ログインMargaret Peters finally moves to Newvile to pursue her legal career after years of living under the shadows of her stepsister Laura. Raised by an absent father and a ruthless stepmom, Margaret had spent all her life at the mercy of faith. But things take a different trajectory when a simple trip home gets her entangled with her stepsister's fiance. Will she cower into the shadows or will Margaret pursue her darkest desire which might plunge the entire Peters family into chaos. But things take a different trajectory when a simple trip home gets her entangled with her stepsister's fiance.
もっと見るMargaret’s POVThe high court complex loomed in front of me like a giant beast as I walked closer to the large terrazzo staircase that led into that building. My hands became extremely clammy standing at the entrance.I was scared, terrified actually but I kept repeating the same words in my head like a mantra: You can get through this, Margaret. You built this career with your own hands, don't let them take it from you.I took a deep breath, adjusted the strap of my bag, stepped inside and headed straight for Chief Justice Bartholomew’s office. He had called me the night I received the letter from the court warden, sounding worried for me over the phone: “Make sure you come to my office unfailingly tomorrow, that's if you still want to practice law in this state.” The words had kept me up all night.This morning, I had woken up in the small, scrubby apartment Cielin and I had managed to move into that same day, my body still sore from the emotional and physical exhaustion of the past
Margaret’s POV My sight became blurry bit by bit due to the uncontrollable tears that left my eyes as I shoved one last shirt into the suitcase, my wrists shaking so badly that I could barely zip it closed. How could I have been so stupid as to let myself believe that happiness was possible when everything I touched turned to poison? Cielin sat on the edge of the bed, her hand gently rubbing my back as sobs wracked my body. “Margaret, breathe. Please. You’re going to make yourself sick.” “I’m just so stupid,” I choked out between sobs, wiping my face with a rough piece of clothing “Why did I let myself fall for such a scam? I should have known this was too good to be true.Because of my own carelessness,Laura has lost her baby because of me and my career is probably over after that stupid picture Laura obviously took of us at the restaurant. I don’t even know how to go about any of it. I’m just tired, Cielin. I just want to end all of this pain.” Cielin pulled me into a tight hu
Alexander’s POVThere have only been a few times where I was this angry. I didn't even know I cared a lot for the baby until this happened. I just felt lost, lonely and extremely enraged. To cap it all,the culprit happened to be Margaret of all people. Why wasn't it one stupid random dude looking to score some point or even Sam,so I could deal with him mercilessly without emotions.The hospital was now beginning to suffocate me which led me to start making my way out of the building,but as soon as I was outside,I spotted her immediately, standing near the entrance,by a palm tree like a lost puppy. She was pacing up and down, looking detached and worried but I couldn't care less.My legs carried me toward her before I could even think, my fists clenched at my sides.“Hey you,” I snarled, jamming my finger toward her chest as I closed the distance, standing so close I could see the fear flicker in her eyes. “You’ve succeeded in killing my baby, right? The only other thing that mattered t
Laura’s POVAs my heavy eyelids slowly opened,the first thing I felt was a sharp, piercing pain in my head. I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness forced me back against the pillows. Why am I in a hospital? The last thing I remembered was Margaret’s face filled with anger,her slap, the sickening crack as my head hit the table.“Doctor! Doctor Zach!! She’s awake!”Alexander’s voice echoed from the doorway and he sounded worried? I blinked, trying to focus as footsteps rushed into the room. A male doctor in a white coat entered first, followed closely by Vivian and Alexander. The doctor immediately moved to check my vitals, his stethoscope cold against my chest because reality was beginning to set in and I was scared, terrified actually. Had they figured it out? Did they know the pregnancy was fake? My mind raced through various thoughts and possibilities with panic. If Alexander discovered the lie now, especially after everything with Eduardo and Margaret, I would lose him forever.
Laura’s pov.I was simply ridden of sleep tonight. I tried to force myself to sleep but it wasn't just happening.Even though mom,by having Alexander followed, gave me an advantage to know where he was at the moment and about the new apartment he got for Margaret,my mind still wasn't at rest. All I
Laura’s POVI stormed out of the office building like a woman possessed, my heels my vision was blurred with hot, angry tears and my chest felt like it was on fire. The slap I had given Margaret wasn’t enough. Nothing would ever be enough because how dare she?The automatic doors barely opened fast
Alexander’s POVI was halfway up the front steps when Laura stepped directly into my path, blocking the doorway just as I was about to enter the house. Apparently,she’d been ok the doorway listening in to I and Margaret's altercation.“I see your whore finally left,” she spat, her voice so loud tha
Margaret's pov The letter trembled in my hands.Alexander had done this without asking or even a simple warning. He is practically trying yanked me back into the very cage I had spent six years escaping. My chest tightened until breathing hurt. I folded the paper,shoved it into the envelope and












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