All Chapters of Second Chances Under the Tree : Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

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Ethan’s murderer

SEBASTIANCallie sat beside me, as we moved to the branch office, her fingers tapping nervously against her lap. Despite her earlier determination, I could tell she was anxious about stepping into her new role.“You’ll be fine,” I said, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. “You’ve earned this, Callie. Don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise.”She smiled at me, though the tension in her shoulders remained. “I know. It’s just… a lot, you know? Being the CEO.”“Trust me,” I said, a smirk tugging at my lips, “you’ll handle it better than half the men who think they’re entitled to it.”She laughed softly, her nerves easing a little.When we arrived at the branch office, the atmosphere shifted immediately. As we stepped into the gigantic glass building, employees stopped in their tracks, bowing their heads in greeting.“Sir, Ma’am,” they murmured respectfully.Callie’s grip on my hand tightened slightly, but her expression remained poised. She was a natural, even if she didn’t fully reali

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Gardening

TWO DAYS AGONORAThe hallway stretched endlessly in front of me. My heart pounded harder than usual, and it wasn’t because of the long walk. I wasn’t just nervous… I was terrified.Lucas was dead.My boss had warned me. Don’t take him to the hospital, Nora. But I hadn’t listened. I thought I could control the situation.Instead, Lucas had made a choice… a final, irrevocable choice. He’d killed himself, and no amount of my reasoning or regret could undo it.I reached the door to Grayson’s office and paused. My hand hovered over the handle, my fingers trembling. I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself, but it didn’t work.Get it together, Nora. You’ve faced worse.But this was different. Lucas wasn’t just another case. He was someone I’d sworn to protect and now he was gone.Pushing the door open, I stepped inside.The aroma of grilled chicken filled the air as I stepped into Grayson’s office. The room was dimly lit, the heavy curtains blocking most of the sunlight. Grayson sat be

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Not the enemy

NORA“Oh, nothing specific,” I replied breezily. “Just that you strike me as someone who’s very organized. Someone who notices everything happening around her.” I paused, letting the words sink in. “You must’ve known Callie well, living so close to her. Did you two get along?”She hesitated, her eyes narrowing. “We were friendly enough. I brought her cookies once or twice, but we weren’t particularly close.”“Cookies,” I echoed with a smile. “That’s kind of you. I suppose you’d notice if something unusual was happening at her place? Say, people coming and going?”Mrs Reynolds shifted uncomfortably in her chair. “I’m not a nosy neighbor, if that’s what you’re suggesting.”“Oh, no, not at all,” I said smoothly. “But sometimes we can’t help but notice things. Like, for instance, a call made to Callie on the day Ethan was killed.”Her breath hitched, a small, involuntary reaction. Got you.“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” she said quickly, too quickly.I leaned forward, my eyes l

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Thank you

PRESENT DAYCALLIEI leaned against the desk, my legs barely holding me up as what I’d just heard sank in. My hands gripped the edge so tightly my knuckles turned white. Charlotte. Ethan’s own mother. I knew she was cold, manipulative even, but this? This was a new level of evil.My mind raced, piecing it all together. Mrs Reynolds… she’d been working with Charlotte all along.“Wait,” I whispered, my voice barely audible. “Mrs Reynolds… that night… she was the one who put the house on fire, wasn’t she?”Sebastian froze mid-step, his hand running through his hair as he paced the room. His disbelief was evident in the way his shoulders sagged.“It’s starting to make sense now,” I continued, swallowing hard.My stomach churned at the thought of how meticulously this had all been planned.Sebastian didn’t respond, his eyes fixed on the floor as if the answers were hidden in the carpet. He walked to the corner of the room, his hands on his hips, staring at the wall.I could imagine the sho

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Playful Idea

CALLIEI woke up to the sound of soft rustling. Groggy, I blinked my eyes open, my mind still sluggish from sleep. The early morning light spilled into the room and for a moment, I didn’t register what was happening. Then I saw him… Sebastian, standing by the cupboard, meticulously folding my clothes and placing them into my suitcase.I sat up slowly, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. “Sebastian?” I mumbled, my voice raspy from sleep. “What’s going on?”He turned to me, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “Nothing much,” he said casually, picking up another dress and adding it to the growing pile. “Just packing a few things for you.”I stared at him, baffled. “Packing for what?”He closed the wardrobe door and walked over to me, leaning down to press a soft kiss to my forehead. “We’re going on vacation,” he replied. “I already packed my stuff. Now I’m just finishing up yours.”I blinked at him, completely caught off guard. “Vacation? You’re serious?”He nodded, his smile w

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Anything for you

CALLIE His breath hitched for a split second, and I could feel his body stiffen, then relax under my touch. His lips parted slightly, his gaze darkening with desire. I couldn’t help but smirk, feeling his body react to mine.He let out a soft laugh. “You’re unbelievable,” he murmured. “Always turning everything into an adventure.”I couldn’t help but smile, my fingers sliding down back to his thigh. “What can I say? I’m all about making memories, especially the ones we’ll never forget.”Sebastian looked at me, his eyes burning with that familiar intensity. “And trust me,” he responded, “this is a memory I wouldn’t mind making.”I let out a soft laugh, feeling the heat between us rise as his hand slid over mine, guiding it up just a little higher.He looked at me with a smirk, his hand sliding to my chest. “ Babe let's quickly fuck.”That was all I needed to hear. I hastily slid my pants and panties down halfway, and he did the same.“Are you wet already?” Sebastian asked, placing his

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A new case

NORAI set the teacup down on the table, the warm, soothing liquid had done little to quell the anger brewing in my chest, but it had given me the composure I needed.My hands trembled slightly, not from fear but anticipation. “Put her in the interrogation room,” I said to the officer waiting nearby.He nodded and left without a word. I smoothed the creases of my jacket, taking a deep breath to steady myself before rising from the chair. When I entered, Charlotte was already seated at the table, her posture composed. Her hands folded were neatly in front of her. Her eyes met mine with a coldness. She was playing her part, trying to seem unbothered.I closed the door behind me and took my time sitting down across from her, letting the silence stretch uncomfortably between us.“Charlotte,” I began. “I need to ask you a few questions about Mrs Reynolds. Do you know her?”Her eyebrows arched in surprise, her lips curving into a practiced smile. “Mrs. Reynolds? No, I can’t say that I do.

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Butterflies

CALLIESebastian’s hand was already at my side as the car rolled to a stop in front of the boutique. Before I could even think of opening the door myself, he was there, pulling it open with that signature smile of his.“Still doing this, huh?” I teased, stepping out and smoothing my dress. “Aren’t you going to get tired of it someday?”He chuckled, his warm brown eyes sparkling as he closed the car door behind me. “Get tired of taking care of my love? Never.”I felt my cheeks flush, and I quickly glanced away, pretending to adjust my purse. “ You will soon stop.”“I can’t, my love,” he said, offering me his arm.Rolling my eyes but unable to suppress a smile, I slipped my hand through his arm and together, we walked toward the boutique.“Why are we here again?” I asked as a cheerful sales associate greeted us and led us inside.Sebastian gave me a look like it should have been obvious. “You need new dresses.” I shook my head, smiling. “Babe, you could’ve just let me take the ones I a

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Luckiest guy

CALLIE Just as he was about to say something else, the Ferris wheel jolted slightly, signaling it was about to start moving again.I grabbed onto the bar in front of us, my knuckles turning white. “Oh no, oh no, oh no,” I muttered under my breath, my earlier confidence evaporating as I stared down at the distant ground.Sebastian chuckled, clearly amused by my sudden shift in demeanor. “Callie, it’s just a Ferris wheel. You’re perfectly safe.”“Easy for you to say,” I shot back, clutching the stuffed bear for dear life. “You’re not the one who feels like they’re about to plummet to their doom!”He leaned back, his arm casually draped over the edge of the seat. “Alright, Miss ‘I’m Not Scared of Ferris Wheels,’ what happened to all that bravado from earlier?”I glared at him, though it was hard to look intimidating while clutching a giant bear. “It disappeared the second we started moving.”Sebastian laughed, pulling me closer. “Alright, come here. You’re fine.”I hesitated for a momen

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Important things

CALLIESebastian parked the car in a reserved spot, cutting the engine before stepping out. I barely had time to open my door before he was already there, holding out his hand for me like some kind of gallant prince.“Seriously?” I teased, slipping my hand into his as he helped me out of the car. “You’re making me feel like we’re about to walk a red carpet.”He chuckled, his grip gentle as we strolled toward the venue. The pathway was illuminated with fairy lights that twinkled like stars. The soft hum of live music floated through the cool evening air.I glanced at him, shaking my head with a bemused smile. “Sebastian, I don’t understand anymore. Isn’t this just dinner? You’re acting like this is some kind of royal event.”He stopped walking for a moment, turning to face me. His dark eyes softened as he brushed a strand of hair off my face. “It’s not just dinner, Callie. You’ve been through so much lately, and I wanted to give you something... magical. You deserve it.”My heart did t

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