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I hesitated a little before taking it. "Thank you."Oh no. I just remembered—I still had his other handkerchief with me!After dabbing my eyes with this new one, I said timidly, "Um, I'll return this after I wash—""It's alright. You can pass it to me," Soren said, taking the handkerchief.I stared intently at my food, hoping to hide my burning cheeks.Once we finished our meal, I summoned a waitress for the bill. However, she informed me that it had already been paid."By whom?" I exclaimed."Soren, duh!" Soleil chirped, leaping to her feet.I rose from my seat, too."Mr. Kenway, the lunch was supposed to be on me!" I protested, flustered."Oh, who cares? It's just a meal, and my brother has too much money to spend. Let him pay for someone he l—"Soren suddenly coughed—loudly and pointedly.Soleil corrected, "Like I was saying, it's because there's a plus-one this time. Me! So we should be the ones footing the bill, ha!"I blinked, stunned.What had Soleil been about to
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"Next time, tell me if you're coming to eat. It'll be on the house!" Jean said. "Taylor, you gotta let me know after you've set the time.""Wait, you're serious?""Duh? I actually planned to turn your meal into my treat, but you guys paid before I could."While we were still talking, Michael approached Soren quickly. "Sir, the car is here."Jean understood. "Well, that's all from me! I shouldn't keep all of you busy folks out here. See y'all next time!""Bye, Jeannie!" Soleil chirped, waving.Soren's schedule was tight enough that his car was waiting right outside the entrance. Michael had already opened the door for him."I'll go now. Have fun," he said through the rolled-down window.I waved at him, trying hard to suppress the feelings that surfaced when I looked at his face.The Audi drove away.Soleil let out a dramatic sigh. "Finally! He's gone! I am now freee! Let's go!"-I drove a modest electric car for my city needs. It was pretty good for what it was, and I loved
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More importantly, had Soren already realized my feelings for him?!Oh God, no! Nooo! I had to shut down this topic immediately to protect that flimsy wall of tissue paper—or we wouldn't even be friends anymore!I scrambled to change the subject. "Anyway, Jeannie invited us to dine for free, right? Any day in mind?""The weekend would be nice. I'll leave the details to you," Soleil replied."Got it."We arrived at my company soon enough, and I showed her all my Rococo-inspired designs.She was surprised and cried out, "You've made this many designs already?!""I'm planning to participate in February's fashion show in Medhelanon with this series. Once I finish my current commissions, I'll start on this project.""Oh my God, it's… amazing!" she exclaimed. "This has to be confidential, right? And you're just gonna show 'em to me?! You trust me too much!""You're not a fellow competitor, are you? So it's fine. Besides, this is just one of the series I've planned. I have plenty more
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I had already assembled a support group of eyewitnesses, and this was what he pulled off again?!I had to inform them not to show up in court tomorrow until further notice.The women were very patient with this last-minute cancellation—after all, they were here for the 60% discount on all Edwardian Tailor products. They even reassured me that they were at my every beck and call.Nonetheless, I wasn't going to just let Edward bid his sweet time.-After a night of consideration, I decided to pay that dickhead a visit. I figured he'd be looking for the same doctor who had helped him recover back then.And I was right.Edith and Sally were stunned to see me.Edith wasted no time raising her voice. "What the hell are you doing here?! Are you really coming here to drag him to court for your selfish request?!""What's his illness now?" I asked straight away."What's your business?""I'm interested in knowing when he'll finally get better so we can get this divorce over with. I hat
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"Are you blind, or are you just a goddamn monster with no empathy?! Do you see the state he's in right now?!" Edith screamed."I wasn't the one who did this to him, you buffoon, so how about you miss me with that moralist crap?" I retorted, snatching the form back and slamming it onto the table next to his bed."I saved your life for years, Edward. With my blood. I owe you nothing. Everything I could give, I have already given you."You're the one who betrayed and hurt me, so don't you dare call me a monster after everything you've done. If you truly know you're in the wrong, then sign this form right now!" I demanded.He stared at me. Then, slowly, he took the paper from my hand.I expected him to tear it apart, so I warned him, "I have plenty of copies, Edward. You can't destroy them all."To my surprise, he flexed his palm at me and said, "A pen, please."I was stunned."A pen, please," he reiterated. "I thought you wanted me to sign."Edith stared at him in disbelief. "Are
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Edward stared at me in renewed shock. "You've changed in two months. It's like you're not the Taylor I knew.""Oh yeah? Maybe you should congratulate me on my rebirth. I'm no longer the kind of idiotic doormat everyone could walk over," I retorted.Everything I'd gone through in the past few weeks felt like a cleansing fire. I was reborn from it, like a phoenix.I should be proud that I survived it, and now my life and career were at new heights.Had I been even a little weaker or more naïve, I would have been burned to ashes. I wouldn't be standing here, listening to him react with shock at my transformation.The Kennedys watched me in stunned silence.I sighed, tucking the form back into my bag. "Get well soon. I'll be waiting."I turned to leave and opened the door."Taylor, I'll help Mr. Jones out of this," Edward declared."Are you nuts?!" I spun around, perplexed. "What good will that do?!""I'll be able to help you," he claimed."What?!""You're just confused by your
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Jean was stunned. "What the hell? He changed his stance?!""I don't know what's with him, either. I think he's actually possessed. I can't predict him," I replied."He even said he's gonna help Harry and that this was for my sake. He claimed he didn't want me to 'regret' what I did to him, so he was basically atoning for my sins. Or something.""Dafuq?! Is he actually hospitalized for insanity?!" Jean exclaimed.I laughed tiredly. Even I had no explanation for any of this.After the call, I thought about asking Soren about his invitation. But at the same time… I was too timid to bring it up.I hadn't received an invitation, after all.Maybe we had some sort of psychic connection because he called me right at that moment.I laughed when I saw his name—maybe we really were bound together in some way."Hello? Lord Soren, what is it?" I answered.Since he wouldn't let me call him Mr. Kenway, I figured I'd just be cheeky instead.As expected, he laughed. "Really? You're gonna add
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"I'm not sure, but I brought my annulment form when I visited him, and for some reason, he signed it. Maybe his conscience finally kicked in. Regardless, once he's discharged, we'll resume the procedure."I sounded excited—as though I was already one step closer to freedom from this marriage."That sounds great. Congrats on getting closer to freedom," Soren said."Thank you."I overheard someone speaking from the other side and was sure he had to still be at work."You should get back to whatever you're working on. I need to drive. Talk some other time?" I suggested."Sounds good. Drive safely."I was close to reaching my company. After stopping the car, I thought about our conversation, and suddenly… I felt like I was a woman having a secret affair!Was it just me, or did Soren seem unusually invested in my separation progress?The way I reported to him felt like I was trying to comfort a lover who couldn't wait for us to be legally "single" again.Then, the fact that I co
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"So what? It's always couples' intimacy hour everywhere," Soren replied with a grin, leaning in for a kiss.I turned away. "You reek of alcohol!"He sniffed himself, clearly thinking he smelled bad, too. I expected him to ignore it and keep going, but instead, he pulled me upright. "Let's go. To the showers!"I guessed he was worried that our first time after two years would be ruined by bad breath and stench.He tried to lift me into his arms, but I was concerned he might be too tipsy. We had a playful struggle before he finally scooped me up in a bridal carry."I told you. I'm not drunk!" he insisted.I realized there was no escaping him today, so I reminded him, "Our son is still at the hospital, Soren. With Aunt Sarah.""Mm-hmm. Once his mommy and daddy love each other very much, he'll see us.""Soren! Be serious!""Loving my wife is the most serious thing there is."-Two months later, my grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep. Soren and I had only just woken u
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I got up and shot Soren a glance. "You guys must have been worried about him over these two years. Thank you for taking care of him.""Why, you're welcome," Richard replied with exaggerated pomp. "He didn't torment us, actually. He took it out on his subordinates. He worked like a machine, and everyone under him had to do the same. You should really thank his employees the most!"A pang shot through me as I looked at Soren. I'd heard about this from Jean, but hearing it again from his close friends only deepened that painful regret.I thought I'd been kind, but it was likely the cruelest thing I'd ever done to him. And yet, he held no blame against me and still loved me.It moved me. I filled both our glasses to the brim.Soren looked baffled. "What are you doing? They didn't specifically want to make you drink—""A toast to our relationship, my love," I said, passing him his glass.Soren froze, clearly not expecting this from me.The crowd, though, had already erupted into che
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Being with Soren felt like a walk in the sunniest, coolest spring. He told me he loved me, and that made me his equal.Know what? It made me feel confident all of a sudden.We locked eyes for a long time before I pulled away."I… I'm basically unemployed right now," I muttered.I was about to launch a new business, but my grandmother's illness and my son's age forced me to set everything aside again."It wasn't easy raising a child alone, Tay, so don't put so much pressure on yourself. Besides, with your skills, it's only a matter of time before your career takes off again."I beamed. "You really think so? That's a lot of confidence, dude.""Of course I do." He held my hands. "Starting a business takes time and energy, so how about you move in with me? I'll raise our son while you focus on what you want to do."I laughed. "Oh God, was that the whole point of this talk from the start?"Soren laughed as well, his handsome face relaxing. "Well, now that we're getting married, whe
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Soren smiled. "No need to doubt. That was one of my ulterior motives."So he wanted me to agree to our marriage because he wanted sex?!I stared at him, unmoving."Come on, I'm sending you both up," he said, his driver's presence making things awkward.Soren took the baby from my arms and strode inside.In the elevator, he stared at me without blinking.I grew self-conscious. "What?""Nothing. I just wanted to look at you, not missing a single detail," Soren replied matter-of-factly. "I hadn't dared do that before we started talking again because I was afraid you might be upset."I felt even more embarrassed.He set Silas in the cot, then turned to me and walked away.It was too late. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into his chest. I saw his face loom over mine and cried out, "Don't do this, Soren! This is Amanda's place!"His reason and restraint were still functioning, turning his kiss into a brief peck."When will you move to my villa?" he breathed."N
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I knew what had happened to me. I knew what two years had done to my face. A woman aged much faster when she had a child, after all.Celebrities looked the way they did because they didn't bear the weight of child-rearing. They had the money to pamper their faces and dedicate themselves to rigorous exercise routines.I had raised my son on my own. I had help when I needed it most, but most of the time, it was just me."So, you don't think I've grown older and uglier?" I muttered.Soren laughed."Oh, I do!" he teased. "But you're the mother of my son.""What does that mean?! And you said you weren't pitying me!"He laughed again—this time, affectionately. "I was joking. I don't think you're any less than who you were back then. I actually wish you'd grow older, too. That way, only I remain by your side."I couldn't come up with a response to something so ridiculous."Do you need me to throw a grand, elaborate proposal to finally convince you I'm serious about wanting to spend t
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"It's the way he looks at you. His eyes look suspicious!"Suspicious, my ass. Jamie was so far away from him by now that there was no way Soren could see anything in Jamie's "eyes."I sneered. "Don't be daft. He's got a girlfriend now." "Oh, really?""Yes, really. Can we go now?"My old colleagues had been staring at us, and I really didn't want to become the subject of their gossip. I just wanted to leave.Soren finally told the driver to go.Silas had probably exhausted himself from crying. It didn't take long for him to fall asleep in my arms.Soren stretched his arms out. "Let me.""I'm fine. It's okay for him to sleep like this. My arms are fine," I replied.I didn't want to give him an excuse to enter Amanda's residence with me again. I was only here temporarily, and I certainly didn't want things to get... steamy and intimate at her place. Besides, I didn't want to be steamy with him, period.Soren withdrew his arms sheepishly and snickered to himself.Annoyed, and
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"Hello?""When are you coming back?" Soren asked in a low voice.I stood and left the lively private room. "I'm having lunch with some old colleagues. What's up?""Wow. So while I was trying to handle our son, you went out to have fun," he whined.Please. He wanted Silas with him—he was just being dramatic.The wine gave me enough courage to respond, "Weren't you the one complaining about missing out on your son's childhood? I'm just being considerate.""Fine. Where are you? I'll bring Silas to you. He wants his mom now—no one here can calm him down," he replied.Just as I had expected.I figured lunch was nearing its end anyway, so I gave him the address. "Call me when you arrive. I'll meet you at the entrance.""Got it."I returned to the room and quietly told Amanda, "I have to leave soon. You guys go ahead."She checked her phone. "Nah, we should all start packing up. We still have to work this afternoon!""Oh, right."I paid for our meal while the others chatted.Whe
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The company had seen some new hires, but many were familiar faces.Case in point: Cherry Birkin. Now Amanda's assistant and principal secretary, she was ecstatic to see me."Tay-Tay! You're back!" she cried, rushing over to grab my arms. "It really is you! I'm so glad you came to see us. After disappearing for two years, I honestly thought you'd never come back!"Amanda, who had been the one to welcome me, stood beside me, smiling. "See? Your old colleagues have been complaining about you being heartless.""Aww, I'm sorry for being gone so long! How about this? Lunch is on me! Cherry, gather the old crew and invite them over!""You got it!" she replied eagerly.I stepped into Amanda's office—the same one where I used to work.A lot had changed in the interior, but everything felt warm and welcoming. The company was thriving under her and Jamie's leadership.There was a knock at the door. I turned to see the man himself."So, you really are back, Taylor," he said with a grin. "
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I was irritated. If I were being generous, I'd say Soren was being proactive. If I were being honest, though, I'd call it disrespectful—he was undermining my agency!"I haven't even agreed to this yet!" I snapped, straightening my back and glaring at him as the seniors watched. "Who gave you the right to make decisions for me?!"Soren barely reacted. "You overthink everything. You hesitate more than you need to, so I thought... why not just ask your grandmother and aunt?"Turning to Sarah, he added, "What do you think, Aunt Sarah? Do you approve of us being together?"Sarah blinked, stunned, then shot a quick glance at my grandmother. My grandmother raised her hand, as though she had something to say. I leaned in immediately. "I'm listening, Grandma..."She took a deep breath, grasped my hand, and said, her voice raspy, "I can tell… Ren really loves you… You have a child now… It's good for you two to just get married."She paused, then added, "That way, I… can finally let go...
