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Mia opened the door, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She was expecting it to be a delivery person or maybe a neighbor, but instead, she was surprised to see Isabella standing on her porch, tears streaming down her face."Mia, I'm so sorry to come over so early," Isabella sobbed, her voice shaking with emotion.Mia's expression changed from sleepy to concerned in an instant. "Isabella, what's wrong?" she asked, stepping aside to let Isabella in.Isabella walked into the house, collapsing onto the couch as Mia followed close behind. "I'm so sorry, Mia," Isabella sobbed, burying her face in her hands. "I don't know what to do."Mia sat down beside Isabella, putting a comforting arm around her shoulders. "Hey, it's okay," she said softly. "Just calm down and tell me what's going on."Isabella took a deep breath, trying to compose herself."I regret agreeing to this contract, Mia," she said, her voice shaking with emotion. "I'm realizing now that James is a cheat, and I don't know how muc
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Isabella turned to Mia, who was rounding up her tea. "Mia, I just thought of something," Isabella said, her eyes narrowing in thought.Mia looked up, curious. "What is it?" she asked.Isabella hesitated for a moment before speaking. "I think I'm going to go to the hospital," she said.Mia's eyes widened slightly. "Are you going to see Miranda?" she asked.Isabella shook her head. "No, I'm going to see Dr. Smith," she explained.Mia's expression changed to one of curiosity. "Who is Dr. Smith and why do you want to see him?" she asked.Isabella took a deep breath before launching into the story. "The other day, when James and I went to the hospital to see his father, I saw Steve leaving the hospital," she said.Mia's eyes narrowed slightly. "So?" she asked.Isabella's eyes locked onto Mia's. "It got me thinking, what was Steve doing at the hospital?" she asked. "He wasn't there to see Mr. Reed, because James and I were the only ones who visited him that day."Mia's expression changed to
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Isabella stood in front of the mirror, styling her hair with precision. She had a busy day ahead, and she wanted to look perfect."First things first," she muttered to herself, pulling out her phone. She drafted a text message: "Meet me at Café Downtown at 2 pm. Come alone." She hesitated for a moment before sending it to Steve.James watched from the bed, his eyes fixed on Isabella's reflection. He wanted to speak, to ask where she was going, but his voice caught in his throat. Emily's threats still lingered, making him cautious.Isabella turned, catching James's gaze. "I'll be home late," she said, her voice neutral. "Have a nice day."James nodded, feeling a pang of guilt. He wanted to tell her everything – about Emily, the blackmail, and his infidelity. But fear held him back."Be careful," James managed to say, his voice barely above a whisper.Isabella raised an eyebrow. "I always am," she replied, her expression unreadable.With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Jame
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Isabella quickly dialed Mia's number, her fingers drumming on the table."Mia, it's me," Isabella said, her voice laced with frustration.Mia's warm tone filled the line. "Hey, girl! How did it go with Steve?"Isabella sighed. "Not going to lie, It wasn't a success at all. He clammed up, avoided my questions, and practically denied everything."Mia's curiosity piqued. "What do you mean he denied everything? What did he say exactly?"Isabella recounted the conversation. "He claimed he didn't know what I was talking about, then said he went to the hospital for a check-up. When I pressed him, he panicked and left."Mia's skepticism echoed through the phone. "A check-up at mid-day? That's suspicious."Isabella's agreement was vehement. "I know, right? I sense he's hiding something, but I can't quite put my finger on it."Mia's thoughtful pause hung in the air. "So what are you planning on doing next?"Before Isabella could respond, a gentle touch grazed her shoulder.Isabella spun around,
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Isabella stepped out of her bedroom, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, to find Mr. Reed by the door, fully dressed."Mr. Reed, you're leaving already?" Isabella asked, surprised."Yes darling, I've got a few things to attend to," Mr. Reed replied with a smile. "Can't stay idle, even after a hospital stint."James chuckled. "Dad's always on the go."Isabella's eyes sparkled. "We'll miss you so much."Mr. Reed winked. "Next time I visit, I expect to see a grandchild! You two better get to work!"The trio erupted into laughter.James grinned. "We'll work on it, Dad."Isabella playfully rolled her eyes. "No pressure."Mr. Reed's expression turned serious. "I'm proud of you both, you two take care of each other.""Let's see Dad off," James said, offering his arm to Isabella.As they walked Mr. Reed to the door, he quickly mentioned, "A quick one, there will be a small celebration soon—to toast my recovery and James' contract."Isabella's eyes sparkled. "We will be expecting it, sir."James
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Mia trudged up the walkway, exhausted from her hectic day at work. As she approached her apartment, she noticed a figure huddled on the steps. Her curiosity piqued, and she quickened her pace.As she got closer, her eyes widened. "Babes! What's wrong? How long have you been out here?" Mia asked her etched on her face.Isabella's pale face lifted, her eyes sunken. "Mia...I'm so sorry. I've been trying to reach you. What kept you so long today?"Mia's concern deepened. "Girl, it's a long story, but right now I'm fucking exhausted and tired; enough about me, over to you, what happened? Why do you look like you've seen a ghost or lost someone?"Isabella's voice trembled. "I've been out here for hours. I called, texted...you didn't respond nor did you return any of my calls."Mia's eyes narrowed. "I'm so sorry, babe; I was at work. What's going on?"Isabella gestured weakly. "C'mon Mia, easy on me with the questions, let's go inside. I need to sit."As they entered the apartment, Mia's gaz
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Isabella's eyes sparkled as she sipped her coffee, her smile radiant. Mia's apartment was cozy, filled with warm light and comforting aromas.Mia settled beside her, curiosity etched on her face. "So, Isabella, what are your plans?"Isabella's expression turned skeptical. "Plans? I'm still figuring things out. Not gonna lie, I don't want to be idle."Mia nodded encouragingly. "You deserve a break, but I know you're itching to do something."Isabella's thoughts drifted to her finances. "The partial payment from that crazy contract helped with my sister's medical bills, but he still owes me. Besides, my job isn't complete yet, and I haven't given him a child."Mia's eyes narrowed. "You shouldn't rely on him, you know. You need stability."Isabella sighed. "I know. I’m desperately in need of a job. Something meaningful."Mia grinned mischievously. "What if I found you a job and coincidentally, it came with a marriage contract attached? Would you accept?"Isabella's laughter filled the ro
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Mia flung open the door, her expression fierce, expecting to see Alex's smirking face. But instead, she was met with James' pale and sad visage. His eyes, once bright and confident, now seemed sunken and desperate.Mia's aggressive stance faltered, her expression softening. "James...what are you doing here?" She stuttered, taken aback by his unexpected visit.James' voice cracked as he spoke. "Sorry to disturb you, Is ... .Isabella here?" His eyes scanned the hallway behind Mia as if hoping to catch a glimpse of his estranged wife.Mia's face contorted in a mixture of pity and guilt. "Uhm, not at all, I….I haven't seen her. I've been trying to reach her, but she's not responding to my calls." She hesitated, unsure how much to reveal.James' face fell, his eyes welling up with tears. "Oh...okay." His voice was barely above a whisper.Mia's expression turned sympathetic. "Hey, are you okay? I was actually about to come to check on her soon. I've been worried sick."James' eyes locked on
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“Good evening, everyone; I want to start by thanking everyone for coming to sympathize with me over the death of my father," he said, his eyes scanning the room. "It means a lot to me and my family, and we appreciate your support during this difficult time." The crowd murmured in agreement, their faces filled with sympathy and understanding.James took a deep breath, his expression turning serious. "I also want to personally apologize for what happened earlier," James said, his voice filled with sincerity. "It wasn't part of all of these and all she said was nothing but allegations. I had never had anything to do with her, because I am legally married to my wife here, Isabella." Everyone turned to look at Isabella, who was smiling and nodding in agreement. She was a beautiful woman, with long, curly brown hair and bright green eyes. She was dressed in an elegant black dress, and she looked like she had just stepped out of a fashion magazine.James continued to speak, his voice filled
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