All Chapters of A Marriage Without Boundaries: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

~For women, gender stereotypes whisper that they should be caregivers, homemakers, the ones who nurture and sacrifice.~ "How does our open marriage work? I work in a kitchen most days during the week before and after school. It would be nice to have a nice hot meal once in a while when I get home. But my dear sweet husband and his live-in girlfriend here never help around the house." Hailey says, looking at Sarah and then glancing at Rome.“Well, that’s about to change. I don’t want you lifting a finger from now on. Don’t you two know she’s with child and is fragile? How unloving and inconsiderate.” Jake says, staring at Rome."Oh, thank you, baby. Yes, it would be nice to be told, 'You don't have to cook for the family tonight'. Or to hear once in a while, I'm taking you out tonight. But it never happens, I know I'm just dreaming and wishing. But it's okay now that I have you. I won’t have to worry about being overlooked anymore.” Hailey says, stroking Jake’s sideburn with a little s

~Perhaps, it is true that effective communication in a relationship is the most critical aspect of a successful relationship.~Hailey leaned against the railing of the mountain terrace, the twilight sky casting a soft glow over the amusement park grounds. She took a deep breath, enjoying the crisp air. Being up here gave her a sense of freedom, and yet, as her gaze wandered to Jake, a knot of anxiety tightened in her chest. “Hey,” she said, trying to keep her tone light while wrestling with the weight of their earlier conversation. “I know you take pride in being honest and straightforward. But do you ever think maybe your brutal honesty isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be?”Jake, perched on the edge of his seat with a casual demeanor, looked over, intrigued but guarded. “What now? Are we rehashing our last heart-to-heart?” His tone was teasing, but the flicker of tension in his eyes betrayed his amusement.“It’s not heart-to-heart if it’s more like a battle,” she shot back, crossing

~Many young couples think intimacy refers to sex, but intimacy is more than just sex; it also includes emotional closeness.~Sarah's cries of heated passion filled the air. Rome began to lick off the chocolate syrup from her exposed breast. “You like that?” “Yes, Rome! Yes!” Almost there, tension vibrated in her voice. Sarah moaned in pleasure. Rome's release pressed ever closer. Even though Rome didn’t offer her love, he gave her a great fantasy. Sarah melted into a puddle right there in his arms. Then he said, kneeling, coming face to face with her on that hammock.“What is this leading to?” Sarah asked sizzling.Rome took her hand and placed it on his throbbing cock then slowly kissing her, he said."Pretty lady, you are a very fortunate woman.""Uh..." Sarah lost the power to speak again. All she could do was give in to him. Satisfied with whatever Rome was off, Bridgetteg, it was better than nothing. He has one sexy way about him that’s hard to resist. Minutes later, the gate to

~When you accept that you are a mother. It changes you to the very core.~Hailey was fired up, but only for a brief second. She looked at Jake and said.“I’m ready to go back to the Ranch,” Hailey confessed, a tear escaping down her cheek. “I can’t stay here any longer. I can’t look at him knowing what I know. It is as if the walls around me are closing in and suffocating me with memories that are now tainted, for the sake of my child within me. I must go. I have to consider my child's well-being. He's not thinking about our child at all! I have to be the responsible parent here."Jake nodded, compassion radiating from him as he went to retrieve the divorce papers. Hailey felt a glimmer of relief, mixed with an overwhelming sense of sadness. This was the end of a chapter she had invested so much in, but the reality of Rome’s betrayal made the choice clear.Just as Jake returned, Rome appeared, knocking on the door as Hailey opened it. His face is a mask of desperation. “Hailey, please

~If you intend to get married, you must obtain a marriage license, a legal document that grants permission to couples to marry each other.~ “Jillian. It's a surprise. He doesn’t know I’m here.”“He’s waiting in his office.”“Thank you, Jillian.”Jake was talking on the phone to one of their clients. He heard his office door open. But he was so busy writing information down on his tablet, so he didn't bother to look up until he caught sight of a pair of black leather five-inch stiletto pumps advancing toward his desk.Bridgette gradually strolled toward his desk. Jake slowly raised his eyes from the notepad, taking in every inch of her. She had a black calf-length fitted pencil skirt that showed her round hips with a short-waisted jacket and a silk high-neck gray blouse — a lump developed in his throat at the sight of her that made him swallow hard.When his eyes reached her face, the pen he gripped with his fingers as his eyebrows furrowed.. “Umm......Bridgette? Jake ended his call.