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We used to date. What the fuck was going on? Those words repeatedly echoed in Bryce’s brain. Charleigh and Dax dated. Since when? And for how long? It wasn’t that he kept an eye on his brother-in-law’s personal affairs.The fact that Dax treated him like shit and was about to take his business away from him, he didn’t want to do anything with that asshole anymore. Dax was about to cross the line, and Bryce was done playing nice.He couldn’t just shut his mind off from overthinking, though. And that was what took him longer in the bathroom.Conflicted, Bryce couldn’t think straight. He just had the best orgasm in years. He could still feel being inside Charleigh. And he liked her a lot. He thought of taking her over and over again until they couldn’t walk, but now that she had a history with Dax, things changed. Bryce thought twice. From the decent corner of his mind, he knew this was a bad idea. He should have thought about it with his brain, not his stubborn dick.He’d been in t
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Bryce’s jaw dropped. He couldn’t believe he had broken Charleigh’s heart. Why would he even be surprised by Dax? He was an asshole. However, he wasn’t surprised that Dax won the candidacy over the previous mayor because that one was worse than evil, plus Easton was wealthy and had so many connections.“They didn’t get married?” Charleigh asked hesitantly. His brows furrowed. “I didn’t even know he was engaged.”“So, who was that woman?”“I have no idea.” Puzzled, he shook his head.“I see. He just wanted to get rid of me and break my heart.” She sighed, nodding glumly.Bryce squeezed her hands and brought them to his lips. “I’m sorry but not sorry that he broke your heart because he doesn’t deserve you, Charleigh. You deserve someone better.”She shrugged. “Why did he invite me over dinner with his investor?”His chest tightened. “It’s none of my business, but did you accept it?” She narrowed her eyes at him. “Are you kidding me? Why would I do that? I came here to show him the pla
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Bryce was done baking the last batter of his lemon raspberry cupcake. He let them cool down on the rack. His frosting was also ready in the bag.Losing Clarity made him fall in love with baking. Her memory and having Clary motivated him and gave him a reason to keep the shop.He still remembered the glittering in her eyes when they talked about expanding their small business. Unfortunately, they lost that luxury, and Bryce might not be able to keep that promise to Clarity.With too much enthusiasm for seeing Charleigh again, he woke up earlier this morning. He ran while Lotus was tailing him like it used to do, but he didn’t bump into the brunette who had been invading his brain for days.It was harder to ignore the disappointment inside him, but he knew he would see her later on. That was how he managed to finish baking beforehand.He looked at Clary, scribbling something in her notebook. She looked exactly like him, and she got his mannerisms as well—how he pouted his lips and tappe
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After lunch, they sat on the back porch with a mix of contemporary and traditional designs. Charleigh settled on the lounge chair, watching Clary play fetch with Lotus while Bryce went back to the kitchen.When she took the project, she never thought of spending some time with someone, or worse playing an important role in someone who had a kid. She couldn’t exactly tell it as a role, but spending a day with Bryce was a different story.Right now, she felt like she wanted to stay for a while. She could definitely spend time watching kids playing in the backyard like this.It felt normal—simple just like she always dreamed about her future when she was still with Dax.Sadly, she, herself, had never experienced this. When their parents got divorced, she and Tripp spent their weekends being passed back and forth between their parents.When she reached eighteen, she worked her ass off to get into college and barely saw her brother. They may have the same passion, but their relationship ch
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Charleigh stilled. She knew she couldn’t lie about it.“So, you’re planning this on your own?”“It’s just—”“Let me guess, it has something to do with your visitor last night, hasn’t it? And he brainwashed you with his idea about the over-a-half-century-old building turned into a nightclub, right?”“That’s not true. As I was saying, you don’t have to tear down the entire building—”“I guess I should find another firm to do your job then, Charleigh.”“Please, don’t. I need this promotion.”“Has he got into your pants already, Charleigh? Is that why you turned down my invitation.”“This has nothing to do with Bryce, Dax.”“Did you hear yourself? Why all of a sudden, do you want to change the plan? When your brother gave you this project and offered you a promotion, you never thought twice even meeting the man who broke your heart. Then right now, you want to risk it, and I know it has nothing to do with the building, Charleigh because I know you. You don’t give a damn, especially for an
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“Daddy, I smell something’s burning,” Clary called out from the dining table.“Shit!”“You’re not supposed to say that,” Clary chanted.“Sorry, sweetheart.” Lately, I’m not myself. He rushed to the convection to turn it off. As far as he could remember, he set the timer just right and wasn’t expecting to screw up their dinner. Besides, it never happened to him before. Bryce baked when he was happy—when he felt sad—when he was frustrated over something, and even when he was pissed off or in rage. What he couldn’t remember was burning anything. He could bake even with his eyes closed.When he looked at the heat, he sighed exasperatingly. It seemed that Charleigh’s departure had distracted him more than he would like to admit.“What’s the smell?”“Hey, Grandpa!” Bryce watched Clary jump off the chair and squeeze his grandpa Matthew into a hug.“Hey. How’s your fishing?” He pulled out the glassware with supposed to be their dinner—vegetable lasagna, Clary’s favorite. He placed it on the
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For the last few days, she’d cursed herself every time she was tempted to call and say hello to Bryce. Last night, she finally found a missed call from him. In an instant, she felt her heart speed up in excitement to hear his voice.Right now, she was torn between returning the call and ignoring him because she knew herself too well. Once she heard him calling her name, she would forget her plans, making her feel lost in lust. And not only that—she wanted more and might risk everything she worked hard for just to fill the void and whatever unsatisfied needs she felt deep inside.This fierce anticipation had to wait. If she meant something to Bryce as he meant to her, then there was a right time for it.Charleigh was already crossing her arms over her chest, pissed at her brother when he ignored her request.Tripp didn’t seem to care about her outburst. He was still relaxed on his desk, aside from his brown eyes glaring back at her.“Why don’t you wanna consider my point?”“It’s final,
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Bryce was on edge when Dax suddenly appeared on his doorstep, asking for a day to spend some time with his daughter. It was unusual because he usually asked his assistant to pick up Clary after texting him. They might not be on good terms, but they exchanged pleasantries when Clary was around just like civil people did. His little girl did not have to see whatever disagreement they both had. At least, all he could do was be a good father since Clary didn’t have a mother to teach her good manners. Bryce did his best to be polite despite how Dax treated him poorly these past years.Once he was done packing the things into Clary’s backpack for a sleepover, he hugged her tightly and kissed the top of her head. “Be a good girl, okay?”Clary squeezed him back. “I love you, Daddy.”Bryce couldn’t let go of her just yet without inhaling her sweet baby scent. For him, she was still the little girl wrapped in a yellow blanket seven years ago. Clary was always his little angel. His chest tighte
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One Last Chase Epilogue
Four months laterLater in that beautiful afternoon“By the power vested in me as the the city mayor of Hopes Spring, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride.” Dax smiled at Tripp and Ari as they were about to kiss in front of their one hundred guests, in front of their newly renovated house.Everyone erupted as they applauded the bride and groom. “I love you, Ari. Always.” Tripp closed his eyes as his lips touched hers.The kiss lingered for a moment as he cherished the feeling that, for the second time, they officiated their marriage, and this woman still belonged to him as he belonged to her. The kiss was so incredibly romantic that their guests kept on applauding.This time, they kissed in front of the people they loved and cared about. No more secrecy.The reception was just in their cozy backyard— a moonlight garden theme. Instead of tents,Tripp designed a glass house with iron scaffolding for the reception dinner that fitted one hundred guests. It h
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“Jesus! What’s wrong with getting pregnant? I can take care of you, of both of you, if in case. I can provide whatever our child may need. I can hire a nanny if you think you would get distracted in your study while taking care of our child. It’s our child, Ari.” He was pissed off. His chest heaved as he loosened his tie.“Tripp—”“I don’t believe in an unplanned pregnancy. Why would they fuck unprotected if they don’t want to get pregnant? And I won’t let you get distracted either, but if you happen to be pregnant right now, I would be the luckiest man on earth. And you won’t dare ask me to get rid of it because I won’t let you do that.”They didn’t talk about having their own family, but Tripp was getting there. He worked hard on it.Starting a family was something that didn’t come to his mind before he met Ari again, but the idea of having his wife and kids laughing in their home was the biggest fucking dream of his life. Who would have thought it would be easy for him to dream abo
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The goodbyes were pretty emotional for Ari.Leaving her father, her best friend, her friends, and her home where she grew up was hard for her. But she also considered her husband and his work, and their future.It might be difficult in the beginning, but she could not take it away from the love of her life. She knew the moment she gave Tripp and their relationship a second chance, it came with a price, and it required sacrifices she’d be willing to take.“Oh, God. I’m so terrible.” She groaned and tried to open her eyes when she felt a soft kiss on her lips and the familiar smell of his perfume wafting in the air.“I should really start waking up early before school starts.” She was so drained, and the fact that she wasn’t used to taking the morning shift, she felt guilty for Tripp. “Get some more sleep, sleepyhead. See you later.” It was the voice of her hot husband before she felt a kiss on her forehead. Then she was back to her slumber.She woke up with a satisfied smile on her li
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They were back to Hopes Spring on Teagan’s birthday. Surprisingly, Tripp was welcomed by the old man with open arms, calling him son.Again, Dax, Charleigh, and Bryce were around as the old man blew the candle on his cake from Clereigh Cakeshop.When everyone left, Teagan settled on the chair on the porch. Tripp was planning to corner him while Ari was busy in the kitchen.“So, are you really taking her away from me?”He sighed. Relief flooded in his system and finally, Teagan was being civilized with him.“I am not taking her away from you. She’s still your daughter, and nothing’s gonna change that. And I am sure Ari would not allow that if that was my plan. She still thinks about your well-being, Teagan. Everyday. And you are always welcome to come with us.”He stared at him. “And leave my home?”“Then you are welcome to visit us. Just let me know ahead of time so that I can arrange your flight.”“I would love to visit cities once in and while. Thank you.”“And I want to talk to you
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Ari gasped, then sucked in a deep breath as she felt her being so full and stretched.Tripp stilled for a moment as if giving her time to adjust, but that wasn’t what she wanted.She loved this position, and so as Tripp. She was on four and felt so tight around his cock from behind that made her dizzy with needs.He groaned when she pushed her ass back, demanding him to move, giving him a squeeze on his thigh restlessly. He held her shoulder as he pulled it all out. His cock was coated with her wetness, causing Ari to groan from the sudden emptiness.Tripp slid his hands down her back, holding her hips, and then in one long thrust, he was inside her again.Her head lowered voluntarily while his hands tightened around her hips as he bucked forward, pushing deeper, and she took him in. He began pumping his hips forward and back harder, causing her walls to clamp around him, Tripp saw stars.“Ah! Don’t stop.” He liked the way she utterly lost when she was with him, not caring how greedy
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Tripp’s anger filled his chest. His chest was heaving. “Or maybe you can give it to your mistresses instead.”“Careful, son.”“You better go and don’t come back. Let’s keep between us professionals or business rivals if we cross our paths again.” He was about to turn back when his father mentioned something that made his blood boil.“So you’re keeping tabs on me now? What about it?”“You’ve been married—”“My personal life is none of your fucking business.”“Watch your tone, son,” he said firmly.Tripp just got under his skin. “Or what? You look so desperate, father. Can’t say that I’m surprised. You should let the younger people handle the designs because it looks like you can’t keep up anymore.” He watched his father fidget for the first time. For him, it looked like a small victory to celebrate. “And my marriage is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”“It won’t work. Trust me.” He just showed how disgusted he was.“You know the problem is? I don’t care.” He shrugged. “Not
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“Are you sure you’ll be okay?” he asked Ari one more time before he looked out through the windshield. They parked in front of the Weine Cornwell School of Medicine. “You could use this.” He leaned down to kiss her on her lips. “Relax. I know you don’t need good luck. I’ll see you later?”Tripp could feel the nervousness vibrating under her skin, but he believed in her. She took a deep breath and smoothed her pants before she squeezed his thigh and climbed out of the car.“Wait.” She rounded to Tripp’s side and leaned over.Tripp rolled down the window. “Yeah?”She took something from her bag. Her notebook. “I think this belongs to you. I can’t see I’m surprised how good you are at what you do.”He took it from her with a smirk on his lips. “See? You were also snooping.”“That’s my notebook.” She rolled her eyes. “Those are great, Tripp. Don’t give up until you make that into a real yacht. I believe in you, husband.”“Thank you, baby. That means a lot. See you later.” He waved goodby
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“I’m still working there until I pass in the interview in Weine Cornwell.”“Cornwell? As in medical school?” His mouth dropped. His eyes lit up with pride. “Jesus, baby. I couldn’t be prouder.” She was rewarded with a loud kiss on her lips. “You will nail it. Why did you not ever mention this to me?”She shrugged, feeling suddenly shy. “I’m not sure I would be selected out of six thousand applicants, but I wanna keep my head down. They only invited seven hundred fifty for this interview.”“Wow. I would have never doubted you. So if you will pass, you will resign from your job. That means you will be here with me permanently. How about your house? Is this okay with your dad?”She stood up from his lap, still fully naked. Tripp held her hand. “Let’s soak in the tub. Then we will talk more about your school.”Once the tub was full, he poured a good amount of his body wash. “We will go shopping for your stuff after your interview.”She joined him in the tub, settling between his thighs. “
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*Flashback aheadWith one smooth thrust of his hips, he was all inside her. She screamed his name in shock at the feeling of being so full and stretched, and her womb shook. Tripp groaned against their mouths as he kept her unmoving, relishing the feeling of them fitting so perfectly.He broke the kiss, pressing his forehead against hers, his breathing was heavy against her face.Everything was overwhelming him, clogging in his throat. It felt unreal even though he knew and felt this was happening. He and Ari were one, and their souls were intertwined forever.“Christ, Ari. It feels fucking amazing.” Then he pulled his cock out completely. “Tripp.” Ari sighed at the loss of contact, wanting to feel him inside her and having to feel being stretched again. She bit her bottom lip, and it would almost draw blood against her teeth.Moments later, Tripp slammed into her again, hitting her clit. Her nails clawed into his flesh as she could not stop shaking.She moaned at the sensation. Her
