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Eight Years in the Shadows
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In the eight years Mom worked as a maid at the Whitmore estate, I only went there seven times. She always thought I hated her boss's son, Ryan Whitmore. Then one day, she came home with boxes of leftovers. "How can a woman be that shameless? Ryan's getting married, and she still won't let go. "She must be smart, though. After all these years, Mrs. Whitmore still hasn't figured out who she is. "She said once she finds her, she'll ask the girl's parents what kind of daughter they raised." Mom kept talking, not noticing how pale I'd gone. That night, I broke up with Ryan at the condo. I cried until I couldn't anymore. Ryan said nothing. When my tears finally ran dry, he slipped a cigarette between his lips and let out a cold laugh. "Break up? Tanya Tayler, you think we're dating? Did you really think I was dating you? "Don't forget who you are. You're just the maid's daughter. I am just messing around. "Walk out of this room tonight, and I'll tell everyone the truth. "I'll tell them you did everything you could to seduce me."
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That day, someone pounded on the door.It was Mrs. Whitmore.Her pride was gone, and her voice shook with panic."Tanya, I was wrong. About everything. Please go see Ryan. He's falling apart. If you don't, he might not make it."He calls your name every night. He won't eat or drink."Ryan was sick?Why?Before I could process it, Mom stepped in front of me, her face cold."When you humiliated my daughter, did you ever think this day would come? And now you're begging?"Not a chance."Mrs. Whitmore's voice trembled."Ryan is falling apart. We were wrong to treat you and your mother that way, Tanya. Take him back, and I'll give you the wedding you deserve. I'll welcome you into our family."I answered calmly."There's no need. I'm marrying someone else. Please stop coming here."Then I noticed the man standing behind her.Ryan.His face was pale, his eyes hollow with exhaustion.He looked like he'd wasted away.My heart skipped.Was this really the Ryan I knew?He sta
Eight Years in the Shadows Chapter 9
Third-Person POVDiana had kept Ryan locked in the house for three days.He hadn't eaten or had a drop of water.When she opened his door, she found him sitting by the window, a book open in his hands and his eyes completely blank.Her anger spiked."Are you really going to keep defying me? I knew Regina and her daughter were trouble. I never should've gone easy on Regina and kept her on as a maid. And Tanya... that girl was born to ruin everything."Ryan stayed silent.He didn't say a word.He didn't even look at her.Diana glared at him, furious and hurt."Do you have any idea how much I've done for you? I found you the best tutors, helped with every assignment, and stayed on top of everything."Ryan finally looked up.Years of resentment burned in his eyes."You didn't do it for me. You were watching me. Since I was a kid, you've controlled my friends, my choices—everything. I'm a person, not some pet you keep in a cage."Diana looked like she could barely breathe. Her
Eight Years in the Shadows Chapter 8
The next day, I went to our private condo alone.I planned to pack everything and walk away for good.Not long after I arrived, someone knocked.I thought it was the food delivery.But when I opened the door, two familiar faces stood there.Before they even saw me clearly, Mrs. Whitmore swung a broom."You shameless bitch! My son's getting engaged, and you still won't leave him alone!"Mom pushed forward."Mrs. Whitmore, let me handle this! You slut! Is this how your mother raised you? To go after someone else's man?"Then she froze."Tanya?"I looked up.Mom's face had gone ghost-white.Mrs. Whitmore glanced around the expensive condo with a cruel smile."So this is what you managed to get for yourself. You really know how to play men."Then she turned on Mom."This is the daughter you raised. She seduced my son. I never thought a divorced woman like you could raise someone with so little self-respect."Mom's eyes turned red.Shame and horror washed over her face.I
Eight Years in the Shadows Chapter 7
Mrs. Whitmore was calling.Mom instantly put on her sweetest voice."Yes, Mrs. Whitmore. Of course... Okay. I'll be there."After she hung up, she turned to me."Both families are having dinner next week to discuss the engagement. Mrs. Whitmore needs extra help, so I told her you'd come.""What?!"The night of the dinner, I followed Mom in and out of the kitchen, carrying plate after plate.Both families sat around the table, smiling and chatting like everything was perfect.Ryan watched me the entire time.Even when Yuna's father spoke to him, he barely reacted.My hands shook with anger.He was doing this on purpose.He was pissed I'd blocked him, so now he was trying to expose us in front of everyone.I kept shooting him warning looks.Stop.But Mrs. Whitmore caught it.Her eyes sharpened."Tanya, clear these dishes."Then she turned to Yuna's father, whose expression had darkened too."She's one of the maids' daughters."It was true.But the way she said it—l
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