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Khadijah Bunza
Khadijah Bunza
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His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife

His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife

For three years, Rachel lived a double life—his wife in private, his secretary in public. Bound to billionaire Slade Pierce by a secret marriage contract, she followed two impossible rules: no children, no falling in love. She broke them both. With the contract’s final days ticking away, Rachel discovered she was pregnant. Afraid of shattering Slade’s trust and certain he was meant to marry another, she signed the divorce papers and vanished, determined to protect her unborn children from a love she believed was never real. Then fate intervened. A tragic accident stole her memories, her name, her life. To the world and to Slade, Rachel was dead. Years later, Slade still lives with her ghost. He’s built an empire, but his heart never healed. Until the day he sees her again—alive, breathing, and looking at him like he’s a stranger. Rachel doesn’t remember the secret marriage. She doesn’t remember the nights they shared or the promises they broke. Yet something deep inside her stirs whenever he’s near, a connection she can’t explain, a pain she doesn’t understand. As fragments of the past begin to surface, so do the secrets that tore them apart. Will she remember the man who never stopped loving her? Can love survive even when memory is gone, or is fate about to take her away all over again?
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Chapter: Hello!
Dear Readers,We’ve officially come to the end of the first part of Rachel and Slade’s love story, but don’t worry—this is far from goodbye. Now, it’s time to dive into a new journey with Cale and Abbie.I know you’re already curious about what’s coming next, and trust me… things are about to get very interesting. You’ll still be seeing plenty of Rachel and Slade as the story continues, along with other familiar characters.There will also be new supporting characters along the way.Now, let me warn you in advance: Cale and Abbie’s story is darker, steamier, and far more intense than Slade and Rachel’s. I’m not just saying it—I’m telling you how it is. If you’re not 18+ with an open mind, this might not be for you. But if you are? Go right ahead, because you’re about to enjoy every single moment.Thank you all for following this story. Your love and support mean absolutely everything to me as I continue to write and share each new chapter with you.And to my absolutely amazing readers
Last Updated: 2025-12-15
Chapter: 48: Home Again
|| Slade ||I looked around the mansion. I still couldn’t believe I was back home with the woman I love and my children. I walked into the children’s bedrooms; they were all sound asleep. I pecked each of them goodnight. The sound of their breathing was the most peaceful sound in the world, and I lingered, watching them.I can’t believe that, a long time ago, I didn’t want any kids and now I’d do anything for them, even give my life. They are the physical proof that I am capable of love and redemption.I entered my bedroom. The majestic room was dark as I closed the door. Firelight appeared along the walls as I looked up. Another light spelled I love you. A slow smile formed on my lips.Rachel walked toward me, wearing a black sheer dress. This woman will be the end of me. But she’s also the beginning of me. She is the only truth I need, the beautiful, chaotic center of my universe.“Hello, handsome,” she said as she closed the distance between us. She smelled of coconut, fresh from t
Last Updated: 2025-12-15
Chapter: 47:
|| Slade ||I finally have my company to myself. Samantha signed the shares back to me, and the transaction is complete. When I called her into my office, she was shocked to see the tax fraud documentation outlining her parents’ decades of illegal financial dealings. She had no idea what kind of people her parents truly are.I’m not surprised. Samantha always lived in a privileged bubble, never questioning the source of their immense wealth.It only took a few days to get the shares and the contract signed. She will stay the fuck away from my family. I’m not taking any risks—Rachel is right. Samantha isn’t well. She signed everything over to protect her parents’ memory and reputation, confirming her emotional, rather than rational, state.I dropped the copied file onto my father’s hospital bed as Beatrice and Jacob stared at it, realizing I had achieved my goal despite everything they tried to do to me. Their expressions were a mixture of shock and reluctant admiration. I have no int
Last Updated: 2025-12-14
Chapter: 46: Everything Falling Into Place
|| Rachel ||One of the best days of my life—when I finally felt that everything was falling into place—was the day Thomas was sentenced to prison. I had no idea Slade was behind it all. I discovered the truth when I overheard one of his conversations with Cale about purchasing Thomas’s company. I listened as Cale finalized the details of the takeover, and it slowly dawned on me that the entire scheme had been Slade’s plan for revenge.I never knew Slade could go to such lengths. When he told me that everything he had done was to protect me, it moved me deeply. I still wondered how he had found out that Thomas had been harassing me. I felt safer knowing that Slade would do anything to keep me and our children safe. He was the shelter I had always needed against the world.I headed to his office. I never knock before opening his door, and this time was no different. When I walked in, Samantha was leaning against his desk, facing him as he sat in his seat.“How are we going to find reso
Last Updated: 2025-12-13
Chapter: 45: No Room for Forgiveness
|| Slade ||I looked over at Rachel at the restaurant where I’d brought us for lunch. She had just told me she was asking whether I wanted another child, and it seemed she still didn’t remember anything yet. I couldn't help wondering—what if she eventually remembered our past? Was I ready to tell her the whole truth?I felt her hand on top of mine as she smiled softly. “Are you all right?” she asked.“I’m fine,” I replied, taking her hand and giving her fingers a gentle squeeze.“You’re looking at me like your mind is somewhere else… you know you don’t have to bring me out, right?”I wrapped my fingers around hers. “That’s not it. I was thinking about forever—our forever. You and I. I want us to be together for the rest of our lives.”“I want the same thing, Slade. We are together in all of this, but…”“Don’t worry about Samantha. Leave her to me. I know I keep promising that this will all be over, but it just keeps getting worse, and we’re both exhausted. I promise you, this time I j
Last Updated: 2025-12-11
Chapter: 44: What Love Makes of Us
SladeI released her hand as we stepped into my office. Looking at her now, she seemed so small—pathetic, even. This wasn’t the Samantha I grew up with. I realized I never truly knew her at all, but whatever she once was, she had changed. Clarissa’s death had shattered her, twisting her grief into something dark and possessive obsession.“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” I snapped, my control slipping. “Sam, you’re embarrassing yourself with all this ridiculous talk, throwing Rachel out of her office? What was that for?”“Of course you’d take your damn mistress’s side!” she shouted back, tears welling in her eyes.“Rachel is not my mistress. She’s my woman—the love of my life. The woman I’m going to marry. That’s the reason why I’m ending our engagement, Samantha.” There was no point hiding it anymore; she already knew. The words felt heavy, but necessary.She stared at me, devastated, anger and sorrow twisting her features as tears streamed down her cheeks.“Sam…” I tried ge
Last Updated: 2025-12-11
Inside Marissa's Heart

Inside Marissa's Heart

In her journey to find joy again, Marissa battles an unexpected resentment, but the truth hidden in her heart might be the key to her true healing. Miguel and Rosario Valiente make the decision to move back to their hometown in hopes of creating a positive atmosphere for their children and ultimately leading a happy and beautiful life. This is especially crucial for their daughter Marissa, who has been battling depression ever since her brother, Juan Valiente, moved away without her. The family believes that once Marissa sees Juan again, she will return to her normal, happy self. However, upon arriving in their hometown, Marissa meets Juan's girlfriend, Daniella Duran, who she inexplicably appears to despise her. Witnessing Marissa's negative behavior towards herself and Daniella, Juan takes matters into his own hands. But what's truly inside Marissa's heart? Find out in this suspenseful and romantic novel.
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Chapter: Epilogue
Marissa stood before the tall, ornate mirror, her reflection bathed in the soft glow of the dressing room lights. The wedding gown she wore enveloped her in a cascade of ivory silk and lace, a vision of bridal elegance she had once only dared to imagine. In her wildest dreams, she never envisioned herself as a bride, let alone a mother of two, preparing to wed the love of her life, Efrain Guerra. Stella, looking stunning as the maid of honor, gazed at Marissa with admiration. "Do you remember when I told you that one day you'd find an extraordinary man and walk down the aisle in a breathtaking gown, just like this?" she reminisced. Marissa's eyes flickered with uncertainty as she surveyed her reflection. "Do you believe it will all work out? That I can truly find happiness?" she confided. "Stop doubting yourself, Marissa," Stella admonished gently. A gentle knock resonated through the door, prompting Stella to invite the visitor inside. Juan entered the room, exuding confide
Last Updated: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 83. A Mother's Love
The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei
Last Updated: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 83. A Mother's Love
The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei
Last Updated: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 82. Stolen Innocence
A year had passed, and now the Guerra's and Valiente's stood anxiously outside the delivery room."I'm going in," Efrain declared to Juan, his anxiety evident in his tone. "If no one tells me how Marissa is, I'll find out myself."A doctor emerged from the delivery room."Doctor, has the baby arrived?" Efrain inquired, his voice shaky with anticipation."Not yet," the doctor replied."Is Marissa okay?" Efrain's words stumbled out.All eyes were fixed on the doctor, awaiting the news."Yes, she specifically asked for you," the doctor confirmed, "She wants you in the delivery room.""Is my daughter okay? I need to be there if there's any complication," Rosairo expressed her concern, with Valentina offering comfort by holding her arm."She's doing fine," the doctor reassured them, then turned to Efrain. "Let's go.""Let's go," Efrain urged."She'll be alright," Valentina reassured Rosairo, casting a supportive glance at Juan, who returned her smile.Marissa was in the labor room, surroun
Last Updated: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 81. Inside Marissa's Heart
"Will you hurry, please... we're going to be late," Valentina urged impatiently.Efrain descended the stairs with his luggage in tow. "Will you just relax? It's still afternoon," he replied, attempting to placate her.Ignoring his response, Valentina marched out of the house and settled into the back seat of the car. Efrain loaded his luggage into the trunk before joining her in the back seat, and the driver started the car, pulling away from the house.As they were driving, their path was suddenly blocked by a line of cars. "What's going on?" Valentina exclaimed, peering out of the window in confusion.Efrain stepped out of the car to investigate, only to find Stella, Ignacio, Paula, Danna, and Carlos waiting for them. "What's going on?" he asked, puzzled by the unexpected gathering.Marissa approached him with a serenade band and began to serenade him, her voice filled with emotion.Marissa came closer to Efrain, who looked surprised to see her, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Efr
Last Updated: 2024-05-28
Chapter: 80. Trust in Love
Valentina entered Efrain's room quietly, observing him as he slept. She couldn't help but notice how much he had changed. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine her brother would fall in love after all these years. Before returning to town, Valentina will ensure that both Efrain and Marissa realized how deeply they couldn't live without each other. They belonged together, and she was determined to make them see that.Valentina released the drapes, letting the morning sunlight gently fall on Efrain's face. Efrain rubbed his eyes as the sunlight poured in through the open drapes. "Damn it," he muttered, then noticed Valentina standing before him. "Why did you have to wake me up like this?"Valentina settled herself on the edge of the bed. "Listen, I came to take you back to town to stay with me for a few days, away from here. And you won't say no to me because... because you can't.""Vale, I won't say no to you because I can't keep living like this, with everyone seeing me this wa
Last Updated: 2024-05-28
Mated to My Enemy: The Sinful Bond That Binds Us

Mated to My Enemy: The Sinful Bond That Binds Us

She came with claws and fire, scent like sin; his wolf didn’t stand a chance. Neither did he. ••• Brant Paxton has always been the wild one—gorgeous, untamed, and irresistible to everyone. But when Sable Knox returns, everything changes. She’s no longer the sweet girl he remembers. She’s fierce, sexy, and carries a scent that sets his wolf on edge. The heat between them is dangerous. Forbidden. But Brant can’t stay away. Sable once called the Paxtons her family, but one tragic night tore it all apart. Now she’s back, stronger and smarter, ready to make them pay—especially Brant. But nothing prepares her for the fire that ignites when they’re close. Her wolf wants him. Craves him. And Sable doesn’t know if she’s falling into his arms or into a trap. As old wounds reopen and passion burns hotter, Brant and Sable must choose: follow the rules or give in to the sin that could ruin them both. Content Warning: This book contains sexual content and mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.
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Chapter: Chapter 58
SableThree days later, we finally packed up to head to the cabin for a week. Rhett had organized everything, of course. We were taking two cars—I’d be traveling with Brant, Joss, and Marirose, while Rhett rode with Kit and Dani in the other, Rhett’s driver at the wheel.I sat in the backseat, directly behind Joss. From where I was, I could see Brant clearly as he drove, and Marirose sat beside me, her eyes fixed on me more often than on the road ahead.Ever since that heated encounter in the basement at the club, Brant and I hadn’t spoken a single word to each other. He hadn’t left the mansion, not once, but it was as though I didn’t exist. I would see him smoking in the backyard, cutting laps in the pool, or sitting silent at the dining table. We crossed paths often, yet he treated me like I was nothing more than a ghost.I did my part too. I played along, ignoring him, pretending not to care, even though every second stretched taut with things unspoken. And still, I had no idea how
Last Updated: 2025-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 57
Sable I arrived back at the mansion, finally managing to stop the tears streaking down my cheeks. Brant was bad news. I knew that. I came here to get revenge for Jessica. But I’d been stupid. My foolish heart had gone and fallen in love with him.Why Brant? Why him? Why not Joss?“Sable!” Marirose’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. She walked toward me, her face drawn with worry. “Are you… crying?”I shook my head quickly. “No. Why would I be crying? I’m fine… I just need to go to my bedroom.”She didn’t look convinced, but she didn’t press. She let me go, and for that I was grateful. I didn’t want to talk to anybody. Not now.In my room, I went straight to the closet, slid open a hidden drawer, and pulled out a small box. Sitting down on the floor with my back against the bed, I opened it carefully. Inside was a photograph of me and Jessica.We looked so young, happy, so full of life in our school uniforms with our backpacks slung over our shoulders. It was right after Mum marrie
Last Updated: 2025-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 56
Brant“I’m here,” I said, stepping into the basement where he had her. My voice echoed against the concrete walls as my eyes locked on Lucas, his silver gun aimed straight at Sable. The sight froze my blood. “I’m here, you motherfucker. Let her go. I missed the fight. That’s what you wanted, right?”Coming here, I realized something deep in my gut: I would always choose Sable. Always. No championship, no title, no fleeting glory in a cage was worth her life. If she died because of me, I’d never forgive myself. Winning the fight would’ve meant power, but saving her meant everything.Lucas threw his head back and laughed—his wicked, broken laughter bouncing off the basement walls. “I never really thought you’d come,” he said between chuckles. “Because you? Brant Paxton? You’re a selfish bastard who gambles with people’s lives.”I ignored him and moved closer to the cage, where Sable stood pressed against the bars. Her blue eyes locked onto mine, wide and trembling.“You… you actually ca
Last Updated: 2025-09-22
Chapter: Chapter 55
Brant I was ready. This was the final round, and I couldn’t wait to face that motherfucker. My opponent was Don Franco’s man. I needed to defeat him not just for the victory, but so Franco would understand exactly who I was. No one would ever dare touch me again. I knew his son was the one who tried to cripple me, but Einstein never did anything without his father’s approval.Leslie walked up to me, confidence etched on her face, radiating from her stride. “Are you ready?” she asked.“I’ve never been more ready in my entire life,” I said, my chest burning with fire. “This isn’t just about winning. It’s about finishing what I started.”She placed a hand on my shoulder, then leaned in and crushed her lips against mine. Her kiss was smoky, intoxicating, the kind of taste that lingers like sin. And damn it, I kissed her back, my hand almost rising to pull her closer, the pull dragging me deeper.And then—Sable’s face flashed in my mind. That beautiful face. That smile, those eyes that st
Last Updated: 2025-09-22
Chapter: Chapter 54
SableI waited for Brant to come home, but he never did. Joss eventually told me we should go to bed, so I did, though sleep came slowly, with nothing but thoughts of Brant filling my head.Where was he?The next morning, I woke up early and slipped into the shower. The steam had barely fogged the glass when Joss walked in and joined me, pressing close in that familiar, possessive way of his.When he left to get dressed, I finished up and got ready. But instead of heading downstairs, I found myself sneaking quietly into Brant’s room.And there he was, sprawled across his bed, fast asleep. His broad chest rose and fell heavily, his dark hair messy, his face relaxed. I must have woken him with my footsteps, because just as I reached the side of his bed, his eyes blinked open.“Good morning, Champion,” I said softly.“Sable,” he mumbled, his voice thick with sleep.“Why didn’t you come home last night?” I asked, sitting down on the edge of his bed.“I did,” he said, rubbing his face with
Last Updated: 2025-09-22
Chapter: Chapter 53
Brant I arrived at the fighting arena with Jericho. The place was a wide, dimly lit pit, a cage at its center surrounded by raised stands where the Dons sat like kings watching gladiators. The air already hung thick with smoke, sweat, and anticipation, every corner alive with wagers and whispers. Not all the Dons had arrived yet, but several were already there with their fighters—hulking brutes, muscle stacked on muscle. Broad-shouldered men with thick necks and heavy fists, each one looked more beast than man. Than me.I guessed each Don believed sheer bulk would win the fight. Maybe the drugs had fried their brains, or maybe they were just too arrogant to see past muscle. They thought size was everything. But fights weren’t won by slabs of meat. They were won by grit, by cunning, by knowing when to strike and when to wait. That was something their giants would never understand.That’s when I spotted Leslie. I walked over to her, and the moment she saw me, her face lit up. A huge sm
Last Updated: 2025-09-22
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