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80 His Sweet Gestures
I was not able to sleep that night. I was traumatized with what happened not only today but also from my past. I can't bear to be in the same place with my ex-husband. I feel so scared that I can barely move.
Colin did his best to make me feel relaxed that night. He made tea for me and massaged me. He hugged me the whole night, making me feel that I am not alone in this battle, that he will never leave me. I feel grateful to have him in my life, but I can't be like this forever. I cannot live my whole life in fear. I cannot let my past control my life now. I should learn to stand for myself and my daughter, for my new family. I cannot allow myself to live only behind my husband. What if he is not here? What if he has to go on a business trip one day and I meet Geoff again? I can't be the same person as what I did today. I need to fight.
The next day, I got up earlier than usual. I am determined to be a better version of me, but I actually don't know how.
"Why ar
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The Love I Have Hoped For 82 Making the Next Plan
"We made it!" Nancy shouted as we entered the car. She was just waiting outside the store just in case something happens. We walked as fast as we could to the parking area. We both were too excited about what happened. "I was so worried about you, but I should say, you nailed it. I didn't sense any fear from your voice. You sounded so cool in there. I wish I took a video of it. And Erica's face! That's epic. I never thought it would be so much fun to insult her like that.""Thank you, Nancy. I couldn't do it without your help. You're my acting coach, remember?""Of course! And I have more things to teach you. Maybe I was a bitch in my past life. I have so many evil thoughts in my mind now, you know.""I'm happy I didn't meet that bitchy side of you. I wish we can celebrate though. This calls for a drink, but Colin and mom would be suspicious if we look so happy. Next time, we will celebrate when we can finally beat the king.""Are you sure you won't let y
The Love I Have Hoped For 83 The Game Continues
83 The Game ContinuesFor the next days, we prepared everything we need for the event, from the clothes we will wear to the things we will say just in case someone will ask us questions. I'm still not confident with the plan. Maybe, Nancy is right. It is too soon for me to meet Geoff again."What are you thinking?" Nancy asked."What if we get caught? After what I did to Erica, I'm sure she is already planning on having her revenge.""So, you want to back out? Just let me know if you don't want to continue with our plan. You know you always have my support.""Thank you, Nancy. I'm just scared our plan won't be successful. I might put Colin in a bad situation if that happens.""Your husband is richer than him, and I'm sure he also has more connections. If your ex-husband finds out about your relationship with the owner of JBC Entertainment, do you think he will still lay his hands on you?""We're still not sure of tha
The Love I Have Hoped For 84 D-day
The newly opened hotel is now packed with people who want to make a reservation for the night. While most people fall in line to be one of the first guests of the hotel, Nancy and I queued with those who want to dine in in their elegant restaurant. The line for diners is not that long. I guess this is because even though they offer half of its original price, it is still expensive, and most people nowadays are practical with spending. The establishment will start allowing customers to come in at exactly 11 am. Nancy and I arrived before 11 so that we can witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to the news, Geoff himself will be the one to welcome the first guests of the hotel and we have to make sure that we will be in the premise once it started.Both of us are wearing dresses with high heels. I also got luxury bags from my wardrobe for us to use.10 minutes before 11 AM, they started the ribbon cutting in the hotel main entrance. Geoff and other executives of
The Love I Have Hoped For 85 The Reporters
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The Love I Have Hoped For 86 The Internet Posts
The guards were waiting for me and Nancy at the back entrance of the motel. I was so puzzled. Why would reporters be interested in me?"How many reporters were there?" I asked the guards when we got in the car."Around five, ma'am and some photographers. There were also around 20 people outside waiting for you. They look angry.""Why would they be? What did I do?""I think it's better to check social media app, ma'am. You're one of the most talked about people this time," says the female guard.I and Nancy got our phones to check the trend list in the web. The name Jessica is on the 15th rank. I clicked on the name and I saw some of my pictures posted on the website. One picture was when I and Geoff went to the beach. Another was the date I had with him when we first met. There is another picture of me holding many shopping bags. Nasty descriptions of me were also posted by anonymous people."How could she leave her husband when she already
The Love I Have Hoped For 87 The Trip
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The Love I Have Hoped For 88 The Unknown Guest
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