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2024-10-29 19:42:56It's been a week since my revenge against Ryan. In full honesty, I was expecting him to come at me, but he's been quiet. Too silent. Has his mother not heard? Scratch that, has my own mother not heard? Since she is so bent on supporting them rather than her own daughter.
Aside that, it's been three weeks since I got married. My married life is the best so far. Charles is such a gentleman. And each and every day we know each other a bit better. Each and everyday the feelings I have for him grow into something more amazing. I am utterly in love with the man. Yet, I have not told him. The reason, I don't know. I'm not so sure.I turn around in the king size bed that is situated in the middle of the room Charles and I share. The wide glass windows show a beautiful sight of the sunrise, making it known to me that it is now morning.I turn around in my bed, and face Charles who is still very much asleep. His hair is now resting on his eyes and his arm i
Ariel SamDo you think there is someone who is actually following Elizabeth or is all just in her head? Well, guess we all do need some answers and we will just have to keep reading to find out. Please Vote, Comment & Share
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