All Chapters of A Marriage Without Boundaries: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

~ Does forgiving someone mean you have to be with them?~ Leon turned around. "Really? I didn’t think you ever got nervous as a big-time lawyer! This girl must be some kind of chick to marry you here at the ranch and live here, too.”“I told you I would get married on the ranch at Whispering Creek. That's where I want to get married. Right in my backyard." Leon shook his head at his brother. "First of all, what girl did you convince to marry you? And on top of that, marry you on a horse farm? I can't wait to see who she is." Leon chuckled, still shaking his head at Jake as he threw the small football back across the room to Leon. Leon laughed as he caught the ball. "Don't worry about that; you'll see soon enough.”“Alright then, let's prepare your nervous lips to say those vows and kiss your pretty bride." "Oh, I'm ready! That's the best part. Kissing the bride." Jake replied, puckering his lips, teasing Leon. The guys got their cue to march out. Jake says, "I wish Maw and Paw

~The perfect husband may look different for everyone, but a few common qualities can set you up for a more successful marriage.~Hailey remembered her promise to Jake, which she had agreed to give this a try for six months. And, just like that, she embraced it all—the uncertainty, the joy, and even the judgmental glances from those who didn’t understand. After all, they were not just pretending anymore; they were building a family and life and rewriting their narrative together.When Jake sees Hailey's beautiful face, with its warm, ebony eyes and plush lips, he tenderly smiles to ease her hesitancy. But the small crowd takes solace in that hesitancy, hoping that the kiss won't happen. That's when Jake does what his family and neighbors think is unthinkable. Their lips come together, and you can hear the small crowd softly gasp.Hailey felt nothing but warmth from his lips, drowning out their shock. The taste of Jake's lips was sweet against hers. Jake moved his mouth slowly and gently

~When one thinks of intimacy, the mind immediately translates that to mean sexual intimacy. ~Everyone started leaving the reception around 1 a.m. Horn honked as their guests all went back up Whispering Creek's road heading to their various homes. Leon and Soo-hee stayed another 30 minutes after all the guests had left. The four of them sat at one of the tables, eating wedding cake, as they talked to one another well. Hailey mainly listened. Hailey contributed where she could to the conversation. They concluded by discussing how beautiful everything was and how the neighbors had enjoyed themselves.“I’m glad Bridgette left the wedding,” Leon says.Hailey looked surprised. “She was here?” “Yes, but she left immediately. It wasn’t anything to concern yourself about. I let her know where I stood.”The two brothers hugged each other, saying, "Let's talk about everything soon over dinner. Okay?" Jake smiled.Hailey thanked them for coming to the wedding and turned her attention to Leon.

~ Pregnancy is a wonderful time when a woman develops an offspring in her womb. For a married couple, this is a great time of joy, but it can also become stressful for both partners.~As the last month of Hailey’s Pregnancy approached, every day felt like a whirlwind of emotion and anticipation for both Jake and her. It was a time filled with excitement, tension, and the unmistakable sense of impending change. They had spent the previous months planning, reading, and preparing for this pivotal moment in their lives. Now, as the weeks dwindled to days, the two of them focused on navigating the final stretch as a supportive team.One sunny Saturday morning, with a spring in their step and a detailed list in hand, they ventured out to shop for the nursery. Hailey, slightly waddling due to her growing belly, couldn’t contain her smile as they entered the brightly colored store. The sheer number of choices was overwhelming, but they had each other, and their eyes sparkled with determination

If your life goals don’t align with someone's, you must recognize that and move forward.~Rome realized he could not win this battle with her, though he kept trying. “You are still my wife in my heart!” Desperation sneaked into his pleading tone, making him cringe.“Not anymore,” she countered, finally meeting his eyes fully. “I married Jake Sullivan.” Her confession felt like ice water poured over him. He didn’t want to believe it. “Jake Sullivan?” he spat out the name as if tasting something bitter. “You mean that loser? Back-biting snake of a lawyer! What does he have that I don’t?” Anger bubbled under his skin, turning him abrasive. “You don’t love him, Hailey. You love me. You always will.” Instead of responding to his outburst, Hailey gently rocked their baby in her arms, an action so simple yet filled with the weight of their situation. “This isn’t about you or me,” she insisted, her voice steady despite his flared emotions. “This is about the baby. I’m never coming back to yo