Claimed by a Dangerous Man
"Who did that to you?" His voice pressed, demanding.
But I had to shut him down if I wanted to keep myself together. "If you get to keep things from me, then so do I."
“If I find out who he is—if I find him…”
“I hope you don’t,” I cut in. “Because I’d rather he was already dead.”
“I won't be at peace until you see it for yourself. Either his grave, or his death right in front of you.” He inched closer to me, pulling my chin more and more until our faces were very close. “And remember, Leandra ....” His words sounded like a promise. His breathing was so heavy, so determined. “The moment you watch that bastard die, you’ll see me there too.”
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Being my best friend’s delivery girl isn’t exactly my idea of fun. Usually, it’s annoying.
But this time? This time, it led me straight to him.
He kissed me—this stranger, so alluring that it made me think of him all the time. The scent of his body, his heavy voice, his pierced grey eyes ... it all stayed with me. Haunted me. Drove me crazy.
The problem? He wants nothing to do with me.
He keeps his distance, tells me to stay away, says I need to forget him. He says he’s a dangerous man.
But how do I forget someone who’s already under my skin? How do I let go of the one man who’s already claimed my heart?
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Chapter: 34. I wouldn’t survive, Leandra“Leandra….” His voice was hoarse, laced with warning.I didn’t need words. I couldn’t bring myself to say it out loud—that even though I couldn’t accept everything so easily, I still chose him. Until the end, I would still choose him.So I kissed him again. Deeper, hungrier, more selfish—was I allowed to be this way?And when his body pressed mine into the couch, I knew there was no running from him. We fell onto the sofa, his weight settling over me, and I didn’t care. I wanted to feel the burden he had been carrying alone all this time.Marco’s hands moved restlessly, his grip on my waist tight. His lips traced along my jaw, down my neck, leaving heated marks that made me squirm beneath him.I tangled my fingers in his hair, my tears still wet on my cheeks as his lips found mine again. His kiss wasn’t just a release, but a silent plea, begging me to stay.Without breaking the kiss, Marco lifted me effortlessly, carrying me to the bed. We crashed onto the mattress in a mess of limbs
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Chapter: 33. You’ve been through so much“My parents were murdered in front of me when I was five years old.”I froze. My chest tightened with a deep, restless thrum.“Parents?” I asked, confused. Wasn’t Thomas his father?He nodded, his fingers slowly unhooking mine from the suitcase handle. “You’ve always wanted to know who I really am, haven’t you?”I had already lost the moment I let him take my hand. I always lost when it came to him.Marco pulled me out of the closet, guiding me to the sofa. I didn’t resist. I just stared at him. “Explain,” I demanded, though my voice came out weaker than I intended.He leaned back, his gaze unfocused, like he was reaching for something buried deep in his past.Running a hand down his face, he let out a slow breath. “Thomas isn’t my biological father,” he said at last. “He… found me after my parents were murdered.”My eyes widened. I swallowed hard, too afraid to interrupt. His hands were clenched together on his lap, fingers locked so tightly it looked like he was trying to hold himse
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Chapter: 32. He put you in dangerI stood in front of Thomas’s office door, taking a deep breath before knocking softly.“Come in.”His deep voice came from inside, and I pushed the door open. I hadn’t realized how spacious his office was. Walls lined with bookshelves, a large window overlooking the mansion’s backyard. Thomas sat behind a massive wooden desk, his gaze full of authority as he watched me enter.I clasped my fingers together, trying to gather my courage. “Thomas … thank you,” I said, my voice softer than I intended. “I know this might not mean anything to you, but I truly appreciate it. And… I also want to apologize.”Thomas raised an eyebrow and leaned back in his chair. “What are you apologizing for, Leandra?”I bit my lip, lowering my head. “For all of this. If I hadn’t been involved… Marco wouldn’t have gotten hurt.”Instead of getting angry, Thomas let out a small chuckle. “Sweetheart, this isn’t your fault.”I lifted my head, staring at him in doubt.He continued in a calm voice. “In fact, I’m prou
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Chapter: 31. I need youThat afternoon, the news I had been waiting for finally arrived. A bodyguard entered my room with a serious expression, delivering the words that made my chest loosen with relief.“Marco has been rescued, Miss. He’s in the hospital now.”It felt like a huge weight had finally been lifted off my chest. My heart felt a little lighter, even though there were still so many uncertainties. Brigitte, who had been keeping me company earlier, had left about half an hour ago, probably on her own errands. I wanted to thank her, but it seemed like she preferred to leave without an emotional farewell.The bodyguard looked at me for a moment before offering, “Would you like me to take you to the hospital?”I nodded quickly. “Please.”My steps felt lighter as I walked out of the house, as if the burden that had been pressing down on me since this morning had suddenly lessened.Inside the car, I sat in silence, gazing out the window as the city buildings blurred past. The evening air felt a little wa
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Chapter: 30. Just trust himThe room felt smaller than usual. I sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers laced together, trying to calm the relentless pounding in my chest after my conversation with Thomas. He had assigned guards to watch my every move. I wasn’t allowed to leave the house.A knock on the door. Once. Twice. Quick and impatient.I turned my head, but before I could say anything, the door swung open.Brigitte walked in like an unstoppable storm. Her steps were unhurried, but there was something about her presence that made the room feel darker. Her long blonde hair was slightly messy, with bangs partially covering her face. Thick black eyeliner made her eyes look even sharper. Her pale lips curled into a lazy smirk, and her faded band tee hugged her frame, paired with a short skirt and fishnet stockings.“Bonjour, chérie.” Her voice was low, almost teasing. “Thomas sent me,” she added, slamming the door shut with one smooth motion. She tossed her worn-out leather jacket over the nearest chair and the
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Chapter: 29. Will he be okay?I screamed when a black car from the front suddenly changed lanes and blocked our path. Marco’s arm instinctively shot out in front of my chest, holding me back as he slammed on the brakes.My heart stopped. Everything happened too fast—Marco’s quick movements, him grabbing something from the glove compartment, slipping it into his waistband.Then he looked at me, his voice low and apologetic.“I’m sorry, darling.”“W-what?” Panic surged through me as Marco unbuckled his seatbelt. “Where are you going? Marco, what—what are you doing?”Two men in black suits stepped out of the car that had cut our car off. They walked toward us, and Marco prepared to get out. “If you want to save me, don’t do anything reckless. Get out of here as fast as you can and find my father. Tell him not to pull out the lilies in his garden.”Before I could even process his words, Marco was already out of the car. He shouted something in a foreign language, and the two men grabbed him instantly. There was no tim
Last Updated: 2025-02-15
Chapter: Bab 31Richard membukakan sebuah pintu yang agak berbeda dengan pintu-pintu lainnya lalu mengisyaratkanku untuk masuk. Dan hal pertama yang kulihat adalah River yang sedang duduk di balik meja kerjanya. Dia tak lagi mengenakan jasnya, yang kemudian kulihat sedang tergantung di standing hanger dekat jendela besar di belakang bangkunya.“Apa yang ingin Anda diskusikan, Mr. Lynch?” tanyaku sopan, mengantisipasi ada orang lain di ruangan ini.Dengan gerakan mulus, River bangkit dari kursinya. “Banyak sekali,” jawabnya sambil berjalan ke arahku. Aku terlena dengan entah bagaimana waktu seakan melambat seiring dengan langkahnya yang kian mendekatiku. “Banyak sekali yang ingin kudiskusikan,” ucapnya lagi, suaranya mengalun lembut di telingaku. Dia menarikku mendekat, tangannya menangkup pipiku, dan aku merasa seperti terhipnotis oleh kehangatan sentuhan itu.Lututku mendadak terasa seperti jeli ketika bibirnya menekan bibirku, dan aku pasti sudah ambruk ke belakang jika saja tangannya tidak melingk
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Chapter: Bab 32“Jadi, Richard tahu tentang kita?” tanyaku sambil memainkan kancing piamanya. Kami berada di atas tempat tidur River, berbaring dengan lengan besarnya berada di bawah kepalaku.“Seperti itulah,” jawabnya sederhana, tangannya memainkan rambut cokelatku.“Kau bisa saja mengirimiku pesan teks untuk bertemu. Kenapa harus menyuruh Richard berbohong?”“Kau sendiri yang tidak ingin orang-orang tahu, kan?” balasnya dengan tenang. Aku mengingat-ingat di mana ketika aku berkata pada River mengenai orang-orang di kantorku yang tak perlu mengetahui hubunganku dengan River—yang pada saat itu mengacu pada hubungan di atas perjanjian. Namun, meskipun Cody (hanya Cody) tahu mengenai bagaimana hubunganku dengan River waktu itu, dia masih belum tahu bahwa kini hubungan kami mulai berbeda. “Akan lebih masuk akal bagi rekan-rekanmu jika aku mengungkit-ungkit mengenai pekerjaan.”“Kau ada benarnya juga sih …,” gumamku, melihat ke wajahnya yang sedang menampilkan tampang sombong, seolah-olah berkata “tentu
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Chapter: Bab 30Berhubung aku, Cody, dan Sasha—orang terpilih dari Departemen Periklanan—tidak ada yang membawa mobil ke kantor, Lukas dengan murah hati meminjami kami Volvo merahnya untuk digunakan ke kantor River Lynch.“Memangnya di mana sih mobilmu?” tanya Cody yang sedang menyetir.“Sedang diperbaiki,” jawabku berbohong, diam-diam mengirim sinyal pada Cody agar tak membicarakannya lebih lanjut karena ada orang lain yang bisa mendengar.Shasa duduk di jok belakang. Dia sedang fokus mempelajari catatan Cody sambil membuka tabletnya. Dia pernah dua kali mewakili divisi periklanan mengikuti rapat tim proyek ulang tahun merk Sèduisant. Cody memilih orang yang tepat. Atau mungkin bukan Cody yang memilihnya? Bisa saja dia mengajukan diri atau Kepala Departemen Periklanan yang menugaskannya.Cody manggut-manggut mendengar jawaban asal-asalanku, meski dilihat dari sisi wajahnya pun aku tahu dia sedang tersenyum penuh makna. “Apanya yang rusak?” tanyanya lagi, mengetes. Ya Tuhan, aku ingin memecahkan kepa
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Chapter: Bab 29Aku tak tahu lagi mengenai nasib perjanjian yang kusepakati dengan River. Apakah sekarang perjanjian itu batal karena hubungan kami tak lagi pura-pura? Tunggu, aku bahkan jadi bingung mengenai status hubungan kami yang sebenarnya. Apakah hubungan kami masih berlandaskan simbiosis mutualisme? Apakah kami jadi pasangan sesungguhnya seperti orang normal lainnya? Hubungan berlandaskan perasaan? Memang apa perasaanku padanya? River juga tak pernah menyebut-nyebut tentang perasaannya padaku. Dia hanya bilang menginginkanku, beberapa saat sebelum kami berhubungan seks. Barangkali River hanya merujuk pada keinginan biologisnya untuk bercinta denganku.“Hei!” Sebuah kibasan tangan di depan wajahku tiba-tiba menyadarkanku di mana aku sedang berada. Aku berada di dalam mobil River yang sudah terparkir di basement gedung Pamela Magazine. Saat sarapan tadi, River meminta untuk mengantarku bekerja lagi
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Chapter: Bab 28Mataku terbuka saat merasakan tubuh River menempel di tubuhku. Pemandangan pertama yang kulihat adalah dada bidang River, dan kurasakan lengannya melingkari pinggangku dengan erat. Beberapa titik di tubuhku terasa nyeri, dan pipiku langsung memerah saat aku mengingat kegiatan kami yang menguras tenaga semalam.“Wake up, sleepyhead,” bisiknya, bibirnya menempel di telingaku.Aku menguap dan meregangkan tubuh, merasakan lengannya mengencang di sekelilingku saat tubuhku bereaksi terhadap sentuhannya. “Jam berapa sekarang?” Aku bergumam, meringkuk lebih dekat dengannya.River tertawa pelan dan mengecup leherku. “Ini jam kau-akan-terlambat,” jawabnya.“Apa?” Kesadaran menyergapku seketika. Dengan gerakan cepat, aku bangkit dan melihat sekeliling untuk mencari benda apa saja yang bisa menunjukkan waktu. Dan tatapanku tertuju pada jam persegi di atas meja kecil di samping tempat tidur. “Kenapa kau tidak membangunkanku dari tadi?” Mataku tertuju pada angka 8.42 yang berkedip-kedip futuristik
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Chapter: Bab 27Aku menyandarkan kepalaku ke sandaran sofa sambil terengah-engah, melihat dia melepaskan semua pakaiannya dan kemudian meraih tubuhku lagi. Dia mengangkat tubuhku dan membalikkannya, memosisikanku di atas pangkuannya sementara dia sudah duduk di sofa.Jantungku berdegup kencang saat merasakan paha keras River menekan pangkal pahaku yang sudah basah, tangannya memandu tanganku menuju ereksinya. Aku terkesiap, mataku membelalak saat dia dengan lembut membimbing tanganku, menunjukkan padaku apa yang harus kulakukan. Dengan ragu-ragu aku melingkarkan jari-jariku di sekelilingnya, pipiku memerah karena merasakan kekerasannya di tanganku.Dia tersenyum, matanya tidak pernah lepas dari mataku saat dia mendorong tanganku lebih jauh, menuntunku untuk mengelusnya. Aku menggerakkan tanganku ke atas dan ke bawah, perlahan-lahan pada awalnya, kemudian meningkatkan kecepatan saat aku merasakan nafasnya semakin cepat dan matanya penuh dengan gairah.“Kau tidak tahu betapa aku sangat menginginkan ini
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The Heiress and the Four Brothers
A dozen years ago, when Sera was adopted by Reggie Blackwood—a wealthy ex-womanizer, she thought that was where her hard life would end. However, when Reggie reveals that he has four secret sons from different mothers, Sera knows it will lead to disaster. What's more, Reggie announces a will full of intrigue: whoever among the four men wins Sera's heart and marries her, will be the main heir to the Blackwood Group.
Suddenly, Sera is caught up in an intoxicating game of love. Ace, the domineering ambitious lawyer; Beck, the romantic artist who sees her as a muse; Cal, the compassionate doctor who becomes her protector; and Damon, the mysterious man with a dark past. Tensions between them rise, blurring the line between true love and hidden ambitions.
Amid rivalry, passion, and dark secrets, Sera must choose: give her heart to one of the Blackwood Brothers, or escape this dangerous game. But in a world where love and betrayal walk side by side, who can truly be trusted?
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“You're all acting like I'm a precious item that needs to be taken care of,” I protested, glaring at the four of them who probably just took my annoyance as a joke.
Ace raised one eyebrow. “Wrong. You're a fire that needs to be tamed”
“Or to be played with,” Damon interjected casually, his smile mocking.
“Or to be celebrated.” Beck's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm.
“Or to be kept lit,” Cal finished, his voice low, without taking his eyes off the book he was reading.
I clucked in annoyance. They were all incredibly frustrating.
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Chapter: 56. Scream for me, SeraSERA“You’ll come when I let you,” he whispered like the devil himself. “Be a good girl and tell me what you want.”“In your dreams.”I felt his smirk on my neck. “Come on, don’t be shy. Beg for it, and I'll give it to you.”I bit my tongue. I refused to give in. But my body told a different story—it had already surrendered to him long ago. And he knew it. He knew I was on the edge.His kisses trailed lower, teeth grazing my shoulder before he whispered in a tone that made my body tense. “I can wait all night, Sera. But the question is… can you?”A quiet growl escaped me. This man … he loved dominating me, pulling me into the rhythm of his game until I had no way to fight back.“Sera.” His voice dipped lower, firmer. “Say it.”I clenched the sheets beneath me, my entire body tense from the urges I could no longer contain. My breathing was ragged, and finally, the sound escaped my lips.“Fuck me,” I whispered, so damn low, but I knew he heard it. Swallowing hard, I gathered the last bi
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Chapter: 55. Say my name until you forget everyone else'sSERA“Do you feel this?” he whispered. “It beats just as strongly as yours, doesn’t it?”I should have pulled away. I should have denied his words. But I didn’t.Instead, my hand slid lower, tracing over his toned abs—the body of a man built on discipline.And that was when Ace smiled in satisfaction. He knew I was mesmerized by him. And he was right. But I wasn’t going to admit it.“I knew you wouldn’t run.” His hand moved down, gliding over my thigh. “And I’ll make sure you never want to.”I was trapped in the way he controlled everything. Controlled me. And I hated how much I liked it. How much I wanted more. Ace and his game of dominance—this time, I had a feeling he was going to win.His lips brushed against my collarbone, trailing soft kisses before pressing deeper into my skin.“Ace…” I finally spoke, my voice hoarse and uncertain. My hands pushed against his shoulders—too lightly, too weak to be a real push.“It’s too late to hesitate, sweetheart,” he murmured with a deep voic
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Chapter: 54. Do you feel this?SERABy the time we reached his bedroom door, I swallowed hard. I should stop this. I should pull my hand away, take a step back, say something—anything—that would give me an excuse to leave. But I just stood there, letting him open the door and pull me inside. The sharp click of the door locking behind me rang in my ears, sealing off any chance of retreat.I looked up, meeting his intense gaze. My breath felt heavy, my chest rising and falling abruptly, whether from the tension that still lingered from something happened in the car or the realization of what might happen tonight, I wasn’t sure.He didn’t say anything, but I could see the hunger in his eyes. The way they traced my face, the way they lingered on my lips. My body waited, while my mind desperately searched for an escape.Then he pulled me closer, and I could feel the heat radiating from him, smell the mix of his masculine scent and the faint trace of wine from dinner. And now, he was only an inch away, his voice filling
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Chapter: 53. I want you to feel it everywhereACEThe air inside the car felt warm, even with the AC still on. The night outside was eerily quiet, broken only by the rustling of leaves swaying in the wind. Dim street lights cast a faint glow on the dashboard, creating soft shadows on Sera’s face.I sat in the driver’s seat, one hand resting on the wheel while the other lay lazily on my thigh. Sera, seated beside me in the passenger seat, still wearing her night dress—the one I chose. A deep blue that blended into the night, baring her shoulders in just the right way. The fabric clung to her body like it was made for her. She turned her head toward me, her gaze searching mine for something.“I’ve kept my promise,” she murmured.I turned to her, locking eyes. “And you think that’s enough?”She was silent for a moment, then a small, challenging smirk tugged at her lips. “You really are never satisfied, are you?”I knew this game. I knew when she was teasing and when she was trying to deflect. And I wasn’t in the mood to play along.
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Chapter: 52. I enjoy spending time with youSERAAce and I walked through the living room, which felt quieter than usual. There was no sound of clinking glasses or heated discussions that usually filled the space at night. Or the weird jokes that Beck usually cracked.Damon was at the hospital with Cal, keeping Reggie company. Or rather, Cal had dragged Damon along. Normally, I would be there with Cal, but tonight, I chose to sit this one out to keep my promise to Ace. Meanwhile, Beck had been busy these past few days scouting locations downtown for his art gallery.I glanced at Ace, trying to read his expression. “Looks like we have the house to ourselves tonight,” I remarked casually.Ace turned to me, his signature expression intact—a mix of confidence and something subtler, almost teasing. “What? Are you saying we should cancel dinner and do something else instead?”I let out a small scoff, raising an eyebrow at him. “Wow, Ace. Changing your mind that easily?”Ace grinned, his expression unshakable. “I’m just offering an al
Last Updated: 2025-02-27
Chapter: 51. Enough with that smart mouth of yoursSERAIt had been a month since I started living with the Blackwood Brothers. I should have been used to it by now, but it still felt like walking a tightrope; balancing between ambition, veiled lies, and constantly changing emotions. This house, usually quiet and still, was now filled with men who should have come with their own warning labels. And every single day, I found myself asking the same question: How the hell did I get here?Ace, Beck, Cal, Damon… they weren’t just men I had to choose from. They were puzzles I had to solve. And if I wasn’t careful, I would end up trapped in this game with no way out.Ace? He was too brilliant for his own good. Too self assured too. Talking to him felt like walking into a national debate unprepared. I knew he wanted me, but sometimes I wondered; had I been the woman he truly desired, or just a challenge he was determined to conquer? There had been a particular way his eyes had lit up every time I tried to resist him, like my defiance only fue
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Chapter: Author's NoteHi everyone!I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who have read Revenge in Silk up to this point! I know that some (or many) of you may think that this book is too short, but I did that on purpose to keep the main plot going. I hope you don't mind and will still love this book. I welcome all your love, criticism, and feedback. So, feel free to write what you think in the comment section! I have one more announcement for you guys, that I am planning to make a book series called Revenge Series. I plan to make it consist of three books with the theme "Revenge" with different characters in each book. However, I will still try to include the interconnectedness of all the characters, even though it will only be a little visible. Once again, I would like to thank you all for your support! You have no idea how much I love you guys! With love, Anne Joyce
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Chapter: EpilogueLooking in the mirror in the bridal room in my wedding dress, I repeatedly exhaled in nervously. I was a picture of pure joy, my cheeks flushed with a rosy glow and my eyes sparkling with love. I couldn't help but smile at my reflection, knowing that in a few hours, I would stand before River and make a promise to love him for the rest of my life. Addy entered the room, her eyes wide with excitement. "Are you ready?" she asked, helping me fasten the remaining buttons of my dress. I took a deep breath and nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be." The anticipation of the ceremony was all-consuming, yet I knew that everything was going to be perfect. As we walked down the aisle, there were sounds of people gasping and rejoicing. My little girl and Danielle (Emma's daughter) walked as the flower girl, I couldn't help but feel warmth in my chest when I remembered how excited Shannon was when she heard that I was going to marry River. She was beaming with joy, her tiny hands holding the bouq
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Chapter: Chapter 63. You are my woman.Lost in my thoughts, I didn't hear the sound of footsteps approaching until a voice broke through my ear. "Hello, love," he whispered as his arms wrapped around my stomach. "River ...." My voice was a sigh when I felt his lips kissing my neck. "Let's continue where we left off, shall we?" he teased me, his hands reaching into my pajamas. I leaned back into his embrace, feeling the warmth of his body against mine. The desire that had simmered between us earlier reignited with a fierce intensity, sending sparks flying through my veins. His touch was electric, igniting a fire within me that threatened to consume everything in its path. I turned in his arms, capturing his lips with mine in a passionate kiss that spoke volumes of unspoken promises and longing. As we kissed, the warmth of his hands traveled down to the waistband of my pajamas. He pulled it aside slowly, his fingers tracing the curve of my hip. I could feel the heat of his breath on my skin, sending shivers down my spine.
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Chapter: Chapter 62. I won't leave you againA few months later, River brought Shannon and me back to Manhattan. Meanwhile, Addy stayed in Chicago. She said she wanted to take her relationship with Shawn more seriously. And after I left with Shannon, Addy invited Shawn to live in the house with her. I gave my half of the rights to the house to Addy for free, more or less as a token of my gratitude for what she had sacrificed for me. I knew it couldn't make up for her help, but at least I felt like my burden was lessened. Shawn was not a typical man, but still he was very kind and considerate. I knew Addy would be safe with him. The thought of my best friend starting a new chapter in her life brought a smile to my face as I watched her wave goodbye to us from the porch. As for River, the past few months had been a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments as he stepped into his role as a father. Watching him bond with Shannon filled my heart with a warmth I hadn't felt in years. It was like witnessing a piece of my past come to lif
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Chapter: Chapter 61. May I meet her?His arms enveloped me in a tight embrace, the familiar scent of his cologne bringing back a flood of memories. We clung to each other, seeking solace in the comfort of each other’s presence after all these years apart. The carnival noises faded into the background as we held onto each other, two souls reunited by fate and the passage of time.“Mia, maybe it's too late,” he said softly in my shoulder, “and I'm very sorry for never saying it, but believe me; whether it was then, when you disappeared, until this moment; believe me that I never stopped loving you.”As River's words lingered in the air, a sense of peace washed over me. The tumult of emotions that had consumed me for years seemed to quiet down in that moment. His confession, filled with regret and love, reached deep into my heart, stirring feelings I had long thought buried. I gazed into his eyes, seeing the sincerity and vulnerability laid bare before me.Those words, the words that I wanted to hear three years ago, that R
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Chapter: Chapter 60. Don't you understand, Mia?"River ...." My voice trembled at the mention of that name, a name I still sometimes say in my unconscious.I couldn't think straight, my gaze shifted to the distance, Addy was standing there frozen. Both of her hands were holding the popcorn bucket.And just as my words were about to come out of my mouth, a voice from below broke our focus. "Mommy, why are you crying?"Shannon's innocent question pierced through the tension in the air, grounding me back to reality. I quickly wiped away my tears and crouched down to her eye level, forcing a smile on my face."It's nothing, sweetheart. Mommy's just really happy to see you safe," I replied, my voice quivering slightly as I gathered her in my arms once more.Addy finally snapped out of her daze and came over to where we were, her eyes flitting between Shannon, River, and me with a mixture of confusion and realization."River Lynch," Addy breathed out his name in disbelief, her gaze narrowing as she took in the scene before her. "What are
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