(Warning 18+) He can’t forgive. She can’t remember. But their past won’t stay buried. Atticus Roan is desperate for a fresh start. After two years of hardship, she’s ready to rebuild her life, even if it means facing rejection for the way her plus-size figure no longer fits society’s ideals. Applying for a secretary position at Royal Cruise Manufacturing Company is her last hope. But she never expected her potential boss to be Phoenix Everette — a man whose icy glare hides a storm of resentment and pain.Phoenix remembers everything Atticus forgot. Two years ago, her betrayal left him broken, both in heart and body. Now he walks with a cane, a daily reminder of the accident that shattered his life — and he blames her for it. Her return stirs old wounds and a fury he thought he’d buried. How dare she stand before him, unaware of the damage she caused?As their worlds collide, a tangled web of lost memories, buried secrets, and raw emotions threatens to destroy them both. Atticus must uncover the truth about their past, while Phoenix must decide if he can let go of his anger.Can they confront their painful history and find forgiveness, or are some wounds too deep to heal? In a battle between resentment and redemption, second chances don’t come easy — but they might be worth the fight.
View More“Phoenix, I’m okay.” Atticus repeated the words several times to her husband, who was persistently assisting her as they walked toward the door of his house. “Really, Phoenix, I’m perfectly fine.”“Let me take care of you,” Phoenix replied.Apparently not satisfied, he scooped her up in his arms and carried her toward the door.“Phoenix!” she exclaimed, laughing and playfully slapping his chest. “Put me down. I can handle myself.”“Just let me do this, sweetheart,” Phoenix said, planting a kiss on her cheek before continuing his walk.Atticus could only shake her head. Since last night, when she woke up after resting, he had been extra sweet to her.And ever since she recovered all her lost memories, she felt whole again. She felt complete. And happy. Especially because she could feel just how much her husband loved her.Phoenix hadn’t stopped caring for her since last night. He was thoughtful, sweet, and loving—just like the Phoenix she had married years ago.“Open the door, sweethea
THE NIGHT was chilly. Atticus felt the cold breeze, especially since she wasn’t wearing a jacket to fight off the biting cold.Her frightened eyes fixed on the man pointing a gun at her. She recognized him—he was one of Phoenix’s employees, but she didn’t know his name.“W-what do you want from me?” she asked, her voice trembling with fear.The man pressed the gun against her forehead, making her entire body shake in terror.“Be quiet.”Her body trembled. Phoenix called for her husband in her mind. Phoenix… help me, please…She instinctively placed a protective hand on her stomach. She couldn’t afford to get hurt. She needed to be strong—for the child she carried. She hadn’t even told Phoenix yet that he was going to be a father soon.She needed to get back to him. He’d surely be worried if she didn’t return home soon.“Please, let me go home,” Atticus pleaded. “Have mercy. My husband might be looking for me—”“I said shut up!” The man glared at her and slapped her hard across the fac
Atticus could feel every beat of her heart as Phoenix kissed her passionately. Her mind wrestled with whether what they were doing was right, but her body’s desire to be one with her husband prevailed.She missed him. She missed him terribly. And she wanted to be with her husband, even just for today.So she gave in as Phoenix removed every piece of her clothing, leaving nothing behind. He did the same, stripping himself bare before leaning down to kiss the fullness of her ample breasts tenderly.“Oh,” Atticus moaned as Phoenix’s tongue swirled around her taut nipples.Her nipples ached, seeking the wicked play of his tongue. When Phoenix took her hardened peak into his warm mouth, she clung tightly to his head, pressing her chest closer to him.“More, Phoenix,” she moaned. “Lick me more… more… ohh.”Atticus’s body tingled as Phoenix’s hand massaged her other breast, drawing louder gasps from her lips. When he switched his mouth between her breasts, she gripped his hair tightly, overc
Phoenix just stared at her before turning away. She stood up, placed the tray of her used dishes on the round table, and then sat on the sofa, cradling her head as she stared at the floor.She bit her lower lip when the sharp pain in her head returned. Flashes of blurred memories forced their way into her mind, leaving her even more frustrated.Why couldn’t her memories come back clearly?Why were they always a blur?“Are you okay?” Phoenix’s voice broke the silence.She quickly erased the pain etched on her face and looked up at him. “I’m fine.”Doubt shadowed his face. “You’re pale.”“I said I’m fine.” She stood, attempting to walk away, but as soon as she took a step, the searing pain shot through her head, making her cry out in agony.“Argh!” she screamed, clutching her head, nearly collapsing before Phoenix rushed to catch her.“Fuck!” Without hesitation, he carried her in his arms and quickly brought her to the master bedroom, laying her down on the bed.“Phoenix! It hurts!” she
“Do you want to eat out—”“No.”“Atticus—”“Leave me alone, Phoenix.”Atticus stormed into the guestroom, slamming the door shut to keep him out. Phoenix clenched his fists to stop himself from barging in.She needed space, so he would give it to her.He left and went to the bar, grabbing two bottles of rum. Opening one, he drank straight from the bottle.Atticus, meanwhile, sat frozen in her room, staring blankly into space. Her heart ached for her husband, but she stopped herself. She shouldn’t feel that way for someone who had hurt her and given her false hope.But she couldn’t stop her feet from walking toward him or her hand from tapping his shoulder.“Stop drinking,” she said.Phoenix turned to look at her, his eyes emotionless. “Why?”“It’s bad for you,” she replied.He snorted. “Bad? Yeah. Right.”Atticus sighed. “Stop it. You won’t gain anything from drinking,” she said, her tone firm.Phoenix sighed and stared at her. “If I stop, will you pay attention to me? Will you care f
WHEN Atticus ENTERED the Master Bedroom she used to share with Phoenix, she immediately saw her husband lying face down on the bed, sound asleep.The smell of alcohol filled the room. It was clear that Phoenix had been drinking. She knew Phoenix couldn’t hold his liquor well; his tolerance was low.She sighed and sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes fixed on her husband’s handsome face. Bitterness, pain, and anger instantly welled up in her heart. She quickly averted her gaze as a tear rolled down her cheek.The pain in her heart resurfaced. Seeing Phoenix’s face again made her chest ache deeply.She stood up and took a deep breath to calm herself.Her gaze fell on a large picture frame on the wall. Her heart softened at the sight of their wedding photo.They looked so happy, so content. Who would have thought everything would end up like this?She exhaled deeply, letting out a careful sigh before turning her gaze away from the photo.She looked around the entire room. Nothing had cha
Lineth shrugged. “Just a guess. Besides, the past is the past. Move on and move forward when you can. Don’t bury yourself in the past because you might end up miserable in the present and future. If you’re not careful, you’ll grow old alone.” She warned her. “Go talk to him. Now that you’ve regained your memories, I’m sure you know where your husband’s house is.”At Lineth’s words, she suddenly stood up. “Fine. I’ll talk to him, and if he can’t give me a reason why he didn’t look for me, I’ll forget about him. And I’ll ask him for an annulment.”Lineth rolled her eyes. “Do you even have money for the trip to the city?”Her shoulders slumped. “No.”Lineth sighed and took something out of her pocket, handing it to her. “Here’s your fare.”She gratefully hugged Lineth. “I don’t know what I’d do without you.”Lineth patted her back. “That’s what friends are for, as they say.”She smiled and tightened her hug. “Thank you.” Then she let go. “I’ll follow your advice and talk to him right now
The shock was evident on Sean’s face when he opened the door. Phoenix knew he looked worse for wear, but he didn’t care about that.“Sean… help me.”Sean stared at his swollen eyes and sighed. “What happened?”“I went to see Atticus this morning.” His heart felt like it was being torn apart by the memory of what had happened earlier. “She said we had a child, but the baby died. A premature baby… and then she said she waited for me, and now she’s angry at me because I didn’t look for her because I didn’t show up because I sought revenge while she was suffering too. I feel like such a prick. I want to beat myself up. I want to kill myself for hurting my wife. Fuck, Sean,” he couldn’t hide his tears anymore, “I don’t know what to do anymore. I feel so hopeless. I don’t know what to believe, or what to do. I don’t know. I’m so lost.”Sean sighed deeply and loosened the door.“Get in,” Sean said. “Head to the pool, stay there for now. My wife and kid are in the living room. I don’t want th
“ARE YOU sure you’ll be okay on your own?” Blaze asked, his tone laced with concern as he dropped her off at her small home in the province. “Is there someone to look after you here?”“I’ll be fine, Doc,” she replied with a faint smile tugging at her lips. “Besides, my neighbor-slash-friend will be here soon, so don’t worry.”“Are you sure?” He didn’t look convinced, his eyes narrowing slightly as if he could see through her facade.She nodded firmly. “Yes, I’m sure.”Blaze sighed, then reached out to ruffle her hair. “Alright, but I’ll wait until your friend arrives before I leave.”“There’s no need,” she protested, shaking her head. “And anyway, it’s embarrassing… My house—”“That’s okay.” He messed up her hair again with a soft chuckle. “I’ll just wait outside. Promise, you won’t even notice I’m here. I won’t creep you out.” He gave her a reassuring smile. “Now, go inside.”Though she wanted to argue, she knew it was useless. Blaze was as stubborn as they came. With a resigned sigh
Atticus straightened out her slightly wrinkled dress as she stood up from the long wait. Her name had just been called for the interview. Many applicants were competing for the position of secretary to the owner of Royal Everette Manufacturing Company, a firm that produced luxury yachts for the wealthy across the globe. She took a deep breath, preparing for the questions that awaited her. This was her fifth interview, and she had failed the previous four because she couldn’t provide proof of her educational background. She hoped things would be different this time. She was determined to show the CEO of Royal Manufacturing Company that she was fit for the job, even without a diploma or transcript of records. Compared to other applicants she felt that she was the only difference there with her plus-size body compared to those sexy applicants. She was hoping that her soon-to-be boss wouldn't be based on body size or look. She desperately needed this job. It had been almost si...
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