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Shadows Before the Celebration

Author: Dara W
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-02 22:18:25

Maya drove into the estate with a heavy heart, her phone clutched tightly in her hand as she stepped out. The message was still there, glowing back at her like a cruel reminder: “You don’t deserve this life. Be careful at your party. It won’t end the way you think.”

Her steps slowed as she entered the lounge where her parents were sitting. Mrs. Denovan was speaking softly to Mr. Denovan about the guest list, her fingers tapping against the armrest as she considered names, but the moment she saw Maya’s pale expression, she stopped.

“Maya? What is it?” her mother asked, standing immediately.

Maya swallowed hard and extended the phone. “I got this today.”

Mr. Denovan took the device, adjusting his glasses as he read the message. His face darkened, his usual calm demeanor clouded with anger. “This is a threat.” His voice was low but firm. “How long have you had this?”

“Just this afternoon,” Maya admitted. Her voice trembled despite her efforts to stay composed. “I didn’t want to worry any
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  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   Breakfast With the Denovans

    The morning sunlight streamed through the tall glass windows of the Denovan dining hall, spilling warmth across the long mahogany table. The smell of freshly baked croissants and brewed coffee filled the air. Silverware clinked softly as maids moved around gracefully, setting the last plates before stepping back to let the family enjoy their meal.Isabella sat quietly beside Colton, her fingers nervously tracing the edge of her napkin. Everything still felt like a dream…waking up in Colton’s house, being invited to breakfast with the entire Denovan family, and now sitting among people whose names carried weight and power she had only ever read about in magazines.Mrs. Denovan sat at the head of the table, her elegant smile warm and welcoming. “You must eat, dear,” she said gently, nodding toward Isabella’s untouched plate. “The chef made the strawberry pancakes just this morning. They’re Colton’s favorite.”Isabella smiled shyly. “Thank you, ma’am. Everything looks delicious.”Maya, s

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   Confession

    Morning sunlight streamed softly through the cream-colored curtains, painting the room in a golden glow. Isabella stirred under the heavy duvet, her body feeling unusually warm and her head slightly heavy. The scent that surrounded her clean soap, faint cologne, and something deeply familiar made her eyes snap open.Her gaze darted around the spacious room, confusion clouding her mind. The dark wooden walls, the neatly folded suit on the chair, the framed family photo on the dresser none of it belonged to her. Then realization struck her chest like a wave.This was Colton Denovan’s room.Her heart thudded fast as she sat up abruptly, clutching the blanket to her chest. “What… what am I doing here?” she whispered, her voice trembling.The last thing she remembered was the party the flashing lights, the music, the endless line of guests congratulating the Denovan family. She had seen Maya shining brighter than ever, surrounded by love and attention. Isabella had stayed behind after most

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   Calm down

    Rebecca couldn’t stop crying after she saw the news about Maya. Her hands shook as she scrolled through the headlines on her phone every article had the same words in bold: “The Denovans’ Long-Lost Daughter Found — Maya Denovan Returns.”Her heart twisted painfully as she saw the pictures attached Maya standing beside the Denovan family, looking graceful and calm. Elias was also there, standing close to her, his eyes soft in a way Rebecca hadn’t seen in months.She dropped her phone and covered her face with both hands. The reality hit her hard the woman Elias loved, the one he had refused to forget, was not just anyone. She was Maya Denovan.Tears streamed down her cheeks. “No… no, this can’t be happening,” she whispered shakily. “He can’t marry her. Not her…”Her chest felt tight as she remembered the way Elias used to look at Maya with tenderness, patience, and warmth. Even when he didn’t know who she truly was, he loved her deeply. Rebecca had always known that, though she’d trie

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   The Truth That Burned

    Daniel sat on the edge of his bed, staring blankly at the television. The news replayed the Denovan family’s grand announcement, the cameras flashing like fireworks as Maya stood gracefully beside her parents. Her velvet gown shimmered, her calm smile unwavering despite the chaos of attention around her.He could barely breathe.His fingers tightened around the remote, knuckles white.Maya Denovan.The name echoed in his mind, louder than the voice of the news anchor. He hadn’t even known the Denovans had a daughter, let alone that she would turn out to be Maya — the same woman who once shared her world, her laughter, and her pain with him.But what truly tore him apart wasn’t her wealth or status. It was the small girl standing beside her earlier — Anika. The little girl with the same curious eyes, the same gentle smile he used to see on Maya. When Maya called her “my daughter,” his heart stopped.He rubbed his temples, overwhelmed. “No… it can’t be…”Yet every instinct screamed othe

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   The Revelation

    The garden sparkled like a dream. Strings of golden lights hung above the tall trees, and the soft sound of classical music floated through the evening air. Elegant tables were arranged around a crystal-clear fountain, and waiters moved gracefully among the guests. Outside the main gate, a long line of cars stretched toward the mansion. The Denovan estate had never been this crowded before. Big, important people were there business moguls, politicians, top fashion designers, even the president and the governor. Every one of them had come to celebrate the same thing: the Denovan family’s long lost daughter.Mr. Denovan had invited everyone he respected or had worked with over the years. It wasn’t just another social event it was a moment that marked a new beginning for his family. The media called it the party of the year. Cameras flashed every few seconds as guests in glittering gowns and tailored suits filled the marble-floored hall.At the center of it all, the Denovans sat togethe

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   The Unexpected Entrance

    Isabella stood in front of her mirror, smoothing down the folds of the elegant dress that had arrived just the day before. Lily was by her side, carefully adjusting the straps on her shoulders and tucking in a loose strand of hair behind her ear.“You look like a movie star,” Lily whispered, her eyes shining with admiration. “Colton’s going to lose his mind when he sees you.”“Stop it,” Isabella muttered, though her cheeks burned at the mention of his name. “It’s just a dress, and it’s just… work. Nothing else.”But deep inside, she could not ignore the way her heart thudded against her chest. The dress wasn’t “just a dress.” It had come in a luxury box stamped with the logo of M&D, the most prestigious fashion house in the city. Colton himself had sent it. And now, wearing it, Isabella felt like someone else entirely someone who belonged in a world far grander than her own.When Lily finished fussing over her, Isabella slipped on her heels and took a deep breath. Together, they walke

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