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Jean caught on immediately after I dodged her questions twice. "Soren's next to you, isn't he? So now isn't a good time to talk about this?" she asked."Mm-hmm.""Oh, okay. Gotcha. You two go ahead. We'll talk when you're free.""Alright." Just as I was about to hang up, I remembered my business trip and quickly added, "We'll have to wait until after the Brigidlia Festival. I'm leaving for Medhelanon tomorrow."Jean had been so busy that she'd forgotten, but my reminder jogged her memory."You're spending another Brigidlia Festival abroad? I'm sure that's really difficult for you now that you've got a boyfriend. You can't do this again next year."I chuckled and replied, "We'll see..."After all, who knew if my boyfriend would still be mine next year?After hanging up, I instinctively checked my WhatsApp messages and replied to a few work-related ones."Taylor, my family's opinion isn't that important. No matter what they think, I can make my own decisions. Trust me."Soren
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I glanced at Soren.Dude, seriously? Just how intense was his split personality disorder?Without missing a beat, I scooped another piece of fish with the ladle and placed it in Jamie's bowl."Thank you, Ms. Jones," Jamie said quickly, looking visibly uneasy.He then responded to Soren's comment. "Rest assured, Mr. Kenway. We colleagues always look out for one another.""Relax, I can take care of myself. I'm not a child," I said, hoping to reassure Soren.I'd long since learned how to stand on my own.Soren had clearly invited Jamie to dinner just to throw out comments like that—deliberately putting him on the spot while subtly marking his territory, as if announcing I was his woman.He didn't actually expect Jamie to look after me. He just wanted to ensure Jamie didn't start getting any ideas about being with me. And knowing how petty Soren could be, he'd probably lose his mind with jealousy if Jamie ever did try to take care of me.-After dinner, on the way home, I couldn'
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"Oh, okay."I knew Soren could tell I was nervous. He was deliberately giving me space, letting me ease into the situation at my own pace.The moment he stepped into the elevator, I took a deep breath and forced myself to relax."Calm down, Taylor… Don't overthink this..."He said he wouldn't force you. He's not rushing anything, and he's treating you with respect. That means nothing's going to happen tonight."There are plenty of rooms here. We definitely won't be sleeping in the same bed," I muttered under my breath.I composed myself as best I could and headed upstairs.Just as I stepped out of the elevator, Soren emerged from a bedroom. "You're here already? Anyway, this is your room for tonight. I've tidied it up, and there are fresh clothes on the bed for you."I froze. "Fresh clothes?""Yeap…" His lips curved slightly as he walked toward me.He paused, then added, "I picked out some women's clothes for you after the last time you came over. I thought it'd be more conve
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"N-No. Thanks…"How could I possibly let Soren help me while I was still wrapped in a towel, completely undressed?That would undoubtedly lead straight to the bed.He sounded like he was chuckling, his amusement clear when he said, "Alright then, take your time. I'll be in the sunroom on the second-floor terrace.""Oh, okay."The last time I was here, he'd shown me around the entire house, so I knew exactly where the sunroom was.It was a designated lounge space, built entirely with reinforced glass. On a clear night, you could lie back and gaze at the vast expanse of the sky.I glanced at the time and saw it wasn't too late yet. He must be planning to stargaze.I put on the clothes he'd prepared for me—a gray loungewear set.It was soft, comfortable, and a perfect fit. Even the underwear fit just right.The faint scent of laundry detergent lingered on the fabric, suggesting Soren had gotten them washed after buying them.I didn't dare imagine what had been going through his
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"I didn't know you knew how to brew tea!" I said, genuinely impressed.He chuckled. "I just looked it up online and learned it on the spot."I laughed even harder. "You really are an outstanding person, Mr. Kenway. To think you can learn something so quickly.""Thank you for the compliment, Miss Jones."We exchanged pleasantries, passing the cup of tea between us until it was finally empty.Soren placed the cup back on the table, but his arm remained firmly around my waist. "There's something I'd like to discuss with you, Taylor.""Sure, what is it?" I asked, my gaze softening with affection.I couldn't help but admire his flawless gestures up close. They were so perfect it was almost unbearable. I wanted to bite him so badly..."How about I arrange a bodyguard for you when you go to Berrada?" His voice was gentle, seeking my opinion.I met his eyes. "Is that really necessary?""Yes, it is. Berrada is a chaotic place, with muggings happening all the time, as you already know.
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The two of us sat under a romantic, starry sky late at night, sipping tea by the fire.Everything felt so perfect—I didn't want it to end.But at the last moment, Sorne let go of me. "Taylor... snap out of it. Otherwise... it might actually happen tonight."He stepped back slightly, playfully tracing a finger down my nose in warning.I blinked, dazed, staring into the brilliance and warmth of his gaze.For a moment, I seriously considered forgetting everything else and taking him right then and there."You'd better not regret missing out on this opportunity, Soren," I teased, blushing as I nestled into his arms."I won't. We have all the time in the world," he declared in a deep voice as he tightened his embrace and kissed me again, leaving trails of warmth in his wake.I was drowning in his gentle affection.Neither of us wanted to part, so we fell asleep together on the lounge chair in the sunroom, curled up against each other until 3:00 a.m.At some point, Soren stirred, w
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"Alright, we'll come to you!" Jean said.After hanging up, the two of them hurried over and sent me the restaurant's location when they arrived.I checked the map and saw it was just a 10-minute walk away, which was perfect for me.When I arrived, they waved from a distance.Soleil said, "I just called my brother to see if he wanted to join us. When he heard there were three women, he immediately said no."I couldn't help but laugh. "Let's not disturb him. He was already running late for work this morning, and he's swamped with tasks."Jean instantly teased me. "Look at that! She's already slipping into the devoted wife role."Soleil added, "Most importantly, my brother's playing along with being the husband controlled by his wife."Embarrassed by their teasing, I took a sip of coffee and muttered, "Come on, you two! Cut it out!"But Jean wasn't about to let me off the hook. She waggled her eyebrows mischievously. "Wait… You said Soren drove you to your office this morning, me
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That was the first time I'd heard so clearly how Soren had felt about me all these years. I never imagined his feelings could go back so far and run so deep.To think that an act of kindness from our younger days had remained etched in his heart for so long, so firmly.Jean was equally moved, sighing. "Your brother is truly extraordinary, and your family's wonderful, too.""Thank you…" Soleil pressed her lips together in a small smile before continuing. "I was abroad for performances during that time, so I don't know all the details."Initially, my mother supported my brother's affection for you and even encouraged him to pursue you despite your previous civil partnership."She never dismissed your background. Instead, she pitied you, believing you had endured too much."Another reason was my brother's long-standing workaholism. He focused entirely on his career and never mentioned marriage."My mother arranged several blind dates for him, carefully selecting accomplished wome
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Before I could respond, Jean asked, "Don't you think this is a bit unfair to your son? His father's still alive, yet he'll never get to know him.""I didn't say he won't ever see his dad. I just… don't want it to happen now," I muttered.I was afraid Soren would fight for custody. I thought it might be better to wait until Silas was old enough to make his own informed decisions. Then, if I had to, I'd let them meet."But this is when a son needs his dad the most! A father missing out on his child's early years will be something both of them regret deeply," Jean said gently.Her words echoed in my head. Thoughts spun out of control. I just wanted the conversation to end."I… I'll think about it. You should get some rest, too. Tomorrow we're going on an excursion!"-Jean stayed for four days before flying off to her next destination. Her family had been pressuring her to find a boyfriend for the past two years, and she'd spent every major festival, including Brigidlia, abroad jus
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Soren had no idea whether I was still single or how I was faring. Just in case he ever needed to escape the confines his family had imposed on him and rescue me from my misery, he had chosen to remain single himself.The thought of hearing about me after he married must fill him with dread. If I was still alone, he wanted to be my partner again. He longed to be with me, but his family had ensnared him.My son had finished his bath. I rocked him to sleep before returning to the living room.Jean was gazing at the night view from the balcony. She turned to me. "I'm surprised people here celebrate Brigidlia too.""There are people who share our ethnicity and culture everywhere. A festival helps them feel connected.""So, is my boy asleep?" she asked."Mm-hmm. I don't let him nap too much during the day so he can sleep early at night. Then I can get some time to myself."She stared at me for a few seconds. "You're a goddamn superwoman, aren't you? Raising a kid on your own and still
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I had dreamed of Soren several times over the past two years.Each time, he would see how difficult it had been to raise the child alone and strangle me, shouting, "I told you, didn't I? If I hear any news about your life being anything less than perfect, I'll drag you back here, whether you want it or not!"I would wake up with a start, muttering bitterly, "Why is this just a dream?"I missed Soren.Sometimes, I daydreamed about his reaction to seeing his own son. Other times, I imagined us getting back together and living as a real, happy family.That would be so great.Jean nodded. "I think so too! Do you know he's still single? I don't think he's let go of you yet.""That's impossible. Maybe he doesn't want a romantic relationship at all."She shook her head. "I heard that his grandfather's condition has worsened. He probably doesn't have long. And yet Soren still ignores his command to marry.""His grandfather is sick again?""What do you mean again? He's old and sick. I
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I watched the city shrink below me before it blurred into nothingness.A young girl sitting next to me noticed and silently passed me a packet of tissues.I thanked her and tried to bury the emotions stirring inside me, doing my best to stifle the pain.The long flight was exhausting.I finally fell asleep, leaving the pain behind as I drifted into the waking hours.-Two years later, Jean arrived in Loegria to see her godson.I picked her up at the airport with him in tow.I spotted her from a distance and waved excitedly.Silas Jones, in his pram, waved back, babbling, "Jea-Jea! Jea-Jea!"By then, Silas was 15 months old. He could walk well but still hadn't learned to speak much.Jean hurried toward us, dragging her suitcase. "I'm finally here! The plane was delayed! I hope you weren't too worried…"I wrapped her in a tight embrace. "I'm fine! I saw the delay on the FIDS board. I wasn't in a rush, so I decided to wait."Jean looked down at Silas, scanning him from head t
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After calming myself, I finally drove home.When I arrived, Amanda was surprised. "Hey, I thought you left before I did! When I didn't see you, I thought you went out to eat with Jean."I shook my head. "Nah. There was a traffic jam."I'd packed my personal belongings from my office into a box.Amanda looked at me closely and asked, "Hey, are you okay? I know how much you invested in this brand. It took a lot to get here. It must hurt to sell it now.""I'm a little sad, but it is what it is. I don't feel too bad about it.""Well, you don't sound too upbeat."I sank onto the couch, suddenly feeling exhausted. "He called me while I was on my way back.""He? You mean Soren?""Yeah.""What did he say? Did he want you to get back together?" Her gaze fell to my abdomen. "Did he find out about the pregnancy?"I shook my head. "No. I sold the company and returned his money. He called to ask where the money came from.""He suspected something, didn't he?""Suspected? He knew. He st
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Soren finally asked, hesitantly, "Is that really the reason?"Oh, he believed me."Of course. What else?" I retorted.I was grateful this conversation was happening over the phone. If it had been face-to-face, I would've fallen apart in panic."I thought you were doing this to avoid me," he said, his tone cold.My heart skipped a beat, but I feigned calmness. "Don't overthink it. We've been broken up for a while now. If I wanted to avoid you, I would've done so long ago."He fell silent again. I knew it was time to hang up. The longer I spoke, the more openings he would find.Just as I was about to say goodbye, he asked, "You've moved?"He'd been trying to find me recently!Panic surged through me, and I tightened my grip on the steering wheel. "Yeah. Just recently.""To avoid me?""No! My college friend Amanda is staying in Metropolis now. Do you remember her? She was there during the centennial too. She even sat in your car—""I know who she is," he interrupted. "I rememb
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Jean was efficient. She convinced her family to buy the Edwardian Taylor in record time. When the news broke, my colleagues were alarmed, thinking something bad had happened.I sent out a notice telling everyone not to panic. No one would be fired after the change of ownership. I also told them to keep the news under wraps.I worried that Soren was still watching my business and me. Maybe he'd notice something was off.The acquisition process went smoothly. I lowballed my company's price as a quiet thank-you for all the help I'd received along the way.Jean's father signed the contract and paid me immediately.Seeing the sudden swell in my bank account was dizzying. This company represented years of effort, bearing witness to my first relationship and even my civil partnership.And now, it was sold. The man who had started this with me was in prison, while I was preparing to leave.Everything is impermanent.I took some time to collect myself before paying off the remaining deb
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"Cause' I miss you?" I replied.We went to the Oriole. Amanda and I had been there once before—back when we met Candy and tricked her into paying for our food.This time, I swapped wine for a fruit punch and thanked Amanda for coming. While we waited for our food, I got straight to the point.Amanda looked stunned. "Is… today supposed to be April first?"I laughed. "Ha! No. This isn't a joke. I'm going to sell the company and make you my COO. If you agree, then Jeannie will be your boss, not me."Jamie's contract hadn't matured yet, so he was still the manager instead of the COO. That's why I had so much work—covering that empty position, too.Amanda stared at me, confused. "But… why? Why sell your company? Are you… in trouble?""No, it's because…" I trailed off, unsure if anyone might be listening.I leaned in and whispered in her ear instead.Amanda blinked, clearly bewildered. She looked at my abdomen. "Soren's?!"I nodded."Oh my god. Are you sure you're not the main cha
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I had been pretty worried about what to eat for lunch, but Jean's question solved the problem. I was craving food from the Oriole!"My usual favorites. If you'd be so kind, hee hee.""I'll get the cook on it.""Aww, you're the best, Jeannie," I cooed.Unfortunately, Jean saw through me. "Hmph! Flattery won't get you anywhere, lady! You're still going to get an earful when I get there!"Cherry returned from walking Bullet and asked what I wanted for lunch. I told her Jean was on her way with a feast."Oh! Should I return to the office now?""Nah. Stay and enjoy lunch with me first, at least!"Jean arrived a little after 11:00 p.m. with the Oriole's finest.As I lunged at the food, Jean asked, "You're not showing morning sickness yet, huh?""Nah. My pregnancy is still early. I'm fine." I was planning to use my relatively good appetite now to indulge and store energy for my little one.It was this thought that made me realize I still wanted to keep the baby."Jeannie, I want t
