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I look at myself in the mirror, slightly surprised by what I see. The soft makeup highlights the bright brown of my eyes, and the loose hairstyle in my hair, tied to the veil, brings delicacy to my appearance. Even the diamond earrings and necklace Julian bought me seem like mere details when I see myself in this long wedding dress.The clothes fit my curves like they were made for them. I absolutely love the floral lace details along the sweetheart neckline, corset, and long sleeves. I remember seeing a similar dress that stuck in my mind as a child, and now I can actually wear one.But if I’m being honest, my hands are sweating. The snow has already started to fall outside, rebellious to the beginning of winter. Still, I feel warm.I know that behind that door, in the ballroom, Julian is waiting for me with all of our more than three hundred guests. Although my list of friends is small, Julian is someone with many contacts. When we noticed, there were so many

“Hah, honestly… I tried to be nice to you, Angelee. But you…” She laughs crazy, shaking her head and looking at me with pleasure. “You really are something else, aren’t you?”I look down, clutching the fabric of my shirt, too scared to look beyond my belly. My eyes are wet, and I fight the pain that grows in my belly, contractions that increase by the second.“We could have gone through all this, but of course, you have to be stubborn… Yes, you always do what I hate most. It’s always like this... You keep pushing my patience, my urge to hurt you. But you know, if you had just taken me back quietly, I could try a little harder. We could be friends again, Angelee... so why do you always have to ruin everything?”I caress my belly, my heart beating very, very fast. I’m in shock, completely lost. Even though Laura’s words pass by my ears, I can’t really understand them. All I can think

— JULIAN ADAMS (POV)[...] Seven months later.ㅤㅤI sigh deeply, massaging the top of my nose. Ever since I heard the verdict of Laura’s trial, I’ve been feeling uneasy.Many months have passed, and I still remember how I felt when I saw the building security cameras… and how I threw up, feeling stupid, weak, and furious.I’ve never felt so impotent in my entire life.But what really put me out of sleep was what happened the day Angelee woke up in the hospital... when Laura also decided to break into the J’O Tech building.  I still get chills remembering that night.It’s been a long time since Laura was fired, but for some reason, her credentials worked. In the end, we really had to restructure the entire I.T. department, which resulted in a mass layoff that only didn’t make it into the media because of damage control.Laura got crazy when she knew that her plan to harm Angelee and my

— ANGELEE ADAMS (POV)ㅤ“How are you feeling?” Julian asks for the first time since we got on the plane. The trip to the Bahamas doesn’t take long, about three hours, but we’re reaching our destination soon.“I’m fine,” I say, taking Julian’s hand in mine. I stroke the white-gold ring on his finger, but I’m still lost in thought.“You seem to have a lot on your mind.” He says, studying my face.“A little.” I give a nervous smile and shrug. I thought I’d be scared to see Laura, to hear the words she said to me that day, but I didn’t.”“What’s bothering you, then?” Julian’s question makes me raise my eyes again.“More than being afraid of Laura, I was afraid of losing the people I love again,” I confess, noticing that his gaze softens. “Losing you, our daughters... I couldn’t bear it.”&ldquo

It took a year before we could really enjoy some time alone on a honeymoon, but I have to say that it was really worth the wait. Julian made sure that our first day in Nassau, at our new beach home, was special and unforgettable.First, he invited me on a yacht ride. Going down to the deck was itself a memorable experience. This place is simply breathtaking, and the private beach is so beautiful that I couldn’t help but imagine my daughters playing in the sand. The thought made my chest warm. I already consider this place a second home.To my surprise, Julian prepared a wonderful breakfast while the 65-foot yacht cruised along the coast with everything you could wish for — fruit, bread, juices, coffee, and ending the tour with a glass of wine in one of the cabins. Fortunately, the sound of the sea drowned out my moans enough for us to enjoy some sex on the high seas.After the tour, it was lunchtime, and Julian took us to Paradise Island. He chose a luxuri