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Chapter 181

I wouldn't say that I'd forgiven Amanda nor that I gave her any kind of refuge—just the little one. Amanda visited occasionally, and Alice knew she was her mother. She made sure to send money every month to cover Alice's expenses. The plan was for her to take Alice back one day... That was the plan."We're going to be late," I said, checking the clock. "Do you want to wear your hair down today or should I tie it up?""Tie it up. It's too hot," she complained, grabbing at her hair."Then go get the brush and your hair ties. Let's go," I said, giving her a gentle pat on the back as she dashed off to her room.I finished making my coffee, prepared Alice's lunchbox, and took a few bites of toast. A moment later, she came back with her favorite hairbrush and ties. I started braiding her hair in front of the TV in the living room, where the morning news was playing."In a joint operation with INTERPOL, Amelia Fairmount was apprehended at Verona-Villafranca Airport in Italy..."My head

Chapter 182

My weekdays usually went like this: I'd wake up early to make breakfast for Alice and myself, drive her to preschool, and then head to work. I had landed a well-paying job at a company where I'd been for a couple of years. For now, I was working in the Human Resources department.After work, I'd pick Alice up from one of the extracurricular activities I'd signed her up for—partly to give me time to finish my day. Once home, we'd make dinner together because, if there was one thing I could say about that little girl, it was that she was disciplined and obedient. She was an angel.Unfortunately, our routine had been interrupted by the unresolved issue with my car. It had been in the shop for about a week now, and I wasn't thrilled about having to rely on Matt for rides, though he offered willingly. Anyone looking after kids knows that you never turn down help.So, here we were, watching Alice wave goodbye to us as her teacher led her into preschool. She was blowing kisses as though sh

Chapter 183

I must have been in luck today. We managed to pick up my dress, and it fit like a glove. Lunch had been fantastic, and now, Matt and I were in the department store, browsing the wedding gift registry.Matt stood next to me as we scanned the options on the monitor that the sales associate was showing us. Most of the items were crossed off except for the more expensive ones."Aren't they going to the Caribbean for their honeymoon? A camera sounds like a good gift," Matt suggested. "I'll give them that one from me.""The TV and the dryer seem perfect too. Those can be our shared gift. Let's go with those three. Is the registry complete now?" I asked the associate."Everything is covered. The couple will be thrilled when they find out," he confirmed.That was exactly what I had planned. Jenna had mentioned putting some expensive items on the list just in case, but she didn't really expect anyone to buy them. Well, we would. We went through the payment process and then headed down the

Chapter 184

I hadn't slept all night, couldn't even enjoy breakfast, and I found it impossible to focus on Jenna's happiness today. I was, after all, in her hotel suite, where her bridesmaids were being prepped and pampered for the wedding.There she was, in a silky white robe that said "Bride" across the back, her hair filled with rollers. She laughed with one of her sisters-in-law, and the room buzzed with chatter and excitement. There were five bridesmaids plus her grandmother, her mother, and me, the maid of honor. The chaos of getting nine women ready at once was overwhelming.But I couldn't share in the joy of this special day. As I waited my turn to get my makeup done, Alice was asleep on my lap, and I probably looked like I was attending a funeral. How could I not? Why had I seen Lucius so vividly?Sometimes I dreamed of him. Sometimes I remembered him. Sometimes I cried over him. But the vision I had of him yesterday was strange. It wasn't just clear, like a typical memory—it was like

Chapter 185

Would having triple the number of guests at the reception compared to the church have ruined the newlyweds' night? Not at all. They gave their speeches, dinner was served, though I barely touched it, I took Alice around the play area at least five times with the other kids, and I even accepted a few dances with Matt.I had done well, I told myself as I headed to the bathroom. Once inside a stall, I sat down and buried my face in my hands. The truth was, I didn't feel well. I felt unsettled and unhinged. I wanted this night to be over."You can't leave your best friend's wedding this early. There's still so much left to do. You're the maid of honor," I scolded myself.There was still plenty of time and wedding activities left. I wrapped my arms around my stomach and glanced at the floor beneath the door. Something suddenly caught my attention.I saw the shoes of a man, even though this was the women's restroom. To add to the strangeness, the shoes were standing right in front of my

Chapter 186

What were the chances that Matt would propose and Lucius Brown would show up at the same wedding? They should have been zero. Still, luck had never been my friend, and this time was no exception. I blinked several times, hoping Lucius would disappear again, but he didn't.He stood there in the crowd, just like he had in my vision at the store. He wore a suit, his hair longer than the last time I had seen him, and I was willing to bet that if I focused on his shoes, they'd be the same ones I had seen in the bathroom. His presence was undeniable.Just like I couldn't ignore the fact that Matt was holding my hand tightly, launching into a heartfelt speech I wasn't ready for."From the moment I met you, I knew you were special, and time has only proven that to me," Matt said, his voice full of devotion.All the guests were watching us, even Jenna, who had found the perfect angle to snap pictures with her phone. She had known this was coming. Of course, she had. She wouldn't have insist

Chapter 187

To complete my tragedy, I felt the mattress sink as someone sat beside me. To make it worse, they uncovered my head."Marianne... I know you're awake. Stop pretending."That voice.That voice wasn't Matt's. I shot up like lightning had struck me, and there he was—Lucius. Sitting right beside me, far too close. My heart felt like it was about to give out, and my breathing was a wreck.It had been four years since I last saw Lucius, but it felt like many more. In his eyes, it seemed like time had doubled, even tripled. There was pain and longing in them.I couldn't help but reach out and touch his face, needing to confirm that this was real. My hands trembled as I caressed his cheeks, shoulders, and hands. Yes, it was him. He had returned."It's you," was all I could manage."Indeed, it's me," he replied, a slight, bitter smile on his lips. "I see you're still yourself, and here we are again, with you engaged to another man."My hands dropped away from him, and my brow furrowed a

Chapter 188

Unfortunately, my "fainting" act was so convincing that Jenna and Derek insisted I should go home to rest. They assured me they wouldn't take it badly and even thanked me for making the effort to be there on such an important day. So now, here I was, walking down the hallway of my apartment building, holding hands with a sleepy little Alice.I wish I could say it was just the two of us, minutes away from reaching our quiet home, but Matt had insisted on walking us to the door. He hadn't mentioned the marriage proposal or the ring again, and I hadn't brought it up either. Frankly, I didn't want to."Mommy... I'm so tired... I want to sleep..." Alice mumbled, rubbing her eyes.She looked like a little cloud in her puffy white dress. Absolutely adorable. I let the "Mommy" slide, just this once. How could I scold her when she looked so precious?"We're almost there. Just a few more steps, and then we'll be in bed," I reassured her. "Look, that's our door. We made it."I hurried toward

Chapter 189

"I didn't give the key to you. I gave it to one of your employees to help with a plumbing issue," I remembered perfectly where that spare key had gone. The only one. The one that was never returned."It's practically the same thing," he shrugged, standing up. "Do you want coffee or an energy drink? I'm not sure what would settle your stomach better after a 'fainting' episode like that."His sarcasm was unmistakable as he walked into my kitchen. I didn't know what was worse—that he'd had a key to my place this entire time or that he was now making coffee in my kitchen. He had already set out two cups on the counter, almost as if preparing for my arrival. Lucius sat down calmly at the kitchen table. I, however, did not."Who the hell do you think you are, making me coffee in my own house?" I snapped, my anger boiling over. "You have no right to enter my home without my permission. Couldn't you have rung the doorbell like a decent human being?""If I had, would you have let me in?" He

Chapter 190

My car had stopped working one night in the most dangerous way possible. I had been driving home from work, and it had been a particularly tough day where I had to stay late. On a curve, the engine had cut off, and by pure luck, the truck and SUV behind me hadn't run me off the road.What I had thought was just an unfortunate accident, Lucius was now telling me it wasn't. That it had been orchestrated, and once again, danger was lurking around me."No one will protect me better than you?" I swallowed painfully. "Who's been protecting me at all?""You don't need to know that. But now, I'll be handling it personally," he declared."I don't need your protection. Not now. Maybe back when you abandoned me, I did," I shot back.My words seemed to hurt him, but he quickly masked the pain. Too quickly."Your car says otherwise. I don't understand why you're so hostile toward me. I did what I thought was best for you."I couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. The nerve, the arrogance.

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