Laura struggled to keep Harold out of her thoughts. "I can't let him get in my head, I only need to focus on my newfound love with Daniel. I still love Harold but I can't afford my heart to be shattered again." Laura thought deeply, staring at Harold.Harold waited patiently for Laura to speak, but she remained silent, lost in her own thoughts."Laura, can you please say something?" Harold interjected, reaching out to gently grasp her hand."Don't touch me.." She said, taking a step backward.Tears rolled down Harold's cheeks uncontrollably, noticing that Laura remained indifferent towards him.His pleas didn't change a thing and worse, Laura said something that he never expected to hear from her."I'm sorry, I don't love you anymore, Harold.""The only man I love right now is Daniel and my life seems to be so much easier now because he loves me too. So please just leave me alone."Harold was star-struck, his eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't comprehend that everything that he a
"Would you like to go with me to his birthday over the weekend?" Daniel inquired, his voice calm."Ok...I mean...if that's what you want." Laura replied, shrugging her shoulders.Daniel scoffed and dragged her to the bed playfully. "You are such an amazing woman, what would I do without you?" He muffled, poking her nose.As the affectionate words of Daniel echoed in Laura's ears, she couldn't help but wonder about Daniel's love for her. He was too caring and loving to the core."I know that people change, but Daniel's change of attitude surprises me up till now. I never knew he could be so loving and kind."Harold made his birthday a special one. Aside from celebrating his birthday, he was also celebrating his new life. He was able to get over Laura and decided to move on too, that was the best decision he took for the sake of his sanity. He almost went crazy longing for someone who never wanted him again."No more!""No more!"Harold's birthday was expensive but simple. Invited a few
Laura understood that Harold was alluding to their failed relationship, and his speech irked her, making her eager to leave."Daniel, can we go home now?" She urged, gazing at him."Alright...I need to let Harold know that we're leaving," Daniel replied.Daniel and Laura got up from their seats, ready to leave the party. Before they could go, they bumped into Harold. "Hey, Harold, we're heading out," Daniel said to him."Alright, I'll walk you out," Harold said as they left through the door.Harold accompanied them to their car, saying goodbye as they departed."Does she think I will come back and keep begging for her forgiveness? I can't do that anymore, I'm fucking done with that shit!" Harold thought as he watched them drive off.Harold was having a great time at his party and didn't want anything to spoil his mood, that was the reason he ignored Laura completely. Daniel and Laura returned to the mansion, but Laura couldn't get over Harold's change of attitude. She couldn't believ
Laura chuckled lightly, a playful glint in her eyes. "Why are you so worried about me? I'll be fine, alright... just focus on your trip," she reassured Daniel, with a gentle smile.Daniel, with a playful smirk, responded, "Alright, darling, be good," before giving her a quick kiss and heading out the door. He was bubbling with excitement, his mind already halfway across the ocean to Paris, where he couldn't wait to share the good news with his parents.As Daniel's car disappeared from view, Laura felt a sudden sense of freedom wash over her. It would have been the perfect time to reach out to Harold if she wanted to, but somehow, the desire to reconnect with him had faded. Their relationship had lost its meaning, replaced by the complexities of her new life.The weight of her pregnancy pressed down on her, making every movement a chore. She had promised Daniel she would stick to her medical appointments, and today was no exception. Her pregnancy sickness had been relentless, and she
"Sir, you have a patient in ward 35 who needs your attention," a nurse reported as she walked into Harold's office.Harold, maintaining his composure, nodded. "Okay, I'll be right there," he replied.Steadying his emotions, Harold composed himself and left his office.When Laura was discharged, she felt so emotional that she didn't want to see Harold before leaving the hospital. Seeing him would only make her longing for him more intense, despite his explanations.As she and her maid Venessa entered the car, her phone rang. Glancing at the screen, Laura immediately answered, "Hi, dear." Her voice was sore."Hey... Darling, are you still at the hospital?" Daniel inquired worriedly."We're about to leave now," Laura replied."Alright, so how are you feeling?" Daniel asked."I'm better now, Daniel. At least I can stand on both feet," Laura said, rolling her eyes dramatically.Daniel let out a sigh of relief. "I'm happy to hear that. I have to go now, but I'll call you later," he said bef
Laura in the dimly lit room sat at the edge of her bed with a heavy tension, her finger tracing the intricate pattern of her milky silk and lace wedding gown.It reminded her of a dream she couldn't accomplish due to her family's plight. She gazed out the window with tears rolling down her cheeks, she stared at the stars wishing all that she was going through was only a dream.Laura's life turned into a misery, She was in pain and agony. She began to feel like a pawn in a game of fate.It began a few months back when her father Markson made a Desperate plea to save his sinking business.His warehouse was razed down, and he had borrowed a substantial amount of money from the ruthless billionaire Daniel Edward.With the promise of expanding his warehouse and turning it into a thriving empire, the deal seemed like a lifeline at the time but fate had a cruel way of intervening.Markson was given only two options by Daniel.He was told to repay his debt or go to jail, but on the other han
The day had finally arrived and Laura couldn't wait for it to be over. The luxurious ballroom with a grand chandelier cast a sparkling golden glow over the surroundings.Laura was all dressed up in her astonishing wedding gown, "you look beautiful sweetheart." Her mom Claudia said.She forced a smile and looked at her mom, her eyes welled with tears, her heart pounding like a drum.Claudia with tears rolling down her cheeks held her hands and whispered to her, "everything will be fine."Laura nodded and took a deep breath.Daniel in his expensive tuxedo stood tall at the altar ready to take the vow with Laura With an Unreadable expression, he stared at Laura, one that sent shivers down her spine. They exchanged vows and rings, and the kiss was like a blur to Laura.Laura stood outside gazing at the sky, she couldn't help but wonder how she would spend the rest of her life with someone she didn't love.Laura was deep in thought. "Are you ok?" A voice from behind asked. She turned, an
Despite the luxurious surroundings, Laura began to feel confined in the mansion, like a bird in a gilded cage. the effort it took to maintain a facade of happiness and contentment was slowly draining Perhaps it was time to reassess her situation and make some changes.One evening, Laura was alone in the room, glancing through some pictures she had taken with her family. Daniel came out of the restroom, grabbed his nightwear, and Laura spoke up with a loud voice as he was about to leave the room. "Daniel, we need to talk!" she said firmly.He looked at her with a raised eyebrow and asked, "About what?"Laura stood up and came closer to him, determined to make her point."About our marriage. You can't keep treating me like I'm some kind of object. You're always so cold and mean to me, and I can't take it anymore."Daniel ignored her and tried to walk away, but Laura held onto his hand. "Look, Daniel, you can't just walk away from this. I deserve to be treated with respect, and I wo