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Clingy Loveย ย ย Chapter 211
This was the woman who had stolen Thaddeusโ father and torn his family apart. Despite the past being but a faint history, the memory was engraved in his mind. Thaddeus could never forget it. โNow, do you believe me?โ Samantha put away her phone. Thaddeus fell into contemplation for a while before uttering, โI can agree to your terms, but you must send me the address before the start of the benefit.โ Samantha gave a nod. โNo problem. Itโs a deal. Send a car to pick me up tomorrow night.โ Since Thaddeus was dying to find out about that woman, he agreed to Samanthaโs demands. After coming out of the cafรฉ, Thaddeus drove to Galaxy Bay and went up to the apartment. It was then he realized he was locked out of the house. His suitcase sat all alone in front of the door. He entered the code on the keypad, but the door would not open. โOpen the door, Mona!โ The man pressed the doorbell several times, but there was no response on the other side of the door. Out of alternatives,
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โSure. Donโt panic. Iโll go and take a look right now,โ Mona said while grabbing her coat and putting on her shoes in the hallway. With a big piece of ribs in her mouth, Linda asked curiously, โWhatโs the matter? Did something happen?โ โThere might be a burglar in the house we used to stay at. The landlord told me to check it out.โ โYour landlord is something else. Why is she troubling you when youโve moved out? Donโt get me started on you too. Couldnโt you have looked for an excuse to fob her off?โ โItโs fine. The landlord was good to me. I canโt go back on my word after I promised to help out.โ Mona put on her scarf and head before waving at the kids. โMillie, Bobby, I need to go out for a bit. Stay at home and be good kids for your godmother.โ Bobby and Millie answered in unison, โBe safe, Mommy!โ Rubbing her chin, Linda did not feel comfortable about it. โIt doesnโt sit well with me that youโre going alone. Maybe I should go with you.โ Mona patted Linda on the shou
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โI wasnโt hiding. I went next door to grab something when you came. It so happened that the electricity went out. Did you get a fright?โ Thaddeus turned on the torchlight on his phone and carried Mona to the sofa. โNext door? What did you grab from next door?โ Mona was confused. The man fell silent for a bit, having realized that he let something slip. โWhy did you go next door? I thought someone was living there.โ Mona pried further as the answer quickly came to her. What was he doing here? Should he not be home at this hour? Only one assumption came to her mind. โAre you living next door?โ โYes.โ โSince when? Iโve met the neighbor who lived across from me.โ โThat was an actor I hired. The truth is, Iโve been living there.โ Thaddeus came clean about the whole thing. The cat was out of the bag at this point. Mona was surprised. โWhy though?โ โNo reason. I just wanted to stay here. Thatโs all.โ Thaddeus put it vaguely. He took out a candle and a lighter from his
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Mona was dumbstruck. So, Thaddeus bought the house because of her? However, why did he do that? โWhat about the house next door? Why do you want to be neighbors with me?โ โI was curious at first. I wanted to see what kind of life you have as a single mother to two children.โ It dawned on Mona how sly the man was. She never knew. She let out a faint smile and asked, โSo, you have seen the kind of life I live?โ Thaddeus was frank. โYou are strong and had had it tough. I always assumed you were a pampered woman who couldnโt withstand hardships. I saw a different side to you during the time I lived close by.โ Mona curled her lips and grinned sarcastically. โYou must have believed I was an overindulged dolly bird.โ Thaddeus hated her because of her mother. He married her to trap her in the marriage. He watched as she forgot about everything in the past and was played like a puppet on strings. His dark and deep eyes reflected Monaโs self-deprecating expression. Her words
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โThaddeus, you sure have the cheek to say that of me.โ Mona rolled her eyes at the man. What made him think that she needed a man in her life? Even so, Thaddeus would not be that man for Mona. It was always wise not to go back to the ex. They were exes for a reason. Thaddeus pointed at his handsome face and made a bold claim, โI sure do. My cheeks are right here.โ Mona pursed her lips and thought to herself, โYeah. He sure has the cheek and nerve to match.โWithout much thought, she turned on her heel and walked away. Once at the door, the man in the back murmured something. โTime will prove to you that I mean it.โ Monaโs footsteps paused for a moment as she looked back at Thaddeus. With the manโs lofty figure fading into the wavering weak flame, she could not get a good look at his expression. Pretending to see nothing, she cocked her head back and took large strides out of the house. She hurried to the community gate as Thaddeusโ words played on repeat in her mind.
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After Mona told Linda the whole story, the latter rubbed her chin in contemplation for a moment. โDonโt tell me Thaddeus has fallen in love with you. Tsk, tsk. The man is a romantic. He became your neighbor in secret and went to your former living quarters after you kicked him out. He did everything without telling you. It sounds like heโs your guardian in the dark. The way I see it, itโs most likely he has developed feelings for you.โ With knitted brows, Mona was lost in her thoughts for a moment before replying, โLinda, Thaddeus said today that he wants to get back together.โ โI knew it!โ Slapping her own thigh, Linda appeared worked up. โTo him, you must be the one that got away. I told you so. He wonโt propose getting back together if he doesnโt have feelings for you. Letโs not forget that heโs someone up there. Heโs the CEO of Timez Group.โ Mona put a finger against her lips, gesturing to Linda to keep it down. โYou always get carried away. How can I tell you anything ne
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Thaddeusโ reply left the press none the wiser. Everybody exchanged looks and was left guessing by his vague words. A gift suitable for a girlfriend? Was the girlfriend Samantha? It was not a lot of information to work with. While everybody reflected on the ambiguous statement, Thaddeus led Samantha into the main hall of the benefit. The camera captured the pair strutting their stuff on the red carpet. They made a lovely couple. Sitting in front of the television, Mona and Linda sat without saying a word. It was quiet in the room. โWahโฆโ The stiffness in the air was lifted by a cry. Millie pointed at Thaddeus behind the TV, looking rather hurt. โDaddy is with some other woman. Sob, sob. Daddy doesnโt want me anymore. He has gone with another woman. Iโm going to have a cheating daddy like Gigi.โ Linda immediately turned off the TV, held Millie, and soothed her, โDonโt cry. Donโt cry. Your daddy is working. The woman is not your daddyโs girlfriend. Donโt get the wrong
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Well, it made sense. Thaddeus was known to be generous, and he was the top bidder in a few renowned auctions. He even broke his own record. No one could beat him when it came to his benevolence at charitable events. โHe doesnโt have a heart. Itโs hard enough for him to commit wholeheartedly to one woman. Even if he does have a heart, all the women around him get a spot in his heart. No wonder he can blatantly tell anybody that they have his heart.โ Mona hugged a cushion, put her index finger between her teeth, and faintly commented while watching the live broadcast. She was stupid to believe the man last night. โStop watching the program. Just turn off the TV before our evening gets ruined any further.โ Linda found the remote control to shut down the TV when Mona stopped her. โWhat are you doing? Doesnโt it upset you?โ โWhat? What are you talking about?โ Folding her legs, Mona grabbed the watermelon from the table and relished in delight. She was enjoying the program.
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The couple was tired after a time of bonding, and they lay on the wicker chair, closing their eyes before slipping into dreamland. Sometime later, Thaddeus felt a chill and opened his eyes. His T-shirt was wet, and Bobby and Millie were spraying water at him with water guns. The youngest child was nearby too in her stroller. She suckled on a pacifier and watched the bustle. โWhereโs your mommy?โ Thaddeus shuffled his hair and looked around, searching for Mona. โFreeze, Daddy. We have held Mommy captive. Surrender yourself to us.โ Acting like the boss, Millie pointed her massive water gun at her daddy. Thaddeus had indulged his eldest daughter so much that the girl would only have things her way. Nevertheless, Thaddeus played along since it was only a game. He knew his children well. Millie took after Mona and was shrewd. Still, Millie would be on her best behavior when in public. โHurry up and surrender, Daddy. Put your hands up, and we will release Mommy.โ Millie poked
Clingy Loveย ย ย Chapter 998
It was a cooling breeze for the Summer as flowers bloomed in the garden of Fontaine Residence. Mona rested on a wicker chair under the wine arbor, holding in hand the latest issue of the weekly design magazine, with her face on the cover. In the photo, she held a trophy up on the stage of a design competition, standing out amidst the radiant background. Since the birth of her youngest, Mona took a month off for rest before picking up her passion again and returning to the world of design. Recently, she won first place in an international design competition and found fame. Mona was happy with her life and enjoyed the rich and peaceful state of things. She had time to herself for once during the weekend, so she found a quiet spot to enjoy time alone while the kids had a nap. The sunlight shone over Mona through the leaves, basking her in warmth. She let out a yawn and closed her eyes for a nap. Thaddeus walked out of the house and saw the woman enjoying the moment of bliss. The t
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โMommy, did the baby kick you today?โ Millie wobbled her way over and placed her hand on Monaโs belly. She could feel the baby stirring inside her mommyโs stomach. Millie was pleasantly surprised. โThe baby kicked me! Mommy, is the baby swimming inside your belly?โ โYeah. The baby is kicking.โ Mona affectionately caressed her belly. The fetus had been kicking and rolling a lot more lately, so she could not get much sleep. The tall and strong man drew near and looked tenderly at Mona. His husky voice lingered in Monaโs ear. โWerenโt you craving strawberries? I placed an order, and the fruit is being airlifted here as we speak. Itโll arrive tonight.โ โYay.โ Mona was gleeful. Since the beginning of her pregnancy, she had become quite fussy and craved the strangest food. She wanted caviar from Japan, cookies from France, and strawberries from the highlands. Anything she asked for would be transported fresh to the house the next day.The man had taken good care of her during her en
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โNo. I wonโt let myself go.โ The man huffed heavily after finishing his sit-ups. Then, he rolled out of bed and got changed in the walk-in closet. Mona stared at the manโs well-toned back, gasping at his body upkeep. People would probably have a hard time believing he was a father of three. With that in mind, Mona became aware of a potential threat. She got up and drew close to the man. โYouโre responsible for taking care of the baby once the child is born.โ Thaddeus straightened his tie. โAlright. I can do that. I want to be present in the babyโs life and your pregnancy. You should rest at home once your belly gets bigger. Iโll handle Bobby and Millieโs school run, okay?โ The man pinched Monaโs face dotingly. โNow youโre talking. Are you heading out?โ Mona got up on her tiptoes to brush off the dust from his shoulders. โYeah. I need to sort out a lot of paperwork.โ โI wrote down notes of the meeting I attended on your behalf a few days ago.โ Mona walked out to retrieve a
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Thaddeus was in the hospital for a week before he was discharged. The election day for the successor of the Fontaine Group was two weeks later, but Thaddeus had not made a full recovery in his legs. He remained in a wheelchair and persisted in his daily physiotherapy. Mona had a room freed up in Fontaine Residence for Thaddeusโ rehabilitation. A specialized doctor would come around the house every day to help Thaddeus with his recovery. Thaddeus was a strong man to fight through the pain in his physiotherapy sessions. That day, Mona watched as the workers hung a decorative painting on the wall in the hallway. She ordered paintings of her preference and had them shipped from abroad. Mona instructed the workers to put it up, not paying attention to the wobbly painting that had been hung behind her. The painting was about to hit her from the back. Thaddeus was exiting the rehabilitation room when he caught sight of the danger. Getting up from his wheelchair, Thaddeus took large stri
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The few pictures of Mona and Victor at the height of a tussle gave the impression that they were having an intimate moment. Thaddeus went through the photos with a look of disdain. โSo you stood there and pretended to take pictures of me to show me these? You set my wife up with another man to tell me she was cheating on me?โ It was not hard to guess the game the paparazzi were playing, but who was he trying to fool? The man was dumbstruck, as it never occurred to him that Thaddeus could see through him. It had taken the three of them to come up with the idea. However, it had not taken much for Thaddeus to foil their plan. Mona let out a relieved smile. She thought that Thaddeus would be furious at the look of the pictures and had prepared herself to give a long explanation. She was surprised that Thaddeus quickly saw through the attempt to drive them apart. Their relationship was solid, and no one could come between them. Mona thought to herself with glee when she took
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Mona stood in front of Thaddeus, blocking his face as she confronted the paparazzi who took their picture. โHand over the camera!โ โThereโs nothing in the camera. Besides, itโs my personal property. Why should I give it to you?โ โYou clearly took a picture of my husband. You have some nerve to say thereโs nothing.โ Mona grabbed the man by the wrist and lifted her foot to kick. Thaddeus grabbed her wrist to stop her. โYouโre pregnant. Think about the child.โ Thaddeus pulled Mona back, leaving himself exposed to the paparazzi. โWhy do you want to photograph me? Do you want to see me in a wheelchair? Take a picture then.โ Thaddeus pulled a straight face. His nonchalant gaze spoke of intimidation. Dumbstruck, the paparazzi looked at Thaddeusโ legs and smiled dryly. โWhat happened to your legs, Mr. Fontaine?โ Thaddeus did not answer. However, his dark eyes flicked chillingly as he looked murderously at the paparazzi. Even in a wheelchair, Thaddeus did not have to say anythi
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With the help of the two caretakers, Thaddeus sat in the wheelchair. He had overcome his emotions and pulled himself together. His mind was clear as he sorted out what he should do next. Thaddeus called the assistant into the room and laid out the following plan. โI wonโt attend any media interviews before the election, but I wonโt disappear from the public eye either. I donโt want to give the press something to talk about. My wife will represent me. Going forward, whatever she says or does will be considered my own. She has the authority to attend all corporate conferences, big or small.โ Mona dropped her jaw in shock. She was to attend company meetings and speak on his behalf. It was trying to make the impossible happen. On second thought, Thaddeus must have his reasons to do so. She had the confidence to do a good job anyway. The assistant took note of everything Thaddeus said. The Fontaine Group was about to choose its next leader, and with Thaddeus still in recovery, the
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โItโs okay. Thatโs normal after surgery. The doctor gave me a heads-up. Since itโs a brain operation, you might have damage to the motor nerve. With the help of physiotherapy, youโll be back to running in no time.โ Mona consoled Thaddeus. Thaddeus lifted his hands and gave Mona a gentle push. โLeave.โ Mona froze. She looked at the man who was fine a second ago, not knowing what to do. โCan you leave? I need some time alone,โ Fixing his gaze on Mona, Thaddeus spoke callously. โOkay. Iโll be right outside if you need me.โ It dawned on Mona why the man was persistent in driving her away. He did not want her to see him at his worst. In a way, he was trying to protect his pride and dignity as a man. However, they were a married couple. Mona would never turn her back on him. Mona could understand the manโs vulnerability and his feelings at the moment. Hence, she said nothing and quietly left the ward to give Thaddeus the time and space to sort his emotions. Instead of doing n
