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Chapter 17: Getting To Know Each Other
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Adrian's Point Of View The aroma of coffee and sizzling bacon lured me into the kitchen as I adjusted my tie. Mornings at home had become my favorite part of the day since Emma entered my life. Seeing her moving around the kitchen, her hair pulled into a loose bun and an apron tied neatly around her waist, made everything else fade into the background. “Morning, baby,” I said, slipping my arms around her waist from behind and pecking her cheek. She smelled like lavender and honey, a scent that had become intoxicatingly familiar. “Good morning,” she replied, glancing at me over her shoulder with a soft smile. “What’s for breakfast?” I asked, reluctantly letting her go and sliding into my seat at the table. “Pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs,” she replied, flipping a pancake with practiced ease. The cook stood by the counter, offering assistance when needed, but it was clear Emma was running the show. I smiled, watching her move with a confidence that made me proud. She was
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Adrian's Point of ViewThere’s a moment when life feels like it’s teetering on the edge of chaos and clarity, a fine line where decisions shape not just the day, but the future. That was the moment I found myself in as I stared into my mother’s smug, calculating face. The tension in the room was palpable, every word she spoke laced with venom meant to cut Emma and me down.“How did you…” I started, but she cut me off mid-sentence, her voice dripping with icy authority.“Find out about your little contract marriage, yeah?” She leaned back on the couch, swirling her wine glass like she was the queen of the damn universe. “Well, let’s just say your mother isn’t one to be fooled. The sudden marriage between you and this filthy little rat didn’t sit right with me. So, I had to look into it, and guess what I found?”Her manicured finger pointed to the contract lying in Emma’s trembling hands. Emma looked frozen, her wide eyes darting between the document and my mother’s cruel smile.“Mother
