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"Don't get cocky!" the guy yelled, red-faced. "My dad says you need us."Randy knew the guy was into Erica. He had been obsessed with her, but her stubborn streak meant she'd never bend for a guy.A strong woman like her could turn love into hate fast.The guy thought threats would keep her. To Erica, that was an insult."I decide what I need," she said firmly, grabbing Randy and turning to leave.Irritated, the guy smashed things against the door.That night, Erica and Randy wandered the streets aimlessly.Randy knew his impulsiveness had caused trouble for Erica, but she didn't blame him.She just stayed quiet."I didn't mean to," Randy started, tugging her sleeve. "I just couldn't stand him treating you like that.""I know you were looking out for me," Erica said. "It's not your fault. I knew he was a jerk. I'd been wanting to teach him a lesson."She ruffled his hair and added, "Thanks, bro."Randy wanted to grab her hand and tell her he didn't want to be her brother. H

Erica's mother, Barbara Mathis, was a hopeless romantic.Erica had grown up hearing the love story between Barbara and Hunter.Even years later, people still talked about it, but now, their words dripped with mockery.Barbara knew she'd screwed up. She'd sworn to cut ties with the Houstons to be with Hunter, who was a bodyguard back then.She thought it was a fairy-tale romance, but it was just a youthful rebellion.Hunter was good-looking, with sharp features and soulful eyes. When Erica was little, her parents got along well.But over time, Hunter's true colors showed. He used Barbara's status to gain power, money, and control of the Mathis Group.Then he started living it up, doing things like partying and cheating. When Barbara caught him, he'd beg for forgiveness at first. But soon, he cut her off from the outside world.Eventually, he was brazen enough to bring women home. They mocked and humiliated Barbara.Erica and Barbara struggled through those days.Barbara tried

Debra caught on quickly.Erica was scared Randy would turn out like Hunter.At first, Hunter had been all sweet. But over time, he'd treated Barbara like garbage."I can't speak for others," Debra said, "but Randy? No way.""Why not?" Erica asked."Because he's always the one getting his butt kicked," Debra replied.Few men in this world would willingly let the same woman bully them for over a decade."Fair point." Erica nodded, sinking onto the couch.She was still uneasy since the wedding was just two days away. Her parents' failed marriage loomed large. She couldn't shake her fear.She'd told Debra about her family, so Debra knew what she was afraid of.Randy was busy with wedding preparations. When he came back, he seemed not to notice Erica's mood.Debra dropped hints at dinner, but Randy's cluelessness didn't budge.Erica shook her head, understanding the situation. She was always a tough woman, and Randy probably didn't think she'd ever be upset."Erica..." Debra tr

It was 4 a.m., and Debra felt exhaustion creeping in.She pulled out her phone and texted Marion, curious about how things were going on his end.Oddly, Marion took forever to reply."That's weird," she muttered."What's up?" Erica asked, sitting in front of the mirror."Marion's taking ages to text back," Debra replied.Ten minutes had passed, and there was nothing. He usually replied in seconds.Erica tensed up. "Could it be that things went wrong on their side?""I don't think so," Debra said. "Randy might be a mess sometimes, but he wouldn't screw up his big day."To be safe, she called Marion.The line was busy for ages, then went unanswered."What the hell?" she mumbled.She decided to dial again, giving Marion another chance. If he didn't pick up, he'd be in deep trouble when he got home.But before she could press the button, Marion called her."What's going on? Why'd you take so long to answer? Is something wrong?""Just a minor hiccup. We've got it under contro

In my past life or what Jeffrey planted in my head, to be precise, my mother was always a delicate, gentle woman.To be mild, Shirley Tarrant was soft and graceful. To be blunt, she was timid and spineless.Even when she found out Antione Buchan was cheating on her with her half-sister, she just swallowed it.She played blind and deaf because, outside the Buchan family, she had nowhere else to go.I was tiny back then, but I remember when my aunt, Joanne Tarrant, lost her husband.Shirley and Joanne had the same father but different mothers.Shirley was my grandfather's illegitimate daughter from before his marriage, while Joanne was born by his lawful wife.They looked somewhat alike. Shirley was softer, while Joanne was more striking and bolder.One day, Shirley went to my grandmother's house to help out.I woke up from a nap earlier than usual. Strange noises came from a second-floor room.Thinking it was Shirley, I crept upstairs. The bedroom door was cracked open just a