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2026-04-14 21:18:22From chapter 26 to 50 are under review but the edited chapters can't be seen by readers yet because my editor was changed so the edits hasn't yet been reviewed.
Don't worry, once the edits are approved, you should see them. you will see previous chapters being updated again because many changes has been made to the storyline. I ask for your understanding, Thank you.
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The warm ocean breeze carried the scent of salt and seaweed across the shoreline as Devon stood ankle-deep in the sand, watching Andrew and Andrea play near the water's edge. The morning sun cast a golden glow over the beach, transforming the endless ocean into a sparkling sheet of blue crystal.Andrea sat beside a half-finished sandcastle, carefully decorating its towers with seashells she had collected along the shore. Nearby, Andrew was enthusiastically digging what he proudly referred to as a defensive moat, despite the fact that he was slowly destroying the castle in the process.The twins were laughing so hard that neither of them noticed Stella approaching from the resort.Then Andrea happened to glance up.The moment she saw her mother, her entire face lit up."Mommy!"She jumped to her feet and immediately took off running across the sand.Andrew looked up a second later.His eyes widened with excitement."Mommy!"The twins raced toward Stella as though they had been separate
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DEVON POVThe warm ocean breeze carried the scent of salt and seaweed as I stood ankle-deep in the sand, watching Andrew and Andrea play near the shoreline. The morning sun hung high above us, casting golden light across the beach and turning the ocean into a glittering blue paradise.Andrea was busy decorating a sandcastle with shells she had collected, while Andrew insisted on improving the structure by digging what he proudly called a "defensive moat."I didn't have the heart to tell him he was mostly destroying his sister's work.The twins were laughing so hard that neither noticed Stella approaching at first.Then Andrea happened to glance up.The moment she saw her mother, her entire face lit up."Mommy!"She jumped to her feet and immediately sprinted across the sand.Andrew looked up a second later.His face brightened just as much."Mommy!"Both children raced toward her as though they hadn't seen her in years rather than a few hours.I turned around just in time to see Andre
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STELLA POVThe warm ocean breeze brushed against my skin as I made my way down the sandy beach, my bare feet sinking slightly into the soft golden sand with every step. The sunlight danced across the endless blue water, turning the waves into sheets of sparkling diamonds. Seagulls circled lazily overhead while the rhythmic sound of the ocean filled the air with a strange sense of peace.The moment my children spotted me, their faces lit up like Christmas morning."Mommy!"They took off running at full speed.I barely had time to open my arms before Andrea crashed into me first, wrapping her tiny arms around my waist.A second later, Andrew slammed into my side, nearly knocking all three of us into the sand.I laughed and hugged them tightly.For a moment, I simply closed my eyes and breathed them in.The familiar scent of sunscreen, seawater, and childhood.The scent of home."Mommy, you're finally here!" Andrea exclaimed, looking up at me with wide brown eyes. Her dark curls bounced
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STELLA POVI barged into the room without knocking."Kids! I'm here!"My voice echoed through the suite as I rushed inside.Relief flooded me at the thought of finally seeing them.Any second now, I expected Andrea to come running toward me.I expected Andrew to throw himself into my arms.I expected laughter.Excited voices.Tiny feet pounding across the floor.But nothing happened.The room remained silent.My smile slowly disappeared."Andrea?"I looked around."Andrew?"Still nothing.A knot formed in my stomach.I moved quickly through the suite, checking every corner.The living area.The bedroom.The balcony.Nothing.My pulse began to rise.I hurried toward the bathroom and pushed the door open.Empty.They weren't there either.The knot in my stomach tightened.I spun around and looked at Jonathan, who was standing near the doorway with an increasingly concerned expression."Where are they?"My voice came out louder than intended.Jonathan immediately raised both hands."Mada
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JONATHAN POV"She's right, Boss."The words left my mouth between heavy breaths as I finally reached the suite.Honestly, I deserved a raise.A very large raise.Possibly several raises.Do you know how difficult it is to wake up, discover your boss has apparently kidnapped his wife again, and then rush across an island trying to prevent a family disaster before breakfast?My life was not normal.The moment I stepped through the doorway, Devon closed his eyes.That was never a good sign.Usually it meant he was either about to fire me or pretend he wasn't responsible for whatever insanity had occurred."Jonathan."The way he said my name made it sound like I had personally offended his ancestors.I straightened and tried to regain what little dignity I had left after nearly collapsing from exhaustion."Why did you rush over here?" he demanded. "I didn't want you here. That's why I only told you this morning."I stared at him.The man had transported his sleeping wife to an island with
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DEVON POV"She's right, Boss."The familiar voice made me close my eyes.Of course.Of course he had come.I turned toward the doorway and found Jonathan standing there, bent over and panting heavily as though he had sprinted across the entire island to get here.His shirt was wrinkled.His hair looked like he had fought a hurricane and lost.Honestly, he looked ridiculous."Jonathan."The man had the decency to look slightly guilty.Only slightly."Why did you rush over here?" I demanded. "I didn't want you here. That's why I only told you this morning."Jonathan straightened immediately."Well, you shouldn't have told me at all!"He pointed at me dramatically."Heck, you shouldn't have hired me as your secretary! My life would have been so much better."I folded my arms."You think I make your life difficult?""I don't think so, Boss."He looked me dead in the eye."It's a fact."The betrayal.The disrespect.The audacity.I shook my head."Well, why don't I make your life easier? Y
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