LOGINMarianne lives in a small town with her daughter and sales man boyfriend who seems not to acknowledge the fact after 10 years of a relationship, a daughter and a son on the way, marriage could be a good thing. Greg,coming from a broken home does not believe marriage to be a way to keep a couple together, after all divorce is trend in this day and age. Marianne, getting tired of his indifference, is not gonna stand for anymore humiliation and gossip about her complicated relationship. Will she wait for him to realize that some marriages are worth it or will she walk out the door with her children never to see him again? There's more for her to discover out in the world about her own life.
View More"Marianne, how could you let this happen?!" Greg's voice boomed, his anger and frustration palpable as he towered over her. "Weren't you on the pill?" he demanded, his tone condescending, as if she were a naive teenager who didn't understand the basics of contraception.
Marianne's mind raced, her thoughts jumbled in confusion. What did he expect from unprotected sex? A miracle? A dog in a gift box? She opened her mouth to respond, but the words caught in her throat. Greg's anger was suffocating, his face red with rage, his eyes blazing with a fury that made her fear for her safety and that of her daughter and unborn child."Aren't you going to say something to defend yourself?" Greg sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. Marianne's heart raced as she struggled to find her voice, her mind racing with the implications of his words. She knew she had to remain calm, for the sake of her children, but it was hard to suppress the anger and hurt that threatened to overflow."I don't know what happened, I'm so sorry," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Greg's response was immediate and crushing. "You better be, we're not having this child, one is enough trouble." His words cut deep, piercing her heart like a knife. Marianne felt like she'd been punched in the gut, her breath knocked out of her. All she could do was stare, her eyes fixed on Greg's angry face, her mind reeling with the implications of his words.In that moment, Marianne felt trapped, her heart heavy with fear and uncertainty. She knew she had to protect her children, but how could she defend herself against Greg's anger and rejection? The silence that followed was oppressive, a weight that pressed down on her, making it hard to breathe. Marianne's world was crumbling around her, and she didn't know how to stop it.“So, Raphael, what’s it going to be?” George leaned forward, his expression a mixture of concern and frustration. “Are you going to get the help you need, or should I go ahead and file a restraining order? You know it’s protocol, bud.” Raphael’s eyes were hollow, remnants of the torment he had endured since losing his wife and daughter. The mention of a restraining order hit him like a punch to the gut. “I’ll do whatever it takes,” he replied, his voice cracking slightly. “I’ll go to rehab. I’ll do anything to make things right with Marianne and Rose.” He had dreaded the idea of rehabilitation, the thought of facing his demons, ever since that fateful day when he lost everything. Yet, he knew that without taking this step, he could lose even more. Marianne and Rose were worth the struggle. Within hours, two able-bodied men, colleagues of George’s, escorted Raphael home. They helped him gather what he needed, while the weight of his past loomed heavy in the air. As they drove to the
Raphael felt a surge of guilt flood his heart as he looked at Marianne. He had put her through days of pain and confusion, all while believing he was doing the right thing. In one part of his mind, he was sure that Rose would be better off, away from the storm of her parents' toxic relationship. He thought he was sparing his daughter from the same chaos that had plagued their family. Yet, in another part of him, he felt a deep, aching sorrow for Marianne. He could feel her silent anguish, the emptiness left by the absence of her only child. The thought of her missing Rose gnawed at him, and the weight of his decision pressed heavily on his chest, almost making it hard for him to breathe. He couldn't even look her in the eyes, let alone find the strength to say a word. As he stood there, unsure and tormented, Marianne’s gentle voice broke the silence. "Someone’s here to see you," she said, her tone soft yet tinged with an emotion he couldn’t quite identify. She stepped aside, and ther
Marianne stood frozen, her breath caught in her chest as she took in the sight she had dreamed of for what felt like an eternity—her daughter, Rose, safe and alive. The last few days had been a waking nightmare, each day a torturous blend of hope and despair as she searched, refusing to let go of the belief that she would find her daughter again. Now, here Rose was, only a few steps away, hand-in-hand with Raphael, the man she had once thought she could trust.Marianne’s mind spun, emotions tangling in a whirlwind that left her wordless. Fear, love, relief—all warring within her as she tried to process the moment. She couldn’t bring herself to care that Raphael was standing there; all that mattered was Rose. Even as the cavalry she had enlisted to help bring Rose back closed in around them, Marianne’s eyes never left her daughter’s. The men quickly moved to apprehend Raphael, who, to her relief, offered no resistance. His only crime had been taking a minor from her mother, a crime tha
Raphael had spent the entire night in a restless haze, his thoughts consumed by memories of his dead wife and their little girl. He hadn't slept at all, his mind haunted by the life he'd once had—a life that felt a thousand miles away now. The image of his wife, with her gentle smile and the warmth in her eyes, lingered painfully in his mind. And then there was his daughter, a fragile, innocent soul taken far too soon. He could still remember the way she laughed, the way her small hand would curl around his finger when she was afraid. The guilt of losing them weighed heavily on him, an unshakable burden that only seemed to grow with time. His heart ached, a deep, constant throb that reminded him of the life he'd failed to protect.Now, there was Rose—Marianne’s daughter. Marianne, his former lover, had left him after everything fell apart, after tragedy struck and their worlds were shattered. She had taken Rose and moved on, but fate had brought them back together in the most unexpect
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