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SEBASTIANI knew she was going to be furious. I could feel it in the way she stiffened as we sat on the couch, the way her jaw clenched and her gaze darted between my face and her hands. And honestly, I couldn’t blame her. If the roles were reversed, I’d probably feel the same way. But I didn’t have a choice. Not if I wanted to protect her and bring Lucas down.“Callie,” I began cautiously. “I know you’re angry, and you have every right to be. But please, don’t let that anger get in the way of understanding why I did what I did. I need you to hear me out.”Her eyes narrowed, her lips pressing into a thin line. “Go on,” she replied.I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “Detective Nora had one of her agents go undercover as a maid at Lucas’s hideout. We thought it would be our way in… our way to monitor him, get intel, and take him down before he could do more damage. But things didn’t go as planned.”Callie’s brows furrowed, but she stayed silent, waiting for me to continue.“When
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CHARLOTTEI pushed open the front door as quietly as I could. My heels barely made a sound on the tiled floor as I tiptoed toward the staircase, desperate to slip into my room unnoticed.“Charlotte.”The voice froze me in my tracks. My pulse quickened as I turned slowly, clutching my bag tightly to my side. There he was… my husband, sitting in his favorite chair in the parlor, the glow of the television illuminating his gaunt face.I forced a smile, though my heart pounded in my chest. “I didn’t realize you were still awake.”He leaned back, his frail frame sinking into the cushions, and cleared his throat. “Where were you?”I sighed, “I went out… to relax.”His eyes stayed on me for a moment, searching my face, but then he simply nodded. “Alright.”Alright? That was it? I couldn’t tell if he was too tired to argue or if he simply didn’t care anymore.He turned his attention back to the television, the news anchor’s voice filling the silence between us. “Sebastian and Callie will be h
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CALLIE"Sebastian," I said softly. "Help me take this off."He glanced at me, a smile playing at the corner of his lips. "Alright." His hands moved behind me, and with a gentle tug, my bra was undone.Before I could react, he pulled me closer, his lips pressing against the back of my neck. His hand slid up, gently cupping my breast, and my breath hitched."Oh, really?" I teased, trying to hide the shiver that ran through me. "I thought I just asked you to remove my bra."He smirked, his breath warm against my skin. "You’re too sexy for me to just stop at that," he murmured, his fingers brushing against me with a tenderness that made my heart race.I turned in his arms, raising an eyebrow as I met his gaze. "Alright, then." With a daring smile, I slid my hand down, slipping it inside his pants, feeling the heat of his skin under my fingers.Just as he was about to place his lips on mine, there was a sharp knock at the door.Sebastian groaned in frustration. "Really?" he muttered under
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SEBASTIANI stood up abruptly, the sudden movement making my father flinch slightly. I could feel his gaze burning into my back as I turned to leave."Is something wrong, Sebastian?" His voice cracked but I didn’t even glance back. "Nothing," I muttered. There was something about the flower Charlotte had given me that unsettled me, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. I didn’t need to explain it to him.I walked back into the room, my mind racing with different thoughts. I heard Callie’s soft gasp as I entered. Her wide eyes fixed on me, concerned.“What happened?” she asked.I didn’t answer right away, my focus entirely on the vase sitting on the table. The way Charlotte had presented it to me… the fake sweetness of it all, just didn’t sit right with me.Without a word, I grabbed the vase, and without hesitation, I slammed it onto the ground. The loud crack of glass shattering filled the room. The flower landed in pieces, petals strewn across the floor, but it wa
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SEBASTIANThe motorcycle roared to a stop outside the house. I jumped off, pulling the wad of cash from my pocket and shoving it into the guy's hand."Thanks," I said breathlessly.The man pocketed the money, grinning. "Good luck with whatever you're running from, man." He revved the engine and sped off, leaving me in the dust.I stood there for a brief moment, catching my breath and steadying my racing heart. There were only ten minutes left. I had to move fast, but I also needed to play it cool. Charlotte couldn’t know that I was onto her.I forced myself to take a deep breath, composing my features before walking through the front door. My footsteps echoed faintly as I made my way up the staircase. Every second felt like an eternity as I approached my father’s room.The door creaked slightly as I opened it. My pulse quickened when I saw the vase sitting on the table by the window, just where Charlotte had left it. The bathroom door was closed, and I could hear the faint sound of ru
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CALLIESebastian’s hand clamped over mine as the sound of approaching footsteps grew louder. "Babe, let's lie down. Pretend we’re dead."I stared at him, wide-eyed, but there was no time to argue. He grabbed my arm, pulling me toward the bed. We scrambled under the covers, our breaths quick and shallow as we positioned ourselves.The footsteps stopped outside the door.KNOCK.We froze. My heart pounded so loudly I was sure Charlotte would hear it.The knock came again, louder this time.Another pause. My skin prickled with unease.Finally, the door creaked open.I peeked through barely-opened eyes, careful not to move. Charlotte stood there, a heavy mask strapped over her nose and mouth. Her eyes scanned the room. “Sebastian?” she called. “Callie?”We didn’t move.She stepped further into the room, her smile growing wider. “Oh, you poor fools.” Her laughter was low and wicked, echoing through the silence. “I told you not to meddle, didn’t I? And now look at you… gone. Forever.”My che
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CHARLOTTEI glanced around, scanning the room. Something wasn’t right. The vase was gone. The damn vase that was supposed to have been there, but wasn’t. I froze for a moment, my heart racing. My mind raced faster.I quickly checked every corner, every shelf, hoping I had somehow missed it. But no. The vase was nowhere to be found. My hands trembled as I swept the room again. Nothing. No sign of it. Where the hell had it gone?I felt the panic rise in my chest, squeezing the air out of me. Had they found it? Had they discovered what I had done? My thoughts were spiraling out of control. I should’ve known something was off…bSebastian was always so meticulous. He would never leave his room unlocked unless something had already changed.My heart beat faster, thudding in my ears. The vase, the one thing that could explain everything, was gone. I couldn’t help but feel as though I was walking deeper into a trap. Why would Sebastian leave his room unlocked? Why was the vase missing?I had t
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CALLIEI slapped Sebastian’s chest, the frustration bubbling inside me. “You should’ve just told me all this sooner! You could’ve spared me all the stress and drama.”He winced slightly, “I didn’t want to tell you because I knew you’d be scared. You wouldn’t have agreed to let my guy shoot her. Not here, not today.”I was about to retort when I glanced around, my gaze landing on the guests who still remained eerily silent. My heart tightened with a sudden wave of discomfort. “Wait… have the guests been informed about all of this? About what’s happening?”Sebastian gave me that damn smile of his, the one that made everything seem like it was under control. “Oh, they know. I had to tell them. I didn’t want there to be chaos when it all went down.”I narrowed my eyes. “You’re not serious,” I muttered, lightly hitting his head playfully. "You had to make sure everything went according to plan, even the guests."He chuckled softly. “Callie, you’re the one who’s always thinking things throu
Second Chances Under the Tree Prove
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CALLIEIt was my day. My fucking wedding day.They were doing my makeup, but I couldn’t stop staring at my reflection. The brushes moved across my face like they were supposed to, but my mind kept drifting, wondering how the hell I had ended up here. This was supposed to be the day I’d dreamed about since I was a little girl, the perfect celebration of love and happiness. But instead, all I could think about was how surreal it felt. Was this really happening? Was I really about to marry Sebastian?The makeup artist was still blending foundation on my cheeks, oblivious to the whirlwind in my head. The soft smell of flowers, the faint noise of voices around me…it all seemed like a dream.How did I get here? How had I gone from feeling like I was losing everything to standing here, about to walk down the aisle with the man who’d promised me forever?I caught my reflection again, my eyes roaming over the dress. It was beautiful, something I never thought I’d get to wear.The past few mon
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Second Chances Under the Tree 21 cakes
CALLIEThe bell chimed softly as we stepped into the cake shop, the rich scent of vanilla and chocolate filled the air. The baker, a cheerful woman in her forties with flour dusting her apron, welcomed us with a bright smile.“Good afternoon!” she greeted. “You must be the Thompsons?”“That’s us,” Sebastian replied, wrapping an arm around my waist. “Or at least, soon-to-be Thompsons.”I smiled, still thinking about my wedding dress. I had just bought my dream wedding gown… a simple but stunning straight dress. I couldn’t wait to wear it as I walked down the aisle to marry the man standing beside me.The baker ushered us to a cozy table near the counter, where a variety of cake samples had already been laid out. “Alright, let’s get started. These are some of our most popular flavors. Feel free to let me know if there’s something specific you’d like to try.”We sat down, and I immediately reached for a small fork, eager to dive in. Sebastian, on the other hand, leaned back in his chair
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CALLIEI was in the kitchen, still in my pajamas, hair tied up in a loose bun, trying to focus on slicing tomatoes without nicking my fingers.The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and I found it comforting as I hummed softly to myself.I was just about to layer the slices onto the bread when a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist from behind, pulling me gently against a warm chest.“My fiancée,” Sebastian’s deep voice purred into my ear, sending a shiver down my spine, “what are you cooking?”I smiled, not even bothering to turn around. “My fiancé,” I replied, mimicking his tone, “I’m making sandwiches for breakfast.”He chuckled, the sound vibrating against my back. “Sandwiches?” he murmured, his lips grazing my neck. “I don’t want to eat sandwiches.”I paused, raising an eyebrow as I turned slightly to look at him. “Oh? What do you want to eat then?”Sebastian grinned, his dark eyes gleaming mischievously as he leaned closer. “You.”I rolled my eyes, though I cou
Second Chances Under the Tree Don't fail me
SEBASTIANCallie looked at me, her eyes filled with concern. "What's wrong?" she asked gently, sensing the shift in my mood.I let out a deep breath, leaning back in my chair. "Charlotte was released from prison."She blinked at me, clearly not processing the news at first. "What? How? Why?""Yeah," I sighed. "Turns out, they didn’t have enough to hold her. So, she’s free."Callie’s eyebrows shot up, her lips parting in shock. "She’s free? Just like that?"I nodded. "Yeah, just like that. But it’s fine. I’m meeting with Nora tomorrow. We’ll figure this out."She leaned forward, concern etched on her face. "But if she’s out, doesn’t that complicate things? What if she comes after you again?"I smiled, a slow grin spreading across my face. "Charlotte thinks she’s smart, but I’m smarter. I’ve got a plan. A backup plan."She lifted her head. "Backup plan?"I leaned in a little, lowering my voice. "Plan B. It’s time to put it into motion."Callie sat back in her chair, eyes locked on mine
Second Chances Under the Tree She's free
CALLIE The videographer approached us, his camera now lowered. “Congratulations,” he said warmly, extending his hand to Sebastian. “This turned out beautifully. I’ll have the footage edited and sent to you by tonight.”“Thanks, Matt,” Sebastian replied, shaking his hand. “You did an incredible job.”Matt nodded at me with a kind smile. “You’re going to love this when you see it. Congratulations again.”“Thank you,” I said, still slightly dazed by the realization that this entire moment had been documented. As Matt packed up his equipment and walked away, Sebastian turned to me, his hand resting lightly on my back.“Come on,” he said, steering me toward a table set up a few feet away.The table was set with twinkling candles, a crisp white tablecloth, and an array of dishes and wines.I stopped short, taking it all in. “Sebastian… this is incredible.”“I wanted it to be perfect,” he said simply, pulling out a chair for me. “For you.”The music continued to play softly in the backgroun
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CALLIESebastian parked the car in a reserved spot, cutting the engine before stepping out. I barely had time to open my door before he was already there, holding out his hand for me like some kind of gallant prince.“Seriously?” I teased, slipping my hand into his as he helped me out of the car. “You’re making me feel like we’re about to walk a red carpet.”He chuckled, his grip gentle as we strolled toward the venue. The pathway was illuminated with fairy lights that twinkled like stars. The soft hum of live music floated through the cool evening air.I glanced at him, shaking my head with a bemused smile. “Sebastian, I don’t understand anymore. Isn’t this just dinner? You’re acting like this is some kind of royal event.”He stopped walking for a moment, turning to face me. His dark eyes softened as he brushed a strand of hair off my face. “It’s not just dinner, Callie. You’ve been through so much lately, and I wanted to give you something... magical. You deserve it.”My heart did t
