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Twisted Fate Chapter Thirteen: The Unholy Union
Emma's legs felt like lead as she walked down the long aisle, her father's grip on her arm vice-like. Memories of Mark's betrayal with Amanda flashed through her mind in agonizing flickers.There was Mark, whispering hushed endearments to Amanda as they embraced... Mark and Amanda kissing passionately, oblivious to Emma's stunned presence... The devastated look on Amanda's face when Emma confronted her about the affair..."Emma, keep it together," her father hissed through a frozen smile as they approached the altar.She blinked back tears, putting on a brave face as James came into view. His expression was stony, giving no hint of the emotional turmoil she knew he must be feeling."Dearly beloved..." The priest's voice cut through her daze.Emma tuned out the droning speech, fighting waves of nausea. This was all wrong. She didn't love James, and he didn't love her. How could she go through with this sham?Her father shot her a warning look as the vows began. Emma's heart pounded, co
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The limo slowed to a halt at the grand Montgomery estate, and James hastily exited without even considering holding the door for Emma. She sighed inwardly, gathering her gown delicately before stepping out, feelinga pang of disappointmentat his lack of courtesy. James marched ahead, his destination clear - the east wing guest rooms. Emma hurried to catch up, blocking his path with an outstretched arm. "Where are you off to in such a hurry?" she demanded, her voice tinged with frustration. James glanced at her with a mixture of irritation and disdain. "To find a room as far away from you as possible."
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Emma jolted awake, heart pounding. The dream had been so vivid - Mark's hands roaming her body, his lips on her skin. She shuddered at the memory."What's wrong with you?" James' gruff voice made her jump. He glared at her from across the bed, eyes narrowed in the dim light. Emma felt heat rush to her cheeks."N-nothing. Just a dream, I will be fine," she stammered."it would have been better if you kept that in your dream but your moaning woke me up," James snapped. "Keep it down, will you? I need to sleep here."Emma wanted to sink through the mattress. Had she been moaning out loud? How utterly mortifying. Her cheeks burned."Sorry," she mumbled, staring at the sheets.James grunted and turned away, leaving Emma flustered and embarrassed. She'd only been dreaming of her ex-lover Mark. Was that so wrong? James acted like she'd committed a crime.As James' breathing slowed to a steady rhythm, Emma couldn't relax. Her body still tingled from the vivid dream, her skin feeling feverish
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Emma blinked awake to the harsh blare of an alarm clock. Disoriented, she glanced around the familiar bedroom before the events of last night came rushing back. The fight with James. His cold rejection. Their bitter agreement to keep up the charade of a happy marriage. Steeling herself, Emma rose from the tangled sheets and quickly dressed, wanting to face the day head-on. She wouldn't cower in this room like a scolded child. As she emerged, the mouthwatering aroma of bacon and fresh coffee wafted through the hallway. Emma followed the scent towardthe sound ofclinking dishware and low voices conversing.
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The shrill ringing of Emma's phone pierced the silence of her hotel room suite. She had been staring out the window, her fingers absentmindedly tracing the glittering diamond ring on her left hand. Asymbol of her new life, her new identity as Mrs. Reynolds. And yet, the ache in her heart refused to dissipate, leaving her adrift in a sea of uncertainty.With a trembling hand, she reached for the phone, her breath catchingin her throatas the caller ID flashed a name she had hopedto never see again: Mark."Hello?" She answered, her voice barel
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James slammed the door behind him as he stormed out of the mansion. His heart was pounding witha potent mix ofrage, hurt, and something else he couldn't quite put his finger on. This was it - the moment he had been simultaneously dreading and craving. Thechance to finally cut ties with this sham of a marriage once and for all. Without a second thought, he whipped out his phone and stabbed at his father's contact, impatience fraying his nerves with every ring. "James? What's going on, son?" Senator Reynolds's gruff voice finally crackled over the line. "It's Em
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Emma sipped her pina colada, staring out at the crystal blue waters of the Hawaiian beach. She should be overjoyed to be on her honeymoon in paradise with her new husband James. But a dark cloud hung over their supposed romantic getaway. "You've hardly said two words to me since we arrived," Emma said, breaking the tense silence between them.James looked up from the book he was pretending to read. "What would you like me to say? That I'm thrilled to be stuck in this sham of a marriage?""It doesn't have to be a sham if we actually try," Emma pleaded. "This was supposed to be our chance to start over, just the two of us."James laughed bitterly. "You mean the chance for you to trap me into this farce. I'm not that naive, Emma. I know the real reason you wanted to get married."She recoiled like she'd been slapped. "And what's that? A chance at actual happiness for once in my life?" "Don't give me that act. You only married me to merge our families' companies and wealth. Just like my
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Chapter The Promise The Hawaiian sun was beating down as James and Sarah strolled hand-in-hand along the pristine white sand beach. After securing a private bungalow at an exclusive Maui resort, they quickly changed into their swimsuits to spend the day soaking up the sun and reveling in each other's company."This place is like a dream," Sarah sighed contentedly, gazing out over the azure waters of the Pacific. "I can't believe you could bring me here with you."James pulled her closer, planting a kiss on her sun-kissed shoulder. "Just you and me babe, no interruptions. I will do anything for you babe and I am willing to stand with you forever but with time you need to be hidden for now."“But it is not easy having you stay with another woman in the same room,” Sarah said.“Believe me when I say it is you and you alone, I want, and nothing can change that,” he stated.They found a secluded spot and spread out their towels. Sarah wasted no time in undoing the ties of her skimpy bikin
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Twisted Fate Chapter 73: Mr. Doom And Gloom
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