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"Alright, take care of yourself. I'll see you when I get back," Leonardo said as they parted from the hug. Ivy regarded him with a smile and sniffled. "I'm going to miss your troublesome ass. As much as I'd love to come along with you, I'm sorry, but I have a man to reconcile with here. You'd have to do this on your own now, don't screw up! You've already done enough." She corked her brows at him in warning.He chuckled lightly. "Sure. Thanks for the advice." Leonardo nodded curtly with a small smile before redirecting his gaze towards the waiting car."Goodbye, Leonardo." Ivy waved at him.Leonardo was about to enter the car after bidding goodbye to Ivy when his phone rang in his pants pocket. He halted, sliding his hand into it. One glance at it after fishing the device from his pocket told him who the caller was. His brother; Lorenzo.Leonardo was quite surprised to see that Lorenzo was calling him just as he was about to depart. He couldn't help but wonder what his brother wanted
With only two days remaining until the main Artists competition, Hayley had become more determined in her quest for success. Through a blend of talent and fortunate circumstances, she had earned her place among the seventeen semi-finalists who made it from the earlier contest.Currently, her attention was solely focused on the piece she was trying to create but she found it difficult to concentrate as her thoughts wouldn't stop wandering to the conversation she had with Emily the day prior. She was still in disbelief about Adrian's amnesia, which she had confirmed from Nurse Essy. According to the nurse, she affirmed Emily's statement. It wasn't just her that Adrian didn't recall; he also didn't remember Daisy or Leonardo and several employees of his company. It was that bad.Hayley felt a blend of guilt and sympathy stir within her as she dwelled on these thoughts. She felt sorry for him but she mostly blamed herself for what happened to him, despite Emily's reassurances. She wished
Hayley's surprise was evident as she turned to face Leonardo. "Leonardo?" She asked instinctively, rising from her seat in sheer disbelief. A broad smile was etched on his charming face as he approached her. Overwhelmed with relief and elation to see her, he pulled her in for a warm embrace, wrapping her arms around her gently and disregarding anyone else in the room with them. "I missed you so much, baby," Leonardo murmured, his breath warm against the crook of Hayley’s neck as he inhaled the sweet scent that lingered there. Watching their heartfelt reunion, a smile curled on Rosalie's face as she watched them silently. She didn't mind the fact that Leonardo had ignored her and focused on Hayley only. If anything, it warmed her heart to witness his feelings for her daughter. Turning to her assistant, Rosalie waved a dismissal hand at her. "You can leave now," She said quietly and the lady nodded before discreetly exiting their presence. On the other hand, Hayley's heart raced i
You did what?" Hayley gasped in disbelief as she processed the news. Leonardo had just confessed that he relinquished his chase for the fortune to be with her, a revelation that left Hayley utterly astonished.Her brow furrowed in confusion as she gazed at him, struggling to comprehend his decision. Sensing her shock, Leonardo responded with concern. "I had to, baby. I'm sorry, but I couldn’t allow anything to jeopardize our relationship. I'd do anything to have you back." He lowered his eyes, gently taking her hand in his. When he lifted his gaze to meet hers again, he saw the bewilderment still etched on her face.Ignoring her surprise, he continued, his voice laden with emotion. "I love you, Hayley." He emphasized. "I love you so deeply that I'm willing to do anything for you, to even give up the fortune...""I didn't ask you to do that," Hayley interrupted sharply, her eyes flicking between his. Leonardo spoke softly, a warm smile gracing his features. "I know, baby. As strange
Anna checked her wristwatch for the umpteenth time, irritation written on her face as her patience began to fray. Where the fuck was she? The thought raced through her mind, fueling her annoyance as she glanced at the empty entrance of their room.With just two hours remaining before her scheduled departure from the retreat, Hayley had yet to return after heading to Rosalie's office nearly two hours ago. Anna couldn't comprehend what was going on or taking Hayley's time.She had been anxiously awaiting Hayley’s return, fully aware that she could not leave without completing her final task. She had made a promise to Wendy, and failing to deliver would disappoint her greatly. She couldn't see to that. Wendy had supported her in countless ways, and Anna couldn't bear the thought of letting her down.Anxiety and impatience coursing through her, Anna rose to her feet and paced the room about for a few minutes, still awaiting Hayley. She was the only one in the room at that moment as Kimber
Emily was indoors with Daisy that evening when Freya showed up at the door, bearing gifts for the toddler. "Freya!" The toddler innocently scampered to hug her babysitter, Freya Williams. Emily also regarded Freya with warmth as she stepped aside for her to enter the house. "Welcome, Freya. How are you doing?" Emily asked with concern as she closed the door behind them after they had entered. "I'm great, thank you," Freya replied politely. She then turned to Daisy, who was settled in her arms and she gave her the bar of chocolate she brought for her. "Thank you, Freya," Daisy genuinely accepted the chocolate bar. The three of them settled on the couch, and Emily exhaled heavily, reaching for the remote control on the table. She switched through the channels, searching for an entertaining show for her guest and a show also suitable for the toddler. Meanwhile, Freya chatted with Daisy just like old times and even patted her hair as Daisy told her about her day. She stared at t
As soon as Freya Williams covered a few steps away from Hayley's home with Daisy still by her side, she pulled out her phone and made a call after glancing around to ensure no one was watching her."Hey, Wendy," She spoke uneasily, her breath hitching as Wendy answered the phone. "Do you have her?" Wendy's curt response flowed into her ears.Freya exhaled heavily, stealing a glance at the innocent toddler who awaited her patiently.Nodding eagerly, Freya redirected her gaze, glancing around as she replied. "Yes. Yes, I do have her right here with me." She answered."Alright. Go straight to the plaza across the street, that's the place we're going to make the exchange. We'll be right there shortly.""Hope you have my money ready, Wendy?" Freya's voice was almost in a whisper. "I don't want any excuses, alright?""Trust me and walk. I'll see you soon, Freya Williams. Bye for now." With that, Wendy ended the call, leaving Freya hanging.Annoyance coursed through Freya and her brows furr
"How can I trust that the two of you won’t harm her?" Freya arched an eyebrow at Wendy after handing Daisy over to them. Wendy scoffed incredulously before replying. "We’re not monsters, Miss Williams. The girl is merely serving as leverage in the meantime. Nothing more. I assure you—" "Leverage to what?" Freya interjected sharply, cutting off Wendy's sentence. Wendy shot Freya a brief glare, irritation bubbling beneath the surface at her relentless questioning. Taking a deep breath, she exhaled heavily and took a few steps closer to Freya, who stood her ground as she observed Wendy intently. With her face inches away from Freya's, Wendy stated, "You’ve been compensated for the job, Miss Williams. I would appreciate it if you refrained from probing into my motives any further. I despise being questioned, but what I detest even more are those who meddle in others' affairs. Do you understand?" Her tone turned serious as she continued, "So, why don’t you be sensible, take the money, a
Not an update.🥲 It's been quite a journey and I'm thrilled to announce to you, that this is the end of Hayley and Leonardo's story. I hope you enjoyed your read. And I'm sorry if I didn't meet some of your expectations. You can also let me know if you want a book 2 and I'll try my best to work towards it. THANK YOU FOR 5K FOLLOWERS!! I'm just here to express my immense gratitude to y'all that supported my book throughout. God bless you so much! I am lucky to have you all as my amazing readers and followers. Y'all are the best! * You can chat me up on F******k @Author Mira, if you wish to connect. I'd love that🥹🤗 * Please, let me know in the comments if you enjoyed this book🙏 Your favorite moments, and the moments that annoyed you the most 😂 * And also, my loves, my second book is out! Please, do well to check it out. You'll be surprised by who it centers on! The title is; EX-HUSBAND'S REGRET; Mommy, please forgive Daddy. * A book about Clara Campbell, Hayley's friend, will
Later that afternoon, three hours into the event, Hayley made her way to the parking lot where her car was situated. She had excused herself from the guests and Leonardo, explaining that she needed to visit someone. That someone, of course, was Adrian.Since her conversation with Emily earlier, she had been feeling increasingly unsettled. A myriad of thoughts and unanswered questions weighed heavily on her mind, leaving her feeling guilty and heartbroken as she reflected on Adrian's attitude towards her. Although she had intended to see him after the event, her impatience grew overwhelming; she could no longer wait. She needed to speak with him, to personally apologize for the past, and to invite him to the grand opening of her second company in two weeks since he hadn't made it to this one nor her wedding, a month ago. After asking Emily for Adrian's whereabouts, Hayley resolved to visit him at his office right after delivering her keynote address. With that, she made her way toward
[TWO MONTHS LATER ] "Cheers!" the crowd joyfully exclaimed as Hayley cut the red ribbon. A broad smile illuminated Hayley's face as she wielded the scissors to sever the ribbon. "Congratulations, Nina!" several guests called out, their applause filling the air, evidence of their excitement.That afternoon, Hayley couldn't hide her radiant smile as she took in her surroundings, her eyes roaming the place. She marveled at the impressive building before her, topped with a striking black sign that read 'NINA's ARTISTRY AVENUE,' still in awe that it truly belonged to her.But then again, it was the grand opening of her newly established company, and she was surrounded by distinguished guests, billionaires, and affluent investors eager to explore partnership opportunities with her enterprise. Hayley was brimming with immense joy. Upon the cutting of the ribbon, the guests went inside to survey the building, and each of her artworks that were in it. They were served a variety of drinks
The announcement of Hayley and Leonardo's engagement made headlines just two weeks following the proposal, as they eagerly began planning their extravagant wedding celebration. Leonardo was determined to marry within a month, expressing his impatience to officially welcome Hayley as his lawfully wedded wife once again. Images of the couple flooded the Internet, captivating fans and followers alike. Their connection had grown significantly stronger now that past issues were resolved. Hayley felt a genuine sense of happiness as she reclined on Leonardo's bed, anticipating the usual morning breakfast from him. Leonardo had made it his duty to always serve her breakfast in bed after any long passionate night. Just like the past five mornings, this was no exception as Leonardo had also made mad love to her the previous night. Ever since they got engaged, they'd been all over each other, having sex everywhere and any corner of the mansion, ranging from Leonardo's study to the kitchen, the b
Hayley woke up the next day, feeling slightly sore down there, a vivid reminder of what had transpired the previous night as she tried to recall. A coy smile tugged at her lips as she stretched out her weary body. As she fluttered her eyes open, she noticed she was the only one in the room.She instinctively turned over, hoping he'd be right behind her but to her disappointment, he wasn't also there. Hayley frowned, massaging her temples as she felt a wave of loneliness enveloped her. She couldn't help but ponder about Leonardo's whereabouts. Yawning tiredly, she lifted the mattress of her body to realize she was already cladded in one of his oversized Tshirts. A warm smile crossed her face as she recognized that Leonardo must have dressed her up in that because she had no recollection of doing so herself the previous night. Smiling with newfound excitement, she draped the mattress over herself, gazing up at the ceiling. Just then, she felt an unusual weight on her finger and when s
"Yeah," Hayley nodded curtly though she felt drained. A smile spread across his face and he glanced down at where they were joined, witnessing his cum flow from her pussy. He redirected his gaze back to her and whispered. "You're sore, aren't you?"Hayley nodded slowly, her eyes still dazed with a mix of lust and tiredness. "A bit."Leonardo regarded her and nodded. "This is the last, I promise." He said reassuringly, leaning in to kiss her lips. While kissing her, he began moving his waist upward and downward, his already surged dick thrusting into her channel deeply.Soft moans began fleeing from Hayley's lips once more, her visions blurring as she felt her arousal resurfaced. She hugged his back, wrapping her legs around his waist as he moved in and out of her repeatedly. Leonardo carefully angled his thrusts, taking her slowly and passionately as he wasn't just fucking her this time but making love to her. Hayley whined, feelings of ecstasy flooding through her as Leonardo buri
He rammed into her unexpectedly, causing Hayley to scream as a blend of immense pain and pleasure coursed through her. Leonardo's cock was buried deep inside her channel but he paused, allowing her to adjust to his size as he had taken her unexpectedly. His dick pulsated inside of her as her walls clamped around him.Their bodies joined; he paused, watching her as she struggled to catch her breaths, her face twisting with pain. Leonardo lowered himself to soothe her, his lips latching onto hers as he made to reduce her discomfort. Hayley whimpered amidst the kiss as he began moving in and out of her in a slow yet deep thrust. He was allowing her the moment to take him in fully and also being careful as well as he never forgot she was pregnant.Hayley caressed Leonardo's head, brushing her lips against his as he began fucking her, his pace increasing slowly with each passing thrust."Fuck, mi reina, you're so tight..." Leonardo growled out, stealing a glance down at where they were jo
As she spoke, Leonardo looked down at her with a smile, warmth spreading through him. He felt a deep sense of satisfaction hearing Hayley openly express her feelings. A rush of sensations enveloped him, intensifying as he became aware of his arousal pressing against her lower abdomen. Hayley’s inviting smile widened as she adjusted her position, allowing him to settle more comfortably against her. She squirmed slightly, breathing softly while maintaining eye contact. One hand wrapped around the back of his neck, while the other gently caressed his cheek.Before she could voice her thoughts, Leonardo beat her to it. "I love you," he declared, his gaze locked on hers, eager for her response. Her smile brightened as she tenderly traced his face with her thumb. "I love you too, Leonardo. And I'm so glad you’re the father of my children."A proud smile spread across his face, her words filling him with warmth and affection. Without a moment's hesitation, he leaned in to capture her lips
His tongue danced around her sensitive bud, drawing a soft whimper from Hayley as she tangled her fingers in his hair, tugging at the strands. Her legs were hung over his shoulders as his head remained buried in her core.Hayley gasped for breath as Leonardo traced his tongue along her slit, teasingly reaching her clit, sucking and licking with an intensity that suggested he had everything to lose. "Ah, yes, baby, right there..." Hayley moaned, tilting her head back in ecstasy, her eyes fluttering shut. Despite the air conditioning in Leonardo's room, beads of sweat glistened on her temples, her body ignited with an unquenchable desire."Mm, mm, L-Leonardo," she squirmed beneath him, but his firm grasp held her in place, preventing her from escaping his tantalizing ministrations.He continued to suck and lick until she began to writhe in response, her legs trembling as her climax approached. High-pitched moans escaped her lips as she begged him to continue, but in typical fashion, Le