter 28: Has Her Cheating Husband Fallen for Claire?"Vanessa will take the second floor room. That should settle things for Nathan."Diane nearly cursed out loud. "If you'd just been reasonable from the start, none of this would've turned into a whole-house circus."Nathan, though, didn't see it that way.He glanced down toward the first floor, thoughts churning.Even if he hadn't stepped into that room himself, he might have written this whole thing off as Claire overreacting.But his throat was still raw, and whatever her intentions had been tonight, one thing had become undeniable she'd done all of this to protect the babies.She really is a good mother. At least, in her mind, believing they were her own biological children.But does Vanessa really not mind how I acted toward her just now?Watching Claire's composed expression, Nathan sneered internally. Let's see how long you can keep this act up, Claire.Richard gave Claire a long, evaluating look, seeming to register belatedly that he'd just been maneuvered by her tonight.He did
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Chapter: Chapter 27: The One Who Holds Real Power Backs ClaireDiane's face drained of color, bit by bit.She wasn't afraid of the old woman living in the guesthouse.The person she genuinely feared was her own husband, Richard.Diane had come from nothing a small-town nobody who'd clawed her way into this life through timing and Richard's own guilty conscience back when he was young and idealistic. If he hadn't had that streak of decency, would she be standing here now?And Grandma Wade was dying, besides. Diane had long stopped bothering with more than surface-level respect toward her.Richard was different.He was the one who actually controlled everything in this family.Her own side of the family had been sliding downhill for years without the Wades propping them up, they'd have gone under a long time ago.Diane had leaned hard on the memory of Richard once begging her to stay, back when their marriage nearly ended years ago. She kept dragging that old story back out whenever she needed leverage.But the truth was, her standing inside this f
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Chapter: Chapter 122 Hailey heaved a sigh of relief as she watched her daughter enjoy her meal. “We would excuse you all. If you need any help, don’t forget to call the reception.” Hailey nodded. “Thank you, Doc,” Cole said after which Daisy took her leave with the nurse. “Jealous?” Hailey teased her husband. Cole smiled. “That she has your boobs all to herself now?” Hailey nodded. “Not really. I know it’s not going to be forever. I’ll survive.” The duo were quiet for a while as they watched Bella eat. “You look s**y?” Hailes blushed, taking a glance at her husband. – “I’ve seen you be a mom to Enzo and Ollie on different occasions but this view is so precious. Never seen this before and I love it so much.” “Daddy knows what to say to us to make us feel special. Isn’t it?” Hailes cooed at her daughter as she sucked with her eyes closed. “Do you think she would recognize your voice?” Cole asked. “Not sure. But I know she would recognize yours. You always sing and talk to her.” Cole smiled at the memory. “
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Chapter: Chapter 121“Thank you.” Hailey wiped tears from the corner of her eyes. “I know you asked me during one of our random conversations what I craved the most but I had no idea you were going to buy me my dream car.” “Anything to make you happy. I promise you that I remember every conversation that we ever had. The car is parked in our new home. I can’t wait for you to see it.” Hailey giggled. They planned to move in after the wedding. “Thank you.” Cole leaned closer to her and kissed her forehead. “You are welcome, love.” She placed the receipt back in the envelope and then put it in the gift bag, immediately reaching for the jewelry box. She opened it and came face to face with a pair of gold earrings. Hailey’s smile got even bigger. “My gold collection has increased since I met you. This is so precious. Thank you, my love. Thank you for always making me happy.” She tiptoed and placed a deep kiss on his lips. “Yeah, time up. I can’t wait any longer.” Cole said with so much desire in his eyes. He p
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Chapter: Chapter 120 Weeks Later. Fresh tears welled up in Cole’s eyes the moment he saw the love of his life from a distance, walking down the aisle, with Debbie’s mom by her side. Their family and close friends present were grinning from ear to ear and their boys weren’t left out. They were seated in the front row with Ami and Moore. Cole couldn’t believe that the day he had dreamt of for so long was finally here. It was an outdoor ceremony with super gorgeous decorations. Seeing that Hailey was a few steps away from him, Cole decided to act bravely so he sniffled. The beautiful smile did not leave his face. Debbie’s mom, Aura, handed over Hailey’s hand to him. “Take very good care of my daughter. May the Almighty bless you both and may your happiness last forever.” “I will and Amen, thank you!” Cole responded. Aura nodded and took her leave. “My love. You look so breathtaking.” He leaned closer to her and whispered in her ear. “I wish I could eat you up right now.” Hailey blushed. “You look so good to
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Chapter: Chapter 119“Yes. It’s small but we hope you like it.” Enzo chipped in. That was when Moore noticed that Ollie had been holding a card all through. The little boy nervously handed the card to Moore. “Thank you.” Moore accepted the gift with smiles all over his face. He opened the card and he started getting teary all over again. It was a handmade card with lots of love emojis in them and words written in their handwriting which read “Best Grandpa in the world. We love you.” “This is so beautiful,” Moore said with tear-filled eyes. “This is the most thoughtful gift anyone has ever given me. I promise to cherish it. Thank you.” Enzo nudged Ollie, giggling, “Grandpa loves our gift.” Ollie smiled widely, initiating a hug with Moore and Enzo joined too. “Can we open the gifts now?” Enzo said with pleading eyes. “Sure!” Moore chuckled. “The boys ran towards the gifts, calling Ami to join them.” Hailey, Cole, and Jess watched from afar with happy smiles on their faces as Moore got acquainted with the tw
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Chapter: Chapter 118 “Hi,” Jess said, excitedly to no one in particular. “I know I promised to come an hour later but Ami made us come so early.” “Uncle Cole!!!” Ami approached Cole who crouched down on time and hugged her. “How are you, darling?” He pulled away from the hug. “Fine and I missed you!” The little girl pouted. “I missed you too” “Good to see you again, Jess.” Hailey and Jessica shared a hug. “Ami, these are my boys. Ollie and Enzo.” “Ollie, Enzo. This is Ami, my g**dd**r. Just like how Debbie is you all’s godmother. And that is Jess, Ami’s mother.” “Hi Ami” “Hi.” The twins greeted shyly. Ami grinned. “Hi Enzo, Ollie. It’s good to meet you both.” Then she turned her attention to Cole. “They are so cute and look so much like you.” Cole nodded, smiling proudly. Jess crouched to the twins” height, smiling at the duo, looking at them at the same time. “Hi my loves, it’s so good to finally meet you.” Jess pulled the twins into a warm hug. “Thank you for being your father’s little angels.” Enzo no
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Chapter: Chapter 117“Why are you f**g me with your eyes?” Hailey smiled, innocently licking the icing off her lips. “I feel like eating you up just like how you are doing to that cake.” Hailey blushed, taking another forkful piece of cake. She woke up craving cakes and Cole ordered one from the best bakery. “You are sure you don’t want some?” Cole closed the gap with Hailey who stood by the counter. “No.” He stole a kiss from her as she chewed. “I feel like a baby.” Cole chuckled. “Why?” “Cos of my sudden craving for sweet things.” “Good to know our baby girl has a sweet tooth already.” Hailes blushed, stuffing more cakes in her mouth. “I hope it remains this way.” She said with a mouthful and continued chewing. “This way?” Cole took a glance at her, pouring some orange juice into the glass cup. “Yes. I had weird cravings when I was pregnant with the boys. I would crave things that I do not eat on a normal day. Like pickles and peanut butter, as well as other weird combinations.” Cole smiled sadly, placi
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