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"Come on, be honest. Have you ever slept with Keira?"The guy's deep voice stopped me just as I was about to walk in. Peeking through the crack in the door, I spotted Jace Johnston lounging in a fancy chair, his thin lips pressed together."She made a move, but I'm not into her," he said."Don't say that. Keira's a real catch around here. Lots of guys are into her," replied Steve Smith, Jace's friend, who knew all about our ten-year history.Jace frowned. "We just know each other too well, you know?"When I was fourteen, I was sent to the Johnston residence and met Jace for the first time. Everyone told me he'd be my future husband. Since then, we'd lived together for ten years."Exactly. You guys work at the same company, spend the whole day together, then head home to eat at the same table. You probably even know each other's bathroom schedule by now," Steve teased.He continued, "These days, relationships thrive on mystery and the excitement of wanting what you can't have. Th
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Jace looked up at the sound, his eyes meeting mine. I didn't need a mirror to know how bad I looked."Not feeling well?" he asked, frowning a little.I walked silently to his desk, swallowing the bitterness in my throat. "If you don't want to marry me, I can tell your mom."Jace's frown deepened. He knew I'd heard his conversation with Steve.My throat felt tight. "I didn't think I'd become something 'lacking flavor'. Jace—""Rea, in everyone's eyes, we're already married," Jace interrupted me.Rea was my nickname ever since I started living with the Johnstons.'So what? He wants to marry me for appearances?'I wanted him to marry me because he loved me and wanted to spend his life with me.With a snap, Jace closed the pen and looked at the marriage license application form I was holding. "Next Wednesday, we'll get the license."These were the words I'd been waiting for, but they made me feel awful, really awful...I looked down, shaking my head slightly. "Jace, you don't ha
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I spent the whole day thinking about this question. By the time Jace came to get me in the afternoon, I still didn't have an answer, but I followed him anyway.Habit is a tough thing. After ten years, I had gotten used to him and going home to the Johnston residence after work."Why aren't you talking?" Jace probably sensed my mood and started the conversation.I was quiet for a few seconds. "Jace, maybe we should--"Before I could finish, his phone rang. The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number, but I noticed his grip on the steering wheel tighten.He was nervous, which was rare.I looked at his face, but he quickly disconnected the call from the car's Bluetooth and switched to his earpiece. "Hello... Yes, I'm on my way."The call was brief. He hung up and looked at me. "I've got something urgent to handle, so I can't give you a ride home."It wasn't the first time. Even if he hadn't said anything, I knew he was going to leave me behind. But I still hoped he might take me hom
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I never thought I'd end up in police station for indecency.The person I knocked over was a 17-year-old teenager. He was sure I had bad intentions. Even though I denied it, he kept saying that I touched him."Where did she touch you?" the police asked, scrutinizing every detail.Brad Twain looked at me, pointed at his chest, then gestured down to his waist. "She touched me here, here...and even here."'That's total bullshit!'I almost cursed, I had never touched a man as handsome as Jace. How would I be interested in a kid like him?The officer looked at me again, and I denied it before he could ask. "I didn't lay a hand on him; it was just an accidental bump.""Have you been drinking?" the officer asked, giving me a knowing look.It was normal for men to drink a lot, but if a woman drank even a little, she was seen as improper.I nodded. "Yes, I did.""How much?" The officer's question seemed unrelated to the situation at hand.Still, I answered honestly, "One bottle of bee
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My hand hurt from his grip. It was clear Jace was angry.'Is he jealous?'Just as I wondered, Jace let go of my hand, his eyes cold. "Rea, are you doing this to get back at me because of what I said?"I was shocked. I didn't think he'd see it that way."I didn't, I--" I began to explain but he interrupted me."Where did you touch him? Did you really touch him there?" Jace's jaw was tense, and his eyes had a fierce glint.But this rare display of jealousy eased a lot of my frustration. It showed he did care about me. If he only saw me as a sister or a friend, he wouldn't care if I touched another guy."No," I said again.Just then, Brad walked out and whistled at me. "Hey creep, why are you hitting on my brother-in-law?"Rudeness was typical from him, and this was no exception.Looking at him, I couldn't help but wonder what I did to deserve this.Tanya came over too. When I thought of her touching Jace earlier, I instinctively took Jace's arm.However, I didn't expect to fe
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Tanya had a close call; her baby was saved, and now she was back in her hospital room.Her face was pale and drawn, her eyes red and puffy, making her look fragile and pitiful."Don't worry, the baby is fine," Jace reassured her."Jace, I was so scared," Tanya began to cry.Jace handed her a tissue, and she took it, grabbing his hand and resting her tear-streaked face on it.'She might be pitiful, but does being pitiful give her the right to treat my fiancé as her own?' I thought.I walked over. "Mrs. Blake, the doctor said that strong emotions are bad for the baby. You barely managed to save the child. If something happens again because you're crying like this, it would be terrible."I reached out to support her, subtly pulling her away.Seeing her tears on Jace's hand still made me uncomfortable, like something of mine had been tainted by someone else. I was a bit of a clean freak, both in life and in love.Tanya seemed taken aback when I called her Mrs. Blake. Her face visi
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Even though I wasn't so turned on that I'd lose control, if Jace answered the phone or left right now, I'd be mortified.He swallowed hard and grabbed his phone, pressing the button to hang up. He continued kissing my neck and collarbone.But the phone rang again a second later. I knew that if he didn't answer, there would be no peace for either of us.Turning my face to the side, I said, "You should answer it."Jace looked uneasy. He pulled the blanket over me, picked up the phone, and walked to the balcony.Even though he closed the sliding door, I could still hear him."I can't come over. Ask the nurse to help you."I didn't say I wouldn't take care of you... I know it's my fault..."Fine, stop crying. I'm coming, I'll be there soon."Then I heard the click of a lighter.Jace was smoking.For the first time, he was smoking at home.It was nearly ten minutes before Jace returned. The air was tinged with the tobacco smell.His eyes looked uneasy as he said, "Um... I have
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"Keira, Mr. Johnston is looking for you."Demi Young, who had followed me, held out her phone.I had really underestimated Jace's persistence. With no other choice, I took the call. "Mr. Johnston, what can I do for you?" I asked formally."Rea," Jace's voice was hoarse and full of guilt. "Why'd you leave so early today? I didn't see you when I got back."Realizing this wasn't a work call, I stepped away. "I went out for breakfast.""I'm sorry, I... I couldn't leave last night, so I didn't come back."A cold chill ran through me, and I felt a mocking smile on my lips. "Why couldn't you leave?"Jace went silent.I held my breath, giving him an out. "Was it because you couldn't find a caregiver?""Yes..."I didn't say anything else, but Jace continued, "Rea, when will you be done there? I can pick you up, and we can grab lunch together."We hadn't had a meal together in a long time. According to Brad, Jace had been spending his time with Tanya. So, this sudden lunch invite—was
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Love's Redemption Chapter 937
Gavin led them to one of the buildings and took them upstairs. By then, Keira already had a good idea of what Jace wanted to give her. Back then, he had given their wedding house to Tanya, severing all ties between them. That incident left a scar on his heart. Now, he had built this residential complex and wanted to gift Keira one of the homes as compensation. But he was no longer there, and there was no going back. It all seemed meaningless now. At the door, Gavin gestured to the keypad and said, “The password is your birthday.” He wanted Keira to open the door herself. Lena, still holding her arm, tightened her grip as if afraid that opening the door would somehow lead her astray. Keira reached out and entered the password. With a soft click, the lock disengaged, and she pulled the door open. The moment she stepped inside, her eyes stung with emotion. The design of the home matched her preferences perfectly, though it differed from their previous wedding house. Standing b
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Keira suddenly remembered what Gavin had said the day she and Jace went to get their marriage certificate. It seemed similar to what he was saying now. That day, he brought her to the wedding house Jace had prepared for her. However, what he said led to a complete fallout between her and Jace. Gavin had always blamed himself for it, apologizing countless times. It became the regret he could never let go of in this lifetime, especially now that Jace was gone. Gone, leaving this world alone, walking the rest of his life in solitude. Keira didn’t know what Jace had entrusted Gavin to deliver to her, but she didn’t want Gavin to live with regret for the rest of his life. So, she agreed. "Where are you going? It’s your wedding day. Don’t pull any tricks on me!" Lena said nervously. Keira laughed. "Are you worried I’ll run away and leave you unable to face Hayden? How much did he bribe you?" Lena slapped her arm playfully. "Stop joking around! I’m serious. I don’t agree with this
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It must have been after Sasha came to see Keira that Hayden started planning this. "He originally intended to wait," Lena said, exhaling deeply, as if relieved she no longer had to keep the secret. "He was worried the wedding would tire you out, but he didn’t want you to face strange looks or be judged for being pregnant before marriage. So, your husband decided on a secret wedding and made all of us play along." "Since the bride-to-be already knows," Lena said with a playful smirk, "it’s time to get you suited up." She led Keira to the wedding dress. "This dress was designed by your Mr. Hart himself," Lena said as Keira changed. "He had it custom-made entirely by hand. Do you know how much it cost?" She held up several fingers. "A wedding dress this expensive could easily be a family heirloom." "Not a bad idea," Keira joked. "I’ll pass it down to my daughter-in-law, then to my granddaughter-in-law. We’ll make it a tradition." Lena stared at Keira, her eyes softening. "Rea, s
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Keira woke naturally, without anyone disturbing her. She wondered if she might be the first bride ever to enjoy such a luxury. When she stepped out of the bedroom, she was greeted by two makeup artists waiting patiently for her. Lena was already awake and waved at her with a cheeky smile. "Hi, good... good morning!" she said, stumbling over her words. She probably almost said "Happy wedding day" but changed it at the last second. "Good morning to you too," Keira replied, feigning ignorance. She yawned and asked innocently, "Who are these lovely ladies?" "Your makeup artists! Today is your... special day. You’re the center of attention, so you have to look stunning!" Lena stammered, clearly trying to keep the secret. Even now, she was still playing along. Keira had to admire her dedication. But she didn’t let on. She was curious to see how Lena would explain things when it came time for her to change into a wedding dress. Keira nodded casually. "Alright, I’ll go wash up firs
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Keira took a step closer to him, brushing the leaf lightly against his nose. "Don’t you think I’m right?" He didn’t reply, simply gazing at her. His deep, dark eyes flickered with unease. "Kiki, I’m scared." "Scared of what?" Keira asked with a smile. Hayden didn’t answer, but she could sense what he was afraid of—he was worried she’d follow in Jace’s footsteps one day. Her words and actions often carried a sense of detachment, a quiet calm that he feared might one day lead her to renounce the world and seek solace in a monastery. The day before the first frost, her little courtyard, Ethereal Essence, officially opened. Hayden insisted on taking care of the preparations himself. He wouldn’t let Kiera go, citing her current condition as a reason to stay home. But she knew what he was up to—Ron had already told her everything. Feigning ignorance, she obediently stayed home, letting him handle things as he pleased. Lena even took two days off just to keep her company. "You d
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"Do you need me to explain myself?" Hayden asked Keira seriously when he saw her. "No, I don't," Keira replied with a smile. "Don’t bother explaining." "Then you’re not upset or misunderstanding anything?" His gaze held a hint of curiosity as he studied her. She could tell he was worried. After all, he’d called and texted her, and she hadn’t responded. Of course, he must’ve been overthinking things. "I wasn’t ignoring you," Keira reassured him. "I was spending time with Nina at the kindergarten. My phone was on silent." As she finished, she gently touched his face. "I need to get back to work." Today, there were even more customers than yesterday. If this kept up, her little courtyard might need to be expanded. But she wouldn't. Although she was using this courtyard to make a living, she'd never forget why she built it in the first place. During the day, it was for work, but in the evening, it became her sanctuary—a place of peace and solitude. Besides, internet trends ra
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Seeing Ron's desperation, Keira moved to leave again, but he pressed the door shut, blocking her way. “Alright,” he sighed heavily. “I’ll tell you the truth about what Hayden has been up to lately.” - Keira didn’t return to the courtyard right away. Since she was already out, she decided to stroll around for a bit. For the past few days, she hadn’t been able to stop thinking about Nina. Sasha had mentioned bringing her over to see her on the weekend, but she never did. Keira had sent her a message to ask, and her reply was vague: she claimed it wasn’t convenient because of her pregnancy. Something didn’t sit right with her, so she went to Nina’s school. To her surprise, her teacher informed her that she had transferred schools some time ago. A wave of unease washed over her. She immediately called Sasha. “Why did Nina transfer schools? Where is she now?” Keira asked sharply. “You went to her school? Why didn’t you tell me beforehand?” Sasha sounded groggy, like she had
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That one line from the woman on the phone made Ron’s legs tremble. He immediately reached for the phone on his desk, fumbling to cover things up. "Sorry, I dialed the wrong number. This isn’t Hayden’s phone." “Nope!” Keira shut down his excuse before he could even finish. Ron’s mouth twitched as he looked at her nervously. He hesitated for a moment before speaking to the person on the other end of the line. “Who are you? How did you get this phone? Did you steal it or find it?” He was trying so hard to smooth things over, even coming up with an excuse for the person on the other side. But the woman wasn’t having it. She didn’t play along. “I didn’t steal it or find it. It’s in my hand. What about it? Is that a problem?” “Of course it’s a problem! You can’t just take someone else’s phone like that. And let me warn you, he’s a married man! If his wife hears about this, she might misunderstand,” Ron blurted, his eyes darting back and forth to gauge Keira's reaction. “Oh? His w
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"I'm just trying to figure out what kind of divine blessing you’ve got going on," Lena teased, her eyes twinkling. "You’re like some reincarnated Goddess of Wealth—everything you touch turns to gold." Her words made Keira laugh, and she didn’t bother with modesty. "It’s true, I’m under divine favor. Blessed by the Bodhisattva! Not only do things go my way, but anyone who sticks around me prospers too." “Really? Then I’m clinging to your golden coattails. By the way, when’s your grand opening? I need to show up and soak in the good luck vibes.” “I didn’t even want an opening ceremony; it’s Hayden who insists,” Keira replied, leaning closer to her with a conspiratorial whisper. “Honestly, he’s becoming more and more conventional these days.” “That’s not conventional; that’s called a sense of occasion. I’m siding with Hayden on this,” Lena declared confidently. Keira shrugged. “Fine, we’ll do it if it makes you guys happy.” “Look at you, acting all reluctant. You’ve clearly be
