Chapter: Epilogue EpilogueThree Years Later“Dr. Hart?”Abella turned around to see a nurse hurrying toward her.“The patient in the NICU is responding to the medication,” the nurse informed her. “Could you check on her?”Without hesitation, Abella rushed to the NICU, her heart throbbing fast. That morning, the baby girl’s condition had been critical, but now, as she looked into those tiny, bright eyes, she felt a wave of relief.“Hey there, sweetheart,” Abella cooed, smiling warmly. “You’re such a fighter. You fought so hard to be here with your mom and dad.”The baby stared up at her, and Abella’s heart melted.“Yes, you’re such a strong, big girl,” she whispered, gently touching the baby’s hand.Outside the NICU, the parents expressed their gratitude; their tearful smiles reminded Abella why she had chosen this path. In moments like these, she was reminded of how beautiful it was to help save these little angels. But there were also the heartbreaking days, the ones where some angels didn’t make it.
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Chapter: Forever Together Meanwhile, Kate and Rhys were sitting with Anne.“Why is Aunt suddenly changing colors?” Rhys asked.“Because she knows she was wrong and wants back what she lost,” Kate said matter-of-factly.Anne chuckled. “Kate, as much as I love your straightforward attitude, I’d appreciate it if you toned it down in front of Emery. She is… well, very touchy and fussy.”Kate shrugged. “MIL, I have a complaint. Coco and Sia had a girls’ day without me! Can you imagine? I’m trying to be as cool as them, but they left me out!”Rhys suppressed a chuckle. “Yes, Mom, they left my dear Kate out.”Anne played along. “That’s terrible, I’ll scold them,”“Yes, scold them well,” Kate agreed, then added mischievously, “but don’t tell them I snitched. Just say it was Rhys.”Anne smiled. “Alright, dear.” Then, she glanced at Kate. “I saw you have been spending time with Abella. How’s that going? I know you two weren’t close.”Kate sighed. “Everyone coddles her too much. She is living in disillusionment. Coco and
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Chapter: The Family It was a beautiful day that was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Anne and Nicholas’s wedding anniversary had brought the entire family together, and the house was buzzing with warmth and joy.Nicholas turned to Anne as his eyes were soft with affection. “We have been together for forty years,” he said, a gentle smile on his lips.Anne smiled back, a touch of nostalgia in her gaze. “Yes, we made it this far.”Leaning in, Nicholas pressed a tender kiss to her lips. “Thank you for giving me the chance to be your husband.”Anne’s voice was barely above a whisper as she responded, “Thank you for fighting for us.”Just then, Leon and Coco appeared out of nowhere while wrapping their arms around their parents in a tight hug. “If anyone deserves the credit, it’s us!” Leon declared with a grin. “We made sure you two ended up together.”Nicholas and Anne exchanged amused glances before nodding. “Yes,” Nicholas agreed, “and we’re very thankful for your scheming. Turns out, it w
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Chapter: Reunion (2)“Did you match into your preferred branch of residency?” Madam Facci asked, excitement filling her voice.Abella swallowed. “Ma, I’m still checking the results,” she admitted. “I’m scared.”“You have nothing to be scared of, my dear. Just look,” she heard. With a deep breath, Abella entered her credentials for the residency match. Her eyes darted across the screen as the words appeared before her.“I…” Her voice caught in her throat.“What is it?” Madam Facci asked eagerly.“Pediatrics…” Abella whispered in disbelief.A joyful gasp came from the other end. “Oh my god! I am so happy for you, dear!”Abella’s chest tightened as she read the rest. “With NYU…” she murmured. “If I accept it, I will have to stay in New York.”Was she ready for this?Madam Facci’s voice was warm and reassuring. “Whatever you choose, we are proud of you. You’ve worked hard for this. Don’t overthink it, just enjoy this moment. You did it, Abella. I’m so, so proud of you.”That evening, the entire family gather
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Chapter: Reunion (1)Augustus Hart was born a healthy, chubby baby with a bald head, looking absolutely perfect in every way. His arrival was so sudden that only Callum and Estelle were present at the hospital when her water broke. They barely had time to inform anyone, but Abella rushed over as soon as she found out.The moment Callum stepped out of the delivery room and saw his sister waiting outside, a wave of emotions hit him all at once. Without hesitation, he pulled her into a tight hug.“Congratulations, brother. I’m so proud of you,” Abella whispered, pressing a kiss to his cheek.Callum let out a shaky breath, still overwhelmed. “When did you get here?”“Just now,” she said with a smile. “How’s Estelle?”“Tired,” he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck. “Still cursing me.”Abella chuckled. “And the baby?”“Just perfect,” Callum said, his eyes softening. “Come inside. She is going to be so happy to see you.”When Estelle saw Abella, she let out a small gasp before pulling her into a long, tight
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Chapter: A New LifeAfter her divorce, Abella didn’t leave the country. Cillian had given her a staggering sum in alimony, even going as far as naming half of his assets to her, but she refused to take a single dime. She had her own inheritance. More money than she could ever need. But what could wealth do? It couldn’t buy her happiness. It couldn’t fill the void in her heart.Cillian knew her too well; he didn’t push her to accept anything. He let her go, even when it shattered him.When her mother lived in Italy with Coco and Leon, alongside her uncle Nate, she had bought a beautiful bungalow. It had never been sold, left untouched over the years. When Abella married Cillian, Leon had given her the key to that house as a quiet token of their family’s past. There were two bungalows beside each other, one where her mother had raised her two older siblings, and the other where her father had stayed, the place where her parents had met and reunited. One had been passed down to Charlotte, the other to Leon.
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Contract Marriage: The Billionaire's First Love
What do you do when your first love, who crushed your heart into a million pieces, crashes your engagement party and proposes a marriage?
Certainly you would would show her the door and slip a ring on the fiancé's finger like a sane person. But Damien Callahan?
He did the exact opposite.
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Time stopped for Damien Callahan eight years ago when Anastasia, his first love, left him without explanation and moved to another continent and left him with nothing but their heartbreaking memories.
Giving in to his family’s demands, he eventually agreed to marry his best friend. But on the day of his engagement, Anastasia returned and proposing marriage– A Contract Marriage to be exact.
Damien is done playing the lovesick fool. If she wants a contract marriage, she will get it but he will make sure she regrets every second of it.
The contract might be hers but terms and conditions would be his.
………….
Anastasia Spencer fled her home years ago to escape the schemes of her stepmother and stepsister. Their betrayal cost her not just her first love, but also her mother, her only true family. Now, after years of planning, she’s back to reclaim everything that was taken from her—her wealth, her revenge, and the man she never stopped loving.
Her Plan is simple:
Step one: Steal Damien from her wicked stepsister.
Step two: Reclaim her father’s fortune.
Step three: Make them all pay for what they did.
It seemed simple, right?
Except she didn’t count on Damien flipping the script.
In the end, it is a game where love, power, and revenge are at stake, who will win and who will be left with nothing?
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Chapter: The End“Aunt Des, you’re not supposed to cry over a boy,” little Dove Callahan said seriously as she wrapped her small arms around her heartbroken aunt, who was sobbing over a recent breakup. “If he made you cry, then he is a bad person. And we shouldn’t like bad people. But… it’s okay if you still like him. Daddy says we can’t control who we love, but it’s better to be sad than to stay with someone who doesn’t treat us right.” She looked up, her eyes big and soft. “You’re a good person, Auntie. I love you.”Destiny clutched her niece closer and cried even harder. “D, you’re my favorite person. Why don’t you marry me instead?”Dove made a face. “I’m not a boy, Auntie! I can’t marry you, but I can stay with you forever and love you lots.”Adeline, watching from across the room, wiped a tear and cooed, “Anna, I swear, I would give everything to have her marry my son one day.”“Not happening,” Regina said. “You are not her mom,”Adeline shot back. Regina rolled her eyes with a laugh. “She’s my
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Chapter: Epilogue (3)Anastasia and Damien were forty years old when their lives were turned upside down in the most unexpected way.Anastasia was sitting on the couch, tears streaming down her face, clutching a cushion like it was a life raft. Damien stood beside her, rubbing her back with one hand and holding a glass of water in the other, his own face a mixture of guilt and panic.“Please don’t cry, baby… Please…” he begged softly, clearly at a loss for how to fix what he had done.“What did you do, Damien?” Anastasia snapped through her sobs, glaring at him as if he had committed a war crime.“I’m sorry,” he whispered. “So, so sorry.”Across the room, Adeline and Regina stood watching with tired expressions and arms crossed, while Abel and Ronan were casually eating popcorn like they were watching the season finale of a soap opera.“Seriously, stop crying,” Damien pleaded again, looking like a man desperate to stop a train with his bare hands.“What’s going on?” Asher asked, entering the living room wi
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Chapter: Epilogue (2)“Wait… wait—hold on—is that Asher Callahan?!”Anastasia turned to see a boy with wide eyes and an expression that screamed starstruck.“You know him?” Ashton asked, slightly confused.“Gosh, who doesn’t know him? He’s basically a legend around here. His photo’s up in the main hall—Professor Stark’s prized student… until he ditched him for some B-grade uni.”“Oxford,” Damien said, clearly offended.“Yeah. Whatever,” the boy shrugged. “Let me text T. She’ll owe me big for this.”Asher paled. “Kid—no. Don’t you dare tell her I’m here.”Too late. The boy had already texted. “Hey, T. Guess who is at the hostel gate? Asher freaking Callahan. Get here before he escapes.”Then, the boy turned to Anastasia. “Miss Beauty, can you hold him here for a bit? His girlfriend’s on her way.”Anastasia blinked. “He has a girlfriend?”The entire parental unit snapped to attention, eyes wide like they had just discovered classified information.“She’s not my girlfriend!” Asher groaned.“She trapped me!” h
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Chapter: Epilogue (1)“Max, make sure you finish your meals,” Anastasia said gently, brushing her son’s collar flat for the third time that morning. “You have to eat properly, okay? Don’t skip anything just because you are in a hurry. And please, don’t hang out with bad company. It’s going to be cold there, so wear warm clothes and layer up. Take care of yourself, alright?”Ashton smiled and nodded, then stepped forward and wrapped his arms around his mother. She looked tiny and delicate in front of her now-taller teenage son, and for a moment, she just held him like she used to when he was little. He kissed her cheek and whispered, “I love you, Mommy. I’m going to miss you terribly.”“Excuse me,” Damien said with offence, raising an eyebrow. “And what about me?”“You too, old man!” Ashton said with a grin.Then, before anyone could interrupt, he added, “So Dad… about that Aston Martin… when are we going to talk about it?”Damien stared at him. “Seriously?”“I mean, I’m fifteen now,” Ashton continued with a
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Chapter: Man and WifeEveryone expected that Regina and Anastasia’s relationship would improve after the truth about their birth and family history finally came to light but the truth is, there was never a relationship to repair. At twenty-eight, with the gentle guidance of Fiona who was slowly stepping into her role as a mother to them both, they were simply learning how to exist in each other’s lives, no longer as enemies but as sisters.After Harold’s death, both women began to heal at their own pace. When the will was finalised and Claire was officially prosecuted and sentenced, Anastasia took a quiet step that surprised everyone. Though she was Harold’s only legal heir, she shared her inheritance equally with Regina, who had been deliberately excluded. Anna didn’t want money or power to become another wedge between them. She knew what it was like to grow up feeling robbed of love and belonging, and she refused to let the past write their future.Though she remained half-owner of Spencer Industries, An
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Chapter: Truth is out“Hi, Anna!” Abel called out brightly as soon as he spotted her stepping into the house.“Wow, Abel,” Anna said with a playful grin, “You look unusually happy today.”Abel laughed. “Of course I am! My wife is finally home, and the babies are happy, which means Daddy is the happiest man alive!”Regina stood nearby, quietly smiling at the scene playing out in front of her. It was something she never thought she would have, and now it was here.“Did you two finally pick names for the girls?” Anna asked, eyeing the twins still snuggled against their mother’s chest.“We’re still deciding,” Regina and Abel said in unison, their voices overlapping. They shared a sheepish smile.“So, what did you do all morning, Anna?”Anna blinked at the random question but humoured him. “Let’s see... I forced the boys to bathe because they were stinking, baked cookies and bread, answered some emails, fixed Maxey’s toy truck, and watered the herbs. Why?”Abel and Regina exchanged a subtle glance.So she hasn’
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Chapter: Chapter 230The gender reveal party was held at Vespara’s house. It was a small, intimate gathering as only close friends were invited. Everyone stood around, chatting and smiling, waiting for the big moment.Finally, the balloons popped, and a cloud of pink confetti flew into the air.“It’s a girl!” someone shouted.Dante and Scarlet looked at each other, their eyes filling with tears. Without saying a word, they wrapped their arms around each other, holding tight.To be honest, they hadn’t been hoping for a boy or a girl. They just wanted a healthy baby. But now, knowing it was a girl, everything felt more real. They could picture their little girl, finally, their dreams had a face.“I’m so excited,” Dante said, grinning from ear to ear. “We can finally start working on the nursery!”Scarlet laughed. “Amy’s old clothes, the cute ones she never wore more than once, I can finally see them on our baby again! Some outfits were just too special to give away. And now,” she added with a playful smile,
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Chapter: Chapter 229Scarlet’s POVAmy sat with her perfectly curled hair bouncing gently as she played, her spa session finished, and her cheeks still rosy from the pampering. Scarlet, meanwhile, was still enjoying the last phase of her treatment, with Ace nearby keeping an eye on her.With the guards casually watching over the children’s play area, Amy’s sharp little eyes caught something or someone. A flash of a familiar figure. That boy again. The same one she had seen before, the one her little heart insisted was Ace.Without a sound, Amy slipped away with the ease of someone who had done it before. The guards didn’t even notice. Her tiny feet padded across the marble floor of the luxury mall and led her into a high-end restaurant, which was less frequented by the elite but more by the rich and reckless youth of the capital.She entered confidently, her small hand reaching up to tug at the sleeve of a boy wearing a varsity jacket. He looked down, surprised. His eyes were deep golden, his hair dark wi
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Chapter: Chapter 228Scarlet’s POVAmy and I strolled through the mall, her tiny hand clutched tightly in mine. We had gone from store to store but hadn’t found the one. Then we stumbled upon a quaint boutique tucked in a quiet corner of the mall. It wasn’t high-end or flashy, but something about it called to me.“Shall we try here, baby?” I asked Amy, who nodded eagerly, her eyes catching on the grand piano in the corner. Her excitement lit up the room.We stepped in and were immediately greeted with wide eyes.“L… Luna Scarlet?” the boutique owner gasped, then quickly composed herself. “Welcome! Please, come in, Luna, Miss Lockwood.”She seated us with practised grace. “What are you looking for, Luna?”“My best friend is hosting a gender reveal party. I need a dress for myself and for Amy, matching ones. Also, a similar of Amy’s dress for her sister, Nora. She is one size up.”The owner’s face lit up. “I know just the thing.”She returned with a long, glowing white dress that shimmered softly under the
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Chapter: Chapter 227Scarlet’s POV“Do you have to go?” Dante asked as he watched me grab my bag. “Can’t you rest today? You weren’t feeling too well earlier.”I gave him a reassuring smile. “Dante, I’m fine. It is just the baby being extra playful lately. Vespara worked so hard to organise this gender reveal party, I want to find the perfect dresses. Something special. For me and for Amy.”“I could have every designer boutique brought to the mansion,” he offered. “You just name it.”Sometimes, he was a little too possessive. Well not sometimes but all the time. Sometimes, its hot. But other times, like right now, it is so annoying! Can a hot pregant woman not go out shopping with her bestfriend who also happened to be her daughter? Again, I am not introvert. I have another bestfriend as well! It did not matter that Vespara and Amy and Ace were her bestfriends. Nora and Auggie were in my friend group as well! SO, I am not completely antisocial right? “How about I go together?” Mr caveman asked. I chuckl
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Chapter: Chapter 226Scarlet’s POV“Did the Sapphires cause trouble for you?” Vespara asked, settling beside me on the oversized couch. The ceremony had ended, the chaos finally behind us. Ace and Dante were still occupied in the council chambers, meeting with elders and state officials which was one of Ace’s new responsibilities as the Alpha’s heir.Meanwhile, the children were tucked in bed, fast asleep after the long day, and here we were, just two exhausted women, finally in our pajamas, nursing a well-earned glass of wine in the quiet warmth of the sitting room.“They didn’t say anything outright,” I replied, leaning my head back on the cushion. “But oh, those looks. I swear I could feel the daggers flying across the room. I get it though… I do. Their daughter was Dante’s mate. They’re probably still mourning her. And then there is me so much younger, taking the place they probably think should have belonged solely to Marielle. I must be a walking insult to them.”Vespara snorted, nearly spilling her
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Chapter: Chapter 225Amy looked around in panic, and her eyes landed on the one person she trusted above all others when her parents weren’t close by.“Brother!” she called out, her voice rising above the crowd.Ace was already moving before she finished the word.Ace reached his little sister in a matter of seconds, quickly assessing the situation. Amy was staring up at the furious woman, her lips pressed into a defiant pout, fists clenched at her sides but there was fear in her eyes too.He crouched down, gently wiping the smeared ice cream off her cheeks with his handkerchief. Then he leaned in and kissed her forehead.“Little tornado,” he said softly, “your mom’s looking for you. Let’s not worry her, okay? And hey, let’s say sorry to the old lady, alright?”Amy clung to him silently, her lower lip wobbling.Before he could guide her away, the woman’s sharp voice cut in.“Who are you calling old lady?”Ace stood to his full height, holding Amy protectively in one arm. His expression didn’t change as he
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Chapter: Chapter 14Arielle didn’t return home until late the next evening. Her work had dragged on, and by the time she finally stepped through the door, it was close to nine. She sighed, kicking off her shoes, but the sight in the living room stopped her in her tracks.Crystal was pacing back and forth, her expression fraught with worry. The moment she saw Arielle, she grabbed her hand."Ari, save your husband!" Crystal exclaimed, her voice filled with both exasperation and concern.Arielle’s heart sank. "Maa, is Zach okay?" she asked, panic rising in her chest.Crystal shook her head, her brows knitting together. "I don’t know! He wanted to read one of your books, and since Mom and Estelle had taken all the other copies, The Last Kiss was the only one left in my library. I didn’t realize it until I saw him reading it."She did not know what ghost the entire family was possessed with! They hated reading and she was the only reader in the house. And suddenly, all of them wanted to read something. Ariell
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Chapter: Chapter 13Maya cleared her throat, her smile warm but carrying a hint of teasing curiosity. "Ahem… looks like we were worried for nothing. You two are doing good."Arielle met her gaze with a soft smile. "I told you, Maya. Zachary is a good man."Maya raised an eyebrow, leaning forward. "But he broke your heart once, didn’t he?"Arielle’s smile faltered briefly, but then she shook her head with a thoughtful expression. "Maya, can I really hold onto the pain and forget all the good he has done for me? Just because we broke up doesn’t erase the years we shared. We were young and, honestly, a bit clueless."Her voice softened as she continued, a touch of nostalgia creeping in. "Do you know why we lasted almost ten years back then? It was because we were in boarding school together. We had each other every day, through every moment, good or bad. But when college came… things changed. We couldn’t find time for each other anymore. We were juggling intense schedules, trying to meet our ambitions and li
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Chapter: Chapter 12That night, when Zachary stepped into the house, a heavy silence greeted him. He walked straight to his bedroom, expecting to find Arielle sitting on their bed with her laptop, as she usually did. But the room was empty. The absence of her presence felt odd, unsettling even.It was strange how they had been married for a month and yet they were so attached to each other. Or shall he say that he had gotten attached to her and she was always like a mean cat to him? Not that he minded her acting like a mean cat. He hadn't realized when he had grown accustomed to their quiet evenings together—sharing coffee, exchanging small talk, or simply sitting in comfortable silence. Now, the room felt too still, and an unexplainable restlessness crept into his chest.Where was she? He was missing her. Frowning, he left the room and headed downstairs where he found his mother, Crystal, arranging the cushions on the sofa.“Maa, where is Arielle?” he asked, his tone sharper than he intended.Crystal d
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Chapter: Chapter 11Meanwhile, in the car, Maya glanced over at Arielle, who had been on her phone since they left.“What are you doing?” Maya asked curiosity mingled with frustration.“Calling Gabriel,” Arielle replied without looking up. “He called me after the wedding using this number, so I’m trying it. I have been leaving texts and calls. I know he will pick up eventually.”Maya frowned. “And why, exactly, do you think he will bother answering? He has been avoiding everyone else.”“Guilt,” Arielle said matter-of-factly, her voice steady. “Guilt is a strong emotion, Maya. If he has any sense of it, he will take my call.”Maya opened her mouth to argue, but before she could say anything, Arielle’s phone lit up. “The call’s connecting,” Arielle whispered, sitting up straighter in her seat.There was a pause, and then a groggy voice came through the line. “Hey, Arielle.”Arielle’s grip on the phone tightened. “Gabriel,” she said, her voice sharper than she intended. “We need to talk. Now.”“What happened
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Chapter: Chapter 10“Madam, someone is here to meet Arielle Madam,” the maid announced, bowing slightly as she stood at the door.“Who is here to see me?” Arielle asked, puzzled.Before the maid could respond, Maya burst into the room, her face full of relief and urgency. She ran straight to Arielle, wrapping her in a warm hug.“Maya! I’m so happy to see you!” Arielle exclaimed, her smile lighting up the room.“I’m happy to see you too, Ari,” Maya replied, but her smile faded quickly, replaced by a serious expression. “But right now, we are in trouble.”Arielle’s face fell, and concern clouded her eyes. “What happened?” she asked, stepping back slightly to look at her friend.Maya took a deep breath. “The manuscript for your new book has been leaked,” she said, her voice tinged with regret. “I’m so sorry, Ari. I tried everything I could to do damage control, but it wasn’t enough. Someone stole your manuscript, and now another author has published a book with the same idea.”Arielle’s breath hitched. “Wha
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Chapter: Chapter 9When they arrived in Chicago, the Hawthorne family organized a few small functions with only close relatives in attendance. Arielle felt relieved that she didn’t have to face large crowds or deal with overwhelming social interactions. The first two days were spent in these family functions, catching up with close relatives, and participating in various small gatherings. It was a flurry of introductions and polite conversations, but nothing too exhausting for Arielle, who preferred quieter moments.By the third day, Liam dragged Zachary to the family hospital. Arielle later learned that her new husband had decided to join the family business and work at the hospital. This marked the beginning of a new routine for him, and soon enough, their days started to settle into a rhythm.Over the next month, Arielle and Zachary’s relationship shifted. They didn’t fight as often as they had before, and to everyone’s surprise, including her own, she managed to keep her temper in check. It was a qui
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