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"I'm sorry about her behavior," James apologized, feeling guilty.

He knew he shouldn't have let Betty get close to him in the first place. Knowing her personality should have been a warning, but he had been devastated and probably too desperate for comfort.

"You don't need to apologize," Amanda chuckled, trying to brush it off. "She wasn't entirely wrong, though. I did bring this upon myself."

James saw the sadness in her eyes, so he quickly changed the subject. It would be pointless to press on something that would only bring pain.

"Are you hungry?" James asked, grabbing the plastic bag beside him. "I bought some snacks,"

With a faint smile, Amanda replied, "I haven't been too hungry these days, but I'm trying to eat. So, yeah… a few snacks won't hurt,"

James grinned and sat down beside her. He pulled out a burger from the bag and gave it to her.

"I didn't buy any drinks, but if you want one…"

"No, this is fine. Thank you," Amanda said as she took a bite of the burger.

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  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0046.

    "You can drop me now," Amanda muttered close to his ear. They were standing in front of the gate to Charles' house, and she didn't want Charles to make a fuss about her getting hurt. "Okay," James agreed, but instead of letting her down, he leaned back. "Ah!" Amanda screamed, clinging desperately to his shoulders.James laughed, straightening himself."Are you crazy?" Amanda chuckled, smacking his back and wrapping his hands around his neck. "Don't do that again,""Sorry, not sorry," He snickered.He rang the door bell, and the security guard asked for his identity. After he provided it, they waited a few more minutes outside before the gate automatically opened.Just as James was about to step in, Charles emerged. James stepped back, wondering why he there."Why is she on your back?" Charles asked, his eyes widening in surprise. "Did you let her drink?""I am not drunk," Amanda replied, resting her chin on James' shoulder. "I sprained my ankle, so I can't walk,"Charles gasped and

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  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0047.

    "I asked you a question," James's voice lowered, but it wasn't less cold. He wasn't going to be friendly with her anymore. He had made that mistake before, and it wasn't going to happen again. Betty snapped out of her evil thoughts and stepped closer to him. "Don't move closer, just answer the question," He warned, gesturing for her to stay away. Betty was hurt by this, but had to endure it for the fulfilmemt of her plans. "I came…here to apologize…"She muttered, lowering her gaze as if she were truly remorseful."What I did in the park was unforgiveable, but I am here to…""No!" James cut her off. "I'm not interested in hearing anything you've got to say. Just leave the front of my gate because I need to drive in and rest," "This will be more harder than I thought," Her mind raced. "I made things worse by blowing up on that bitch, but I couldn't help it," "James, please listen to me," She pleaded, her eyes welling with crocodile tears.Crying was one of the tactics used on her

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-22
  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0048.

    James couldn't believe his ears. He knew Betty well and she never gave up easily. He wondered why she suddenly accepted his rejection.He slowly turned to her, searching for sincerity, but all he could see were tears and the pain in her eyes.Guilt started to gnaw at him. He shouldn't have left her on her knees or made her cry.But if he hadn't done that, she would never had left him alone. Betty was a persistent person, and she rarely gave up on anything she wanted. She had always been possessive, even as a child, which was why he had distanced himself from her.He didn't want to become a toy in her possession."James, just one drink, and I promise that I'll leave," She pleaded, pulling a bottle of wine from her bag.James glanced between her and the bottle, debating whether to give in or just get her out of his house."I'm not in the mood for a drink. Let's go," He said, his voice colder than intended, but it was for the best.As he turned to leave again, she cried out."James!"Ja

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  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0049.

    James gulped down the second drink and set the glass aside. "I think we should start leaving. I don't want us to stay until it's too late," James said, standing up. "No!" Betty quickly grabbed his hand. "Let's not leave yet," She said softly, pulling him back onto the couch. "Why?" James asked, his face scrunching up with discomfort."I feel a little sick," Betty lied, reaching for her stomach. She simply needed more time for the substances to take effect. "What's wrong?" James inquired, lowering his eyes to her stomach. "Are you having cramps?" "No. I think the wine is making me sick," She fibbed again. She suddenly made gagging sounds and slapped her hand against her lips. "Do you want to vomit?" He asked, moving closer to her and placing his hand over her shoulders. "I think I should take you to the hospital and—" Before he could say anything else, she rushed away. James quickly followed her, but as he ascended the stairs, he began feeling strange. "Fuck," He cursed, as di

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  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0050.

    James opened his eyes slowly and was met with a brightness that emitted from an open curtain. He closed his eyes again, unable to bear the sun's rays. "Oh!" He gasped, covering his face. "Why is everything so bright?"He swallowed a thick lump down his throat, feeling dehydrated. His hand lowered to his neck, and he rubbed his throat irritatedly.Opening his eyes again, his gaze met the ceiling. He blinked rapidly at it, then noticed a movement beside him.He looked at his side and was stunned to see Betty. He flinched, his eyes wide with shock."What the hell?" He gasped, hurriedly sitting up. "What is she doing here?"His fingers went into his hair as he tried to recall how she got into his bed. At first, he couldn't remember anything, but eventually, he remembered having a drink with her and heading upstairs."What happened after that?" He whispered to himself, his mind filled with confusion.Unfortunately, he couldn't remember anything after that. It felt like his mind had gone b

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  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0051.

    Betty was seated on the toilet seat with a smile on her lips. She could hear James groaning inside the room, and she was so pleased."Things worked out fine," She grinned, lowering her gaze to her thighs.She parted them slowly, revealing the cut on the side of her right thigh. She had woken last night, gone to the kitchen, taken a knife, and cut her thigh.She wanted to seal her scheme, so acting like a virgin would be the deal breaker. Her actions were so disturbing, and the fact that she had the same smile on her lips while cutting herself, made things even more uncomfortable."I'm so smart," She complimented herself, her smile widening."Betty," She heard her name and faked a cry."Betty, I'm sorry," James apologized, standing outside the bathroom door. "I didn't mean to hurt you last night,""Go away," She cried out, then smiled again. "Your apology won't change anything...""Betty...I didn't know you were a...a..." He stuttered."You are feeling guilty because I'm a virgin, righ

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  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0052.

    “Marriage? I don't understand you" James muttered, his face contorted in confusion. Betty leaned in, her lips brushing against his ear. "You have to marry me," She whispered, then pulled back to gauge his reaction. James was stunned by her words. He hadn't expected her to use this moment to manipulate him. For a second, he thought that she was genuinely hurt by what happened, but it was all a façade. He slowly looked away from her, falling into silence. He didn't know how to respond without escalating the situation. She could press charges against him out of spite. And whether it was his fault or not, he'd likely end up behind bars; his reputation flushed down the drain. "What have I gotten myself into?" James thought, running his hands exasperatedly through his hair. His soul felt crushed by the whole ordeal. He wished that he never had a drink with her, or even let her into his home. "Why didn't I just pick her up last night? Letting her in was a huge mistake, "James lamente

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-28
  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0053.

    Betty gritted her teeth in anger. She couldn't believe that Amanda had found James's new place. "Why does this woman keep following him, and ruining everything!" She grimaced, hatred flashing in her eyes. "Why can't she just stay out of my way?" Betty stomped her foot, glaring at the door as if Amanda were there. "Should I open the damn door and send her straight to hell?" Betty asked herself, her hand thoughtfully resting on her chin. "Or should I tell her about my night with James," "I'm sure that Amanda would be upset that James was fucking with someone while their daughter was missing. She'll be more upset because she's still in love with him," She murmured. Amanda would undoubtedly be hurt if she heard lies from Betty. Even if she tried to trust James, he would confess eventually, as he too had been deceived. "This will get her out of my way," Betty's anger began to melt away, replaced by a sly smile. Just as she was about to step forward, James's footsteps echoed behind h

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    Two days have passed since everything came to light and everyone involved got arrested.It's been two days of happiness and sadness for Amanda. Remembering what Charles has done and also reuniting with her daughter left her having double emotions. Having thought about it all for some time, Amanda decided it was time she visited Charles to know why he had done what he did.James opted to drive her there, he also wanted to see Charles and ask him questions when Amanda told him about her decision to visit Charles in prison.Two hours later when they got to the jail where Charles was being held, awaiting trial. Amanda sat waiting for Charles who was being escorted by the police officer to the visiting room, her heart racing with anticipation and anger. She had been waiting for this moment for what felt like an eternity in her heart – the moment she would finally confront Charles, the man responsible for ruining her life. The man who she had thought was a friend unknown to her was being pa

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0099.

    At the police station the next day, the police had already gotten the truth out of the man they arrested who led them to Agnes and she was also arrested and taken to jail.James was informed and he rushed down to the police station.“James, I didn't do it. I was framed. Agnes cried out immediately she saw James and tried to rush at him but the police stopped her, and they took her away to the interrogation room.Agnes sat in the interrogation room, her face downcast and emotionless. It was like she had given up and she looked so hopeless."Come on, Ma’am," one of the police officers said, his voice firm but persuasive. "We have evidence. We know you were involved in the confession the culprit had made, he even mentioned you as the one he works for. Just come clean. Confess everything and make this easier on yourself,” the policewoman in charge of the case said to Agnes.Agnes shook her head, her lips pursed. "I won't admit to anything," she said, her voice cold.“I didn't do it. Why s

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0098.

    Agnes was boiling when the call with Charles came to an end. She couldn't believe her ears. Everyone was suddenly on Amanda’s side. From James now to Charles. What is going on? What has she done to them to make them take her side?She paced around her room, thinking of what to do. She needed to do something before things got out of hand so she carefully thought about what to do and dialed a number."I need you to take care of someone," she said immediately a voice came on the other side of the line, her voice cold."Charles. He's becoming a problem. He wants to betray me and I can't allow him to scatter everything I have worked hard to come with. So make sure he doesn't spill even a word and you will also take care of a child that you would find with him. I will come in person tonight for further instructions,” Agnes explained.The person on the other end of the line agreed, and she hung up, a sense of satisfaction washing over her. She had taken care of the problem, and no one would

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0097.

    James couldn't complete his words as he went to get the door. It was Betty and she smiled at seeing him.“Hello, honey,” she happily called out to him. James barely replied to her before going back in.“Why are you here?” James asked her as he stopped with the conversation he was having with his mother earlier.“Your mom informed me you came visiting so I came to break the good news to you,” Betty said with a smile.“What are you talking about? What good news?” James asked, staring at Betty and then at his mother who went silent, enjoying her tea again.“Ohh you haven't been informed yet? Well, it is totally fine. I came to tell you that I am pregnant,” Betty dropped the bombshell.“What? Pregnant? What are you talking about? Pregnant for who?” James asked her with shock on his face.“For you James, I believe you haven't forgotten about the passionate night we spent together. This pregnancy is as a result of it,” Betty said with a triumphant smile.James's face twisted in incredulity.

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0096.

    Amanda happily prepared to leave with Charles. Today was day three since they came back from the remote village and she was all ready to hit the streets and go around looking for her daughter while James would start investigating her parents’ death. The past three days with James at her home had been filled with his recovery, them catching up and rebuilding their relationship and she didn't regret giving him a chance again after knowing the truth about it.“Hey. Where are you? I have been waiting?” Amanda said to Charles for the fifth time. It's been over 30 minutes since she arrived at their destination. A cafe where Charles had suggested they grabbed a bite because he was hungry and had been busy with a client since morning.He needed his strength before they set off to kindergarten and places where children were to check for Kendall.“I am so sorry for keeping you waiting. I had another client to attend to and had to sneak away before another one showed up,” Charles explained as he

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0095.

    James and Amanda sat in the living room, surrounded by papers and files, they hadn't had any time to waste because they needed to do a lot of investigation since they had been trapped and wasted almost a month at the remote village. James was determined to uncover the truth about Amanda’s parents’ death, deciding to focus on it after Amanda begged Charles to take up the case of looking for her daughter with her. "We need to gather as much information as possible," James said, his brow furrowed in concentration as he flipped through the papers he could gather from his home office where Amanda had mentioned she had seen the information before but they seemed not to find anything."Who were the people closest to your parents? Do you remember anyone?” James asked her after a futile result in finding anything related to the article.After James’ question, Amanda thought for a moment and she smiled when she remembered someone."There's Mr. Johnson, their old business partner. He was a cl

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0094.

    It all took just one more step before James and Charles finally showed up in the room where Amanda had been kept. They met Michael, the man watching Amanda with a smile on their face while she was now tied up and blindfolded.“What is going on here?” Charles yelled in anger before the police could stop him. He rushed at Michael who was the one standing nearest to Amanda and knocked him over while James rushed at the other men who were armless. Their weapons were stacked on the floor.“Who are you?” Micheal yelled at Charles who grabbed him and punched him severally in the face. Micheal tried to overpower Charles but couldn't, Charles was way stronger than him. Charles' strength showed he had served in the military and when Micheal felt that he became scared.“Are you not a policeman? Tell him to get off me,” Micheal managed to say before Charles knocked him out with his endless punch and one of the policemen grabbed Charles pulling him away from Micheal.James helped unite Amanda whil

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0093.

    Amanda stood there unable to believe her eyes. What will she do now that she has been tricked to come here by Micheal? She knew he would make sure she did what he wanted before she was able to leave there alive which scared the hell out of her.She tried to move back away from him while planning in her mind how to escape but he grabbed her and pushed her towards himself, his teeth clenching in his eyes as his eyes held so many warnings as if daring her to do what she had done again.Micheal's eyes glinted, dripping with malice as his face lit up with a knowing smile, and he went ahead to welcome Amanda."How does it feel to come to me like this, Princess? How does it feel for you to be trapped here with me?" he sneered, his words sending shivers down Amanda's spine.Amanda swallowed hard, her eyes narrowing as she tried to think of how she would be able to escape the dangers he was in, her mind racing with questions, especially with the questions on how Micheal showed up here."What's

  • Rekindling Love After Divorce    0092.

    Charles and James drove speeding to the next police station, their hearts racing with every step. James earnestly hoped he would find Amanda there and it shouldn't be just as Charles feared. When they got to the police station, they rushed in and immediately asked the policemen if Amanda was there.“I am sorry but who is Amanda? We have never heard such a name here nor did someone who bears it come to meet us,” the police attending to them said.“What about your fellow policemen who came to meet her, they mentioned someone filed a report in her favor because she was getting harassed and showed up at the hospital to help her,” James said mentioning the names the men had introduced themselves with but the policemen confirmed that no such name existed in their station causing fear to grip James and Charles.“Are you sure you aren't mistaken? Please ask around, you might not know who they are. Maybe they are new here,” James said in denial that the policeman won't know the acclaimed polic

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