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Selena’s POVStanding in front of those who once ostracized me, regret gnawed at me. I shouldn't have listened to Hillary. Right now, I should be in bed, lost in dreams, or facing my own problems, not this. And at the heart of it all was Rose.When Dan, our old class representative, approached to confirm my presence, I should've turned and fled. It was unbelievable that none of them recognized me, except for Rose. Her smirk and glare were a strange mix of defiance and amusement. How did she maintain such composure?"I must be in the wrong room," I stammered, wanting nothing more than to escape this humiliating situation. I pivoted on my heel, but a voice stopped me."Are you sure?" Rose asked, her voice laced with something I couldn't decipher.I turned back to the table, facing a battery of curious stares. They scrutinized me as though recognition hinged on a deeper inspection of my face. Rose seemed prepared for any reaction. Did she not realize that if my secret were to be exposed,
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Jake’s POVI wasn't sure if I should be happy I came to the reunion or furious. Here I was, discovering I'd been lied to. Why? It floored me to learn Selena attended the same high school, even befriending Rose – we were all classmates!The way they were talking to her – "thief," "cheat" – sent chills down my spine. Could she have been the girl the girls always complained about back then when Rose was absent? How could I have missed it? Back then, I was laser-focused on studying, obsessed with being top of the class.Why hadn't Selena said anything? She must have known who I was from day one, yet she kept it a secret. Why? Did she think I was a fool? Or was this all some elaborate plan – running into me, agreeing to marry me so suddenly?She must have gotten a kick out of toying with me, laughing behind my back. The guys tried to reason with the girls, but Rose had them on her side. They were relentless. Finally, I stepped in, pulling Selena away when she seemed frozen. I let them know
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Selena's POVAfter a restless night, I woke up early, showered, and decided to go back to bed for a few more hours. However, my grumbling stomach had other plans.And what was that noise from the living room? I tiptoed out of my room and peeked into the living room, only to be confronted by a furious Mrs. Marino. She marched towards me, and I genuinely thought she was going to attack.Jake must have thought the same thing because he rushed to his mother's side, trying to restrain her in case she did have plans of assaulting me. "What are you doing here so early in the morning?" I sputtered. "You look...dressed for battle."She must have planned this overnight, but what on earth was going on? Mrs. Marino yanked open her bag and dramatically pulled out a magazine, which she flung at my face. It landed with a thud at my feet."Is this what you've been hiding?" Mrs. Marino snapped angrily, her face flushed with rage.I bent down to pick up the items. There was a newspaper and a magazine.
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Jake's POVI waited for Selena's response, but she remained silent for a while. She worried her lips, her face etched with sadness and tear stains. Finally, she met my gaze."Funny, I don't even know where my family is," she said softly.What? What did she mean? Did she lose them somehow? "But you have an aunt," I pointed out."I do," she murmured. "She took care of me, but she never tells me anything about my family." She looked genuinely downcast. If she was telling the truth, I couldn't imagine the pain of not knowing your family's whereabouts.Was it possible her family didn't care about her? "Why not ask your aunt for information?" I suggested. "Where is she?"Selena shrugged. Suddenly, her phone in her jeans pocket rang, startling her. She calmed herself enough to take it out and glance at the screen before looking back at me with trepidation.Her hand holding the phone dropped limply to her side. "Why aren't you picking up?" I asked, concerned."I... I can't talk right now," sh
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Hillary's POVI finished the laundry, relieved that Max was still at his friend's sleepover. He'd be back that morning, though, so I used the time to be productive.Walking past my canvas and paints, I yearned to spend an uninterrupted hour just painting. But a glance around reminded me of my priorities. Before laundry, I'd cleaned my apartment. If I finished before Max arrived, I even planned to help Selena clean hers.Thinking about her now, worry gnawed at me. My gut feeling told me she was struggling with something she wasn't sharing. It saddened and frustrated me that she didn't trust me enough to confide in me.Getting married without my knowledge, and to the Marino family of all people! How did she end up entangled with them? I knew nothing about her background, and she didn't much associate with that crowd, except for Rose.And now she was pregnant for a husband I was sure she didn't truly love. The only thing I could offer was my support. I wanted to be a shoulder to cry on,
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Jake's POVI should have been focused on the file in front of me and what my employee was discussing, but I was lost in thought. There had been whispers about the scandal, but the conversation ceased whenever I entered the room.The whole company was likely buzzing, but thankfully, sales hadn't dropped. At least the news wasn't painting me in a bad light. Selena was bearing the brunt of it all. Honestly, it was her fault for not being upfront about her family. Even with everything swirling around her, she hadn't said a word to me.Reporters were hounding me about my wife, but somehow, they hadn't gotten a hold of her yet. She must be good at staying hidden in these situations.Suddenly, I heard a voice calling my name from afar, and I felt a hand on my arm. I jolted back to reality. Jeff was giving me a questioning look."Mr. Marino?" the voice called again. "Is there a reason you're not responding?"I turned my attention back to the presentation. The head of the administration depart
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Rose's POVI stormed into the Marino holding company, determined to confront Jake. He hadn't bothered to explain or apologize for leaving abruptly at the reunion, and our friends were furious. The guys, however, blamed us ladies for being too harsh on Selena.While I secretly wanted to savor her humiliation, Jake had ruined it. Back in high school, I'd always protected Selena, defending her from our friends. Now, she had the audacity to make me look like the bad guy, and to top it off, Jake supported her! It made me wonder if they even knew they were high school classmates.Anyway, I marched in demanding answers from Jake, but fate had other plans. I bumped into Kelvin, who assumed I was there to see him. He looked so genuinely happy and hopeful that I couldn't bring myself to burst his bubble."Surprise to see you here! Not here for Jake, are you?" Kelvin chuckled.I wanted to retort, "If you knew that, why'd you stop me?" but held my tongue instead. "Actually, I wanted to see you," I
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Jake's POVThe call with Selena ended, and I straightened as Ms. Cassie joined me at the table. She flashed a sweet, flirtatious smile before settling into her seat and adjusting her short skirt."Hello, Mr. Marino," she began, her smile unwavering. "May I call you Jake?""I'd appreciate it if you addressed me as Mr. Marino. This is a business meeting," I clarified, establishing a professional boundary."You're late," she observed."I needed to ensure I was presentable for our meeting," I replied evenly.She frowned playfully. "This isn't a date?""Whatever you say," I conceded, wanting to keep the focus on business. "Can we order now? I'm famished."She signaled for a waiter and placed her order. I followed suit. Once we were alone again, she sighed contentedly, leaning back in her chair."Ready to discuss business?" I inquired."Not quite," she countered, suggesting we finish our meal first. She took a sip of the red wine the waiter had poured before leaving. The lingering effect of
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