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Second Chance For Him? 89. A dream
Clara's POVThe next morning."James and I had already finalized our divorce before my car accident," I said, my voice trembling despite my efforts to keep it steady. This wasn't something I wanted to talk about again but now that Lily has asked, I can't bring myself to be dishonest with her. I had made myself believe that my relationship with James had come to an end. Anyway, this was meant to be the end of our marriage from the start, wasn't it? I might have wished he would come to love me after we got married, but reality has shown me just how naive and foolish I truly am. Lily's expression was tinged with disbelief, as though she thought I was lying. "So he divorced you after his ex-lover came back..." she mumbled to herself. "It was that simple for him?""Yes, Lily." It was always that simple for James. He holds all the power in our relationship, and I’m the one left to accept all of his decisions. "He never loved me anyway so it's easy for him to file for divorce whenever he
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Clara's POVI did my best to push aside what Lily said, but her words kept echoing in my mind against my will. Honestly, I realize she was right all along. One day, my daughter will grow up and ask me about her father.And when that day arrives, what will I say to her? Am I going to keep deceiving her forever, or would I come clean? What if Layla discovers the truth from someone else and ends up resenting me?"I'm ready!" Lily's voice snapped me back to reality. She walked out of her room, already looking good in blue jeans and a baby blue blouse. She even applied light makeup and styled her hair."Where are you going?" I lifted an eyebrow.It's been four days since we got back from the hospital, and she just can't seem to stay home for even a day. Every day after the nurse who came to check on her left, she would always ask me to go outside. Just going for a stroll to enjoy some fresh air or to grab a bite to eat."Aren't you saying you want to buy some groceries? I want to buy some
Last Updated : 2025-02-07Second Chance For Him? 91. Nerve
Clara's POVWe wrapped up our shopping about an hour ago, and now we're taking some time to wander around the mall. I wanted to head back soon since we left Layla in the apartment. Even though I had locked the door, I couldn't shake off the worry of leaving my daughter alone. But Lily said it had been ages since we went out together and that we needed some 'girls' day out'.“Let’s head over there. I'd like to get you a little something." Lily pointed at a row of shops that offered makeup and a variety of women's essentials.We went to one of the makeup shops. The staff welcomed us with a friendly smile. This seems to be the grand opening of the shop, given the discounts all around and the bustling visitors in the area."Clara which one do you think it's better this one or this one," Lily asked, holding up two lipsticks in slightly different shades. "I think this one," I said."Okay. Make sure to grab something for yourself as well; I'll cover it this time."I glanced around, unsure o
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Clara's POVI had a terrible headache all morning long. Lily had no tolerance for me whatsoever. We're watching TV together now. Just the three of us. On the table, there are three glasses of milk and a dish of cookies that are still warm and fresh out of the oven."Damn, I'm famous now," Lily said, her eyes glued to her phone. I couldn't help but roll my eyes; she's been scrolling on her damn phone for an hour now, looking so proud of herself. It's like she doesn't even understand that what she did yesterday could land her in jail. I have to make her understand that now, we are together in a serious problem."Lily-""Clara check this out!" She interrupted me and came over to show me what was on her cell phone. "Someone commented that Zoe looks so pathetic i mean he got a point. There's a comment that said Zoe deserved it. Finally, there is someone who can see what that woman truly is."Her cellphone screen displayed a video of our fight with Zoe from yesterday. Somehow, someone man
Last Updated : 2025-02-08Second Chance For Him? 93. Protection
Clara's POVLily blinked and cleared her throat as if jolted back to reality. She gave Stevan a smile that seemed a bit awkward. "Oh sorry, I have no idea you have guests coming.""Hey, so you are Lily? I remember you." Stevan said, causing Lily's eyes to widen immediately. "You're the girl from the video yesterday, aren't you?" "Oh, you've seen it?" Lily asked, unable to conceal the pride in her voice."Yes! You're hilarious!" Stevan said, which made Lily's smile turn into a wide grin. I look at each of them and let out a sigh; now Lily has found someone on the same board as her, and she will reject my idea to scrap that video. I told Stevan to grab a seat while I went to the kitchen to make some drinks.When I returned to the living room, he was engrossed in a conversation with my cousin. It seemed like they were quite familiar with one another. It’s not surprising at all, since Lily has a warm and friendly personality that instantly charms everyone she meets.That's when I caught
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Clara's POVAs night falls, Keith and Stevan finally arrive. Lily and I are all set. Keith arranged for a sitter to look after Layla while the four of us went out for dinner tonight. We just went for a casual dinner so we picked a spot that was lively but not overly packed"Mr. Keith, did you get a chance to think about my suggestion?" Stevan asked. I just found out he's asking Keith to have someone assigned to keep us safe.I looked at Keith with a desperate expression, wishing he wouldn't take Stevan's request seriously. The idea of someone watching me all the time would feel stifling. I just can't picture it. "I've already said that it's completely unnecessary. Isn't that right, Lily?" I said. But my cousin just stared at me confusedly. Lily probably feels guilty turning down Keith's help, so it looks like I'm the only one who has to handle the negotiation.“But Stevan makes a good point; if I’m not around, who’s going to look out for you? What if you run into them again?" Keith
Last Updated : 2025-02-09Second Chance For Him? 95. Drama
James' POVToday I was hoping to have a wonderful night out with my family. After dinner, we decided to catch Annette's piano performance at a theater in the city. We reserved all the VIP seats just for our extended family. Besides the four of us, Keith was meant to join us. But my mother said he couldn't attend because he was at a business dinner with a client.Which I know is a lie. I knew he just didn't want to hang out with us, but it never occurred to me that he was taking my ex-wife out tonight.Clara had just been returned from the hospital a few days ago, she was supposed to rest so she could recover sooner. That's what the doctor said to me. But now my brother was the one taking her out. As if her getting shot because of him wasn't bad enough, Keith decided to make her recovery even harder.Aside from the fact that they were out together, I was seething at the sight of my brother clasping her hand. There are countless women in the world, and he decides to pursue his brother's
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James' POVMy sister's performance was outstanding, just like it always is. Annette has been playing the piano since she was four; now she plays it as if it were her very essence. But I can't focus on her. My focus is completely on Clara and Keith, who are seated just two rows ahead of us.Annette finally invited Keith to stay and see her performance. She could never stay mad at him, and I've known that for ages. There are times when I find myself feeling envious of that. Clara acted as if she didn't see me at all, and it infuriated me. They were sitting too close, and why did he have to lean in and whisper to her at times? Even Clara laughed at his words!"James," Zoe said, leaning in closer, "That's the woman I'm talking about."I turned to her, I heard her words but I wasn't fully focused so I didn't catch what she meant. "Who do you mean?""That woman who came with Clara, who turned out to be her cousin. She was the one who came at me in my store yesterday and turned me into the
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Second Chance For Him? 183. Horror
Keith's POV“Didn’t I mention that Selena’s asthma was flaring up and she needed help? So when she called me, what should I do? Are you saying we should just overlook her?" I snapped back at Clara. "You're really selfish."I'm not sure what went on with me. I’ve never even shouted at her before. My anger towards her had just blown up since earlier at the restaurant the moment I saw her with James. I never thought that all this time she was going out with my brother without me knowing.Clara just shook her head. Her left cheek bore a faint purple mark, the spot where I had slapped her earlier, I felt a wave of guilt wash over me. But if I didn't do that, how would I help her realize her mistake? She crossed the line and I needed to guide her back to the right way."How many times do I have to tell you that Selena isn't a child, Keith? She ought to understand what actions to take to avoid situations like this, particularly when you're not around her-"I interrupted Clara abruptly. Ye
Second Chance For Him? 182. Hurt me but not my daughter
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Second Chance For Him? 181. My fiancee
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Second Chance For Him? 180. He suddenly cares
Clara's POVI scanned the other customers in the restaurant and then spotted him sitting at one of the tables. It's not hard to spot him at all. A tall figure and a strikingly handsome face reminiscent of a Greek statue, and how he carried himself made him always stand out among the crowd.Calming my heartbeat, I made my way to James' table. My steps are steady and assured. I know that I need to have a conversation with him, but I just can't get Diana's words out of my head since I chose to meet him here today. And how she cautioned me to be always cautious.“Are you sure he doesn’t have any other motives, ma'am? You know receiving help from someone like him seems a bit too good to be true. And what would make him want to help his ex-wife?" Diana asked just before I headed out to this restaurant.I was the one who asked for this meeting with James. To my surprise, he actually agreed with where I wanted to go. "I'll find out if I go see him and ask him straight up. How else would I kn
Second Chance For Him? 179. She doesn’t want divorce
James' POV"Why does my mother want us to have lunch together?" I asked Zoe who was now assisting me in cutting the food before me.It's a gesture she hasn't made since we tied the knot, and now, out of the blue, she's done it. She sliced the appetizer and was just about to bring the spoon to my mouth when I stopped her. We were at a restaurant, and I didn't want to get any kind of intimate gesture from her.She seemed let down but chose not to argue. Zoe just set the spoon back down on the plate. She smiled as she replied, "We're a married couple, is that really strange?""Did you tell her what happened and that we're getting a divorce soon?" I inquired.She mentioned that she would take it upon herself to explain things to my mother, as I had already tried to share what happened, but my mother just didn't believe me. However, the way she continues to encourage Zoe and me to reconnect suggests that she might not be fully aware of everything, and Zoe hasn't shared the whole story wit
Second Chance For Him? 178. He doesn't care
Clara's POVI wiped the sweat that had trickled down my temple and took a sip from my water bottle. My throat was incredibly dry. My entire body is sore, and it hit me how infrequently I really engage in physical activity. This is so embarrassing. I’m still in my twenties, but I feel like I’m already carrying the weight of an old lady doing a tough job.But as I looked around my restaurant kitchen and took in the progress we've made in transforming this chaos, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness. It wasn't instant, but little by little, we managed to fix it and even make it look much better."Excuse me, ma'am, what are your thoughts on the stove's current position? Should we move it or keep it as it was?" Diana approached me and pointed to the spot where the builders would be setting up a new cooking spot for the renovation.Even though the last place was nice and I used to enjoy it, I still feel a bit sense of trauma. My priority now is to make sure that the incident do
Second Chance For Him? 177. My daughter
James' POVI shut my laptop right after the meeting wrapped up. I still had more work ahead of me, but I just couldn't concentrate on it. My mind was so scattered that I didn't even know what to do next. I suppose I need to reach out to Victor again to check on the results of the investigation he conducted regarding Clara.Yeah, I suppose I should. So I pulled out my phone and called him right away.Victor has been with me and my company for a decade, and I have complete trust in his skills. He said that he would share the results with me as soon as he finished his tasks. But this curiosity is driving me crazy, and I don't think I can keep it to myself any longer if I don't reach out to him now."Mr. Morgan, Good morning," He greeted me politely."Where's the result? Send it to me immediately, Victor. I need it right now!" I came off as really impatient, almost like a kid having a tantrum.What happened to me? You need to calm the fuck down, James."Oh, sure. I’ve wrapped up the inves
