When they broke the kiss, they had to take a few seconds to catch their breath, their foreheads leaning together as they breathed each other in.“Oh damn, Desiree. Oh, sweetheart, you don't know what you've done,” Gerald said after a while when they had caught their breath enough.Desiree frowned, b
“You’re leaving?”Gerald hesitated. “Yes. After everything, we both need to freshen up and get some rest, especially you.”“Okay,” she muttered as her face sank.Noticing her expression, Gerald quickly said, “Or maybe I can just run down to Hugo's quarters to freshen up and ask for a change of cloth
Early the following morning, Sasha arrived at the hospital. After being taken to put on scrubs, Rafael led her to Damian's room. Entering the room, she found Roxana sitting by Damian's bed, looking through her phone.As soon as Roxana saw Sasha, she got up to hug her. “How are you doing, Sasha? I ho
Sasha was still breathing fire from her mouth and her eyes; her anger was palpable.“What sort of father are you? You hear that your son has been shot and spent all night fighting for his life, and the only thing you can think about is your reputation and self-respect? You didn't even think about as
Two Weeks LaterSome things had truly fallen into place.All the people Desiree loved were finally happy again, especially her mother. The woman had been smiling and laughing more nowadays, and she seemed to be returning to her normal self, just like when her father was still alive.It made Desiree
“Because I have a surprise for you,” Gerald whispered, standing in front of her as she had her back pressed against the car.“A surprise? What is it?”Gerald rolled his eyes. “I just told you that it's a surprise. Why are you asking me what it is?”“Touche,” Desiree laughed. “Okay, but can't you at
“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
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
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