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Mary Redferne Chapter 31
Mary Redferne As I woke up to the sunlight streaming through the white curtains, I felt a pang of disappointment wash over me as I realized I was alone in bed. Joseph was already gone. I sighed, feeling a twinge of hurt that he had left without saying goodbye. Pushing aside my feelings, I got up and decided to start the day.Heading outside after brushing my teeth, I found my mother-in-law in the kitchen preparing breakfast. She smiled warmly at me as I entered, offering me a cup of tea."Good morning, dear," she greeted me. "Joseph left for work early. He didn't want to wake you. I hope you slept well."I nodded, trying to hide my disappointment. "That's alright. He must have had a busy day ahead."Mrs. Lachlan looked at me intently, sensing that something was amiss. "Is everything okay, Mary? You seem a bit off this morning."I forced a smile. "Oh, it's nothing, Mrs. Lachlan. I guess I am bit cranky in the morning.” I joke making her laugh a little.She didn't seem convinced but di
Mary Redferne Chapter 32
Mary Redferne As the music throbbed and the chatter of the party filled the air, Judith and I found ourselves tucked away at the bar, indulging in some light-hearted gossip. We sipped on our drinks, occasionally rolling our eyes at the flashy displays of wealth around us—the flashy jewelry, the designer outfits, the pretentious conversations about stock portfolios and exotic vacations.Suddenly, Judith nudged me, her expression eager as she leaned in close. "Mary, there he is," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the din of the party. "Joshua just walked in. It's time to put first phase of our plan into action."I nodded in agreement, feeling a surge of adrenaline coursing through me. We had been strategizing for weeks, meticulously planning every detail of our scheme to expose the truth about Joshua. Now, with him in our sights, it was finally time to set our plan in motion.But just as we were about to make our move and follow him, I felt a strong arm snake around my waist
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Joseph LachlanI observed the lively scene in my living room, where the laughter of three women echoed against the walls as they clinked their glasses. It was a mystery to me how my mom, Judith, and my wife had suddenly become the best of friends.Emerging from the kitchen, I addressed the giggling trio, "Alright, ladies, I get it, you had a blast at the party and there's juicy gossip to share. But let's save some of that for the morning, shall we? It's past 1 am, and you all need your beauty sleep." I offered my hand to my mom, helping her up from the couch."Alright, I'll turn in now. But I love you girls. I wish I had a daughter," My mom expressed, affectionately patting Judith and Mary's heads before giving me a pat on the head and heading to her room.Turning my attention back to the task at hand, I pulled Mary up to her feet from the couch so I could transform it into a makeshift bed for Judith. "Come on, Mary, you need to get some sleep as well," I said, gently coaxing her up w
Mary Redferne Chapter 34
Mary RedferneJudith and I exchanged nervous glances as we stood outside Joshua's office door. We could get arrested for breaking in but I felt like it was a shame how easy it was for us to break in here.The plan seemed fool proof in theory, but now that we were about to execute it, doubts crept into our minds. Nevertheless, we knew we had to proceed; Clara deserved to know the truth about her fiancé’s infidelity.I hope lied to joseph and told him that Judith and I were taking a yoga class which is held at eight in the evening.With trembling hands, I reached for the doorknob, my heart pounding in my chest. As the door creaked open, we stepped into the dimly lit office, our eyes scanning the room for any sign of a person. I think we overdid it with the black outfits and black masks. We looked like Ninjas."Are you sure about this? Sorry to question this right now but your sister seemed like she wanted to blissfully ignorant." Judith whispered, her voice barely audible over the soun
Mary Redferne Chapter 35
Mary Redferne I bit my nails nervously as I sat at the breakfast table, hoping I had taken Joseph’s advice on leaving my sister alone. He was right; she was blinded by love and didn’t really care about anything but him. She was so blinded that Joshua actually managed to convince her that I am the villain. I couldn’t get over how she talked to me. I didn’t understand why money changed people so much. Clara, for the first time in her life, was being showered with money and expensive gifts, and she was equating that with love.Joseph noticed my distress, his concerned gaze piercing into me as I looked up and offered him a weak smile. "Mary, what's wrong? You went to sleep as soon as you came home." he asked, his voice laced with worry, “you’ve barely eaten anything.”I forced a smile, my heart pounding in my chest as I searched for an excuse to evade his questions. "Oh, it's nothing, just missing my family," I wasn’t exactly lying; I did miss my family. The family I had before we got i
Mary Redferne Chapter 36
Mary Redferne The sun rose lazily over the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the sprawling estate where Clara and Joshua's wedding was to take place. It was a day that should have been filled with joy and celebration, but I was too angry so I decided to just shut my mouth and not say a word.As I stood in the elegant bridal suite, watching my sister don her wedding gown, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at my insides. Clara's eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation as she admired her reflection in the mirror, her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue. She was radiant, her beauty illuminated by the soft morning light.Joshua doesn’t deserve her."Mary, do you think Joshua will like this dress?" Clara asked, turning to her with a hopeful smile.I forced a smile onto her lips, swallowing back the words that threatened to spill forth as I showed her a thumbs up, sticking to my promise of not opening my mouth.How could I stand by and watch my sister marry a man
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Mary RedferneAs I followed my sister back to her bridal suite, and knocked on it, Clara didn’t open the door at first, but when I threatened to knock it down, she begrudgingly opened it. I felt bad as I saw her beautiful makeup turned into a puddle of tears that streaked down her face, her makeup still running as she cried her heart out.“I am sorry for saying those things to you. I am a terrible person. I can’t believe I was ready to leave everyone who stood by me for a man.” Clara's words were like shards of glass piercing my heart. Despite my lingering anger, I knew that she was too hurt for me to be vindictive. Silently, I wrapped my arms around her trembling form, offering what little comfort I could muster.As I gently wiped away her smudged makeup, I asked her, “So now what’s the plan? You are a married woman.” “I don’t k-know. Today was supposed to be the happiest moment of my life, “ Her response came as a broken whisper, filled with confusion and pain. She was lost, adrift
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Needs editing Mary RedferneAs we stepped out of the chaos of Clara's bridal suite, Joseph and I exchanged a glance, both of us silently acknowledging the absurdity of the situation we found ourselves in. Amidst the drama and tension, a sudden wave of lightheartedness washed over us, and we couldn't help but share a mischievous grin."Did you ever think our family gatherings are more interesting than soap operas?" I quipped, unable to suppress a giggle.Joseph chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief. "Honestly, I always thought we were more of a sitcom kind of family. But I guess drama suits us too."We strolled down the hallway, the echoes of Clara's tearful confrontation with Joshua still ringing in our ears. Despite the heaviness of the situation, there was a shared understanding that sometimes laughter was the best medicine.“I thought you’d be more upset after seeing your sister cry so much.” He asked me as I slipped hand in his and we walked around the water fountain. The cool
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