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THE REUNION

last update Data de publicação: 2026-09-20 16:08:12

“You’re working yourself to death, Amanda.”

Raymond’s voice came from behind her as she stood, looking at the building plans, one hand braced against the table while the other moved down a list of supplies. Her eyes burned from too little sleep, but she kept scanning the page as if the numbers might rearrange themselves if she looked away.

“I’m fine,” Amanda said, refusing to lift her head. “There’s still too much to finish.”

Raymond stepped closer. His gaze lingered on the dark circles beneath
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    “Jeez, I’m almost late for dinner. Mom is going to scold me,” Raymond thought as he hurried toward the exit.He left Meridian building after checking the final screen twice. The numbers remained unchanged. He had shut down his monitor, gathered his files, and walked through the quiet office, carrying the unease with him.His shoes whispered across the polished floor as he passed reception. A few employees were still working late. Raymond greeted them with a nod, his attention fixed on the strange readings.At the elevator, he pressed the button and watched the doors close. Alone in the narrow space, he stared at his reflection and wondered whether keeping everyone calm had been the right decision.Downstairs, the evening staff looked up, smiled and greeted him. Raymond returned their greetings with a faint smile and pushed through the glass entrance. Warm air touched his face, carrying the restless noise of traffic.He stopped beside his car and glanced back at the building. Three ind

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    “Why are you suddenly spending so much money on construction projects?” Eric demanded, blocking Amanda’s path. “Why are you buying properties, materials, equipment, and supplies without telling me anything about them?”Amanda stopped and studied him quietly. His anger no longer frightened her. She had expected this confrontation, and strangely, she felt no need to defend herself.“I’m handling some things myself,” Amanda answered calmly, keeping her voice even. “You don’t need to worry about everything I’m doing.”Eric stared at her, clearly irritated. For years, Amanda had explained herself whenever he questioned her, but now she stood before him like a stranger.“That is not an answer,” he snapped, stepping closer. “We are married, Amanda. I deserve to know what you are doing with that money.”Amanda held his gaze without flinching. “Some decisions are mine to make, Eric. I don’t have to explain every one simply because we are married.”His jaw tightened. He had expected resistance,

  • Apocalypse Reborn: My Family Begged But I Shut The Gates   BACK IN HER LIFE

    Susan went still. "You did not simply become pregnant," she said slowly. "You pursued him while knowing he belonged to Amanda. Do not make yourself sound helpless now."Katie pushed back from the table. "He was not just Amanda's husband to me. He was Raymond, the boy she stole from me long before they married.""That old school story again? You were teenagers. Liking someone does not give you ownership over him.""He loved me first." Katie's anger flickered with uncertainty. "Amanda always found a way to stand where I wanted to stand.""Or perhaps Raymond chose her, and you refused to accept it." Susan shook her head. "You turned disappointment into a lifelong accusation because blaming Amanda was easier than admitting he did not choose you.""You were not there when she took him from me!""I was there when you came home crying. When you stopped studying, stopped reading, and started failing your exams because you were waiting for him to notice you."Katie looked away. Those old warni

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  • Apocalypse Reborn: My Family Begged But I Shut The Gates   THE PICTURES

    Eric stormed into the bank, ignoring the startled glances following him across the polished lobby. He marched straight toward the account officer’s desk, carrying printed statements that had kept him awake all night.“Where is this money going?” Eric demanded, dropping the statements before her. “These withdrawals are coming from my wife’s account, and nobody has given me a straight answer.”The account officer glanced at the documents, then at Eric. “Sir, I understand your concern, but Amanda is the account holder. We cannot disclose private transaction details without her authorization.”“She is my wife,” Eric snapped, leaning closer. “I am asking about money being moved in amounts large enough to buy buildings.”The officer remained composed, though her fingers tightened around the pen. “Marriage does not automatically give you access to another adult’s banking information. We can only discuss accounts you are legally authorized to manage.”Eric’s jaw tightened. “Then tell me what

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