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47 Who to Trust?
"This is Erica. You've been calling Geoff, right? He can't answer because he is with me."
Are they really together? Is Geoff been lying to me the whole time? I try to keep myself calm. I know pregnant women should never be stressed. I should think more of the child in me.
I called Nancy to distract myself from thinking negatively. I asked her to accompany me outside. I want to eat something delicious. Actually, I have been craving for cakes since morning. I want to eat strawberry cake. I wanted to ask Geoff to buy a slice for me this morning, but I didn't want to bother him. Nancy brought me to a famous cake shop downtown. I wanted to buy only a slice of it at first but since the strawberries on top of the cake look very delicious, I couldn't help but to be greedy and want for more. The cake looks very beautiful that I decided to just eat it at home.
After visiting the cake shop, I asked Nancy if we can watch a movie.
"Are you sure you are not yet tired m
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My world seems to crush when I got that message. I am not the type of person who gets jealous without any bases but this time, I'm starting to believe her. I got up immediately and opened the wardrobe. I took my luggage and started putting my clothes in it. I'm not sure where to go for now. All I know is I have to leave this place and the best time to do that is tonight. After moving here, I have so many clothes that Geoff bought for me, but I shouldn't bring any of them. All I need are the things that I will be using for the next days. I have some money in my bank account, and I can use that to stay hidden from all this crap while I'm thinking what to do next.After packing, I thought of how I can leave without being noticed. Nancy is sleeping in the sofa of this bedroom and I'm not sure whether I can trust her. Besides, I don't want to put her in trouble. I'm sure Regina is already sleeping at this time and the maids are also in their quarters.I sat down on the bed to think. I got t
The Love I Have Hoped For 51 Implementing the Plan
I was discharged in the afternoon. The doctor advised me to take more rest and eat more. He said that my condition is quite sensitive, so he recommended me to stay on bed for my first trimester of pregnancy. Regina was also there and was talking to Geoff almost all morning. I saw her once looking angry while talking to him. I couldn't hear their conversation since they were almost whispering.Before I was discharged, Geoff already left the hospital. He said he is scheduled to have a meeting with the shareholders, and he can't cancel the appointment."I will come home as early as I can. If you need anything, you can tell Nancy. Sometimes, I get too busy so I can't answer your call." He explained. I couldn't feel the sincerity in all the words he said. I guess it is because I already have doubts about him. He also didn't explain why he didn't come home early yesterday like he promised. He didn't even apologize, something that I was waiting for him to say. I love him so m
The Love I Have Hoped For 52 The Start
Geoff came home late that night. I pretended to be sleeping when he arrived. He lied down on the bed immediately without even checking how I was. When I could hear his heavy breathes, I got up from the bed and took a blanket from the wardrobe. I can't stand staying beside him. The man whom I thought really loves me is the same man who would hurt me so bad. Everything is a lie and I will be so stupid to believe him again. I have to wait for the right time for me to leave this place and if I'm lucky, have my revenge.I woke up the next day with breakfast already set up on the coffee table next to the sofa where I slept. There is a fruit platter, bread, egg and bacon in different trays. No one would think that this breakfast is only for two people. It seems like it’s a meal for a big family. I could hear water running from the bathroom which I believe is Geoff. He is probably taking a shower now.I got up from the sofa and went back to the bedroom. I have to prepare
The Love I Have Hoped For 53 Meeting an Old Friend
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The Love I Have Hoped For 54 Me and my Mom
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The Love I Have Hoped For 55 Small Glimpse of Hope
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The Love I Have Hoped For 56 Gender Reveal
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The Love I Have Hoped For 57 The Sign
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