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ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 56
Alice felt like she hadn't slept at all when she woke up the morning after Margaret's surprise visit. She had been having scary dreams with dark images and sounds. She had a strong sense that someone was watching her as she got Charlie ready for daycare.Little Charlie heard her say, "It's okay, baby," as she put him in his car seat. "Mommy's just being silly."But Alice couldn't help but look in her rearview mirror more often than normal on her way to daycare. Was that the same black car that had been following her since she left the house?While Charlie was at daycare, Alice gave him a tighter hug than normal before giving him to Miss Laura."Is everything okay, Alice?" When Miss Laura saw that Alice looked worried, she asked.A smile was forced on Alice. "Everything is okay. Just... please call me first if someone else comes to pick up Charlie, even if they say they know me. "All right?"Miss Laura nodded and looked worried but sure she got it. "Of course, Alice. Before giving kids
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Alice's heart was beating fast as she stumbled with her car keys. Carson scanned the parking lot as he stood next to her. His face was red with worry.His voice was low and tense as he said, "We need to hurry."Carson jumped into Alice's car and joined them. Alice tried to cool down by taking a deep breath as she started the engine.She asked with a shaking voice, "What if something has happened to Charlie?"Carson put his hand on her arm to comfort her. "Question things before they happen. We'll check it out when we get there.Alice's thoughts were all over the place as they drove through Manchester. What had gone wrong that made things so bad? Being good enough for her new boss was her biggest fear just a few weeks ago. She was running to get her son to daycare quickly because she was scared for his safety.She said, "We're almost there," as they turned onto the street where Charlie's daycare was. "Please, please let him be okay."They jumped out of the car before it was fully stopp
Last Updated : 2024-08-27ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 58
Early morning light came in through Emma's spare room curtains and gently woke Alice up. She was not sure where she was for a moment. Then everything from yesterday came back to her quickly, and she woke up wide awake.Carson saw their son sleep while sitting in a chair next to Charlie's movable crib. He was already awake. When Alice woke up, he looked up and gave her a tired little smile.A soft voice said, "Morning." "How did you sleep?"To get rid of the last bits of sleep, Alice rubbed her eyes. "Not good. "You?"That was all Carson could do. "Not at all. Thought about everything and tried to decide what to do next.At that very moment, Charlie woke up and scrunched up his little face. Alice ran over to him right away, picked him up from the crib, and held him close.She cooed, "Good morning, sweetheart," taking in his familiar baby smell. Even though everything was going wrong, holding Charlie made her feel like things might be okay.She was already up and making coffee and toast
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Carson was worried and couldn't decide what to do, so he paced the floor of his hotel room. He was scared from what had happened in the last few days, but he knew he had to be with Alice and Charlie more. From across town, he couldn't keep them safe.He took a deep breath, picked up the phone, and called Alice. She picked up on the second ring, and her voice was tinged with worry."Carson? Is everything okay?"His words, "Yeah, I'm fine," were meant to sound calmer than they really were. "Alice, give me a moment to think. I'd like to leave the hotel and find a place near you and Charlie. Is that all right?"The other end of the line waited for a moment. Carson held his breath while he waited for her answer.Alice finally said, "I... I think that might be a good idea." "After everything that's happened, it would make me feel safer having you nearby."Carson felt a wave of relief. "Great. I'm going to start looking for a place right away. "Maybe an apartment in the area?"They talked so
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Alice walked into the Grand Manchester Hotel, her mind heavy with worry. It had been two weeks since she'd made the difficult decision to distance herself from Carson because she believes the challenges with her son is because Carson came back to their lives. For Charlie's safety, she told herself. But it didn't make it any easier.As she reached her office, she saw a large bouquet of flowers on her desk. Her heart sank. This was the third bouquet this week, all from her boss, Mr. Jenkins. She picked up the card, already knowing what it would say:"Dinner tonight? - Tom"Alice sighed, tossing the card in the trash. She'd told Mr. Jenkins multiple times that she wasn't interested, that she wanted to keep things professional. But he just wasn't getting the message.Just then, there was a knock at her door. Alice looked up to see Sarah from reception, a worried look on her face."Everything okay, Sarah?" Alice asked.Sarah glanced around nervously before stepping into the office and clos
Last Updated : 2024-08-30ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 61
Alice's hands wouldn't stop shaking. She sat in the lobby of the Ritz Hotel, a blanket draped over her shoulders, staring blankly at the ornate carpet. The events of the past hour played on repeat in her mind, each recollection making her feel sick to her stomach.Mr. Jenkins' forceful grip on her arm,he had tried to force himself on her with the collaboration of the hotel staffs. The panic as she realized his men were trying to force her into the elevator. The relief when the young man - Maxwell, she now knew - had stepped in."Miss? Miss, are you alright?"Alice looked up to see a concerned police officer standing in front of her. She blinked, trying to focus."I... I think so," she managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper.The officer nodded sympathetically. "I know this is difficult, but we need to take your statement. Are you feeling up to answering some questions?"Alice nodded slowly. As she recounted the events of the evening, her voice grew stronger. She described how
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Alice stared at the "Closed" sign hanging on the hotel's grand entrance, her heart sinking. It had been three days since the incident with Mr. Jenkins, and the Ritz Hotel remained shuttered. She clutched Charlie closer to her chest, feeling lost."What are we going to do now, sweetie?" she whispered to her son, who babbled happily, oblivious to his mother's worries.As if on cue, her phone buzzed. It was a text from Max: "Hope you're doing okay. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call."Alice felt a mix of gratitude and unease. Max had been nothing but kind and supportive, but his power and influence scared her a little. Could she really trust someone she barely knew?She was pulled from her thoughts by another buzz. This time, it was Emma."Hey sis, saw the news. Are you okay? Do you need me to watch Charlie while you job hunt?"Alice sighed, grateful for her sister's support,she really need another job as she cannot shake off the feeling of shame and guilt and how she wo
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Alice stood in front of her closet, frowning at her reflection in the mirror. She had agreed to have dinner with Max tonight, and now she was second-guessing everything. What should she wear? Was this even a good idea?"Mama!" Charlie's voice called from the living room, where Emma was watching him.Alice sighed, pushing her worries aside for a moment. She walked out to find Charlie grinning up at her, a toy car clutched in his chubby hand."Hey, sweetie," Alice said, kneeling down to kiss his forehead. "Are you being good for Aunt Emma?"Emma laughed from her spot on the couch. "He's an angel, as always. Now, are you going to tell me why you're so nervous about this dinner?"Alice bit her lip, sitting down next to her sister. "I don't know, Em. Max is... he's been so kind, so helpful. But I barely know him. And with everything that's happened..."Emma nodded understandingly. "You're worried about getting hurt again.""It's not just that," Alice said, watching Charlie play. "It's Char
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ONE More Time to make it right A happy Ending
Nine months seemed to fly by for Alice and Carson. They spent the time getting ready for their new baby, turning the guest room into a pretty nursery with soft yellow walls and cute animal pictures. Charlie was excited to be a big brother and would often talk to Alice's growing tummy.On a warm spring day, Alice felt the first signs that the baby was coming. Carson rushed her to the hospital, his heart beating fast with excitement and worry. After many hours of waiting and Alice being very brave, they finally heard the sound they had been waiting for - the cry of their new baby."It's a girl!" the doctor said, holding up the tiny, pink bundle.Alice and Carson looked at each other with tears in their eyes. Their baby girl was here, and she was perfect."What should we name her?" Carson asked softly, as he held his daughter for the first time.Alice smiled, remembering a name they had talked about. "How about Hope? Because she brings us so much hope and joy."Carson nodded, his eyes sh
ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 86
After their wonderful honeymoon, Alice and Carson came back home feeling happy and relaxed. They were excited to start their new life together in their new house in London. It was a pretty house with white walls and a red door. The best part was the big garden in the back, perfect for their little son Charlie to play in.On their first day in the new house, Alice and Carson walked through each room, holding hands and smiling. Charlie toddled along behind them, his little eyes wide as he looked at his new home."What do you think, buddy?" Carson asked, picking Charlie up. "Do you like our new house?"Charlie giggled and pointed at the big windows. "Big!" he said, one of the few words he knew.Alice laughed. "That's right, sweetie. The windows are big. And look at the garden!" She carried Charlie to the back door to show him the green grass and colorful flowers.For the next few weeks, Alice and Carson were busy making the house feel like home. They painted the walls in pretty colors, h
ONE More Time to make it right The honey moon
After a long flight, Alice and Carson finally arrived at their honeymoon destination. It was a beautiful island with white sandy beaches and clear blue water. As they stepped out of the airport, they felt the warm sun on their faces and smelled the salty sea air."We're here!" Alice said excitedly, squeezing Carson's hand.Carson grinned at her. "Let the honeymoon begin, Mrs. MacPherson!"They took a taxi to their hotel, which was right on the beach. When they walked into their room, they gasped. It was gorgeous, with a big bed, a balcony overlooking the ocean, and even a little hot tub."Oh, Carson, it's perfect!" Alice said, rushing to the balcony to look at the view.Carson came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Not as perfect as you," he said, kissing her cheek.They spent the rest of that day relaxing by the hotel pool, sipping fruity drinks with little umbrellas in them. They were both tired from the long trip, but too excited to sleep.The next morning, they
ONE More Time to make it right The wedding party
After the beautiful ceremony in the garden, everyone went to a big party to celebrate Alice and Carson's marriage. The party was at a fancy hotel nearby. When Alice and Carson arrived, they were amazed at how pretty everything looked.The room was decorated with white and pink flowers, just like at the wedding. There were twinkling lights everywhere, making the room look magical. Big round tables were set up for all the guests, with white tablecloths and shiny silverware.As Alice and Carson walked in, everyone stood up and clapped. They felt so special, like a prince and princess in a fairy tale. They couldn't stop smiling as they made their way to the main table at the front of the room.Once everyone was seated, it was time for dinner. The food was delicious, just as Alice and Carson had hoped when they picked it out. There was the yummy chicken dish they both loved, and the tasty vegetable pasta. For the guests who didn't eat meat, there was a special vegetarian meal too.Alice an
ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 83
The sun was just starting to come up when Alice opened her eyes. For a moment, she wondered why she felt so excited. Then she remembered - it was her wedding day! She sat up in bed, a big smile on her face.There was a soft knock on her door. "Alice? Are you awake?" It was her mom, Sarah."Yes, Mom! Come in!" Alice called out.Sarah came in, followed by Carson's sisters - Karen, Mia, Ava, and Alexis. They were all smiling and looking very happy."It's time to get ready!" Karen said, clapping her hands. "We have a bride to make beautiful!"Alice laughed. "Okay, okay! I'm ready!"They all went downstairs to have a quick breakfast. Alice was too excited to eat much, but her mom made her have some toast and fruit."You need energy for your big day," Sarah said, patting Alice's hand.After breakfast, it was time to start getting ready. They went to Alice's room, where her beautiful white dress was hanging up."Oh, Alice," Mia sighed. "Your dress is so pretty!"Alice smiled, running her han
ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 82
Alice and Carson were very busy getting ready for their big day. They had picked a pretty garden for their wedding. It had lots of green grass, colorful flowers, and big trees. When they first saw it, they both knew it was perfect.Alice's mom, Sarah, was so happy to help with the plans. She and Alice's sisters, Emma and Lily, spent many days talking about all the little details. They looked at lots of magazines and websites to get ideas."What kind of flowers do you want, Alice?" Emma asked one day. They were sitting in Alice's living room, surrounded by pictures of different flowers.Alice thought for a moment. "I like roses," she said. "But I also like daisies. They're so happy and bright.""Why not have both?" Lily suggested. "We could have roses for the fancy parts and daisies for the fun parts."Alice smiled. "That's a great idea! Carson likes both of those flowers too."They decided on white roses for the serious parts of the wedding, like the ceremony. For the party after, the
ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 81
A few weeks after the trial, Alice was feeling much better. The bad memories were starting to fade, and she was looking forward to good things again. One morning, Carson came to her with a big smile on his face."Alice, my love," he said, "I think it's time we started planning our wedding again. What do you think?"Alice's face lit up. "Really? You still want to marry me after everything that's happened?"Carson hugged her tight. "Of course I do. I love you more than ever. Nothing could change that."Alice felt so happy. She had been worried that all the bad stuff might have changed things between them. But Carson's love was as strong as ever."Okay," she said, smiling. "Let's do it. Let's plan our wedding."But first, the MacPhersons wanted to talk to Alice. They asked her to come to their big house for dinner. Alice was a little nervous, but Carson held her hand and told her it would be okay.When they got to the house, Mr. and Mrs. MacPherson were waiting for them. They looked very
ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 80
A few days after Alice's rescue, the police were still working hard to understand everything that had happened. They talked to many people and looked at lots of clues. One day, a police officer came to see Alice and Carson at the hospital."Miss Smit," the officer said, "we need to talk to you about something important. We found out that someone else was involved in your kidnapping."Alice sat up in her bed, holding Carson's hand tight. "Who?" she asked.The officer looked serious. "It's Margaret, Mr. MacPherson's ex-fiancée. We have proof that she helped plan your kidnapping with Maxwell."Alice and Carson were shocked. They knew Margaret didn't like Alice, but they never thought she would do something so bad."Are you sure?" Carson asked, his voice shaky.The officer nodded. "Yes, we're sure. We found messages between her and Maxwell. She told him where to find Alice and helped him plan everything."Alice felt sick. She remembered seeing Margaret at the warehouse after her rescue. N
ONE More Time to make it right Chapter 79
Maxwell paced back and forth in the old warehouse, looking at his watch every few minutes. Alice sat in the corner, tied up, her once-pretty wedding dress now dirty and torn. She watched Maxwell, feeling scared and sad for him, wondering how her friend had become this scary, desperate man.There was a knock at the door. Maxwell's head jerked up, his eyes wide. "Finally," he muttered, hurrying to open it.An old man in priest clothes stood there, looking nervous and confused. "Mr. Johnson? I'm Father Thomas. I got your... strange request."Maxwell pulled the priest inside, quickly closing the door. "Yes, thank you for coming, Father. Like I said, this is a special situation."Father Thomas's eyes got big when he saw the room - the dirty warehouse, the tied-up woman in a wedding dress, the jumpy man who had called him. "Young man, what's going on here?" he asked, his voice shaky."Father, please help me!" Alice cried out. "He took me. He's trying to make me marry him!"The priest steppe
