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Entwined With Karma HEARTFELT APOLOGY
Kendall was seated in her bedroom, holding her phone in her hands as she mindlessly looked through old text messages. The words exchanged with Alicia served as a reminder of happier days, preceding the tension that had damaged their friendship. She felt pain in her heart as she thought back to the recent confrontation, understanding she had reacted excessively. Alicia didn't deserve the severity of her treatment, especially considering their shared experiences.The loneliness was intolerable. Jason was distant, locked in his world of secrets and business, leaving Kendall to fend for herself emotionally. Alicia had always been reliable and dependable, the person she could always trust—until this moment. Kendall sighed deeply as she looked at Alicia's last message, the one she hadn't responded to: "I apologize for all that has happened.” Can we talk?"She had ignored it out of pride, but now that message felt like a lifeline. Kendall's lack of trust was also to blame for the rift, not j
Last Updated : 2024-10-12Entwined With Karma HONEST CONVERSATION
Kendall leaned back in her seat, holding her cup of juice in her hands to let the chills soothe her fingers. Opposite her, Alicia remained silent, looking down with her eyes and fiddling with the corner of her napkin. The conflict had lessened between them following their first apologies, yet there remained many unspoken words. The presence of their unexpressed fears, secrets, and insecurities hung in the atmosphere, serving as a cue that further healing was needed.Kendall softly coughed, breaking the silence. Alicia, we said sorry, but I believe there are additional topics we should discuss. I no longer want us to be cautious with each other. To progress, we must be honest about everything. No more hiding."Alicia looked up, her eyes shadowed with guilt and hesitation. She gave a slow nod, taking a deep breath. "You are correct." I've held back from discussing because I didn't want to burden you with my problems. You've been really busy dealing with Jason, the scandal, and everythin
Last Updated : 2024-10-13Entwined With Karma A PROMISE FOR TOMORROW
Kendall reclined in her seat, the weight of their discussion lingering in the space around them. It felt like a barrier had been removed, exposing only pure truthfulness. She gazed at Alicia, who had gathered composure following their mutual confessions, her eyes still a little red but brimming with a determination Kendall hadn't witnessed in her previously. "We must improve for one another," Kendall started, her voice calm yet resolute. I have made errors, and you have made errors, but that is just part of life. We are human. The important thing now is the way we proceed. Alicia agreed, her hands firmly holding onto the table as if it was keeping her secure. I don't want to stop being friends with you, Kendall. I didn't understand the extent of my need for you until things began to deteriorate. You’re like… family to me.” Alicia's words had a tender effect on Kendall's heart. She had always thought of Alicia as a close friend, but this conversation was showing her the depth of the
Last Updated : 2024-10-15Entwined With Karma FRAGILE TRUTHS
Jason sat on the edge of his bed, the silence of his room weighing heavily around him. He’d said too much, let his anger speak for him when it should have stayed locked away. *It’s just a contract, nothing more,* he’d reminded Kendall earlier, but the words now tasted bitter in his mouth. He was frustrated, yes—but not with her. With himself, with the situation they were in. He didn't intend to react angrily, but the stress had built up and he couldn't control it. He had hurt her, yet the feeling of remorse burdened his chest.Resting against the headboard, he stared up at the ceiling, remembering the disagreement they had. Kendall had noticed her facial expression change and her eyes fill with hidden hurt when he spoke those words. It disturbed him more than it was supposed to. He was accustomed to controlling his emotions and situations, but recently, his control was waning with Kendall.He released a lengthy exhale, sweeping his hands over his face. This was not how it was intended
Last Updated : 2024-10-15Entwined With Karma UNSPOKEN PROMISES
A couple of days afterwards, Jason found himself near the window of his room, gazing at the darkening skyline. His memories played back the stressful situations with Kendall, her emotional state from their recent talk still on his mind. He felt a strange weight in his chest, a growing concern that wasn't just about their contract marriage. It was something more, something he didn’t know how to handle.His daydream was interrupted by a gentle tap on his door.“Jason?” Kendall spoke softly, almost unsure.He glanced over to find her standing by the entrance, with one hand softly resting on her expanding stomach. The view stirred a deep feeling within him. He was reluctant to acknowledge it, but witnessing her in this state—bearing their offspring—felt changed at this moment."May I enter?" she inquired, speaking just above a whisper.Jason agreed by nodding and moved to the side to allow her to enter. “Of course.”Kendall entered, her steps slower than usual. She looked weary, exhausted
Last Updated : 2024-10-16Entwined With Karma UNSPOKEN TENSION
As the sun began to drop through the wide windows, Kendall unwinds on the living room couch and leisurely traces her fingertips along the edge of the pillow. She felt anxious and unsettled in the unusually quiet house. She hadn’t seen Jason much today, and part of her felt relieved. But another part, the part she was less willing to admit, missed him. Jason walked in just as Kendall was lost in her thoughts, his presence catching her off guard. He looked different tonight—less guarded, more at ease, but there was still something simmering beneath the surface, a tension neither of them knew how to address.“Kendall,” Jason said quietly, almost unsure of his own voice as he approached the couch. He didn’t sit immediately, instead standing a few feet away, as if testing the waters. Kendall quickly looked at him, giving a small, careful smile. “Hey.”The silence lingered between them, both acknowledging it but uncertain of how to break it. Jason finally sat down next to her, closer than
Last Updated : 2024-10-16Entwined With Karma BREAKING THE SILENCE
The house's open windows let in a gentle breeze, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the evening. Kendall drank tea while seated at the kitchen table, her mind racing with ideas she wanted to ignore. Jason had been aloof following their almost intimate moment, and while she comprehended the reason, it still hurt. She couldn't rid herself of the sense that there had been a change in their relationship, a change that went beyond the contract they agreed upon.Soft echoes of footsteps resonated in the hallway, catching her eye as Jason walked in. Despite his unreadable facial expression, there was a feeling of weight in his movements, as if he was fighting against an immovable burden. His gaze lingered on her briefly as he paused by the kitchen entrance, before moving towards the counter to fetch a glass of water."Having trouble sleeping?" he inquired softly, his voice shattering the quietness.Kendall nodded her head, her grip on the cozy mug increasing. "I have a lot on my mind," she
Last Updated : 2024-10-16Entwined With Karma SHATTERED HOPES
Jason's phone vibrated for the fifth time that afternoon, diverting his attention from the project he had been having difficulty concentrating on. Looking at the screen with a sigh, he saw another message from his assistant, reminding him about the evening meeting with investors. Jason massaged his forehead, sensing the burden of his obligations accumulating once more. It wasn't only his job that bothered him; there was a deeper discomfort that had grown stronger after talking to Kendall.The instant they had shared, when he first revealed his past, remained in his thoughts. He didn't intend to reveal that much to her. He hadn’t meant to let her in. But the way she’d listened, the way her touch had comforted him—it had all felt so... right. And that scared him. This was not expected to occur. Their connection was expected to be based on practicality, rather than emotions.Kendall walked into the living room, her footsteps soft but enough to draw his attention. She looked tired, the su
Last Updated : 2024-10-16
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Entwined With Karma EPILOGUE
A YEAR LATERJason stood on the soft carpet, lifting Liam in the air, his hearty laughter echoing in the warm room. Liam let out a joyful cry, extending his small hands towards his father's face. "Do you find that amusing, eh?" Jason grinned and delicately lowered Liam, placing a kiss on his round cheek. Kendall lounged on the sofa with her legs tucked beneath her, sipping tea as she observed. Her smile was soft but filled with pride. “He loves when you do that. It’s his favorite game now.” Jason looked over at her, his expression tender. Certainly, it is. "He's already seeking thrills, just like his father." “Thrill-seeker?” Kendall arched her eyebrow, placing her cup onto the coffee table. "Do you actually mean stubborn?" He’s definitely inherited that from you.” Jason chuckled, settling Liam into his lap. “I prefer to think of it as determination.” He leaned forward conspiratorially and whispered to Liam, “Don’t let your mom fool you. You get that charm from me too.” Liam
Entwined With Karma TRUTHS UNRAVEL
Kendall sensed her muscles were sore and smelled antiseptic about her. A faint discomfort in her stomach was a reminder of the procedures she had undergone. The warm, subdued light of the setting sun illuminated the room, but her vision was cloudy and her thoughts was foggy.A well-known voice called out Kendall's name, filled with relief and a touch of remorse. She blinked, forcing her eyes to focus. Jason was next to her, his usual sharp attitude mellowed by tiredness. His shirt looked wrinkled, his tie was untied, and his face showed signs of countless restless nights. "Jason?" she rasped, her parched throat feeling rough. “What… where am I?” He gently informed her that she was in the hospital, moving closer in the process. You underwent a cesarean section, and the physicians performed surgery for your cervical cancer. You’ve been unconscious for days.” His concerned was evident in the wavering of his voice. She instinctively reached towards her stomach, but he intercepted her
Entwined With Karma FIGHTING FOR LIFE
Jason walked back and forth in the clean waiting room of the hospital, his hands tightly clenched by his sides. The remote sound of machines beeping, the soft whispers of doctors in the corridor, and the tap of shoes against the linoleum surface felt excessively clear and intense. The rhythm of his own heart drowned out his thinking.“Why? Why did she wait to tell me?”His thoughts continued to rush, but it was futile. The doctors had rushed Kendall into surgery, explaining everything so quickly that their words became a blur. Cervical cancer. Emergency cesarean. Save both her and the baby. Jason wanted to scream, to tear at something, but instead, he stood frozen, his gaze fixed on the closed doors where Kendall had been taken. He had failed her. How could he not have seen that? For weeks and months on end, he failed to realize that something was amiss. His thoughts constantly went back to their disputes, to the times when she appeared delicate yet remained silent. “Mr. Carter?”J
Entwined With Karma UNSEEN TRUTH
Kendall stood on Jason's mansion doorstep, holding her coat tightly as her hands shook. The chill of the evening air nipped at her skin, yet it paled in comparison to the frostiness within her. She had to do this. There wasn't any alternative available. Jason had an unreadable expression on his face when the door opened, his eyes looking at her as if she was unfamiliar."Jason..." she said with a voice that cracked, her eyes begging for empathy. He stood silently, observing her, not responding right away, as though anticipating her to say something."I have to speak with you," Kendall murmured, moving closer, feeling her legs wobble beneath her. Jason moved out of the way, allowing her to enter silently, but he still stood rigidly, as if ready for combat. The door closed with a click.Kendall stopped in the foyer, trying to regain her balance. She momentarily lost focus, but quickly blinked to clear her vision. "Jason, I have been foolish," she started softly, her voice now filled
Entwined With Karma EXPOSED AND EXILED
Isabella stood at the entrance to Thane's estate, holding her luggage tightly, afraid she might drop it. The large house stood in front of her, its impressive exterior highlighting the void she felt within. She had no other place to go, but she was determined not to give up. Not now. Not after everything.With fingers trembling, she pressed the doorbell, fighting to stay standing despite her overwhelming desperation. Before too much time had passed, the door swung open and Thane appeared, his expression devoid of any warmth. He hesitated before inviting her in, staring at her for a moment too long. Isabella swallowed, attempting to maintain her composure. "I—Thane," she began, her voice faltering, "I—I don’t know where else to go. Jason... he left me. He—he doesn’t care about me. "I have no one else to go to but you." She began to cry as her voice broke, allowing the tears to fill her eyes. She wished they appeared authentic; she wished he would trust her. Thane didn’t budge. His
Entwined With Karma THE RESULTS ARE IN
Jason sat at his desk, gazing at the mountains of paperwork that had grown over the previous few days. The workstation was buzzing with activity, from phone calls to hushed chats, yet he remained calm and composed. His mind was elsewhere—on her. On Kendall."Mr. Carter?" A voice snapped him out of his thoughts.Jason looked over and saw Jane, his assistant, standing at the doorway with a pile of papers. She paused, observing the absent-minded expression in his eyes. She mentioned that you requested to be informed once the DNA test results are received. Jason’s pulse quickened. He stood up, walking briskly toward her. "Hand them over to me." Passing him the envelope, he impatiently tore it open. As he opened the papers, his heart raced while he quickly looked over the results. He breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the confirmation that Isabella is not expecting. "He whispered, relieved as the tension he had been holding onto for days finally lifted." However, the feeling of reli
Entwined With Karma THE FINAL STRAW
Tension grew in his jaw as he tightly gripped the doorframe with his hand. "Why on earth are you here?" Isabella stood at the entrance, her lips curling into a smug grin. She entered with a sense of ownership, her heels making a sharp clicking noise on the tiled floor. Jason remained still, obstructing her way deeper into the house. "Wow, that's not a very hospitable greeting," she remarked, but still pushed past him. "Is that how you say hello to the mother of your soon-to-be-born baby?" Jason's expression turned menacing, his hands tightening at his sides. “Cut the act, Isabella. What do you want?” "Regarding what is owed to me," she answered calmly, pivoting to confront him with a self-assured lift of her chin. With Kendall conveniently gone, I am ready to take my rightful position. For our child’s sake, of course.” He let out a cold, humorless laugh, his eyes narrowing. “Rightful place? You mean as a liar and manipulator? Spare me your theatrics.” Her smile faltered brief
Entwined With Karma THE VOID BETWEEN US
Jason was positioned at the top of the lengthy meeting table, sitting with perfect posture in his crisp suit, though his thoughts were elsewhere. The board members' voices became a blur as he focused on the charts and projections on the screen. Jason’s gaze lingered on his tablet, his jaw tight. “Mr. Carter, do you agree?” His head snapped up, piercing eyes scanning the room. A beat passed as he composed himself, erasing any trace of distraction. “Yes,” he replied curtly, his voice steady, though he had no idea what they had asked. “Proceed as outlined.” An approving murmur spread through the room, but Jason paid little attention. He couldn't stop thinking about Kendall, remembering her tearful face and the vulnerability in her voice when she said his name. He moved around in his chair, tightening his jaw. “Concentrate, for crying out loud. This isn’t the time to be weak.” But no matter how much he willed himself to concentrate, the image lingered, seared into his thoughts. "
Entwined With Karma FRACTURED BOND
Jason was in his study with a half-empty decanter of whiskey providing him with some bitter comfort on the table. Thane's words echoed in his mind like a disturbing tune, preventing him from finding peace. His teeth gritted and his hand gripped the crystal glass tightly, causing the liquid inside to shake. He whispered to himself, pondering, his tone a mix of anger and hopelessness. "What happens if the child is not mine?" His mother's unwavering belief in him reverberated in his thoughts, her defense against his father and Thane's relentless pressure lingering in his memory. Catherine Carter always saw the best in Jason, even when he couldn't see it himself. But was he worthy of that faith now? He finished the remaining drink, the sensation of burning in his throat a harsh diversion from the pain in his chest. Kendall's tear-streaked face and trembling voice, pleading for his understanding, came back to his memory once more, but he couldn't find the empathy. Jason slammed the g
