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Chapter Fifty
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2024-08-31 23:00:23As Samara turned the corner onto her street, she saw Damien waiting outside his apartment. He smiled when he saw her, and she felt a pang of guilt. She didn't know what to say to him, didn't know how to explain the emotions that were swirling inside her.
"Hey," Damien said, as she approached him. "How did it go with Frederick?"
Samara hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "It was...complicated," she said finally.
Damien nodded, his eyes filled with understanding. "I can imagine," he said. "Do you want to talk about it?"
Samara shook her head, feeling overwhelmed. "Not now," she said. "I just need some time to think."
Damien nodded again, his expression soft. "Okay," he said. "Take all the time you need."
Samara smiled weakly, feeling grateful for his patience and understanding. She knew that she didn't deserve it, but she was thankful nonetheless.
As she went inside, Samara felt like she was stepping into a void, unsure of what lay
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Tears pricked at the corner of Samara's eyes as her heart kept pounding from her argument with Damien. She had known that telling Damien she was leaving would be hard, but she hadn’t expected it to hurt this much.Her mind raced as she replayed the heated exchange in her head. Damien’s anger, his words, his disbelief—it had all cut deep. But beneath the pain and frustration, Samara knew she was doing the right thing. She needed to go back to Frederick, to at least try and rebuild what they had lost. There were no guarantees, but this was her chance to find closure, one way or another.Frederick sat in the dimly lit living room, the ticking of the clock on the wall the only sound breaking the silence. The night had stretched on longer than he had anticipated, and each passing hour made him more anxious. Samara was supposed to come home today. He had spent the day in a state of restless anticipation, checking his phone every few minutes for a message or call, but nothing came.He ran a
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Frederick hesitated for a moment before opening the door, his worst fears confirmed as Samara stood there, her eyes wide with shock as they landed on Caroline, standing in the middle of their living room with a luggage at her feet."Samara…" Frederick began, his voice barely a whisper.Samara’s gaze shifted between the two of them, confusion and betrayal clouding her features. "What is she doing here?" she asked, her voice trembling.Caroline folded her arms across her chest, her chin lifting defiantly. "I’m moving in."Frederick shot Caroline a glare, his hands clenching into fists at his sides. "That hasn't been decided," he said firmly, turning back to Samara. "Samara, please, let me explain.""Explain what?" Samara demanded, her voice breaking. "That the woman you slept with and got pregnant is moving into our home?"Frederick stepped toward her, panic rising in his chest. "Samara, I didn’t know she was coming. I
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The tension in the room was palpable. Samara's eyes never left Caroline's face, her anger and hurt simmering just below the surface. Caroline, sensing the hostility, took a step back, her eyes darting between Samara and Frederick. "Let's get some things clear," Samara said, her voice icy. "You're staying here, but that doesn't mean I have to like it." Caroline nodded, her expression cautious. "I understand. I don't like it either." Frederick intervened, his voice calm. "Samara, please. We need to make this work." Samara's gaze snapped to his. "Make what work? This... arrangement?" Frederick nodded. "Yes. For the baby's sake." Samara's eyes narrowed. "And what about our marriage? What about the baby I am carrying?"Frederick took a step closer. "Our marriage is priority, Samara. But we can't ignore Caroline's situation.""...and you're still not sure who the father is?" Caroline chipped in, and Samara's frown deepened."That's none of your business, Caroline." she spat out.Caro
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The morning light seeped into the house, casting a calm over the tension that lingered from the night before. Frederick stirred, slipping out of bed carefully so as not to wake Samara. He was determined to keep his promise to her, to show her that his commitment was unwavering. But he also knew that with Caroline around, it would be a delicate balance, one he couldn’t ignore.After getting dressed, Frederick headed to the kitchen. He was surprised to find Caroline already there, casually leaning against the counter with a cup of coffee in her hand.“Good morning,” she greeted with a faint smile.Frederick nodded, keeping his tone neutral. “Morning.”She took a sip, watching him over the rim of her cup. “Rough night?”Frederick’s jaw clenched, but he kept his voice measured. “Caroline, we need to have a talk.”Her eyebrows lifted as she placed her coffee down. “Oh? About what?”“Boundaries,” he said firmly. “I need you to respect the fact that this is my home—my home with Samara. I kno
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Later that evening, as Caroline sat alone in her room, a plan began to form in her mind. She knew she had to tread carefully; Frederick was already teetering between guilt and frustration, and the last thing she wanted was to push him further toward Samara. But if she could create moments that drew him back to her, moments that reminded him of their past together, she might have a chance.The sound of footsteps approached her door. She quickly composed herself, arranging a hint of sadness on her face. When she looked up, she found Frederick standing there, a tentative look in his eyes."Can we talk?" he asked, his voice soft.Caroline nodded, putting on a tired smile. "Of course."Frederick stepped inside, hesitating before taking a seat across from her. He let out a deep sigh, running a hand over his face. “Caroline… I need to know that we’re on the same page here. I want to support you and our child, but I need this to be a peaceful arrangement.”Caroline held his gaze, her eyes sof
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Caroline couldn’t deny the thrill she felt at getting so close to Frederick again. But she knew she needed a stronger advantage. Frederick’s loyalty to Samara was difficult to break through, and if she wanted any chance at regaining his attention, she’d need a new angle. Her thoughts turned to someone who might just help her: Damien. If anyone understood the tension in Frederick and Samara’s relationship, it was him.The next day, Caroline was at her vanity, deep in thought. She needed more influence, a way to make things shift in her favor. She needed to get Damien's contact.She found a way to get hold of Samara's phone, steathily she scrolled through her contacts until she found Damien’s name. She hurriedly copied the number, as a plan began to form in her mind.Alone once again in her room, Caroline brought out her phone , and typed a message:"I think we need to talk. I have a plan that might interest you."- Caroline.With a quick tap, she sent the message.Damien responded with
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As Caroline closed the door softly behind her, she couldn’t shake the feeling that her words had left an imprint on Frederick. He might not have reciprocated openly, but she could sense the turmoil in his eyes—the internal struggle she’d carefully coaxed to the surface. It was only a matter of time before his defenses would weaken, and that was all she needed.Later that night, in her room, she texted Damien to confirm their next steps:"Planted the seed with Frederick. Now it's your turn to keep Samara… busy. ”Damien wasted no time. The next afternoon, he invited Samara for a casual lunch, suggesting a quaint little café in town. Samara had hesitated initially, but her mind was so tangled with doubt that she found herself agreeing. A quiet lunch with a Damien seemed harmless, and Damien’s company offered her an escape, a reprieve from the tense atmosphere at home. She knew she was playing with fire, hanging out with Damien, but she decided to give him a benefit of doubt.At a cozy,
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Frederick stared at the photos, his hand gripping them tightly as he processed the implications. Each image seemed to capture an intimacy between Samara and Damien he hadn’t considered, a closeness that struck him deeply. The tenderness in Samara's gaze, her hand in Damien's, felt like a betrayal—one that his mind couldn’t shake off.Caroline watched his reaction closely, her heart beating faster with satisfaction as she noticed the conflict brewing in Frederick’s eyes. She took a step closer, her voice soft and comforting. “I’m so sorry, Frederick. I know you didn’t want you to see them like this, but… you deserve to know.”Frederick’s jaw clenched as he flipped through the photos, each image feeling like a dagger twisting further into his trust. He turned to Caroline, trying to mask his emotions but failing. “I never expected this. Samara and Damien… I thought she was done with him.”Caroline placed a gentle hand on his arm, her expression empathetic. “Maybe she’s struggling with he
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