Mag-log inBlurb Naomi was blissfully preparing for her wedding to Alexander Darlington, the man she believed to be her one and only true love since high school. And what should be a romantic visit to his apartment, she unexpectedly finds clues. Rachel's clothes and overheard conversations that reveal a shocking betrayal. Instead of a fairy tale ending, she had always dreamed of, Naomi confronted the painful truth that Alexander had been unfaithful. Leaving her world shattered just before her wedding day. In a desperate attempt to escape reality, she had a one-night stand with a stranger who happened to be her fiancé's elder brother, Raymond. Running away from the marriage, she came back to claim back what rightfully has to hers, and to achieve that, she must enter into a contract marriage with Raymond Darlington. Does she forget her revenge plans, or does life have a different plan for her?
view moreTen Years LaterThe laughter reached me before I even opened the gate.Serena was chasing two puppies around the backyard, her curls bouncing wildly, her laughter high and pure. She wore a plastic tiara and a glittery tutu over her leggings, absolutely convinced she was royalty. And honestly? We all agreed.Leah stood on the porch with a cup of tea, looking so peaceful I almost forgot everything she’d endured to reach this moment. She waved at me with that same gentle smile—the one that always said, “You’re home.”“Still keeping the crown?” I asked as I stepped through the gate, gesturing to Serena’s tiara.“She said being a princess was a lifelong job,” Leah replied with a grin, sipping from her favorite floral mug.Cassie arrived just then, chaos following close behind. Her husband Jackson wrangled their twin toddlers while she swept through the garden like a glittery storm, waving a sequined bag and calling, “I brought glitter and chaos!”Yes, you heard me. Cassie—the once fiercely
Naomi's pov The morning light bled gold across the bedroom walls, wrapping us in a warm, honeyed glow that made everything feel timeless. I lay there, the sheet twisted around my bare legs, watching the way it painted shadows on Raymond's skin. His chest rose and fell in deep, unhurried breaths, peaceful in sleep, and absolutely beautiful.Last night had been... intense. Slow, passionate, deliberate. One of those moments when time itself seemed to stretch, where every breath, every touch, every whispered word pulled us closer. Not just physically—but emotionally, spiritually.We hadn’t had a night like that in a while. Between work, family, Miranda's growing independence, and Serena never-ending curiosity, time alone had become rare. Precious.But last night, we reclaimed each other.He stirred beside me, arm reaching instinctively for my waist. When his hand found skin, he hummed low in his throat and pulled me closer.“Mmm... morning already?” he mumbled, eyes still closed.“Barel
Naomi's POVThe house smelled like cinnamon, lavender, and warm light. That was always the scent of home to me. Not a place, but a feeling. A scent that reminded me we had survived the fire, the storms, the heartbreak—and built something stronger in the ashes.I stood at the edge of the living room, watching Leah as she sat by the window. The journal she had been writing in for months lay open across her lap. Her pen moved slowly, thoughtfully, while Serena, now a chubby-cheeked toddler with a crown of curls, sat on the floor stacking wooden blocks with the kind of concentration only babies have.Outside, the garden shimmered in golden hour light. Sunflowers leaned toward the sky. Wind chimes sang in the breeze. And the laughter of family filtered in from the back porch.Time had passed. Seasons had changed. But something about today felt... significant.Final.Like a chapter closing.I walked into the room slowly. Leah looked up and smiled the same soft smile that once held so much
Leah's Pov Weeks passed in the kind of rhythm that could only be set by a newborn baby and a house full of family. Serena Hope Darlington was the sun in our little solar system. We revolved around her, completely enamored, completely changed. She kept bringing joy to our lives.Our days were filled with soft lullabies, diaper changes, warm bottles, and the sort of laughter that came from deep contentment. The nursery smelled like lavender and baby lotion. The whole house smelled like love.The house smelt of baby lotion and I couldn't get enough of the smell.Alex was home more often than not. He had turned his home office into a partial nursery annex, complete with a baby swing and a bassinet under his desk. During conference calls, Serena often made her presence known with tiny coos, and Alex—once the most polished executive in the city—would pause mid-meeting just to kiss her forehead.“I used to care about quarterly reports,” he whispered one morning as we watched Beatrice stret
Alex’s POVIf I could bottle up time, I would’ve done it here.In this little paradise where Leah's laughter echoed through marble villas and the ocean whispered secrets meant only for us.Our last morning in the resort was drenched in sunlight. Leah was still sleeping, her hand draped over my che
Miranda’s POVAfter Jalen dropped me off and kissed me and I noticed my family had been staring all along. I ran straight into my room to avoid any more questions tonight.I was still in the same spot on my bed—hugging the pillow Jalen had leaned on earlier, face buried in my blanket, smiling like
Leah’s POVI never thought I’d be the kind of person to cry over a dog food commercial, but here we are.Pregnancy is weird like that.The emotions hit like a wave — strong, sudden, impossible to hold back. One moment I’m feeling totally fine, the next I’m curled up on the couch, sobbing because th
Alexander’s POVI woke up to the feel of Leah’s fingers tracing patterns on my chest. The morning light poured into the room through sheer curtains, and everything felt like a dream I never wanted to wake up from. Her hair was a soft cloud on the pillow, and the curve of her smile told me she was j






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