Chapter 31Luke drove me to Arthur's apartment, he looked quite upset but he didn't say anything, it was just obvious on his face, he didn't even look at me when he dropped me off at the lobby.He just said he would pick me up, I couldn't refuse since I saw his bitter face like that.I called Arthur and told him that I had arrived there and would be going up to his unit soon, I wore his favorite maroon dress, I don't know why he likes seeing me in this color, I just tied my hair and let a few strands fall in front of my face, my tattoo was also visible, too sexy to meet the bastard who had ruined my life.Ringing the bell in front of his unit, I was busy tidying up my clothes until the door opened in front of me and Arthur appeared there, he was wearing a black knit sweater with his sleeves rolled up, I could smell the room very fragrant, I went inside when Arthur greeted me with a smile.What happened to him?“I’m sure you haven’t had lunch, I made you some curry ramen, I just learne
Chapter 32Upon arriving at the lobby of my residence, Luke still had a sour face, he didn't even look at me or even talk to me, it was strange because he didn't need to be like this to me and why did I feel guilty towards him now?"Aren't you going to stop by?""No, thanks, I have to see Brie," Luke said, come on this isn't a competition between us Luke, do you have to do this after what I did with Arthur?"Oh okay, have fun,"I just got out of his car, he didn't say anything after that and his car just drove away, I immediately went up to my penthouse.The door opened and I saw Rosie at the dining table, with snacks and her laptop, she turned to me and seemed to scan my body from head to toe."What's wrong?"I passed her and went to the kitchen to get some water, I knew she was still looking at me at that time, she looked confused because it was visible on her face."You look messed up," Rosie said.“Really?”“What have you done? Didn’t you answer Luke’s phone? He sounded worried wh
Chapter 33Working with Derick made me much more confident, he gave me many new lessons in life, although 10 years in prison was also a lesson for me not to easily trust someone, especially men.I found many similarities between him and my father, his presence near me made me feel like I was near my father, I couldn't know because my father was dead, but it was true when he treated me like his daughter."Why are you still here? Stop working on all those files, it's time for a break, let's have lunch together," Derick suddenly entered my room, I didn't even realize that it was lunchtime because I was too busy doing my assignment."Oh I forgot the time, okay, I'll tidy it up first,""I'll wait for you in the lobby," Derick said and I just nodded with a smile as he went towards the elevator.I checked my phone, and saw some messages from Arthur and Luke, as well as Jodie. I wonder why that bastard still contacted me, even after I ignored him, he probably thought I was easy to seduce and
Chapter 34 The day has finally come, my wedding day with Luke, a wedding that was never planned before, a wedding that I never imagined before is now happening. I officially became Luke's wife, the man stood beside me, very handsome in his black suit, tall and very charming, maybe if I could choose I would choose him to be my husband from the start instead of that bastard. My eyes looked here and there, the guests who came were getting more and more, I didn't know who they were maybe they didn't know me either, all of them were Luke's friends and family, I didn't even think I would be introduced to his family, this was beyond my expectations. "I don't see Arthur and Clara, is it possible that they missed this party?" "No way, he even contacted you the day before our wedding," Luke said. "Do you think he's jealous of all this?" "Honestly, I think he's just trying to play with your feelings, I saw Brie earlier, where is she?" Luke said while looking here and there for Brie. “You
Chapter 35 My eyes opened when I heard the phone ringing, I slept very soundly last night, and I even woke up with a smile on my face even though the phone ringing startled me. I didn't feel Luke's touch, maybe he had woken up first because I saw the curtains open and sunlight entering our room. The blanket covered my body, I knew I was naked at that time and I just smiled when I remembered what happened last night. I forgot the phone ringing on the nightstand, I sat and leaned against the headboard before taking my phone and how surprised I was when I saw who was calling me. Arthur Wood, this man wanted to trap me again.. he did everything so that I could be his victim for the second time, but I was not interested at all. I ended the call before turning off my phone, I was just about to get up from bed to clean myself when the bedroom door opened and Luke appeared there with a tray of bread and milk. “Morning Sarah, breakfast,” Luke said, how could he be so sweet, I didn’t even
Chapter 36Rosie didn't come back that day, and her number couldn't be reached either, Jodie said she didn't come to the restaurant, and he asked me to report to the police if Rosie was missing. But why does it feel so heavy, even Luke didn't stop looking for Rosie, everyone was looking for her except me."Sarah, what's bothering you?" Luke said, he approached me to the balcony with two cups of hot coffee in his hands and gave me one."Nothing, I just don't know why but it seems like Rosie is avoiding me,""Avoiding you? What do you mean? Did you guys fight? I've asked you many times but you said—""Yes because I don't have a problem with her, she even looked fine before she left, I'm just confused because she doesn't look like someone who wants to run away from home, she left all her stuff in her room, and strangely when I wanted to ask her something, at that moment she suddenly disappeared,""Something? What is it?" Luke said.“I don’t want to say this because I don’t know myself, b
Chapter 37 This is crazy!!! This is crazy and I think I can win this time by using Clara, somehow I feel like Clara also has a certain intention when she approaches me. It's just that I can't see what's in her head. "And one more thing, I should have done this myself and not involve anyone but I don't have that much room to find out," Clara said. "What is it?" "I think Arthur is cheating on me behind my back, lately his behavior has been strange and he always comes home late at night, I remember about the apartment he showed you, even until now he hasn't said anything about that unit," Clara said. Gotcha!!! "Clara, I've been trying to deny my thoughts but honestly hearing everything you said today about you and Arthur I think I need to be honest with you too," "Be honest about what?" Clara said. "I also felt the same way when you guys came to my wedding, Arthur looked different and he was busy with his phone, I don't think anyone is that busy when they're with their partner r
Chapter 38 “Morning Sarah,” I heard Rosie’s voice and slowly opened my eyes, my room was already filled with sunlight, and she was standing right in front of me, which was unusual. “Morning,” “I made you a sandwich and juice, I’ll put it here, Luke said he stayed at Derick’s last night so he’ll come to see you today, I have to go to work now, and… I’m sorry about my behavior yesterday,” Rosie said. I didn’t even get up and process what she said but the girl just left, I slept too late thinking about our conversation. Her mother is my stepmother and she is my stepsister? No no, she’s not my sister because her mother is not my mother but still, after all this time I thought I had no one left it turns out I still have a family and it’s her. I sat on my bed leaning against the headboard and grabbed my phone from the nightstand, checking if Luke had contacted me or whoever it was and yeah I saw a few messages from Luke and Clara that’s it. Arthur just disappeared, but Clara sa
Chapter 76 Five months had passed, and Sarah's baby bump was now visible. The pregnancy had brought a new sense of joy and purpose to her life. She and Luke had become inseparable, and their love for each other had only grown stronger. One sunny afternoon, they decided to visit Cheesy Cheese, their favorite restaurant, for lunch. As they walked in, Rosie's face lit up with a warm smile. She rushed over to Sarah, embracing her tightly. "Oh, Sarah! You're glowing!" Rosie exclaimed, eyeing Sarah's baby bump. "I'm so happy for you!" Jodie, the restaurant's owner, also came over to congratulate Sarah. "You two are going to make amazing parents!" he said, beaming with excitement. As they sat down at their favorite table, Luke couldn't help but notice how happy Sarah looked. She was radiant, and her eyes sparkled with joy. He smiled, feeling grateful to be a part of her life. Their food arrived, and Sarah dug in with gusto. Luke chuckled as he watched her savor each bite. "You're
Chapter 75 Rosie pulled back from the hug and looked up at Luke with serious eyes. "Luke, I need to tell you something else," she said. "Sarah's been having a really tough time lately. She's been feeling anxious and scared, and she's been having trouble sleeping." Luke's expression turned concerned, and he nodded for Rosie to continue. "She's been trying to hide it from you, Luke, but I can see it. She's terrified of Arthur, and she's terrified of what might happen to her and the baby," Rosie said, her voice barely above a whisper. Luke's jaw clenched in anger, and he looked like he was ready to take on the world. But Rosie placed a hand on his arm, calming him down. "Luke, I need you to promise me something," she said. "I need you to promise me that you won't say anything to Sarah about this. She's not ready to talk about it, and I don't want her to feel like we're ganging up on her." Luke's expression turned thoughtful, and he nodded slowly. "I promise, Rosie. I won't say anyt
Chapter 74As they watched the movie, Sarah couldn't help but feel a sense of relaxation wash over her. She had been so stressed out lately, what with Arthur's threats and her own personal demons. But being surrounded by Luke and Rosie, watching a silly rom-com, made her feel like everything was going to be okay.As the movie played on, Sarah found herself laughing and smiling along with the characters on screen. She felt like she was finally starting to unwind, to let go of all the tension and anxiety that had been building up inside her.But just as she was starting to relax, Sarah's phone buzzed with an incoming text. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should ignore it or check to see who it was. But something about the timing of the text made her feel uneasy, and she decided to check it.As she pulled out her phone and looked at the screen, her heart sank. The text was from an unknown number, and all it said was: "I'm watching you."Sarah's eyes widened as she felt a chi
Chapter 73 Sarah, Luke, and Rosie pulled up to the familiar sight of Cheesy Cheese, the fast food restaurant where Sarah used to work. Rosie, who was sitting in the backseat, let out a excited squeal as they parked the car. "I'm so down for some cheesy goodness!" she exclaimed, bouncing up and down in her seat. Sarah laughed and playfully rolled her eyes. "You're such a cheese addict, Rosie." Luke chuckled and put his arm around Sarah. "Well, I think we can all agree that Cheesy Cheese has the best cheeseburgers in town." As they walked into the restaurant, Sarah was hit with a wave of nostalgia. The smell of fried potatoes and sautéed onions wafted through the air, transporting her back to her days working behind the counter. Jodie, the manager of Cheesy Cheese, looked up from the kitchen and did a double take as he saw Sarah walking towards him. "Sarah! Oh my god, it's been ages!" he exclaimed, rushing over to give Sarah a hug. Sarah laughed and hugged Jodie back. "I k
Chapter 72 Sarah emerged from the bathroom, the pregnancy test clutched in her hand. Luke's eyes locked onto hers, and he could see the result written all over her face. It was negative. Luke's face fell, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. He had been so excited at the prospect of becoming a father, and now it seemed like that dream was still out of reach. Rosie, who had just woken up, stumbled out of the bedroom, bleary-eyed and confused. "What's going on?" she asked, taking in the scene before her. But then her eyes landed on the pregnancy test in Sarah's hand, and her face lit up with excitement. "Oh my god, is it...?" she trailed off, her eyes scanning Sarah's face for the answer. But when she saw the look of disappointment on Sarah's face, her own expression fell. "Oh no," she said, her voice filled with sympathy. "I'm so sorry, guys." Sarah forced a smile onto her face. "It's okay," she said. "I'm just glad I'm not pregnant. I was really worrie
Chapter 71 Rosie and Sarah sat together in the living room, enjoying each other's company on a rare day off for Rosie. Luke had gone to the charity, and Sarah had offered to keep Rosie company at home. As they sipped their coffee and chatted, Rosie turned to Sarah with a curious expression. "Sarah, can I ask you something?" she said. Sarah nodded, intrigued. "Of course, what is it?" Rosie leaned in, her eyes sparkling with interest. "How does it feel to be you today? After everything you've been through, I mean." Sarah thought for a moment before responding. "It's...different," she said finally. "I feel like I've grown so much as a person. I've learned to face my fears and stand up for myself." Rosie nodded, a warm smile on her face. "I can see that," she said. "You're stronger now, Sarah. You're not the same person you were a year ago." Sarah laughed, a hint of self-deprecation in her voice. "I'm still a work in progress, Rosie. I'm still figuring things out." Rosie's
Chapter 70 Sarah and Luke had been working tirelessly on their charity business, and it was finally starting to take off. They had been receiving donations and support from all over the city, and they were able to help more and more people in need. Sarah was thrilled to see the impact they were making, and she felt a sense of purpose and fulfillment that she had never felt before. She was finally able to put the drama with Arthur behind her and focus on building a better life with Luke. As they worked together, Luke made sure to fill Sarah's days with happiness and love. He would surprise her with small gifts and gestures, and he would always be there to listen to her and make her feel better. But despite their happiness, the long hours and hard work were starting to take a toll on them. One day, as they were walking back to their car after a particularly long day, Sarah looked pale and exhausted. Luke noticed it immediately and put his arm around her. "Hey, are you okay?" h
Chapter 69 The four friends sat around the dinner table, laughing and chatting as they enjoyed their meal. Jodie was particularly excited, regaling them with stories of his upcoming wedding. "I'm telling you, it's going to be the best day ever!" he exclaimed, his eyes shining with enthusiasm. Sarah smiled, happy to see her friend so happy. She turned to Rosie and asked, "So, how about you? Do you have a special someone in your life?" Rosie's face turned bright red as she mumbled, "N-no, I'm still single." But before Rosie could elaborate, Jodie jumped in, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Oh, come on, Rosie, don't be shy! I saw the way that guy was looking at you last night. And he even opened the car door for you! You're definitely taken." Rosie's face turned an even deeper shade of red as she protested, "Jodie, stop it! That was just a friend." Sarah smiled, happy to see Rosie so happy. "I'm just glad you're happy, Rosie," she said. "Just be careful, okay? Don't give your hear
Chapter 68 Arthur's face twisted with rage as he glared at Sarah. "You think you're so clever, don't you?" he spat. "But you're not. You're just a foolish little girl who thinks she can take on me." Sarah stood her ground, her eyes flashing with defiance. "I'm not afraid of you, Arthur," she said, her voice steady. Arthur's laughter was cold and menacing. "You should be," he sneered. "I'm the one who's been making headlines, who's been making your life a living hell. And you think you can just waltz in here and confront me?" Sarah's eyes narrowed. "You're the one who's been causing all the problems, Arthur," she said. "You're the one who's been manipulating everyone, using your wealth and power to get what you want." Arthur's face turned red with rage. "How dare you," he snarled. "I'm the one who's been making this city great, who's been creating jobs and opportunities. And you're just a selfish little brat who only cares about yourself." Sarah's smile was cold and calcula