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Ryan gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles turning white as his foot pressed harder on the gas. His jaw clenched, and a string of curses left his lips. “I can’t believe it,” he muttered under his breath. “All this time… I trusted her. I would never have believed she was a green snake under the green grass.” Kate sat quietly at the passenger’s seat beside him, her hands folded neatly on her lap, watching him out of the corner of her eye. She didn’t want to say anything just yet. Let him stew in his own thoughts.“How could I have been so blind?” Ryan slammed his hand against the wheel, his face twisted in frustration. “I married her… because my family thought she was the best choice. And all along, she was the one who tore us apart!”Kate bit her lip, feigning sadness. “Ryan,” she finally said, her voice soft and trembling. “I… I never wanted to tell you because I didn’t want you to hate her. But I couldn’t live with the pain anymore. I had to tell you the truth.”Rya
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Ryan sat at his desk, his head buried in paperwork, trying to drown out the thoughts that had been plaguing him since his confrontation with Serena. His jaw clenched as flashes of the scene played in his mind—the way she had dismissed him, the smug look of the man who had defended her, and the way she had coldly ended things between them. He cursed under his breath and ran a hand through his hair.A knock on the door pulled him out of his thoughts.“Come in,” he said, his voice gruff.Jefferson, his assistant, walked in with a polite nod. “Sir, your meeting with the board is set to begin in a few minutes. They’re waiting for you in the boardroom.”Ryan sighed, leaning back in his chair. “Right. I almost forgot.”Jefferson cleared his throat. “It’s an important one, sir. They’ll be discussing the quarterly projections and future investments.”Ryan waved him off. “Yeah, yeah, I’ll be there.”Jefferson hesitated. “Shall I get your files ready?”Ryan stood up, adjusting his suit. “No
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Serena wrapped up the last of her paperwork, stretching her arms with a sigh of relief. Finally, she could leave the office and pick up Amy. It had been a long day, and she was eager to see her daughter’s bright smile.She grabbed her purse and car keys, heading out in a hurry. The thought of spending the evening with Amy made her feel a little better, especially after the heated confrontation with Ryan earlier.“Ms Serena, are you leaving already?” Emma asked the moment she saw Serena step out of her office.“Oh yes. I’m thinking of spending some time with Amy and that’s the reason I’m picking her up myself.“That’s a great idea, ma’am. See you tomorrow.” Serena nodded without saying any other word and strode to the elevator.When she arrived at Amy’s school, she parked quickly and walked up to the entrance, smiling politely at the receptionist.“Good afternoon, I’m here to pick up Amy Winthrop ,” Serena said, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear.The receptionist look
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David adjusted his tie and looked Ryan straight in the eyes. His voice was calm but firm. “Mr. Winters, I’ll get straight to the point. If you don’t hand Amy over to her mother right now, this situation will escalate into a legal nightmare for you.”Ryan’s jaw tightened, his fists curling at his sides. “Are you seriously threatening me, Mr… Whatever?” he asked coldly.David gave a small, confident smile. “Not a threat, just a fact. You see, Serena has full custody of Amy. You taking her without permission can be seen as abduction, Ryan. And trust me, that’s not a battle you want to fight—not in court, not in the media.”Kate, standing beside Ryan with her arms crossed, scoffed loudly. “Oh please! Serena always plays the victim, doesn’t she?” She rolled her eyes and smirked. “She’s just being dramatic. You have every right to see your daughter, Ryan. She’s your flesh and blood.” Kate uttered, acting all supportive.Serena, standing on the doorstep with David by her side, held her
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The club was alive with flashing lights, loud music, and the heavy scent of alcohol filling the air. Ryan sat in the VIP section with Ethan, his eyes dark and brooding as he stared at the drink in front of him. He lifted it and took a long gulp, letting the burning liquid slide down his throat.Ethan watched him closely, his own drink barely touched. “Ryan, man, are you seriously planning to drink yourself into oblivion tonight?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.Ryan exhaled sharply and set the glass down with a thud. “What does it look like, Ethan? I just want to forget… everything.”Ethan leaned back in his chair, swirling his drink in his hand. “Look, I get it. Things are messed up right now. But drowning yourself in booze isn’t going to fix anything.”Ryan shot him a glare. “And what do you suggest I do, huh? Sit at home and think about how everything’s falling apart?”Ethan sighed, trying to lighten the mood. “You know, you could always do what normal people do when they’re s
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Ryan groaned as he slowly opened his eyes, the pounding in his head making him wince. His entire body felt heavy, and the inside of his mouth was dry like sandpaper. He blinked a few times, trying to focus his vision, but everything was blurry. When his eyes finally adjusted, he frowned. The room was unfamiliar—dark curtains covered the windows, and the walls were painted a dull gray. This wasn’t his house.“What the hell?” he muttered, rubbing his temples. He pushed himself up to sit, feeling his head throb with every movement.Just then, the door opened, and Ethan walked in, carrying a tray with a bowl of steaming soup, a pill, and a glass of water. He smirked when he saw Ryan’s confused expression. “Well, well, look who’s finally awake,” Ethan said, setting the tray down on the bedside table.Ryan squinted at him. “Where am I?”“My place,” Ethan replied casually, leaning against the dresser. “You drank yourself into oblivion last night, and I had to drag your sorry self
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Ryan stood by the hospital window, his phone gripped tightly in his trembling hand. The sky outside was dull, the clouds gray and heavy, mirroring the weight pressing down on his chest. His fingers hesitated over the screen before he finally tapped his mother’s number. The phone rang only twice before Mrs. Winters picked it up.“Ryan?” Her sharp voice echoed through the speaker.Ryan swallowed hard, his throat dry. “Mom… something happened.”Mrs. Winters’ tone shifted immediately. “What is it? What’s wrong? Hope you’re okay?”“ I’m fine mom. But It’s Kate. She isn’t okay…,” Ryan muttered, his voice low, guilt dripping from every word. “She… she lost the baby.”Silence. For a moment, there was only the faint sound of static. Then came the explosion.“What?!” Mrs. Winters’ voice roared through the phone, making Ryan wince. “How could this happen? What did you do, Ryan?!”“What did you do to Kate that led to her losing my grandchild? What the hell did you do?” She demanded, her voic
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Kate paced around her small apartment, her footsteps echoing in the quiet space. The morning light barely seeped through the blinds, casting long shadows on the walls. Her face was flushed with frustration, her jaw clenched tight. She’d spent the entire night at Ryan’s house, waiting like a fool. She sat on his couch, checking the time over and over, hoping he’d walk through the door. But he never came.Now, back in her apartment, her mind was racing with dark thoughts.Where the hell did he go?Her chest tightened with suspicion. Maybe he was with Serena. Again. Even after everything—the lies, the news that Amy wasn’t his daughter, all of it—what if he still wanted her?Kate’s hands curled into fists at the thought.“No. I won’t let that happen. Not again.”She snatched her car keys off the counter, her mind already racing with a plan.“This time,” she muttered under her breath, “I’ll make sure Ryan hates her for good.”She grabbed her phone and quickly typed out a message to Rya
