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Chapter 11

Whitney had just finished sprucing up her quaint little shop. She stood with her hands on waist, exhaling a deep, satisfying breath.It had been nearly two weeks since she had walked away from Colton.She had picked a small town, a place with clean air and a leisurely vibe that suited her perfectly.Upon arrival, Whitney did not waste any time. She rented a space just right for the coffee shop she had dreamed of owning.Then, with everything set up, she locked up, turned to the shop's glass door, and let loose a beaming smile.When was the last time she felt that light, that happy?The thought alone was enough to stir a dull ache in what she thought was her numb heart.Colton, Janice, and their child were probably living it up, happy as can be. That was what she told herself."Colton..."The name slipped out before she could stop it, but she quickly shook it off. No use dwelling on the past when she had a fresh start right in front of her.Lost in her thoughts, she felt a gen

Chapter 12

"Out with it! Is this kid really a Jones or not?"Tessa was livid, and her usually silent bodyguard burst through the door.Janice, who had been all puffed up with pride, collapsed to the floor in shock at the sight of Colton and Tessa, her earlier arrogance evaporating like a mirage.Ronald was already ashen, shaking in his chair.Even with the Gibson family's vast wealth and influence, they would not dare stir up trouble right in front of the Jones family. Colton gently guided Tessa into the private room, and Ronald, catching sight of them, quickly offered his seat to Tessa."Out with it! What in the world happened?"Tessa looked pale, and no sooner had she taken her seat than she burst out with the question.The towering bodyguard loomed over Janice and Ronald, who looked visibly shaken. Janice in particular, had her eyes wide with terror."Here, drink some coffee. Don't let your anger get the best of you."Ronald quickly winked at the server, who brought over the coffee wi

Chapter 13

"Everett, you've been here with Munchie all day. Is that really okay?"Whitney set down a cup of coffee, the latte art shaped like a little cat's face.Everett smiled, unable to resist rubbing Munchie's belly again. "It's fine."After taking the kitten to the vet clinic that day, they had naturally ended up keeping him at Whitney's cafe for the time being.Even with the cone around his neck, nothing could stop him from devouring his food, so they named him Munchie.Ever since they took the kitten to get fixed, and it ended up staying at Whitney's coffee shop, Everett had become a fixture too. He would be there waiting every morning before she opened and was always the last to leave at night.With Everett and Munchie around, the coffee shop was busier than ever. Whitney, who had once dreamed of a laid-back life, was on her feet from dawn until dusk."Whitney, haven't you found a place to stay yet?"Whitney shook her head, letting out a weary sigh. "None of the places I've looked

Chapter 14

A black sports car raced down the empty street, the driver's face lost in shadows, unreadable."Whitney," he whispered, drowning in guilt and regret.He punched the steering wheel hard, and his phone, lying next to him, suddenly rang.He pulled over and hit the answer button. Tessa's voice burst through."Colton, did you see Whitney? What did she say? Did she forgive us?"Colton felt a pang but tried to reassure Tessa. "Whitney's got a big heart. She'll forgive me. I know it."Tessa sobbed harder. "I never should have... I hit that child. She must hate me now."Colton's feelings were a mess. "Grandma, I'll call you back later, okay? Get some rest."He hung up on Tessa's cries for the first time.He had given up smoking long ago since Whitney hated the smell.However, he was at a loss, not knowing how to calm the storm inside."Whitney, you don't hold this against me, do you?"Surrounded by a haze of smoke, Colton replayed everything he had done lately, again and again, and

Chapter 15

Crash!Whitney watched in dismay as Munchie toppled the paint bucket. She scooped up the cheeky kitten, tapping its head with a playful fist."You're messing with the artist at work here!"Munchie let out an indignant meow, and just like that, they were at it, bantering back and forth.Everett laid down his brush, his gaze softening as he watched the playful scene.The once quiet studio buzzed with their energy.After putting Munchie outside, Whitney exhaled and bent down to tidy up the scattered paint tubes."Let me help."Everett crouched beside her, reaching out to help, and their hands accidentally met on a paint tube.Whitney blushed, trying to withdraw her hand, but his hand, marked by the telltale signs of an artist, held hers firmly."Everett..." she began, her voice faltering as she tried to pull away.Instead, he tightened his grip, his fingers weaving through hers in a firm, interlocked embrace."You!"Whitney gasped as Everett suddenly pulled her into a tight e

Chapter 16

"Mr. Jones, there's no sign of Mrs. Jones anywhere... She's wiped her entire identity.""If I were in her shoes, I'd run away too, never to return," Colton said, a bitter edge to his voice.He had demanded so much from her and expected her to be understanding and compliant after treating her so cruelly...Since realizing Whitney was truly gone, it felt as though a chunk of his heart had been ripped out, leaving only a hollow beat."Keep going."He was numb to the heartache then. His only focus was to find her, to beg for her forgiveness."I've looked into everything you asked. It's all here on this flash drive," his assistant said, offering the metallic device.Colton's hand shook as he took the flash drive and plugged it into his computer, bracing himself for what he could discover.Colton had that nagging feeling, and when he really thought about it, Whitney just was not the type to hurt anyone.However, he had to see the whole truth with his own eyes. That was his penance.

Chapter 17

"Whitney, what's on the menu for tonight?"Everett, pushing the shopping cart, strolled through the supermarket aisles with Whitney.With a laugh, Whitney listed a few dishes, and Everett agreed to each with a nod.Joy twinkled in his eyes as he squeezed their linked hands a little tighter.They left the supermarket, their arms laden with bags."I'm going to swing by the shop to prepare the coffee beans for tomorrow."She gave their joined hands a playful shake and asked, "Hey, great artist, care to join me?"Everett pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Wouldn't miss it."Their tender moment, however, was caught by an unexpected onlooker.Colton burst forward, yanking Whitney into a fierce embrace, his gaze screaming ownership."Whitney!"His hands clamped down on her shoulders as he planted a possessive kiss on her forehead."How could you?! How could you let him touch you? Whitney, how could you do this to me?!"Colton's eyes blazed with fury, his heart twisted in agony."D

Chapter 18

Colton's voice was laced with hurt as he stood behind her. "Whitney, please look at me."However, Whitney just kept on with her task, opening the store as if he was not even there."Whitney, hear me out," Colton said, trailing her into the shop.He watched her deftly switch on the machine and start cleaning the cups and dishes.He stopped short, a long-ignored memory breaking through the surface."Colton, I dream of an easygoing life," the girl had said, wrapped in a blanket beside him under the stars."Whitney, whatever life you want, I'll be there," the boy had promised, his voice still cracking with youth.That was back in middle school."You won't get it, Colton," she said with a smile that hid more than it revealed.He had grown desperate. "Why wouldn't I get it?"After a pause, she explained, "Colton, you're destined to take over the Jones Group, to carry on your family's legacy and deal with all that corporate pressure. You'll end up marrying a gentle wife because you

Chapter 19

Colton, faced with her rage, did not argue back. He merely had a trace of a smile on his lips.Her anger spiked at his reaction. "Colton, we're divorced, remember? Stop this, or I won't be able to keep my shop afloat."He just stood there, head bowed, the very image of a chastised schoolboy."Whitney, I've never chased after anyone else. I'm just doing what I did when I first pursued you."Whitney paused, taken aback.Colton was never good at the chase. His way of showing love was awkward and possessive, using his status as the heir to the Jones fortune to scare off any rivals.She had fallen for that clumsy devotion once, thinking he would only ever be that way with her. However, she realized that Colton could hurt her.Whitney chuckled icily. "Colton, stop it. I've told you. We're done."She added firmly, "I'm marrying Everett, so just leave us alone, okay?""Marrying?" The word hit Colton like a plunge into freezing water, his heart turning to ice and then shattering.

Chapter 20

"Colton!"Tessa had been perched on the sofa since dawn, waiting for the news that Colton was on his way back."Where's Whitney?" she asked, peering around him, finding only empty space."Grandma, she's not coming back."Colton's bruised face made Tessa's heart clench.He held out his hand, revealing the mended bracelet. "Grandma, this is for you.""Whitney doesn't want it?"Tessa gasped, her sorrow turning to anger. "It's all Janice's fault, that wretched woman! She chased away my granddaughter-in-law!"Colton stayed silent, absorbing Tessa's tirade."That vile woman, she's lost her mind, making a mess at home. I sent her to Mr. Gibson. I can't stand the sight of her! It's all her doing. Otherwise, my dear Whitney, why would she leave?"Tessa seized him, whispering urgently."That woman did give me an idea. Colton, maybe you could find a way to get Whitney to change her mind, you know... Once a woman's expecting, she's bound to stay..."Colton recoiled, shaking his head

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