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I had to tilt my chin up because Soren was hugging me so tightly."Alright! Michael's watching you," I teased.Soren finally released me, pinching my cheek before getting into the car.I watched him drive off, smiling to myself. I couldn't wait to see him later.I turned to head toward my car but then saw someone I least wanted to encounter—Edward Kennedy. He sat in his wheelchair, his assistant pushing him toward me.My expression darkened, and my mind raced, trying to predict his motive.Edith's case was going to trial the day after tomorrow, so he had to be here for that.The evening air grew colder as dusk settled. The winter wind bit through the streets, but nothing felt as dark or cold as Edward's expression.He sneered from a couple of paces away. "Have you no shame, Taylor? The Internet's already against you, yet here you are, acting all sweet and sappy in public."I had heard far worse on the Internet than that. Hell, I was already known for fighting back against my o
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I was stunned. This news was hard for me to even comprehend.After recovering from the shock, I asked, "Do you know… who the father is?"Edward's expression could have reduced a child to tears. It made me realize how insensitive my question had been. "I… I didn't mean to—"The words had just slipped out!More than one person could have abused Edith. She wouldn't know who the father was—unless the child was old enough for a paternity test.But who would want to keep a baby born of such brutality?That child would be a permanent reminder of her nightmare, a symbol of pain that would haunt her for the rest of her life.Edith had really trapped herself in this situation. Even if she had an abortion, the trauma would remain, now embodied in a pregnancy that would linger for months. It would hurt more than any punishment the law or the prisons could impose.She must have regretted what she did that night. And she must truly hate me now.Edward glared at me. He blamed me for it all.
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I was reminded of Edward's presence from earlier and turned to her. "Girl, you just reminded me.""What?""Edith's pregnant.""Whaaat?!"I expected her to have the same reaction I did."She got pregnant from that… And there were two of them! Then… who?""There's no way she'd keep the child, so it doesn't matter. Edward hoped I'd let the case go, but I've already asked my lawyer about this. There's no point in settling outside of court.""And why should you?" Jean croaked angrily. "She brought this on herself. It was either you or her!""Do you think I might be too… cold-hearted?" I asked hesitantly."Being kind to them is like casting pearls before swine!" she pointed out. "So why bother?"Jean was right. Even if I agreed to settle outside of court, the Kennedys wouldn't stop. They might even twist my generosity into an admission of guilt.With my best friend's support, I felt better and more confident in my decision.Situations like this made me grateful for Jean. I couldn
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"No!" I screamed, covering my mouth as I dodged his kiss."What's wrong?""I haven't brushed my teeth—and I look like a slob!"I bolted back inside to the bathroom to freshen up.Soren set the breakfast on the table and leaned against the doorframe, watching me.I stared at him, my mouth full of foam.He smiled."Canf youf notf lookf atf mfe?!" I protested.He didn't budge.Growing more self-conscious, I shoved him out of my room.By the time I finished, he had unpacked the tiffin carrier, laying out an inviting spread of continental breakfast."This is quite the feast. Please tell me you're eating with me," I said, smiling as I took my seat.I could get used to having such a boyfriend. In over six years of dating Edward, I'd never experienced anything like this."I already ate, thanks. You should enjoy it while it's hot.""This is too much for one person!" I said, grabbing an extra set of utensils. "Join me, at least!"I sat down and started eating. "So, how's your gran
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After breakfast, I told Soren to leave first, but he insisted on taking me to work.I blinked. "But how will I get home? By subway?""Of course not. I'll be the one to pick you up!" he said, snorting.I was surprised."Isn't it normal for a man to take his girlfriend to work and back?" he added with a smile. "Do you really expect that little from your boyfriend?"I bit my lip. Over the years, I had gotten used to relying only on myself.Soren sighed. "Poor girl. Don't worry. You've got me now.""But what if one day you're gone, after I've gotten used to this?" I asked.Some things were far harder to lose than to never have at all. Wealth was one. The warmth of someone who loved you was another.Once you grew used to it, losing it was like going cold turkey. It hurt. But if you had never known it, you wouldn't fear losing it.Soren's smile froze. He studied me intently before replying firmly, "No. I'm not the kind of person who plays games with someone's heart. I don't quit ha
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I laughed. "Oh my God, he's so done with us now. Come on."Soren dropped me off at my company's lobby. It was peak hour, and I ran into several people outside. They greeted me as usual, but their eyes kept darting toward the black Audi that had brought me here.I should have gotten out of the car earlier…Well, they'd already seen me. Might as well get used to it. I glanced back at the man inside and said, "I'm off. Bye!""I'll come for you later.""Alright."I turned and sashayed into the building, my heels clicking against the floor.Sure, I had to appear in court again tomorrow, but that did nothing to dull this feeling of being on top of the world.Maybe I had finally found the courage to live.I wished it could last longer, though.-As soon as I stepped into the office, Cameron appeared, gripping a mop. "You! We need to talk!"My mood soured. "What? Starting another rebellion? Do you need another lesson?"I had sent her information to debt-collection companies with q
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As Soren showed me around, introducing the architecture, all I could think was, 'How the hell could I possibly not like this?!'There weren't many villas of this size and value in all of Metropolis. And beyond that, the entire place had been designed with aesthetics and art in mind.Instead of answering him, I asked, "Won't you feel a little empty? It's a big house for one small you."Soren smiled and tapped a few buttons on his phone, activating the AI system."I like my place quiet, so it's not too bad. There are no housekeepers or maids here, but my parents regularly send some of our retinue over to keep it clean."I nodded. "Sounds good."Still, I couldn't shake the thought, 'Why am I here?'Was I going to live here now? I hadn't even brought fresh clothes.Besides, staying at his place after we'd only just started this relationship meant something, right? Were we really moving that fast? It felt so soon…I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice Soren had walked away.
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I stared at him, stunned."Ah, I mean… I just think that unit isn't comfortable enough for you. Bullet doesn't even have enough space to roam.""You even thought of my dog?" I replied, leering at him with a half-smile.Honestly, I was overjoyed that he cared. God, this guy had to be an angel.Soren could tell. Emboldened, he took my hand and brushed his thumb over my palm. "Well, he's family to you… so he's family to me, too."His gaze softened. "So, what do you think? If you like it here, stay over. I swear I won't cross any boundary you set. I won't do anything you don't consent to—until you've finally accepted me."It was hard to say no to all of this. But I hesitated.Moving into another man's house alone felt like handing myself over to him. It would be easy for things to happen, right? Roommates could turn into something more with just the right spark.And what about when we broke up? I'd have to pack my bags and leave all over again, like last time. That had been humilia
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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...
