"You have no house to go to, no money, no friends and no child to drain me of child support. Don't be stubborn. You know you'll die without me, I'm your only family left." Once again that proud tone was sneered at me. "I worry for you." Devon’s eyes glimmered waiting for me to go on my knees and beg him. I shake my head. "Worry about yourself Devon. Do you really think you'd go scott free after the shit you pulled today? You couldn't even let me mourn my baby in peace." I searched for his gaze, my eyes burrowing into his. "I promise you, if not today, one-day Devon. I'll make you wish you were dead." ____ Corrie North gave Devon Remington everything. Amazing sex? She gave him her body. A devoted house-wife? She abandoned her career for him. A fucking maid? She scrubbed every inch of his sprawling mansion. A child? She nearly died bringing their son, Haven, into the world. And how did he repay her? Devon betrayed her. He cheated with a younger woman, handed her divorce papers, and vanished on the day their son died in a mysterious accident. Two months later, he finally showed up to Haven's funeral, with his pregnant mistress on his arm. As if that wasn’t enough, he accused Corrie of murdering their child. Devastated, Corrie vowed revenge. She vanished from Devon’s life, promising that everyone who played a part in Haven’s death would pay, including him. Four years later, Devon wants her back. He’ll do anything to make her his again. But Corrie isn’t the same woman he left behind. Will she make him pay for his betrayal , or will old flames pull her back into the arms of the man who destroyed her?
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It should have been Devon in that casket, He should have died instead, not my son. Haven was just four years old and death had to take him from me. My throat itched as I groaned in pain. I don't know how long it's been, it feels like years since I saw my boy alive and that breaks my heart each time I gaze upon the casket. And I was to blame as well, he died running into the streets, hoping to see his father. A phone rang, and before I knew it the front door was flung open and I heard screams and gasps only to meet him dead by the roadside. Someone had forged a phone call and lured my Haven to his death. Haven was my baby, my only hope in this cruel world. There wasn't anything I would have done for him and his last words haunt me anytime I thought about him. It was my fault for giving him Devon Remington as his father. To think Devon would have at least rushed to see his dying boy. But no, not even once, he was with that slut and didn't even bother to find Haven till now. Not one day did he call me to ask about Haven and I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't attend the funeral. Even if he did, I didn't want to see Devon. I'll strangle him, I'll kill him if he dared show his face before me. "Corrie." I felt goosebumps all over my body on hearing Devon's voice. Rage built in me, and the only way I could cope was laughing. This was my defense mechanism. So Devon really came to see his son, just at his funeral. "Corrie." Devon called my name once more, I lift myself from the ground till I stood upright and turned to see Devon in a navy blue suit. I noticed a pair of red stilettos heels. I lift my gaze as I turned, of course he would bring Mimi. He had no fucking decency or atom of shame. A hand grip to my wrist, I slowly turned to see Devon, his face written with guilt as he gripped tightly to me. I immediately jerked away from his touch, scowling at him. "I'm sorry." Devon started but I felt indifferent. Sorry wouldn't bring Haven back. "I called you everyday for the past two months. I didn't hear from you, and you simply think sorry will solve everything? Even though we got a divorce, Haven should be your first priority." I could not hold back the tears as Devon looked more remorseful. His eyes begging for me to coddle him after my scolding, like he was a child. A laugh escaped from my lips, nothing was funny about this situation but I finally made the realization that I was married to a child not a man. "Go easy on him Corrie, it's not his fault." Mimi spoke out unretreating from Devon's back, facing me with a slight bump in her stomach the bulge through her red dress. "We've been busy as you can see." Mimi said rubbing her stomach with a sheepish smile on her face. My eyes darkened and I froze. I sucked in a harsh breath and with every will in my body to turn to see my son's casket but the tears in my eyes made my vision blurry. I saw the funeral attendants covering my son casket as my voice hitched, I wiped my tears with my arm to go and see Haven one last time. A hand gripped me once more as I turned to see Mimi. "Please forgive Devon, Corrie. He's not at fault. If anything, you shouldn't have fought for custody and gave Haven to us." Mimi said, her voice ringing in my head. My brows furrowed in disgust. Why the hell would she utter such. I pull my hand back as it lingered amidst the air. "My son died and you have no common decency to at least be remorseful?" I raised my voice. If eyes weren't on us before, they were now. In the most sweetest tone, Mimi replied. "That's life Corrie, one has to die for another to be born." Mimi said as my blood boiled. Tears stream down my cheek but she pulled me in for a hug, I felt weak, like a cold splash of water was dunked over me. "Want to know something? I made that call to your apartment that night." Mimi revealed as my body felt numbed, she pulled back a bit holding both my hands as she looked into my eyes. "Y-You killed my son." I muttered in a whisper wide eyed. "Did I actually? I was doing Haven a favo—" 'Slap' It must have been reflex because I didn't register the slap until I saw the redness of Mimi's cheek. Her hand slowly clawed to get face as she immediately started forming tears around her eyes. "Y-You slapped me?" Her voice broke as she held my gaze.CORRIEIt smelled of lavender. It was so strong that my nose picked it up and I woke up because of it. My eyes slowly forced open just to see nothing but a blur, I wanted to panic, but I couldn't. Maybe it was the lavender but I just there as tears shimmered in my eyes. Everytime I blinked water streamed down the corner of both eyes.Slowly, my vision began to return. Everything was still a blur, but I knew it was the cloying sweetness of the scent clouding my senses. It was so strong, so vivid, it felt as if I could almost see the fragrance itself or maybe I really was going insane.I tried to get up from where I laid but a voice tore in the room."Up up up. Don't move a muscle my dear." The voice of man probably in his forties ordered and somehow my body relaxed at his orders."Where am I?" I turned toward him, trying to make out his features, my eyes narrowing into a squint. "Who are you?" I asked, taking the chance to scan my surroundings. I was in a bedroom-my bedroom, or rather
SALEMIt was an addicting habit. A weary transition from the road, my steering wheel and Corrie. My eyes grew heavy and I could feel the fatigue creeping in. I was exhausted, burnt out, you might say and unlike me, Corrie slept the entire road trip. Although it made the entire trip easier but I always had to stare hard at her to make sure if she was even alive and breathing.Corrie lets out a yawn, I watched from my peripheral vision as she slowly examined me in her groggy state.She smacked her lips loudly and yawned again."Are you thirsty? I can pull over and I can get you something to drink?" I muttered, my voice was tired so it wasn't a suprise that Corrie might have picked up on it."How long have we been driving?" She questioned, the sedatives must almost be out of her system.Shit.I scratched my chin, playing it cool."For a while now." I answered."A while? The sun is almost setting. What's the time?" Corrie questioned as my wrist gripped tightly to the steering wheel."It'
SALEMMy hand pressed the truck shut as I watched Corrie and Hatty share a hug with her little sidekick by her side. I strutted over towards them, standing behind Corrie as Hatty babied her. Corrie was still under sedatives, and it was obvious Hatty found it easier to baby her since she felt guilty for administering them. I grabbed Corrie's hand, gently pulling her away from Hatty as she looked up at me with her bright smile that held a dull complexion.I felt a tug at my chest as my other hand caressed her cheek."Go wait for me in the car," I told her, and she nodded. She adjusted the scarf that she had plopped over her head like a hood. I watched her approach the car sluggishly, and I spotted her shades in her grasp."Shades?" I pestered. She turned her back to me a bit and swiftly put on the shades as she made her way to the car door.I, as well, wore my own brand of shades, a baseball cap, and a black nose mask that hid the entire bottom of my face."We're going to see the doctor
ABIGAIL The door jars open wide as my right leg flicks my heel to and fro above the ground. Flashes of light burst against my face, almost blinding me. I extend my hand, waiting for another to clasp it and guide me down. With a light jump, I step out of the car just as the door shuts behind me. Four men in black close ranks around me, like a living barricade. Though they form a wall, the relentless flashes still pierce through, taunting me.As they move, I move with them, my gaze sharp, as reporters shove recorders, microphones, and their cheap plastic phones through the gaps, desperate for my attention.“Miss Abigail De Ronte, isn’t it inhumane of you to claim the properties of your late business partner and friend, Emmette Nash, amidst the mysterious disappearance of his wife?”I keep my lips pressed shut, ignoring the question. One of my men pushes the reporter back, but another manages to force their recorder through the barricade.“Rumors are swarming about your close ties and
MIMII felt uneasy as all eyes panned to Abigail. But truthfully who wouldn't turn their necks to get a glimpse of her. She donned a black tailored cropped blazer adorned with gold buttons that added a touch of sophistication. Beneath the blazer, she wore a simple black top that tucked seamlessly into her high-waisted, wide-leg trousers, creating a sleek silhouette.A matching black shoulder bag and pointed-toe heels completed the look, emphasizing her polished and elegant style.Her appearance demanded attention and with a brief glance at Devon he seemed to be entranced by her as well, so did Vivienne who seemed to have went stiff with admiration.My body boiled but I simply calmed myself down.Abigail was on my side, and I couldn’t afford to lose her or give her the slightest feeling that we were competing.But in the nearest future she'll have to go. Besides, being seen as an ally gave me bonus points in having things my way.I stepped forward, a smile spread across my lips."Abiga
MIMI"Lights, cameras... and action."Vivienne Chase's voice echoed through the room just as the lights bathed the three of us—Devon, Vivienne, and me—in their glow. I was dressed in a white satin gown, seated beside Devon on a plush white cushion that held us both, facing Vivienne, who sat alone on a matching single couch. Her eyes were sharp, and the corners of her mouth glistened—wet, eager, hungry for the questions she was about to unleash to the world.She glanced at the camera, then back at Devon and me.My hand instinctively reached for his. He met me halfway, our fingers interlacing as a faint smile tugged at both our lips.This was our performance—our carefully crafted bid to win back public sympathy and return to the good graces of the masses."Welcome back, everyone, to Chase Unfiltered. Today, we’re with the gorgeous Mimi Remington and her lovely husband, here in their beautiful apartment that they just purchased..." Her eyes drifted to us as I tightened my grip on Devon’s
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