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The morning sun rose slowly over the horizon, casting a golden light over the island paradise. Liam stirred first, his arms tightening instinctively around Lily's sleeping form. For a moment, he simply held her, his heart swelling with an emotion so fierce, it was almost painful.This woman his wife was the best decision he had ever made.Gently, he brushed his lips over her forehead. Lily shifted slightly, a sleepy smile curling her lips as she snuggled closer into his chest."Good morning, Mrs. Carlyle," he whispered.Her voice, soft and husky from sleep, answered, "Good morning, Mr. Carlyle."Neither moved for a while. They stayed wrapped in each other, letting the peace of the island seep into their bones. It was a rare kind of morning no meetings, no stress, no interruptions. Just them.Eventually, Lily sat up, stretching with a contented sigh. Her eyes sparkled when she looked at him. "What's the plan for today?"Liam smirked. "It's a surprise."Lily raised an eyebrow, her curio

lThe days following their announcement felt like living in a dream.Lily often found herself pausing in the middle of her activities, hands protectively cradling her stomach, marveling at the new life growing inside her. She and Liam spent lazy mornings planning the nursery, arguing over baby names, and talking about the kind of parents they wanted to be.It was blissful, almost too perfect.And somewhere deep inside, Lily knew life had a way of testing happiness just when it seemed most secure.It was a Tuesday afternoon when the past came knocking.Lily was in the living room, flipping through baby catalogs, when the butler entered quietly.“Madam, there’s a visitor,” Mr. Hawthorne said with a frown. “A woman. She says her name is... Emily.”Lily’s heart froze.Emily Harper.Her estranged sister.For a moment, she couldn’t speak. Memories rushed back Emily’s betrayal, her selfishness, her disappearance when Lily had needed her the most. The pain of taking her place as Liam’s bride t

The clock on the wall ticked with a quiet precision, echoing the heavy silence that enveloped the Carlyle estate. A storm was brewing in the distance, a storm that promised to turn everything upside down. The past week had been a blur of frantic meetings, strategic planning, and constant surveillance.But despite all the precautions, despite the increasing tension, nothing could have prepared them for what was about to come.It all started on a crisp Saturday morning. The day had begun like any other, with Lily preparing for the gala event she and Liam had been invited to. The annual gala was one of the most prestigious events in their social circle, a place where power, influence, and wealth were flaunted without shame.Liam, as usual, was lost in a sea of meetings, handling the affairs of his business empire. The high-profile nature of the event meant that all eyes would be on him, and the last thing he needed was any distractions.But distractions were exactly what came.The gala w

The video that Marcus had orchestrated to tear down Liam and Lily’s reputation had sent shockwaves through the media. The world watched as the scandal unfolded, as each detail painted an image of deceit and manipulation. The public was torn, divided in their opinions. Some believed the video was damning evidence of Liam’s darker dealings, while others saw it as yet another attempt by Marcus to destroy everything Liam had worked for.Liam sat in his office, his expression colder than usual. The walls of the room felt like they were closing in on him as he reviewed the reactions in real-time. Reports flooded in, detailing the fallout from the video. Journalists from across the globe had reached out for statements. His phone rang incessantly, each call only adding to the pressure mounting in the room.Lily, ever the pillar of support, entered the room with purpose, her heels clicking against the marble floor. She had spent the entire day working with their legal team, and she could feel

Liam stood in front of the window in his office, watching the city below, but his thoughts were far from the busy streets and towering skyscrapers. His mind was with Lily, and the way she had brought a warmth into his life that he hadn’t known was missing. For so long, he had buried himself in the relentless pursuit of success, buried under layers of ambition and pain. But Lily had cut through all of that, breaking down the walls he had built around himself. She had been the calm he needed, the reason for him to start believing in something other than power and wealth.He turned away from the window, his gaze settling on the picture of them together that sat on his desk. It was from the weekend they had spent in the mountains. Her laughter echoed in his mind as he remembered how carefree they had been, as if the world had paused and given them a chance to breathe. He hadn’t realized how much he needed that time until he had it.The door to his office creaked open, and his assistant, S