Before Gerald could completely untie the belt of her bathrobe, the sound of Desiree's ringing phone slashed right through the moment. Instantly, she snapped back to her senses and grabbed Gerald's hands. "No, stop. This can't be happening." "Why not, princess?" Gerald questioned exasperatedly, cur
“Who’s she?” Sasha finally spoke up in confusion. “That’s Ashley, Liam’s ex-girlfriend,” Desiree replied. Sasha raised a brow. “The one who broke Liam’s heart and came to harass you guys at the diner?” Desiree nodded, still astonished by the deformities she was seeing on Ashley. What had happened
”Not at the boutique, but I took a cab and secretly followed her to her apartment complex. She got agitated again when I asked her what happened to her and why she got so scared at the thought of Liam being around her. She was literally hyperventilating, and I had to leave because it was really bad.
“No,” Sasha slowly rose to her feet, shaking her head in denial. “No. I’m sorry, but I find that hard to believe. I understand the whole bit about Liam being a lying, manipulative bastard collaborating with Winter and all that. But for him to be behind Michael’s death? No, I don’t think he’s capable
She felt so disgusted and repulsed that she would’ve thrown up again if she didn’t hold down the nausea. Damian sank down beside her, wrapping his arms around her. “People like him have no conscience so they don’t feel any guilt whatsoever. They only care about getting what they want no matter who
Doreen was taken aback by the accusations about Desiree being thrown at her, but she managed to keep her cool as she warned, “Who do you think you are to speak to me like that?”“Wow.” Winter burst out a chuckle, then rotated her head to look at everyone present. “Heard that, everyone? Apparently, M
“I know you didn’t but that’s not what I’m worried about, mum. That woman dared to come close to you and publicly humiliate you like that.” Desiree hissed and instantly shot to her feet. “I’ve allowed this nonsense to go on for far too long.”“Where are you going?” Her mother questioned with wide ey
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Butler. Did I say something wrong?” the security guard asked after Desiree had remained silent for some seconds. Regret flashed on his face. “Oh, I blew it, didn’t I? I talk too much. I should really stop Lola from sharing these gossips with me.”Desiree quickly snapped out of her t
What a journey this has been, no? Looking back from the time this book started to now, I'm like “Wow, these readers have a lot of patience.”I know it mustn't have been easy sticking with this book, especially with my inconsistent update schedule, and so I want to say a very big thank you to you tha
SIX YEARS LATER:“You should come one day, darling. The people here are so wonderful! Everyone is so kind. And they have such genuine gratitude for whoever helps them in any way.”Hearing the excitement in her mother's voice as they spoke over a video call, Desiree chuckled warmly. It truly amazed h
Four Months Later:“You may now kiss the bride,” the officiant announced.The guests rose to their feet, the whole chapel erupting into applause as Damian cupped his wife's face and delivered a passionate kiss. Afterwards, with beaming smiles on their faces, he went down on his knees and kissed his
“Gerald Butler, how many times must I tell you that it would be rude to just leave our own reception before it's over?”*“Ugh, but I'm dying to make love to you,”* Gerald groaned again. “I can't wait for our wedding night. The things I plan to do to you.”His eyes brightened with lust. “Do you want
A Month Later"The bride has arrived!" a female guest shouted.Immediately, all the guests who had been outside and not seated rushed into the chapel. The reporters, despite clear warnings to keep off, were not allowed into the church, but they were more than happy to capture the bride’s entrance.O
They hugged, and as her mother continued to cry, Desiree couldn't help her own tears.“Okay, let me call Hugo in now,” Desiree said after wiping her tears when they pulled back from the hug.Her mother smiled nervously as Desiree opened the door and ushered a now fully dressed Hugo into the room.“D
The clicking sound of the opening door jolted her mother and Hugo out of their passionate moment. They broke apart from each other, spinning to look at Desiree like two deer caught in the headlights.Staring at their appearance, her mother's hair tousled and her clothes creased, while Hugo was shirt
Moments after their lovemaking, once they'd caught their breath for a bit, Desiree burst out laughing, the sound vibrating through Gerald.Just like that, he also began laughing. He didn't know why she was laughing, but he couldn't help himself because her laughter was infectious.“Okay, so why are
“Desiree Hamilton, would you like to be my wife once again?" Desiree felt like her heart was going to explode. With tears burning her eyes, she answered, "No."Gerald’s eyes widened as panic flashed through them. “No? As in you don't want to marry me? But why? Did I do something wrong? I…”“I’m onl