Chapter: Chapter 20Brant I heard the splash of water—the unmistakable sound of someone struggling. Drowning. I ran to the backyard and toward the pool. That’s when I saw Sable, sinking. She was in the water, motionless.I didn’t think. I just jumped in.The cold hit me hard as I swam, but I pushed through it, cutting through the water toward her. My arms wrapped around her—her soft, warm skin beneath the dress she wore tonight. The one that had made my chest tighten when I first saw her in it. The one that made it impossible not to stare. She looked so damn sexy in it.Now, soaked and limp, she felt terrifyingly weightless in my arms.I pulled her to the edge and hauled her out, laying her gently on the poolside. Climbing out, dripping and gasping, I knelt beside her and immediately started CPR. I tilted her head back, pinched her nose, breathed into her mouth, pressed down hard on her chest with quick compressions. One, two, three—again. And again.After a few more breaths, she suddenly coughed and sp
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Chapter: Chapter 19I stood in front of my bedroom mirror, staring at my reflection. The dress hugged my body perfectly, even though I felt a bit strange in it—I’m not really a dress person. But Joss had picked it out for me for today’s occasion: Rhett’s recovery party. I forced a smile onto my face, trying to feel confident.There was a knock at the door. I walked over and opened it. The sound of music spilled into the room, and there stood Joss—looking incredibly handsome in a tailored navy blue suit. His crisp white shirt was slightly unbuttoned, just enough to give a glimpse of his toned chest. His cologne drifted in subtly, and his hair was styled neatly. He looked dashing—effortlessly so.“Are you ready?” he asked, extending his arm toward me.I slipped my hand into the crook of his elbow and stepped out, closing my door behind me with a soft click. As we looked over the staircase, I could already see that guests had started to arrive. The house had been completely transformed—soft lighting from th
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Chapter: Chapter 18Sable We came back home after Rhett gave all the children gifts, and I kissed each of their cheeks, promising to visit them again soon. Rhett had already gone to his bedroom when I wandered into the backyard. That’s when Joss walked up to me with a change of clothes—a simple shirt and shorts.He sat next to me on the lounge chair.“You’re back?” I asked, looking at him.He gave me a shy smile. “Yeah, I just got home... Rhett told me you guys went to the orphanage. He said you had a great time.”I smiled. “We did. I did. I love children… You know, one day I want to have kids of my own.”“That’s a good thing, a beautiful dream—and I think you’ll make a wonderful mother,” he said warmly.“Thank you,” I replied. We sat in comfortable silence, looking at each other for a moment, the silence stretching between us before he finally spoke again.“I wanted to ask you something… I hope you won’t say no.”“Shoot,” I said, curious.“You can take your time to think about it,” he added, almost ner
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Chapter: Chapter 17Sable We stopped at an orphanage, and as we entered, all the children were already coming out of the building with smiles lighting up their faces. I couldn’t help but smile too. I know it sounds cheesy, but I love children—a lot. They’re my weakness.'Do you think Brant loves children too?' Selene asked in my head.'Selene, don’t spoil my mood and annoy me,' I replied silently.Honestly, I didn’t think she could annoy me—not while I was surrounded by these children. They were now gathering near a small stage that had been set up, organizing themselves into neat little rows as they sat down.“This orphanage was founded and built by my mother,” Rhett said.I turned to him and smiled. I hadn’t known that. I mean, I did know there was an orphanage my mother used to visit every month after she married Mr. Paxton—was this it?We stepped out of the car as the driver went to retrieve Rhett’s wheelchair from the trunk. Together, we helped him into it. He was heavy, and a part of me wished he’
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Chapter: Chapter 16Sable After Brant left, I went to my bedroom, picked up the flower, and headed to Joss’s room. He was getting ready to leave for the company. I knew I should have been giving Rhett his leg massage by now—but that would have to wait.His door was open, so I walked in with the note and flower in hand, a smile plastered on my face.“Thank you, Joss,” I said sweetly.“It’s nothing…” he replied with a small smile. “It was just my way of apologizing for locking you down there. I shouldn’t have done that—and for all the nice things you said.”“No, don’t say that. You didn’t even know you closed it on us,” I said, smiling warmly.He stepped toward me and gently took my hand. “You’re a sweet person, Sable. Why don’t we talk when I get back?”I nodded. “Sure.”Joss is charming. Gentle. Considerate. Thoughtful. The kind of person who notices the little things—and actually cares. He made something as simple as a note and a flower feel like a rare treasure. It was... nice. A kind of softness I ha
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Chapter: Chapter 15We finally had dinner, and this time, they let me join them at the table. Brant kept staring at me with that same hungry look—the one he'd had since he said those words to me. And ever since, I’d been speechless. We hadn’t talked about what he said, but the way he looked at me… it was as if he could undress me with his eyes alone.After dinner, Rhett, Joss, Kit, and Brant went back inside the house. I stayed outside, lying on the lounge chair for a while, staring up at the stars. I used to do that with Mum and Jessica.How I wish they were here with me.Why, Jessica? Why fall for someone like Brant—a selfish brat?I heard footsteps approaching and turned my head to see Brant walking toward me. He’d changed into a simple black shirt and shorts. He sat down on the lounge chair next to mine and stretched out, lying back comfortably.“You know, there’s a wonderful woman who once told me if you stare at the stars—”“You can picture anything you want,” I finished for him.He looked at me, e
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Chapter: EpilogueMarissa 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
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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
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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
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Chapter: 82. Stolen InnocenceA 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
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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
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Chapter: 80. Trust in LoveValentina 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
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