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All Chapters of CONTACT OF HEARTS: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5
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CHAPTER 1
CONTACT OF HEARTS/Zay Barth
Daphne was fast asleep in the living room, the soft glow of the TV casting flickering shadows across the walls. Suddenly, a loud bang at the door jolted her awake, her heart pounding in her chest. “Let me in, you bitch!” a voice snarled from the other side. It was Leo, Daphne’s husband, and his tone was filled with fury. She froze, her mind racing as fear gripped her. The door rattled violently as he pounded on it again, the rage in his voice making it clear that he came home once again drunk. Daphne’s pulse quickened as she realised she was trapped with no way to escape the confrontation that was about to unfold.“You dumb bitch!” Leo yelled, his voice dripping with venom as his hands tightened around Daphne’s neck. She gasped for air, her vision blurring as the pressure increased.“Let me go!” Daphne whimpered, her voice barely a whisper as she struggled against his grip. Fear surged through her, her mind racing with desperation as she clawed at his hands, trying to free herself. T
Last Updated : 2025-01-31CHAPTER 2
CONTACT OF HEARTS/Zay Barth
Leo stirred on the couch, his eyes fluttering open as the clattering sounds from the kitchen roused him from his drunken slumber. He groaned, rubbing his head as he tried to shake off the haze of alcohol. The harsh light filtering through the curtains made him wince, and the sour taste of vomit lingered in his mouth.“What’s with all these noises this early morning?” Leo bellowed, his voice gruff and filled with irritation. In the kitchen, Daphne froze for a split second, her heart skipping a beat. She could feel the tension from last night still hanging in the air, thick and suffocating. But she quickly composed herself, forcing a calmness she didn’t feel. She had learned to navigate Leo’s moods, to say the right things to avoid triggering his anger.“Just making breakfast, Leo,” Daphne called back, a smirk tugging at the corners of her lips. The smirk wasn’t out of joy, but a bitter acknowledgment of the absurdity of it all . After everything that had happened the night before, she
Last Updated : 2025-01-31CHAPTER 3
CONTACT OF HEARTS/Zay Barth
Daphne headed home from her doctor’s appointment with a feeling of relief within her. The weight of worry that had settled on her shoulders over the past few weeks had lifted, even if just a little. “Hopefully, things get better,” she mumbled under her breath, her voice barely audible over the hum of the car engine.As she got down from the bus and headed home,Daphne heaved a sigh of relief, at least for now. The house was quiet when she stepped inside, the silence was comforting. It was a good thing Joe wasn’t home. She placed her bag on the kitchen counter and poured herself a glass of water, trying to push away the lingering thoughts of what the future held.Daphne’s hand instinctively went to her belly, feeling the subtle movements of her baby. “It’s just you and me,” she whispered, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips. The road ahead might be uncertain, but for this moment, she allowed herself to feel at peace.She settled onto the couch, feeling the exhaustion of the
Last Updated : 2025-01-31CHAPTER 4
CONTACT OF HEARTS/Zay Barth
Daphne arrived at the firm early, ready to start her day. The 40-minute drive from her home was a huge advantage, sparing her from long hours on a crowded bus and the extra expenses of commuting. Although her job as a janitor wasn't glamorous, she was grateful for the opportunity."Here goes nothing," Daphne muttered to herself as she got ready to begin. Work started immediately, and she was handed the tools she needed to make the job easier: a mop, bucket, broom, dustpan, cleaning cloths, disinfectants, and a vacuum cleaner. She also received gloves, cleaning sprays, trash bags, and even a floor buffer for the larger areas. Despite the challenges, she was determined to do her best.She started with the lobby, making sure to sweep and mop thoroughly. It was quiet, but soon, the hum of office workers arriving began to fill the air. As she moved into the hallway, she overheard snippets of conversations,reports being discussed, deals being closed. She kept her head down, though, focused
Last Updated : 2025-01-31CHAPTER 5
CONTACT OF HEARTS/Zay Barth
Daphne finally made it home, her body aching and her eyes weighed down with the kind of exhaustion that only a relentless day could bring. She let out a sigh as she dug into her bag, fingers brushing against random items as she searched for her keys. After what felt like an eternity of rummaging, she heard the familiar metallic jingle and pulled them out. With a tired but practiced motion, she inserted the key into the lock, expecting the familiar click to follow. But it didn’t. The key wouldn’t turn. Her brows furrowed as she jiggled it slightly, hoping it was just a misalignment. Still nothing. A groan of frustration escaped her lips. "Oh, for goodness' sake!" she muttered, her voice louder than intended. That’s when it hit her—her breath catching in her throat. The key wasn’t working because it didn’t need to. Someone might already be inside,couldn’t be anyone other than her husband Joe.Her heart raced as she stood frozen for a moment, clutching her bag tightly, willing herself t
Last Updated : 2025-01-31
