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For The Rest Of Our Lives THE FAIRY GOD MOTHER AND CINDERELLA
Althea's question was met with a chilling response. The warmth and light in Adam’s eyes vanished, replaced by a frigid, unsettling gaze that sent a shiver down her spine.Adam’s demeanor shifted, his voice taking on a chill that could rival the coldest winter winds. “Let’s not talk about it.”Althea’s heart sank at his response, and she tried to reason with him. “But I—”But her words were cut off by the coldness in his voice.“Althea,” he snapped, his tone sharp and commanding.She flinched, startled by the sudden shift in his demeanor, her hands trembling as she began to rise from his lap.Althea’s mind raced with questions as she sought to understand the change in Adam’s behavior, but her self-preservation instinct kicked in.“I’m sorry if I overstepped,” she muttered, her voice shaking. “I’ll take my leave.”Without another word, she slipped from the confines of the photo booth, pulling the curtain closed behind her.Adam, the chill of his words still lingering, attempted to call o
For The Rest Of Our Lives LIFE WAS PERFECT
"No! You're not going to leave me like Wally did. I've been through enough. I deserve better," Althea countered, her hands dropping from Mrs. Walter's embrace. "There are treatments, there's chemotherapy—we can still fight this. Don't talk about dying!" she cried, anguish and desperation filling her voice.Mrs. Walter reached out, her fingers brushing Althea's face in a gesture of comfort and understanding. "My dear," she said gently, "I've tried everything. The doctors say there is no progress. I can't keep wasting my time and energy fighting a losing battle," Mrs. Walter continued, her words carrying a heavy finality. "I know you don't want to hear it, but I have to accept that it's my time. I'm not getting any younger so it's best if I die young. I'm ready to join Wally."Althea's heart felt like it was being torn in two. She wanted to argue, to protest, to do anything to keep Mrs. Walter from giving up. But deep down, she knew the fight was over."No," she insisted, her voice fille
For The Rest Of Our Lives WALLY'S DOWNFALL
"A month after we found out I was pregnant, I had a miscarriage. The doctor said the stress of running the business while pregnant had taken its toll. When Wally learned the news, he was devastated. And I...I couldn't work anymore. I did some charity work, but Wally continued to run the Sky Cafe. But I knew he was hurting.”“He tried so hard to keep a smile on his face around you, Althea. He cared for you so much, like a daughter. He'd say, 'Althea's too smart. I can't let her see that I'm sad, or she'll be sad too,'” Mrs. Walter continued, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her mouth at the memory. "He tried to keep going, to be there for you and the business, but it was like a part of him had died with that pregnancy. He wasn't the same man anymore."Althea looked at Adam, her eyes wide with shock and sorrow. She hadn't known any of this. She had no idea how much Wally had suffered or how much he'd cared for her."So he lied to me," Althea said, her voice shaking with disbelief.
For The Rest Of Our Lives FOR JENNY AND JACKSON
"Yes, I brought Mrs. Walter here from Paris," Adam confessed."I don't understand. How?" Althea asked, her brows creasing in confusion."Because I'm the new owner of Sky Cafe," Adam revealed.Althea’s eyes widened. "What? That's not possible," she whispered, still trying to process the information.Adam continued, "I tried to buy the cafe for you when you were eight, but Mrs. Walter wasn't selling. Years later, when Sky Cafe was closing, I finally bought it, intending to keep it closed until I could use it. But then I found out I was getting married to you, and I thought it would be the perfect wedding gift."Althea stared at him, her heart pounding in her chest. "I… I don't know what to say. Why didn't you tell me any of this?"Adam smiled softly. "I wanted to surprise you."But this doesn't make sense. There are gaps. I don't understand." Althea struggled to form her words, overwhelmed by the revelation.Mrs. Walter offered, "Let me explain."Althea nodded, still stunned. "Please do.
For The Rest Of Our Lives DREADED OUTCOME OR NOT, IT STILL HURT LIKE HELL
"And now," Althea said, turning to the quiet man in the corner, "Can you tell how Adam became the owner of the Sky Cafe?"Mrs. Walter smiled. "It's a simple story, but I'll let Adam tell it."Althea turned to look at him. “Care to explain?” she asked “I will.” Adam said softly.Althea sat up straighter, waiting for Adam's response. Her food had long gone cold, but she was too entranced to notice.Adam cleared his throat. "Well," he began, "On your eighth birthday, you wished the Sky Cafe would never close down. I thought it was a silly wish at the time, but I made a promise to myself. I vowed to buy the cafe, no matter the cost, and gift it to you as a surprise. I tried once, but Walter wouldn't sell it. When I left home, I made my fortune and tried to buy the cafe. Mrs. Walter agreed to sell it, and I've owned it ever since.""It's been sitting dormant for a long time," Adam continued, "but after returning to the country, I decided to reopen it. For you, Althea. Because the Sky Cafe
For The Rest Of Our Lives MAYBE WE ARE BETTER OFF BEING ENEMIES
Adam's gaze remained fixed on Althea, his face a stony mask hiding the hurt he felt. He felt as though she was determined to hate him no matter what."Very well," Adam replied, his tone icy but betrayed by a flicker of hurt in his eyes. "I will release Timothy, if that's what you want. But I can't release your father," he continued, his voice flat and emotionless. "His business is with my father."Althea stood, her posture stiff and determined. "Fine. We'll talk when I see Timothy, alive."Adam's lips pressed into a thin line. "As you wish. But be aware, Althea, that our fathers' business is deep and tangled. Releasing Timothy may not be as simple as you think."Althea's jaw tightened. "I'm not a fool, Adam. I know there will be complications.”"I'm leaving now, Mrs. Walter," Althea announced, turning to face the older woman. "I would like to continue our conversation with Jenny and Jackson soon."Mrs. Walter let out a frustrated groan. "Althea, please...""My mind is made up," Althea
For The Rest Of Our Lives IT WAS BITTER, EVEN FROM THE START
"Are you really going to try, Mrs. Walter?" Adam asked, lifting his gaze from the food to meet her eyes."Yes, I am," she replied with determination. "Althea showed me that life is too short to hold back, to live in regret. I intend to seize every opportunity for happiness, not just for myself but for others, as well. And you should too, with Althea.""No," Adam muttered, a hint of bitterness creeping into his voice.Mrs. Walter's expression softened, a hint of sadness in her eyes as she considered Adam's words. "So, you're just going to give up? After all this?""What choice do I have?" Adam asked, a resigned sigh escaping his lips. "Althea made it clear that she doesn't want anything to do with me. Maybe she was right—maybe we're better off as enemies.""And is that what you really believe, Adam?" Mrs. Walter pressed gently, her voice firm but compassionate. "Because I've seen the way you look at her. I think you care about her more than you're willing to admit," Mrs. Walter continue
For The Rest Of Our Lives BECAUSE I DESERVE TO KNOW
Althea arrived at work and dove headfirst into her tasks, tackling her responsibilities with dedication and zeal. Her day was filled with back-to-back meetings, and one might assume she was the secretary to her boss, Mr. Amos, given her workload. However, that wasn't the case. The truth was that Mr. Amos trusted Althea implicitly due to her exceptional diligence, precision, and intuition. He relied on her to handle tasks that would typically fall to his secretary, and she never complained, always delivering high-quality results. As the month drew to a close, the workload intensified, with numerous reports, calculations, and analyses to complete. Mr. Amos entrusted Althea with overseeing the accuracy and alignment of all departmental reports, a responsibility that wasn't initially hers but was given to her due to her exceptional capabilities. While more work meant more pay, Althea wouldn't be shouldering the burden alone; she would have the support of select HR employees to ensure t
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For The Rest Of Our Lives SEVENTY TWO
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For The Rest Of Our Lives SEVENTY ONE
He thought back to the events that had led up to this moment, trying to understand how he had been drawn into this web of deceit. He remembered the day he had first met Austin, and how quickly their relationship had grown. Austin had seemed like such a charming and charismatic man, but now Nathaniel saw him for what he truly was: a dangerous and manipulative individual.He thought back to the events that had led up to this moment, trying to understand how he had been drawn into this web of deceit. He remembered the day he had first met Austin, and how quickly their relationship had grown. Austin had seemed like such a charming and charismatic man, but now Nathaniel saw him for what he truly was: a dangerous and manipulative individual.
For The Rest Of Our Lives SEVENTY
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For The Rest Of Our Lives SIXTY NINE
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For The Rest Of Our Lives SIXTY EIGHT
Zaya stood still unable to move and held her breath in. Kabir moved on to put his second hand around her waist, drawing her closer to him, causing Zaya to let out a hitched breathing.Kabir leaned in again on one side of her ears and whispered “You smell so nice!” with a deep voice, taking a whiff of the scent of her perfume from the side of her neck.Kabir leaning him and taking a sniff of Zaya's side neck was like heaven to her body. She didn't know when she almost let out a moan but held back in caution.“A minute is already over.” She announced to him as she tried to move but he pulled her back in. Kabir tightened his grip on her waist in a way that didn't hurt her.“Not yet. Until I say so.” He replied to her as he took his hands off her waist. With one of Kabir's hands free, he held Zaya's hands gently and placed them on his hands wrapped around her neck. Zaya tried to withdraw her hand but he put it back. Kabir went on to put his hand back around her waist.“Kabir, I need to go
For The Rest Of Our Lives SIXTY SEVEN
Zaya stood still unable to move and held her breath in. Kabir moved on to put his second hand around her waist, drawing her closer to him, causing Zaya to let out a hitched breathing.Kabir leaned in again on one side of her ears and whispered “You smell so nice!” with a deep voice, taking a whiff of the scent of her perfume from the side of her neck.Kabir leaning him and taking a sniff of Zaya's side neck was like heaven to her body. She didn't know when she almost let out a moan but held back in caution.“A minute is already over.” She announced to him as she tried to move but he pulled her back in. Kabir tightened his grip on her waist in a way that didn't hurt her.“Not yet. Until I say so.” He replied to her as he took his hands off her waist. With one of Kabir's hands free, he held Zaya's hands gently and placed them on his hands wrapped around her neck. Zaya tried to withdraw her hand but he put it back. Kabir went on to put his hand back around her waist.“Kabir, I need to go
For The Rest Of Our Lives SIXTY SIX
He thought back to the events that had led up to this moment, trying to understand how he had been drawn into this web of deceit. He remembered the day he had first met Austin, and how quickly their relationship had grown. Austin had seemed like such a charming and charismatic man, but now Nathaniel saw him for what he truly was: a dangerous and manipulative individual.Zaya stood still unable to move and held her breath in. Kabir moved on to put his second hand around her waist, drawing her closer to him, causing Zaya to let out a hitched breathing.Kabir leaned in again on one side of her ears and whispered “You smell so nice!” with a deep voice, taking a whiff of the scent of her perfume from the side of her neck.Kabir leaning him and taking a sniff of Zaya's side neck was like heaven to her body. She didn't know when she almost let out a moan but held back in caution.“A minute is already over.” She announced to him as she tried to move but he pulled her back in. Kabir tightened
For The Rest Of Our Lives SIXTY FIVE
Aurora was the definition of grace itself as she walked towards the stage. She took her time and made sure that everyone witnessed her beauty. It was as if everything stopped just to see her walk towards the altar.Austin and Henry on the other hand was seething with anger but tried they tried to hide it as much as possible but it was of use. Liam had won in his fight and even though Dominica hated Aurora, she couldn't help but stare at her in disbelief at how beautiful a person could be.God definitely took his time with her was the thought that filled everyone's mind.
For The Rest Of Our Lives SIXTY FOUR
[2/27, 2:31 PM] Sapphire: Ah, you're talking about a photo booth! They're pretty common in the US, and they're usually found in malls, amusement parks, and fairs. They're a lot of fun, and they're great for taking goofy pictures with friends. Have you ever used one before?[2/27, 2:31 PM] Sapphire: Sure, here's how it works. First, you step into the photo booth and close the curtain behind you. Then, you insert coins or bills to pay for your pictures. Next, you press the button to start the countdown. Once the countdown is over, the camera flashes and takes a series of pictures. After a few minutes, the pictures are printed out, and you can take them with you. It's a pretty simple process, but the results can be pretty hilarious! Have you ever taken any silly pictures in a photo booth?[2/27, 2:32 PM] Sapphire: Once you've taken all the pictures you want, the photo booth will start printing them out. It usually takes a few minutes for the pictures to be ready. Some photo booths even l
