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Dominic stared at Adelynn, stunned to silence for a moment.
"What was that for?" He rasped and she took out her phone and played the video Jensen had sent her. Then, she handed her phone over to him. "I would have asked for an explanation but, I'm pretty sure all you're going to do is cook up lies" she said and his frown deepened."What are you talking about?""I was willing to give you a chance, Dominic. But, you just screwed everything up. I really can't believe this!" She exclaimed and stormed up the stairs. Dominic watched the video, clenching his fist when he understood what Jensen had done. In the video, they were both sitting in Jensen's office. But, their conversation was different.Dominic went upstairs and found Adelynn taking off her earrings. "Adelynn, just hear me out-" he began.
"What are you going to say? I don't want to hear your lies""Please, listen to me. It's true that I went to hisKaugnay na kabanata
For Love's Sake ELEVEN
Not knowing what to make of Dominic's attitude, Adelynn was disturbed. Her husband didn't return to their bedroom and by the time she awoke the next morning, he'd left for work."Is something on your mind?" Sue asked Adelynn during their lunch break at the office. Adelynn shrugged and took a sip of her iced tea. "It's nothing, really""I don't think it's nothing, Addie. Is this about Dominic? You're not planning on divorcing him already, right?""Come on, Sue. That's not it""So, what's wrong? " Sue asked with a look of concern on her face. "I was starting to warm up to Dominic, you know""Did you two have a fight?""No, we didn't. It's just...I feel like I barely know anything about my husband and it's bothering me a lot. I'm worried that there's something he's struggling with and I'm afraid he won't ever open up to me"Sue sighed."Honey, you've
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The tension did not vanish until both mother and son left the dinning room and ascended the staircase. Adelynn knew that her husband was seething not just because of what her mother in law had almost told her. Once mother and son were in Dominic's study, Charlotte spoke."I know you don't want her to know about your past. But, she is your wife. She has to know. You don't want her to find out about it through someone else, do you?" She asked and Dominic ran his fingers through his hair, a tortured look in his eyes. "I know I'll have to tell her. But, I'll do that when I'm ready" he stated. "You look stressed. Did anything happen at the office?" His mother asked with a slight frown on her face. "I'm fine""You're doing that thing again" she said, her voice soft. "Doing what thing?""Saying the opposite of what you feel?"Dominic turned away from his mother, but she could still sense how troubled he was. He wished he could let h
For Love's Sake THIRTEEN
Warning bells rang in Adelynn's mind and all she could think of was how she was betraying Dominic. She pulled away and took a step backwards, her makeup totally ruined. Jensen parted his lips. "Don't" she croaked and took another step backwards."I'm sorry-"She shook her head, more tears rolling down her eyes in floods. "No, you're not" she rasped. "You can't say things like that and kiss me. It's not fair. You can't do this to me" she cried and walked away, her grief weighing heavily on her. She got into her car and drove off, the gnawing pain in her heart worsening each time she thought of Dominic. She could barely concentrate on her driving. She had to pull over when her tears wouldn't stop flowing. Guilt ridden, she buried her face in her hands and cried her heart out."I'm so sorry, Dominic. I'm so sorry" she cried, unaware of the sleek red car that had just been parked right next to her car. Dominic stepped out of his car wi
For Love's Sake FOURTEEN
Thinking of the events that had happened two nights before, did nothing to soothe Adelynn's nerves as she sit in her office staring at the screen of her laptop, blankly. She had run into her boss earlier and had awkwardly greeted him. He hadn't said anything either and she was grateful for that. She wouldn't have known what to say to him if he'd decided to strike a conversation with her. She let out a sigh and squeezed her eyes shut, trying to get rid of the image of Jensen kissing her, from her mind. It was no use. It kept replaying over and over again in her mind. Frustrated, she slammed her palm against the top of her desk, her eyes glassy. Her head shot up at the sound of a knock on her door.Hesitantly, she said, "Come in". She watched quietly as the door swung open and Jensen walked in with a grim look on his face. His jawline was dotted with stubble and there were bags under his eyes. This was unusual. Adelynn stared at him as h
For Love's Sake FIFTEEN
"Look at me, Dom. Focus on me, on what's real" Adelynn whispered, her palm resting on the side of Dominic's face. "I can't-""Sh!" She cut him off, bringing his palm to her chest. "Can you feel that? That's my heartbeat. I'm right here with you. This is real" she whispered and he closed his eyes, his breathing slowly evening out. Adelynn watched him as he rested his head on her laps. She gently stroked his dark hair, whispering soothing words into his ears. "I'm sorry" Dominic croaked after a while. "You don't have to apologise over what you didn't have control over" Adelynn said, her voice soft. Dominic closed his eyes, the ache in his chest growing."You're not going to ask me what my nightmare was about?" He rasped, his eyes still closed. "I want you to take your time. I don't want to pressure you" They were both silent for a little while. "My nightmare was a reminder of what happened to me
For Love's Sake SIXTEEN
The persistent ringing of Dominic's Android phone awoke him from his slumber. Squinting at the rays of the morning sunlight pouring through the half open window blinds of his study, he sat up. He was terribly hungover. Moreso, his mind was hazy. He blinked several times to get rid of the blurriness of his vision. Rubbing a palm over his face, he picked up his ringing phone. Then, he swiped his thumb across the screen before bringing it to his ear."Have you been ignoring my calls?" Adelynn demanded and he winced."Lower your voice, will you?" He rasped, his voice hoarse. Adelynn was startled by his response. She suspected at once that he was hungover. "Have you been drinking?" She probed, her voice lowered. He ignored her question and said, "What did you mean by what you said yesterday? I didn't go on a date with anyone""You expect me to believe that?" Adelynn questioned, her voice tinged with
For Love's Sake SEVENTEEN
Tension hung heavy in the air as Dominic and Adelynn stared at each other. "I'm sorry-""You're sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, Adelynn! Do you have any idea how upset I have been?" Dominic said, the look in his eyes, menacing."I was upset, okay? I thought you were cheating on me" Dominic's expression faltered, a bewildered look in his eyes."What are you talking about?" He asked. "I saw you in a diner with a blonde. You looked like you were on a date with her"Dominic's eyes widened and everything suddenly clicked. Was that why she'd been acting so coldly towards him? How could she have seen him? "Why didn't you at least ask me to give you an explanation? The woman in question is my cousin, for goodness sake!" A lump lodged itself in Adelynn's throat. "I'm sorry. I really am"Dominic stared at her for a few seconds before he stormed out of the bedroom, slamming the door shut. Adel
For Love's Sake EIGHTEEN
"I kissed Jensen"Those words made Dominic's heart ache. He was afraid that his fear was already starting to come true. If Jensen was already starting to penetrate his wife's heart, things weren't working out well on his own side. He knew he had to act fast. He'd been too quiet for far too long.When Dominic continued to stare at Adelynn with a blank look on his face, she became even more nervous."Dominic-" He closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. "I know that already" he droned. Adelynn was confused."What do you mean?" Dominic didn't want her to know about the fact that Jensen had bragged about kissing Adelynn to him. "I had a hunch" Adelynn lowered her gaze, guilt-ridden. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to"He sighed and looked away."Damn it, Adelynn. Stop making me so upset and bitter. For goodness sake, don't give in to him. He's your ex and I'm your husband, s
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