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168: The Girl in the Photographs
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2026-03-03 20:59:01
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His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife 190: Sweetness I Crave
* RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * By the time Slade finally returned, the house had fallen into a heavy, expectant silence. Abbie and Cale had headed home, and Luca had departed for the night, promising to return in two days. He had declined my offer of a guest room, likely wanting to give Aunt Rose the space she clearly needed to breathe. The children were long since tucked away in their dreams, and even Heidi and Emilia had turned in for the night. Slade and I sat alone in the dim glow of the living room, sharing our share of Aunt Rose’s cake. “So, he’s gone for now?” Slade asked, his voice low and raspy from a long day at the site. “I offered him a room, but he turned it down. I think he knows his presence is a weight his mother isn’t ready to carry yet,” I said, leaning back against the plush sofa. Slade nodded, taking another slow bite of the rich sponge. “And Abbie? How did she hold up after the call?” “I think she’ll be fine. Seeing him like that... it closed a door she’s been
His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife 189: No Words Left
* RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * I walked into the living room, where Luca, Abbie, and Cale were already gathered. I handed each of them a small dessert plate with a slice of the cake Aunt Rose had just finished. As they thanked me, Luca reached out to take his, but his hand hovered over the plate for a long beat. His expression softened with a bittersweet longing; I could tell he was thinking about his mother’s kitchen — the one place that ever felt like home — and the crushing weight of being disowned by the woman who made it so.Finally, he took the plate with a tight nod.“Where’s Slade?” I asked, holding the two remaining slices for us.“He told me to tell you he had to head out to the site with Aaron,” Cale said, shifting in his seat.“Why didn’t he wait for me?” I muttered, a small sting of disappointment hitting me. “Heidi!” I called out.She appeared at the doorway. “Can you keep these in the fridge for Slade and me, please?” I asked, handing her the plates. She nodded and slippe
His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife 188: What We Owe the Dead
* RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * “I do know he has a daughter — the one whose boyfriend he almost killed. Doesn't she want him rotting in prison just as much as I do?” Luca asked, his eyes narrowing as he leaned forward. I nodded slowly, glancing at Slade, who gave me a subtle, encouraging nod. This was thin ice, and we both knew it. “What’s going on, Rach? Why that look?” “You have to promise me something first,” I said, my voice steady despite the flutter in my chest. “Promise you what?” “You just have to promise me,” I insisted. He didn't answer. Instead, he locked his gaze onto mine, his jaw working as he chewed his lip, trying to use that old childhood intimidation tactic. He was trying to out-stare me, waiting for me to crack under the pressure of his silence, but I held my ground, showing him I wasn't that little girl anymore. “Okay… fine!” I snapped, breaking the tension. “I know his daughter. I know exactly where she is. But you have to promise you won't hurt her. She’s
His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife 187: No Trial, No Mercy
* RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * Slade, Luca, and I sat in the living room, the tension so thick it felt like a noose tightening around us. Luca reached into his suit jacket and pulled out a silver cigarette case, tapping a filtered tip against his thumb. He went to reach for a lighter, his movements practiced and restless, but he didn't even get the flame struck. “I would appreciate it if you put that back. Smoking isn’t allowed in this house,” Slade said, his voice dropping into that low, commanding tone. Luca paused, the unlit cigarette dangling from his lips as he locked eyes with Slade. It was a clash of two different kinds of power — Slade’s polished, corporate authority versus Luca’s untamed, lethal energy from the underworld. They stared each other down for a heartbeat too long, neither willing to blink, until I broke the silence. “There are children in the house, Luca,” I said softly but firmly. Luca sighed, the defiance leaving his shoulders as he tucked the cigarette back
His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife 186: The Son She Denied
* RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * As the man stepped into the mansion, the world seemed to tilt. I recognized him instantly, my palm flying to my mouth in a gasp of pure shock. It couldn't be — but it was. He had changed so much; the scrawny boy from my childhood was gone. I used to be taller than him, but now he towered over me, broader, his presence filling the room. His posture was relaxed yet controlled, as if he were accustomed to being obeyed. His eyes — once bright with mischief — were darker now, colder, unreadable. The boy I knew had been swallowed whole — what stood in his place was something ruthless... dangerous. And Memories of us running through the sun-drenched fields in Sicily flooded my mind, a technicolor blur of a past that felt a lifetime away. “Hey, Rach...” he murmured. He pulled me into a tight embrace, and his scent hit me — a sharp, masculine mix of clinging tobacco smoke and expensive, woody cologne. “Luca...” I breathed, my voice trembling. He pulled back,
His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife 185: The Man at the Door
* RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * Later that night, after the children were tucked in and Slade had retreated to his office, I found myself on the balcony. I sat on the wooden bench, soft pillows tucked behind my back as I pulled one knee up to my chest, with a thriller resting in my lap. A small table sat next to me, holding a steaming cup of coffee and a ceramic pot of night-blooming jasmine that perfumed the air. I tried to focus on the pages, but my gaze kept drifting to the vast, star-speckled sky. My mind was a whirlwind. The lunch, the tattoo, Declan — it was all so much. I closed my eyes and whispered a silent hope that everything was finally moving in the direction it was supposed to. The soft scuff of footsteps on the floor made me look up. I expected to see Slade coming to find me, but instead, it was Aunt Rose. She looked smaller than usual, her frame wrapped in a thick, quilted robe. “I thought you were already asleep,” I said softly. “No,” she sighed, sitting beside me.
His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife Hello!
Dear Readers, We’ve officially come to the end of the first part of Rachel and Slade’s love story, but don’t worry—this is far from goodbye. Now, it’s time to dive into a new journey with Cale and Abbie. I know you’re already curious about what’s coming next, and trust me… things are about to get
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|| Slade ||I looked over at Rachel at the restaurant where I’d brought us for lunch. She had just told me she was asking whether I wanted another child, and it seemed she still didn’t remember anything yet. I couldn't help wondering—what if she eventually remembered our past? Was I ready to tell h
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|| Cale ||I made sure she had entered the house and locked the door, even though my heart was thudding against my ribs and my veins were humming with a desperate, frantic need to go back and knock just so I could stay with her. I’m always worried about her, even though I know Abbie can take care o
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SladeI released her hand as we stepped into my office. Looking at her now, she seemed so small—pathetic, even. This wasn’t the Samantha I grew up with. I realized I never truly knew her at all, but whatever she once was, she had changed. Clarissa’s death had shattered her, twisting her grief into
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