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The sun slowly peeked through the window as Andrianne woke up to a beautiful morning. She stretched her arms and yawned, feeling content and at peace. As she looked around the room, her eyes fell on a picture of her and Lucas on their wedding day. Her heart swelled with love and pride for her husband, who was soon to be acquitted of all charges.She got out of bed, feeling a sense of purpose and determination. She walked over to the window and pulled back the curtains, letting the warm morning sun filter in. The birds outside were singing a beautiful melody that filled the air. Andrianne took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh morning air, and smiled to herself. Today was going to be a good day.As she made her way to the kitchen to make breakfast, her phone rang. It was Lucas. He sounded ecstatic, telling her that his lawyer had just called him with good news. The evidence they had been waiting for had finally come in, and it proved his innocence beyond a doubt. He was going to be acq
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Andrianne and Lucas held hands tightly as they drove back home. They were both overwhelmed with emotions and gratefulness that Lucas had been acquitted. The tension of the past few weeks had lifted and they were finally able to breathe easy again.Andrianne couldn't help but steal glances at Lucas while driving. He looked so handsome and at peace, like a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders. She was so grateful to have him by her side, especially after everything they had been through.As they drove, they talked about everything that had happened since Lucas was arrested. Andrianne told him about how she had been followed by Emily's men and how David had helped them come up with a plan to exonerate him. Lucas was amazed by her bravery and how she had stood by him through it all."I can't believe how lucky I am to have you in my life, Andrianne," Lucas said, squeezing her hand. "You are the strongest person I know."Andrianne blushed at his words, feeling a wave of happiness w
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As the morning light broke through the curtains, Andrianne woke up to a realization that it was Lucas' birthday. She jumped out of bed and went straight to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for him. She whipped up his favorite breakfast, pancakes with crispy bacon and eggs, a cup of coffee, and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.She lit up candles on the pancakes and sang the birthday song as she made her way to their bedroom. She placed the tray on the bed, and Lucas woke up to the aroma of the delicious breakfast and Andrianne's beautiful voice."Happy birthday, my love," Andrianne said, planting a soft kiss on his cheek.Lucas was taken aback by the surprise and smiled at her. "Thank you, baby. This is so sweet of you."They enjoyed their breakfast in bed, savoring every bite and talking about their plans for the day. Lucas mentioned he had to go to work but promised to make it up to her in the evening."I have a surprise for you tonight, my love," Andrianne said, her eyes sp
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CH 77Emily knew that the party celebrating Lucas's birthday was the perfect opportunity to try to make amends. She had been feeling guilty about the way she had acted towards Lucas since the breakup and was determined to apologize and make things right. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she was willing to try.As soon as she arrived at the party, Emily spotted Lucas talking with a group of his colleagues. She took a deep breath and made her way over to him, her heart racing. When she got closer, Lucas looked up and saw her."Emily," he said, surprised. "What are you doing here?""I came to apologize," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I know I acted badly towards you, and I'm sorry. I shouldn't have tried to push the relationship when it was clear that it was over between us."Lucas looked at her for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Emily felt a knot forming in her stomach. She had expected him to be angry, or at least cold towards her, but his silence was worse.F
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CH 78.Andrianne sat nervously on the edge of the bed, dressed in a stunning blue dress that hugged her curves perfectly. Her hair was styled into loose waves that cascaded down her shoulders and back, and she wore simple diamond stud earrings that sparkled in the dim light of the bedroom.She checked her phone once again, feeling a pang of anxiety as she saw that Lucas had still not returned her calls. She had planned the perfect birthday surprise for him, but now she couldn't even get a hold of him to let him know where to meet her.As she waited, her mind began to wander and she couldn't help but think about the worst-case scenarios. Had something happened to him on his way home? Was he okay? She couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of her stomach.She stood up and walked to the window, gazing out into the dark night sky. The moon was full, casting a soft glow over the gardens and the swimming pool. She longed for Lucas to be there with her, to share in
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CH 79.Andrianne woke up with a start as the butler, Johnson gently nudged her. She rubbed her eyes and sat up, looking disoriented."Good morning, Madam. I'm sorry to wake you up so early. I hope you slept well?" Johnson said, with a concerned expression.Andrianne blinked a few times to get her bearings, and then responded, "No, Johnson. I didn't sleep well. Lucas didn't come home last night."The butler's expression turned sympathetic. "I'm sorry to hear that, Madam. Would you like me to bring you some breakfast?"Andrianne shook her head. "No, thank you, Johnson. I'm not hungry." She paused for a moment before asking, "Did he call? Or leave a message?"Johnson shook his head. "I'm afraid not, Madam."Andrianne's heart sank. She had stayed up all night waiting for Lucas to come home, and he hadn't even bothered to call or leave a message. She felt a lump form in her throat and tears started to well up in her eyes. She got up from the couch and walked to her room, her head hung low.
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CH 80got into his car and slammed the door shut. He couldn't believe what had just happened. He had been drugged and manipulated by Emily, and now he felt violated and betrayed. He started the engine and peeled out of the driveway, the tires screeching on the pavement.As he drove down the road, his thoughts were racing. He couldn't shake off the feeling of disgust and anger towards Emily. How could she have done something like that to him? He had trusted her and she had taken advantage of him. He couldn't wait to get home and wash off the stench of her from his body.Lucas pushed the pedal to the metal, driving faster than he should have. He weaved in and out of traffic, honking his horn at other cars and cursing under his breath. He was so angry that he didn't care about the consequences of his reckless driving.As he approached his neighborhood, he slowed down a bit, trying to calm himself down. He didn't want to cause any accidents or get pulled over by the police. He took deep b
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CH 81.Lucas sat at his desk, his eyes focused on the computer screen in front of him. He was going through some reports that his team had submitted, but his mind kept drifting to Andrianne. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off between them.He tried to push the thoughts to the back of his mind and concentrate on work, but they kept creeping back. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, trying to clear his mind. It was then he realized he couldn't tell Andrianne the whole truth about his birthday night. The thought of lying to her made him feel sick to his stomach.As he opened his eyes, he couldn't help but wonder what Andrianne was doing at that moment. Was she still upset with him? Was she thinking about him like he was thinking about her?Lucas shook his head and refocused on his work, trying to push away the thoughts of Andrianne. He had deadlines to meet, reports to review, and meetings to attend.His phone rang, interrupting his thoughts. It was Sarah, hi
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