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My eyes flew open wide as I whipped my head around to see that Don was bowing respectfully to the man still holding me in an intimate pose.“Don’t call me that outside the office walls,” Jason chided him with his arms still firmly banded around my waist.“Yes, sir,” Don replied.He seemed unbothered by the compromising position he’d found us in.I felt like I was missing some crucial piece of information here.Don fixed Jason with an appraising look before striding quickly to extract me from the other man’s arms.“How are your studies going, Don?” Jason asked.He was addressing Don far more familiarly than I would have expected.Did they know each other? And well enough to use nicknames? Billions of questions were racing through my mind, desperate for answers before I combusted from sheer bafflement.“Going well. I didn’t realize you lived around here!” Don replied, as if their unexpected acquaintance was no big deal.“I’m new to the area.”“Really? Well, I hope you like the neighborh
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I felt suddenly drained after the phone call and I trudged back into the kitchen to find Don had already finished eating breakfast and was rinsing his dishes in the sink.I watched him working methodically, and an idea began to take shape in my mind."Don, listen up," I stated firmly, getting his attention. "I need to go into the office for an emergency situation, and you're coming with me. I may not be back until late tonight, and with Eve out of town, I can't just leave you here alone. Finding a last-minute sitter would take way too long."Don's brows flew up at my words as he turned to face me. "What? Seriously, Mom? I don't need a babysitter," he protested, rolling his eyes. "I can totally take care of myself, you know. I'm not three years old anymore."I opened my mouth to insist, but he was already ranting on stubbornly, "Plus, I have a crucial calculus exam tomorrow morning - I need to get a good night's sleep so I can be rested. I don't want to risk missing it or underperformin
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A tense silence fell over the conference room, broken only by the occasional rustle of papers and notebooks as people shifted nervously in their seats. No one seemed eager to be the first to offer up a proposed solution for dealing with this catastrophic situation...until a familiar voice suddenly rang out, shattering the uneasy quiet."Why don't we simply compensate the families of the deceased victims?" Mrs. Dami suggested, rising to her feet with her shoulders squared.If I remember correctly from the company directory, she was one of the real estate subsidiary's senior executives. "And Woodsford Holdings can cover all medical costs for those injured as well. That should be enough to settle the potential lawsuits and keep this from getting even uglier in the courts and media."I tilted my head slightly to get a better look at the older woman as she made her case. She had an air of no-nonsense pragmatism about her, her graying hair pulled back in a tight bun.A smattering of murmurs
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"When I told you how I felt, I wasn't asking you out on a date," Klay stated bluntly, holding my gaze captive with those stupidly beautiful whiskey-colored eyes. "I was asking for your hand - as in, to be mine. Permanently."The sheer audacity of his words left me gaping at him with flushed cheeks. This couldn't actually be happening, could it? He couldn't seriously be proposing...what, marriage?"I'm growing quite tired of this little boyfriend of yours," Klay continued in a low rumble, taking another deliberate step forward. "You've been together for years, and he still hasn't put a ring on it? Tsk tsk - that boy's just stringing you along for fun, darling. Clearly he doesn't appreciate the rare prize he's got."His lips were a hairsbreadth from mine when he murmured, "I, on the other hand, would cherish you like the rare gem you are. I don't care if you're divorced, if you've got a kid or two already in the picture - all I want is you, Maisie. And what I want, I get...by any means
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I rolled onto my back and stared sightlessly up at the ceiling fan whirring in lazy circles above me. The deep, resonant timbre of Jason's voice replayed in a loop in my mind. It was impossible to ignore now that I was fully awake and alert.Eventually, my growling stomach drove me from the warm cocoon of blankets, forcing me to drag my butt into the kitchen to scrounge up something edible. I hadn't bothered changing out of my work clothes earlier, so the rumpled and disheveled vibe was strong as I padded around in my wrinkled blouse and slacks.I quickly tugged on a pair of loose black lounge pants and an oversized blue t-shirt before setting about gathering ingredients. Just some packaged ramen to quiet the monster growling in my belly, and the fixings for banana bread to thank the new neighbor for his thoughtfulness regarding Donovan.Just as I was tying back my unruly mess of hair, ready to get cooking, a new text message notification from Philip flashed across my phone screen."J
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Karina simply arched a perfectly groomed brow at me, managing to radiate an impressive amount of disdain without uttering a single word. Clearly this was going to be a...fun...neighborly relationship.Still, I refused to let her haughty, condescending attitude get under my skin as we began the tedious process of hauling her numerous belongings inside. I'd dealt with far worse than a spoiled, entitled brat with an overinflated sense of self-importance in my life."So, you're Jason's fiancée, right?" I ventured out of a desire to fill the tense, awkward silence more than anything.She sniffed indelicately, somehow making the simple act of breathing through her nose seem snobbish and disdainful. "Jason's soon-to-be wife," she corrected with the barest hint of a smug smirk. "Though I suppose even that will be a step down for a woman of my pedigree to be marrying a poor orphan boy from Lucland."The words were delivered with such sugary sweetness that the venom and disdain behind them didn'
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My heart kicked up when Jason brushed past me, our bodies grazing for the briefest of electrifying moments.He was so close that the soft fabric of his shirt grazed my bare arm, sending an electric tingle skittering across my hyper-aware skin.The scent of his cologne - warm and woodsy with hints of crisp citrus - enveloped me in an intoxicating cloud that made my head swim.I was unable to resist breathing in deeply through my nose, causing an involuntary shiver to trickle down my spine at the heady, masculine aroma.I remained rooted in place just inside the entryway, watching with rapt attention as Jason crossed the room to the sitting area with the plate of banana bread still in his hand. All the while I struggled to get my raging hormones back under control before they completely overwhelmed my senses.He didn't seem to notice my internal plight as he simply plucked one of the mini loaves off the plate and took a casual bite, those unfathomable eyes remaining locked on me in a sm
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KARINAI adjusted the snug crimson silk dress I'd carefully picked out for the evening, tugging at the fabric to ensure it clung perfectly to every curve while emphasizing the slender line of my waist. The deep V-neckline dipped just low enough to provide a tantalizing tease of cleavage, while the daring slit up the side revealed a generous expanse of toned leg with every other step - just enough to make Jason's mouth water and eyes smolder with undisguised want.My fiery red hair had been expertly styled into soft, tousled waves that spilled over one shoulder in a vibrant cascade, the rich color perfectly complemented by the glittering ruby earrings I'd chosen.I took one last critical look in the full-length mirror, turning this way and that to admire the overall effect. Tonight, there was no way Jason Harding would be able to keep his hands off me, not with the way this dress showcased my assets.A slow, satisfied smile curved my lips as I gave my reflection an approving once-over.
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MAISIEI froze, then rushed closer to her. "Lily, what did you say? Say it again!"She placed her tiny palm on my cheek."Amma!"It wasn't perfect, but it was close enough. After months of trying, she'd finally said something resembling "Mama."Joy exploded through me like fireworks. I started bouncing up and down, unable to contain my excitement."She said it! She said 'Mama'! Did you hear that? She called me 'Mama'!" I shouted, throwing my arms wide and then forming a big heart shape with them for Lily.Suddenly, I realized I hadn't captured this momentous occasion. "Wait, I need my camera! This is important!"I started frantically searching through my bag. "Don't say anything else until Mama comes back with the camera, okay?" I called over my shoulder as I dug through my belongings.I've always been one to wear my emotions openly, especially happiness. After everything I'd been through in my life, I'd promised myself I would never downplay joy when it came my way. I would celebrate
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MAISIEI was making my way back from checking on Don and his friends who were busy taking photos and being typical teenagers when Lily suddenly began squirming in my arms, making urgent sounds and pointing.Don had asked us to keep his relationship with Jason private at school. As far as his classmates knew, Jason was just his stepfather, the school principal who had married his mom.I understood his need for privacy; teenage social dynamics were complicated enough without adding that layer.Lily's movements became more insistent, drawing my attention back to her. She was staring fixedly at something, her little body practically vibrating with excitement.Following her gaze, I realized we were standing near the elephant enclosure. A massive African elephant was resting in the shade of a large tree, separated from us by sturdy metal bars and a deep moat.I moved closer to the viewing area, and Lily immediately grabbed onto the bars, her eyes wide with wonder as she took in the enormous
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MAISIEI turned back to face her, noting the familiar look of contempt that always appeared whenever Karina's name came up.Miriam had disliked her from the start, but her hatred had intensified after I'd explained the full story of how Karina had conspired with Jason's brother Jared, how she'd betrayed years of friendship with Jason just to trap him in a relationship."What's she done now?" I asked, not entirely sure I wanted to know.My feelings toward Karina were complicated. For a long time, I'd seen her as nothing but a manipulative obstacle standing between Jason and me. Then, during our final confrontation, I'd glimpsed something else—a young woman crushed under the weight of family expectations and desperate choices.However, that brief moment of sympathy had evaporated when Jason finally told me everything. The extent of her deception, the calculated way she'd worked with Jared to keep Jason tied to her... I'd never wished anyone ill except for Jared, but Karina had earned a
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MAISIE"It's okay, sweet girl," I murmured, holding Lily close as our car pulled away from the driveway.Her eyes were still watery, her little chest occasionally hitching with the aftermath of tears. She'd been crying for Don, who had left earlier with Chen and their friend to meet us at the zoo.Don had snuck out while Lily was distracted with her toys, but she'd noticed his absence almost immediately. It was almost comical how both her father and brother would try to slip away unnoticed, terrified of upsetting a twenty-month-old."Come on, Lily," I said brightly, trying to distract her. "Say 'Mama'!"I'd been trying to coax her first words for weeks now. However, she seemed determined to take her time.The pediatrician assured us it was normal. Some children were simply more observant before they started speaking still I couldn't help feeling a little anxious.Lily ignored my prompting, becoming fascinated with the buttons on my jacket instead. She leaned forward, her chubby finger
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MAISIEThe next morning, I emerged from a quick shower and headed to the dressing room to get ready for the day.I'd passed by Lily's room earlier and found both her and Jason still asleep, though she had somehow migrated onto his chest, her favorite sleeping position since she was born.Whenever she was with one of us while sleeping, she'd inevitably crawl up and settle herself on our chest, her ear pressed against our heartbeat.I pulled on ripped jeans, a white tank top, and a soft gray blazer, then headed back to the nursery, eager to tell Jason about his unprecedented night of sleep.When I reached Lily's room, the bed was empty. I found them on the other side of the room, where Jason was sitting on the floor with Lily in his lap, carefully putting tiny shoes on her feet.She looked adorable in a white sundress, her hair tamed into two small pigtails.I was about to speak when Don appeared behind me with Lily's sippy cup of milk in his hand."Time for breakfast, everyone," he ann
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MAISIE~A couple of years later~I gave birth to the most beautiful little girl in the world two years after our wedding. We named her Lily, after Jason's mother. Sometimes I call her Lil when she's being especially cute, which is pretty much all the time.It was actually my suggestion to name her after his mother. I knew it would make Jason happy, and it truly did. The way his eyes lit up when I proposed it—that moment alone was worth it.Now she's one year and eight months old, toddling around our home with a determination that makes us all smile.Lily has filled our lives—mine, Jason's, and Don's—with a kind of joy I never knew existed. Her little voice, still forming words but full of expression, makes the whole house feel alive. She's become the unexpected glue that has truly brought our family together.Don had accepted my relationship with his father, but in those early days after the wedding, he still spent most of his time with his best friend.He was trying to adjust to this
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MAISIEThe moment we appeared, the guests rose to their feet, turning to watch our approach.I saw familiar faces on both sides of the aisle—colleagues from work, parents from Don's school.Miriam stood in the front row, her pregnancy now visible beneath her flowing dress, tears already streaming down her face as she clutched Nathan's hand.But my eyes were drawn inexorably to Jason, waiting for me beneath the arch.The look on his face as he watched me approach… wonder, joy, love so intense it was almost painful to witness made everything else fade away.In that moment, it was just the two of us, connected by an invisible thread that had been drawing us together since our first meeting.Don and I moved slowly down the aisle, each step bringing me closer to my future. The weight of my son's arm beneath my hand was both grounding and symbolic. He wasn't just giving me away; he was walking with me into our new life.When we reached the front, the officiant smiled warmly at us. "Who give
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MAISIEThe moment I stepped on the back porch, the world seemed to pause. Across the lawn where rows of white chairs arranged in a semicircle. Wildflowers in shades of blue, purple, and white lined the aisle—the same flowers that grew naturally along the stream at the property's edge, now woven into garlands that transformed our backyard into an enchanted garden.Jason squeezed my hand once before releasing it. Then he moved ahead to take his place at the simple arch we'd constructed from twisted branches and adorned with more wildflowers and fairy lights that would twinkle as evening approached.His best man, Klay, stood beside him, while Felix and the rest of Jason’s friends lingered a few feet away. Dressed in sleek black silk suits, they exuded an air of refined elegance, each one strikingly handsome in their own way.I took a deep breath, steadying myself in the quiet moment before everything would begin.The subtle scent of my bouquet—wildflowers mixed with sprigs of lavender—he
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MAISIEWe lay tangled together afterward.Jason’s weight was a welcome pressure on top of me and his heartbeat was strong against my chest, gradually slowing to match my own.My ring caught the candlelight and sent prisms dancing across his sweat-dampened skin like tiny rainbows that seemed a fitting metaphor for the joy that filled me.Eventually, Jason shifted to the side and gathered me on him so that my head rested on his chest with his arm a protective band around my waist.Outside, the night had deepened, but inside our sanctuary, time seemed suspended in amber like the honey that still faintly flavored our kisses."When did you plan all this?" I asked, tracing idle patterns through the light dusting of hair on his chest.His fingers combed through my hair, gentle and soothing, occasionally working through tangles with careful attention. "I bought the ring before our trip to Greendale," he admitted, the rumble of his voice vibrating against my ear.I nodded.Tears slipped from t
