“Those are divorce papers. Sign it,” He instructed, his voice cold as usual. I stared at the papers in shock and despite knowing the answer, I still asked. “Why?” “Because you aren't needed. I married you only because my father made it the only way to inherit his properties. I wasn't going to allow my hard work to go to the snake that is my younger brother and now that I've inherited almost everything, you're not needed.” “That is all I was?” I inquired knowing fully well his answer would hurt me but he didn't bother giving me an answer. “You'll be paid for your years as my bed warmer—” Bed warmer? “—and the moment my lawyer receives the signed document, you'll have the money sent to your card. In addition, you can stay here for an extra month.” I smiled through gritted teeth. “Fine. A hundred and thirty thousand grand is all I need.” “You can get more.” “I need just the amount I specified and don't worry, I'll sign right now. Just send the money now,” I told him before signing the document and handing it to him. *** After Shawna ends her loveless marriage she finds out that she's pregnant for her ex-husband. Now she has to figure out how to take care of herself, her kids, and her sick mother. When Damien comes back into her life and is willing to share her burden and take care of her. Will she forgive him and come back to him after everything he has put her through?
View MoreRAMONI leaned against Phoebe’s desk, watching them argue like they were the only ones in the room. Triplets. Identical in almost every way, same fiery temper, the same stubborn streak, same protective instinct over their little sister. It was almost entertaining at first. Almost.But now? I was bored.“Guys,” I said again, keeping my tone light and calm, but it was like I didn’t exist. They didn’t hear me. Or maybe they just chose to ignore me. Typical.“Jasper, can you just stop already?” Phoebe snapped, stepping in before things got even messier. She crossed her arms over her chest, looking annoyed.“I’m trying to protect you, Phoebe!” Jasper shot back, his voice rising. “You don’t even know who he really is!”I watched Phoebe’s jaw tighten, and I could tell she was about five seconds away from losing her cool. Jasper, as usual, wasn’t letting up. This was a regular scene with them, but it still felt like walking through a minefield every time.Billy, standing a little behind Jaspe
PHOEBE“Wait… Ramon?” Billy frowned, glancing between me and him like we’d just announced we were getting married or something.“That’s right,” Ramon said, stepping forward with a small, polite smile. “Nice to officially meet you both.”Jasper gave a short, dry laugh. “Yeah. Officially, huh? So this is a thing now?”“It is,” I said firmly, crossing my arms tighter. “And I’m not going to hide it, so you can drop the attitude.”“Attitude?” Jasper raised an eyebrow. “We don’t have attitude. We just… didn’t expect this, that’s all.”Billy nodded slowly, but his eyes stayed on Ramon, like he was trying to figure him out. “You move pretty fast, don’t you, Ramon?”“Billy,” I warned, my voice sharp, but Ramon just chuckled, brushing it off like it was nothing.“I get it,” he said smoothly. “I know I’m not exactly your favorite person. But I care about Phoebe, and I hope you can respect that.”Jasper snorted, crossing his arms like he was gearing up for a fight. “Oh, sure. Respect. That’s easy
PHOEBEI walked into my office with a bounce in my step, my heels clicking lightly on the floor. I was feeling good, no scratch that I was feeling great. Seeing Ramon today was the only thing on my mind, and I couldn’t wait. Since we decided to take things to the next level, I’d been floating on cloud nine. Who wouldn’t? He was sweet, charming, and completely into me. And today, I had that warm, fuzzy feeling in my chest, the kind that made you want to smile at everything and everyone, even the grumpy security guard downstairs.But nothing, absolutely nothing, could’ve prepared me for what I saw when I pushed open my office door.My mouth fell open, and for a second, I just stood there, frozen, blinking like I was seeing things. But nope, it was real. The entire place was filled with flowers. And not just a couple of bouquets sitting on my desk…no. I mean, flowers were everywhere. Roses, red, pink, and white, filled every corner of the room, climbing up my desk, spilling onto the chai
JASPER“Grandma,” I called, trailing her into the kitchen. She was humming to herself, some old tune I vaguely recognized, stirring a pot on the gas cooker with a wooden spoon. The kitchen smelled like spices, onions, and something hearty simmering beneath it all. She looked calm, and peaceful, like someone who didn’t have a single care weighing her down. I hated to ruin that vibe, but I couldn’t let this go.She glanced over her shoulder, smiling warmly when she saw me standing there. “What’s wrong, Jasper?”I leaned against the counter, crossing my arms as I tried to gather my thoughts. How was I even supposed to say this without sounding paranoid? “It’s Ramon,” I said finally, frowning a little as I said his name.Her face didn’t change. Still that same gentle smile. She turned off the burner and set the spoon down, wiping her hands on her apron. “What about Ramon?”I rubbed the back of my neck, trying to find the right words. “There’s something… I don’t know. Something not right a
JASPER“Man, this guy’s up to something,” I muttered, peeking through the window. My eyes stayed glued to Ramon, who stood there with Phoebe, doing that whole lovey-dovey thing that made me want to gag. She was all smiles, and he… well, something about him just didn’t sit right.I watched as Phoebe giggled, then hugged him like he was the greatest thing since Wi-Fi. When she finally ran inside, I shook my head and let out a breath. I didn’t trust him. Not one bit.The second Phoebe disappeared through the door, I stepped out of the house, keeping my eyes locked on Ramon. Dude didn’t even flinch. He just stood there for a second, looking smug, like he knew something nobody else did.I clenched my fists, ready to march right up to him and demand he explain what his deal was. What was he doing hanging around here like he owned the place? Why was Phoebe acting like he was some kind of knight in shining armor? But then, he did something I didn’t expect. He didn’t linger, didn’t give me a s
RAMONIt was a quiet night as I walked down Phoebe’s street. I adjusted my jacket and smiled to myself. She’d said yes. She was mine now, and that kiss, damn, that kiss was still burning on my lips.For a moment, everything felt… simple. Easy. But I knew better.My phone buzzed in my pocket. I glanced at the screen. A number. No name. But I didn’t need a name. I knew who it was. I answered.Silence.I waited for a second. No one spoke on the other end, but they didn’t have to. I already knew what they wanted.I hung up without saying a word. I wasn’t the type to waste time on pleasantries.As I reached the corner, I slipped into my car, a sleek, black luxury sedan that purred to life the moment I turned the key. I drove through the empty streets, heading downtown.I wasn’t in a rush. Let them wait. That’s what people like them needed to understand. I was the one in charge. Not them.The warehouse looked abandoned from the outside, with rusted metal walls, broken windows, and weeds gro
PHOEBERamon stepped closer, his eyes never leaving mine. “Yeah. I’ve been thinking about us… about this.” He paused, rubbing the back of his neck like he wasn’t sure what to say. “I didn’t want to rush it, but I couldn’t wait anymore. You’re important to me, Phoebe. I wanted to do this right.”“The right way?” I whispered, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure he could hear it.Ramon nodded and reached for my hands. His touch was gentle, and his thumb brushed across my knuckles in a way that sent shivers up my spine. “Yeah, the right way,” he said softly. “So… Phoebe, will you be my girlfriend?”For a second, I could only stare at him, my brain struggling to process what he’d just said. Did he really ask me that? Was this actually happening?“Yes!” I blurted out, a huge smile spreading across my face. “Yes, Ramon, I’ll be your girlfriend!”His face lit up, and before I knew it, he had pulled me into his arms. He hugged me so tightly, that I could barely breathe, and I didn’t care. I
PHOEBEIt happened so fast.One second, I was stepping into the garden, trying to calm down after that fight with my brothers, and the next, I was screaming because there was someone standing in the shadows. My heart jumped into my throat, and I stumbled back.The figure turned toward me, and my scream cut off when I saw his face.“Ramon?” I whispered, my voice shaky from the scare.“Hey,” he said, pulling back the hood of his cloak and giving me that lopsided smile that always made my stomach flip.“What are you doing here?” I asked, still trying to catch my breath. “And why are you sneaking around in my garden like some kind of… vampire hiding from the light?”Ramon chuckled softly, and without a word, he reached into his cloak and pulled out a small bouquet of flowers. The petals were soft-looking and a deep shade of purple, and they smelled like wild berries and fresh rain.“I missed you,” he said, his voice gentle. “And I had a feeling you were having a bad day.”My heart squeeze
PHOEBEI sat in the living room, feeling the weight of the day pressing down on me. After I left Mom, I met up with my brothers in the hallway. Their faces were tight with worry and frustration.“Phoebe, what’s going on?” Jasper asked, folding his arms.I shook my head. “Everything’s falling apart again. Every time we finally get happy, something bad happens.”Billy frowned, his face tight. “It’s like we’re cursed. Nothing goes right when things are good.”Jasper snorted. “Yeah, every time you smile, disaster follows.”I looked down, my voice trembling a little. “I don’t know why, but I think Ramon might be able to help. He’s different from those others.”Billy’s eyes shot open, anger flashing. “Ramon? You’re not supposed to be seen with him, Phoebe. He’s not welcome in our business.”Jasper’s tone turned cold. “We don’t want him involved. You should stay away from him.”I frowned. “Why can’t you see that he might actually be useful? He listens. He cares.”Billy shook his head sharply
SHAWNAWhen I thought of marriage, my eyes would light up as I imagined being in bed with my husband, giggling as he whispered sweet words of affection to me. I had looked forward to cooking with him and having food fights every time we did.A sad smile settled on my face as I stared at the ceiling.“How naive I was,” I muttered, my voice breaking.If I had been told I'd be married at age twenty-two, I'd surely believe that but I wouldn't have believed my marriage would be loveless and the complete opposite of all that I had imagined.With a sigh, I sat up in bed. It had been two years since I got married yet it was still the same so thinking about it and regretting it was pointless.I gently got out of bed and sat back down because of how sore I was between my legs and a scowl settled on my face.“Even if he doesn't like me, can't he at least be gentle,” I muttered, frustrated because I was almost always sore anytime I had sex with my husband.As though he heard me, the door to the b...
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