Masuk"Nadine..." he grabbed my wrist before I could even think of entering my restaurant. His touch created nothing but disgust in me. I turned glaring at him with an unreasonable expression "Stay out of my life, Adrian." But his next words got me scoffing and cussing him under my breath. "You don’t get to decide that for me... Because I’m not leaving, Nadine. I'm not leaving you nor our baby. Not this time." ** Nadine Harper thought her love story with billionaire Adrian Blackwell was over. She’s built a quiet life far from his powerful world, determined to leave the past behind. But when Adrian unexpectedly reappears, the walls she’s built start to crumble. He’s not just here to dredge up old feelings—he’s about to uncover the secret she’s kept hidden for years. Can they face the truth without losing everything? Or will the past destroy their chance at a future?
Lihat lebih banyakMorning came slowly, as if the sun itself hesitated before rising. Nadine stood by the bedroom window, staring out at the still street. The photograph from last night sat on the nightstand where she had placed it after barely sleeping. Her hand kept drifting to it, touching the edge as if it might disappear if she looked away.Downstairs, she could hear the soft clatter of dishes and the low hum of Clara’s voice blending with Liam’s excited chatter. The sound should have warmed her, but her chest felt tight, as if someone had placed a cold hand there during the night and never removed it.She forced herself to breathe, straighten her shoulders, and step away from the window.Today needed to feel normal. For Liam. For Clara. For herself.When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she found Clara crouched on the living-room floor beside Liam, helping him build a tall tower with colorful blocks. Liam’s laughter filled the room, bright and innocent.Adrian was at the kitchen counter, pour
The next morning, the house felt calm. The sun cast golden light through the curtains. In the kitchen, Nadine, Clara, Adrian, and Liam gathered for breakfast. The table was filled with fruit, warm bread, and cups of tea and milk.Liam sat between the two women, his small hands gripping a picture he’d made. “Look, Mommy, aunt Clara!” he said excitedly. He showed them his drawing of their family, with a big blue house and smiling faces.Clara smiled wide. “That’s beautiful, sweetheart. You’re very talented.” She ruffled his hair. Nadine and Adrian exchanged happy glances—this was the kind of morning she had dreamed of.Nadine spoke softly. “Clara, thank you for being here. It means so much to all of us.”Clara smiled back, her eyes warm. “Of course. You’re my best friend. I’m not going anywhere.”Adrian reached across the table and squeezed Nadine’s hand. “This feels right,” he said, his eyes gentle.They ate together, comfortable in the simple family rhythm—a quiet joy after so much c
The next morning dawned quiet and cool. Sunlight streamed through the windows of Nadine’s home, painting soft patterns on the floor. After the excitement of last night’s ceremony, the house felt peaceful—almost too peaceful.In the kitchen, Nadine poured herself a cup of tea. She had barely slept, her mind replaying every moment of the mall opening. Adrian sat at the table, reading through his emails on a tablet. He looked up as Nadine entered.“Good morning,” he said, smiling.Nadine returned the smile, but her eyes were thoughtful. “Good morning,” she replied softly. “Did Alonso tell you about the car?”Adrian nodded. “He said it was back by the gate sometime before dawn. We haven’t been able to see who was inside.”Nadine’s hand tightened around her cup. “That car worries me. I feel like someone is watching us.”Adrian reached across and squeezed her hand. “I’ll handle it. Let me talk to Alonso again.” He tapped on his tablet, making a quick call. “We’ll find out what’s going on,”
Mr. and Mrs. Blake sat quietly in their spacious living room. The grand curtains were drawn back, revealing the evening stars, but their eyes were fixed on the television screen. On it played highlights of tonight’s big event: Nadine’s annual mall opening ceremony.Mrs. Blake’s fingers toyed with the edge of her silk shawl. She watched Nadine on the screen—smiling, confident, speaking with poise and grace. A soft smile tugged at her lips, but she covered it quickly, smoothing her expression before her husband could see.“Look at her,” Mrs. Blake whispered, though the volume was low. “She’s beautiful, isn’t she?”Mr. Blake took a slow sip of his wine, then set the glass down without looking away from the screen. His face was unreadable—calm, measured. He made no reply.Mrs. Blake’s heart fluttered. She had always liked Nadine: kind, determined, a woman of genuine warmth. Now, seeing her succeed so brilliantly felt like a validation of everything she believed. But her husband’s silence
Adrian gripped the steering wheel tightly as he drove towards his family home. Nadine sat beside him, looking out the window, lost in thought. Liam, who was seated in the back, kept humming a song, excited about meeting his grandparents.“Are you sure about this?” Nadine asked softly, glancing at A
Vanessa stood in the middle of her penthouse living room, pacing like a wild cat. Her heels clicked loudly against the marble floor, and her long nails tapped impatiently against her phone screen.She had just received news that made her blood boil—Adrian had taken Nadine and that little boy to his
Nadine sat on the soft couch in the spacious living room, watching Liam curl up in Mrs. Blake’s arms. The little boy had taken to his grandmother instantly, as if he had known her forever. He rested his head on her shoulder, his tiny hands gripping onto her dress like he never wanted to let go.Mrs
Nadine stood at the entrance of the penthouse, holding Liam’s small hand while guards loaded their luggage into the car. Her heart was beating fast, a mix of emotions rushing through her. She had agreed to return to America with Adrian, to finally face everything that had been haunting her for year












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