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(Dwayne’s POV)I sat in the waiting area, my fingers clenched into fists, trying to keep my frustration in check. The silence was suffocating, and the seconds dragged on endlessly, each one stretching longer than the last. Arielle hadn’t said much since I got back from picking Maverick up from school. When she did speak, it was barely coherent, her words slurring and fading in and out like she was too weak to keep her thoughts together.Her fever was getting worse. I could feel it in my gut, that growing sense of dread gnawing at me. I had barely been back for five minutes, and already I was on edge. There was no denying the way Arielle looked: feverish, pale, barely able to stay conscious. My chest tightened with each labored breath she took. And there was Jared. I almost couldn’t believe it when I walked in and saw him standing there. Of all people, Jared. I sighed. It wasn’t like I expected him to be the one to take charge, but hell, could he at least try to help? It was getting
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(ARIELLE POV) Oh well, color me surprised! I blinked severally to ensure that I was not seeing wrongly. My eyes widened in shock, my mind trying to process the scene before me. My husband, Jared, was standing beside another woman, a pregnant woman who claimed to be his wife, in a restaurant where I worked. The woman's words earlier reverberated in my ears, “my husband will have you fired!” My heart pounded, breathing suddenly becoming difficult. I felt like I had just been punched in the gut. I took a step forward, my voice raspy and barely a whisper, “Jared?” Jared met my gaze, his composure unwavering. “Hey, Arielle,” he said in a casual tone,, as if being seen in the restaurant his wife worked in with another woman who claimed he was her husband, was a normal occurrence. My eyes narrowed at him, as I expected him to offer me an explanation. Before Jared could respond, Sofia stepped forward, her face a mask of surprisement, “Oh, you must be Arielle! I’m so sorry for the conf
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(ARIELLE'S POV) “Ashley, I need to go. Thank you for the information. I will call you back later.”After the phone call with Ashley, I tried my best to handle my whirling thoughts. Jared is always elegant, considerate, and even meticulous. I thought I knew this man after three years’ marriage. However, I've never seen him defend anyone in front of me, let alone break his promise twice. I sighed as I stepped down from my car. Upon arriving at home, nothing prepared me for the sight I was met with. Sofia was seated comfortably in the sitting room, and she was not alone. She was with Jared's mother, and they were conversing and laughing happily. While Jared was sitting alone on the single sofa next to them. “What's going on here?” I managed to ask, a lump forming on my throat. As I approached, Jared rose smoothly, reaching for my coat. “I brought Sofia over because Mom wanted to see her,” he explained, his tone measured. "You could have told me first," I said quietly, "
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(ARIELLE’S POV) While Sofia clamped her mouth shut, startled by Jared’s sudden appearance, I slowly rose from the chair, still reeling from the shock of all I had heard.My heart ached—it wasn’t just what Sofia had said, it was the fact that I had to hear it from her, not Jared. I got to Jared and ignored him completely as I walked past, but he tried to talk to me. “Arielle, please listen–” he said, trying to reach for me. I shrugged his hand off and walked upstairs, my eyes welled up with tears. I got to the room and collapsed on the bed, numb, exhausted and disappointed. Just then, a text arrived on my phone. It was from Jared. “I'm sorry,” it read.I stared at the screen for a moment, then switched off my phone, unable to deal with his apologies. Sleep didn’t come easily, and when it finally did, it was restless and full of turmoil.The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed. It meant one thing; he didn't sleep in our room last night. He probably slept in the visitor's room
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(ARIELLE'S POV)Before I could unleash my fury, Jared's expression hardened. His voice had a cutting edge to it. “Sofia, those flowers aren’t for you.” He took the bouquet back from her with a firm gesture, handing them to me instead.“They’re for my wife,” he said pointedly, his eyes meeting mine.Sofia’s face flushed. Meanwhile, I could barely hold back a satisfied smirk.However, nothing prepared me for seeing Sofia tear up and turn to Jared. "Jared, Jay-jay. I'm so sorry to interrupt your private time, but... the flower is for me, right? Remember back in high school, you used to bring me lavender flowers, especially on prom nights?"Jared looked thorn, as he looked from me to Sofia. Really? He was contemplating it? That flower was mine for Christ’s sake, he should simply ask her to hand it back to me, the rightful owner.“Arielle,” Jared said calmly, “let her keep it tonight. I’ll get you something even more special tomorrow, I promise.”I couldn't believe my ears. “You are unbe
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(ARIELLE'S POV) I retired to the room upstairs, my head throbbing with a migraine. I couldn't believe what had just happened in the dining room. Jared didn't even scold Sofia for insinuating that I poisoned her. He knew me too well, that I wouldn't hurt a fly, not to mention a human being. I didn't like Sofia, alright, but the last thing I wound ever do was hurt her. I wasn't even aware that she was allergic to milk, not to mention putting it in her meal just to harm her. She must be rejoicing now, knowing that her plan to cause a rift between me and Jared had worked. We couldn't even have dinner in peace. Her presence is always disrupting the peace of my marriage. I sighed and collapsed on the bed, wondering what to do to get Sofia out of Jared and I's life. Realizing that I was feeling sleepy, I got off the bed and walked into the bathroom for my night shower. After I was done, I slipped into a comfortable night robe and slumped on the bed in exhaustion. I didn't kno
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Beep! Beep! (ARIELLE'S POV) My eyes slowly fluttered open, hazily taking in my surroundings. The bright florescent lights above pierced my pupils, sending signals to my brain, and making my head throb. I winced, lifting my hands to shield my eyes, but a sharp pain coursed through my waist, and I screamed and collapsed back on the pillow. Through my blurry vision, I saw Ashley sprinting to my side. “Are you okay? Oh my God, you're awake!” “Ash…ley?” I tried to call, but the pain intensified, and I couldn't get the word out. “Shhhh, relax. Don't try to talk.” I nodded, and as I relaxed, the pain gradually abated. A bit stable, I asked, “Where am I?” “You're in the hospital,” Ashley replied, her voice gentle. At her words, I looked around my surroundings, taking in the sterile surroundings. The room was spacious, with white –colored walls, blue curtains, and a large window that let in sliver rays of sunlight. A chair sat in the corner, where Ashley had been sitting,
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(Dwayne’s POV)I sat in the waiting area, my fingers clenched into fists, trying to keep my frustration in check. The silence was suffocating, and the seconds dragged on endlessly, each one stretching longer than the last. Arielle hadn’t said much since I got back from picking Maverick up from school. When she did speak, it was barely coherent, her words slurring and fading in and out like she was too weak to keep her thoughts together.Her fever was getting worse. I could feel it in my gut, that growing sense of dread gnawing at me. I had barely been back for five minutes, and already I was on edge. There was no denying the way Arielle looked: feverish, pale, barely able to stay conscious. My chest tightened with each labored breath she took. And there was Jared. I almost couldn’t believe it when I walked in and saw him standing there. Of all people, Jared. I sighed. It wasn’t like I expected him to be the one to take charge, but hell, could he at least try to help? It was getting
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(ARIELLE'S POV)Every muscle in my body ached, my throat felt like sandpaper, and my head was pounding so hard that even opening my eyes took effort. Heat clung to my skin, yet I shivered as I pulled the blanket tighter around me. I tried to sit up, but the moment I moved, dizziness knocked me back down. Great. Just great. I blinked up at the ceiling, trying to recall what the hell I did to deserve this level of misery. Yesterday had been fine—well, as fine as it could be after three days trapped on a cruise with friends who conspired to celebrate my birthday without warning. Maybe exhaustion had finally caught up with me. Maybe the late-night sea breeze had done me in. Either way, I was completely useless right now. Outside, I could hear faint laughter—Maverick’s voice, cheerful and bright. That meant Dwayne was here, taking him for their morning walk with dogs. I should get up. I should at least tell them— A sharp knock at my bedroom door cut through my thoughts. "Mornin
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(ARIELLE'S POV)Dwayne remained silent beside me, his presence a steady warmth against the cool night air. I glanced between him and Jared, then let out a slow sigh. "Anyway, Dwayne, I really hope you'll think about what I said. It’s important—"He shrugged with an exaggerated air of indifference. "Have some mercy, my queen. I’ve been running around all day making sure everything was perfect for you—unlike someone else." His gaze flickered briefly to Jared before he let out a dramatic groan. "Ouch, my head hurts. Too much work, not enough thanks. I’m leaving first."I watched as he turned, a lazy smirk still tugging at his lips, but even as he walked away, there was a strange mix of amusement and gratitude swelling in my chest.Now, it was just Jared and me on the deck.I let out a quiet breath. It was funny how much had happened on this ship in just a few days—it felt surreal, almost overwhelming. I shook off the haze of memories and met Jared’s gaze."Where have you been all day?"H
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(ARIELLE'S POV)The moment I stepped into the grand hall, my breath hitched. A rich red carpet stretched before me, leading up to an elegant podium at the far end. Balloons and streamers cascaded from the high ceilings, shimmering under the glow of an opulent chandelier. The entire space exuded warmth and celebration, but it was the massive poster at the center of the wall that made my heart stop.A picture of me—smiling, radiant—stood tall with bold, glossy silver letters that read: "Happy Birthday, Culinary Queen."I froze, overwhelmed. My hand shot up to my mouth as I muttered, "Oh my God," over and over again. On either side of the carpet, my loved ones stood, their faces glowing with warmth. My mother. The Harrisons. Maverick. Meredith. Stephen. Rebecca. Dwayne. Almost everyone who had shaped my life in some way. Their smiles held the kind of affection I had once feared I would never have again.A small, warm hand slid into mine, and I looked down to find Maverick, dapper in his
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(ARIELLE'S POV)I savored each bite, appreciating the thoughtfulness behind the meal rather than just the flavors. As much as I wanted to indulge, I kept it light—old habits. Overeating had never been my style. Pushing the tray aside, I turned to Ashley with a small smile. “Thank you. I really enjoyed this.” "You're welcome, even though you didn't eat as much as I wanted you to," she said, feigning a pout."Overfeeding me is not part of the plan, is it?""You're right, it isn't," she smiled ruefully and put the tray away.“Then I’d say you’re doing just fine,” I teased. Ashley shot me a knowing look. “Speaking of the plan—you’ll need to rest a little before we start. We’ve got a lot in store for you today.” "You're still not gonna tell me about this plan, aren't you?""You're right, I won't," she said, winking.I exhaled in resignation and smiled, leaning back into the plush chair. The not-knowing should have annoyed me, but instead, it made me feel... warm. Anticipation hummed
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（ARIELLE'S POV)As I slowly roused from sleep, I was momentarily disoriented, my mind foggy and blank. I tried to recollect where I was, and looking around, it dawned on me that I was in my room in the cabin.I sat up immediately, rubbing my eyes to get rid of the remnants of sleep. While at it, memories came rushing back like an open dam. I had been resting in my room with Ashley and Maverick when Jared came in, and Ashley had excused us. Even though I had earlier refused everyone's audience, citing that I wanted to rest, it was hard to ask Jared to leave. Having him sit beside me on the bed afterward, listening to me and Maverick talk, and the happy glow his presence brought out in Maverick made my hands tied. Maverick and I chatted for a while, with Jared watching in silence, a broad smile on his face.My last clear memory was Maverick telling Jared about the upcoming school open house. He had spoken with so much enthusiasm, and Jared had listened carefully, asking questions, nodd
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JARED'S POVAs I walked, Arielle's cabin my destination, the weight of the conversation I had with Mrs Meyers settled heavily on my shoulders. I couldn't imagine how hard it must have been for Mrs. Meyers to bear such a secret all these years if it was this hard for me. Indeed, some secrets were better left unsaid because of the impact they bore.I soon rounded the corner leading to Arielle's cabin, but I was stunned to find Dwayne squatting at the entrance, his eyes fixed intently on the floor. I felt curious immediately and slowed my pace, trying not to startle him."What are you doing here?" I demanded, trying to keep the suspicion in my voice away.He looked up at me, his expression unreadable. "Arielle said she's resting and she asked me not to come in.”I raised an eyebrow, intrigued by his response. "So you're just sitting here waiting for her?" He shrugged, seemingly unbothered by my question. "Yep, pretty much," he replied, looking away.I glanced at him, hesitating for a mo
