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Instead, we understood more deeply: Privacy security is important; The law is the most reliable protection; Trust and communication are more important than anything in marriage; Real life never needs inappropriate subtext or messy drama. Decency, steadiness, and peace are the greatest happiness. Occasionally, when I see the long-handled grabber by the bed, I remember that afternoon I was stuck under the bed. I originally only wanted to retrieve a small anniversary gift, but in the end, I unexpectedly found the most precious things in marriage: unreserved trust, the courage to face together, and plain stability. No inappropriate implications, no suggestive subtext, no messy drama—only an ordi

Even though, she couldn’t scream out the very thing she wanted to say to him at that moment. ‘I love you, Dian’ "Dian…," she moaned. "I know." He muttered in her ears as he started to move, giving her dropping long and deep strokes. He moved like a man professing love to his woman, like he couldn’t get enough of her, like he was making love to her for the first time and the last time all at once. Each thrust was more passionate than every one he had given to her in the week. She wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him deeper.

He took a deep breath, his dark eyes locking onto hers. “I love you,” he said. The words hung in the air, heavy and absolute. “I love you so much it terrifies me,” he continued. “I look at you, and I see the only real thing in my life.” Aria blinked. She hadn't expected that. “I… I love you too, Damian.” Damian smiled, but it was a sad, wistful smile. “Let’s get married,” he said. Aria froze. She laughed nervously, a short, breathless sound. “Damian, you’re tired. We are married. We have the certificate. We have the rings.”

In the days that followed, we began spending time together. Matteo made time to accompany me to prenatal checkups and listened patiently as the doctor explained what I needed to be careful about. When my mood was low, he took me on walks around the estate and told funny stories to cheer me up. He remembered all my preferences and surprised me when I least expected it. I began trying to let go of the pain of the past and slowly accepted this man who was willing to treat me sincerely. Perhaps a marriage alliance was not such a bad thing, after all. It might bring my child and me a truly stable and happy future.

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Any resemblance to real persons, places, or events is coincidental. Cover Art by Shannon Nemechek Marie Lavender © 2013, second edition published 2020, third edition published 2022. GoodNovel edition published 2025. Upon Your Return Book One of the Heiresses in Love Series Marie Lavender Dedication To the one I love – without you, this book might still be a work in progress. I will always be thankful for the chain of events that brought us together. Fate often guides two soul mates in the right direction to find each other.

For families like theirs, marriage was never about love—it was a calculated transaction, a means to maximize benefits. Personal choice was nothing more than a luxury they weren’t entitled to. Sure, on paper, Grace had married well—a husband of impeccable lineage, wealth, and striking looks. But what was the point? They had gone their separate ways after a short period they signed the papers. They didn’t see each other, not even enough to put on a pretense of a functional marriage. And who knew? Perhaps Raphael had already built a whole other life for himself in Australia.

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When the lust and passion began to cool, and it was supposed to be a deeper love and commitment that kept them together. Would those feelings exist a few years from now, if she accepted Leo’s proposal so soon into their relationship? And how well could you possibly know someone after only a month of intimacy? Love was a great start, but in Amber’s books, it wasn’t enough to base a marriage on. You had to know yourself and your partner down to the very fabric of your souls before marriage was a good idea. Because it was meant to be forever after all. Leo laughed at his own clumsiness as he fumbled a bit with the ring held between his fingertips. It was a gorgeous ring indeed and even Leo tho

Grey kept pretending. "Well, if you can't remember it then, so be it. Nevertheless, I'm gonna tell you now that our relationships were never in good terms. Do you know that these...are all just a force marriage? I have been in love with your cousin, Warren, and not to you. So, why don't we proceed on filing the divorce papers because even though you have an illness, that doesn't change the fact that we're not together anymore. There was never a love between us," she admitted. "What?" Grey reacted in awe after hearing everything from his wife.