Chapter 15: The Unspoken Change Terrence’s Unfamiliar Feelings Terrence had always thought he had everything figured out. He was the heir to the Crawford family, rich, powerful, and in control….

Chapter 14: A Walk Down Memory Lane Something Feels Wrong Terrence couldn’t shake the unease in his chest. Valerie had been too calm lately. No anger. No accusations. No tears….

Chapter 13: A Birthday Too Late A Message That Meant Nothing Valerie’s breath hitched. Her vision blurred. For the first time in years, Terrence had sent her a message on…

Chapter 12: The Last Goodbye Leaving Without a Word The room was pitch dark. Valerie stood up. Her voice was quiet but firm. “I should go back.” Terrence’s brows knitted…

Chapter 11: A Silent Goodbye A Hidden Decision Valerie stooped down, reaching for her suitcase. She unzipped it, about to pack her things— When the sound of a car engine…

Chapter 25: A Toast to Fate Sonya’s Warning Sonya rolled her eyes at Lily Lane’s teasing. “Watch out for scammers!” Lily joked. “I’ve seen those marriage fraud stories online. Be…

Chapter 24: He Wouldn’t Be Your Fiancé, Would He? An Awkward Reunion Seraphina West practically sprinted toward the tall, handsome mixed-race man, her smile as dazzling as a sunflower in…

Chapter 23: She Doesn’t Know Him, Right? A Familiar Face at the Gate Sonya found Lily Lane standing at the villa’s entrance, locked in a lively argument with a security…

Chapter 22: For Life A Shocking Deed Sonya stared at her phone screen in disbelief. “What’s with the property deed?” She messaged Henry immediately. “You saw it?” “What’s going on?”…

Chapter 21: The Property Deed A Tense Dinner Dinner was unbearably tense. Mrs. Jennings arrived, looking as elegant as ever in a silk pantsuit, but her expression was pure disdain….