Valerie said, “I haven’t told him yet. Please help me keep it a secret.” “Of course, I will.” Roderick nodded, still finding it unbelievable. “Aren’t you deeply in love with…

Margaret’s face darkened when she saw the car Valerie pointed at. It was a much more expensive luxury car, priced at no less than ten million! “Madam!” the manager shouted…

Chapter 8: But from what she heard, on the first night Terrence and Margaret met, Terrence let Margaret live in his place. It was so obvious who he loved. “Don’t…

Chapter 7 Margaret’s sobs grew louder, as though she might collapse at any moment. Her dramatic act pulled at Terrence’s attention, and he quickly reached out, pulling her into his…

Chapter 6 Valerie stood there, frowning, as she entered the security code for the house. The password had been set by her and Terrence, using their birthdays. It should have…

Chapter 5 The scene before them left the onlookers frozen in shock. Murmurs rippled through the crowd. “It’s still broad daylight!” “Has Terrence completely lost his mind?” “All of this……

Chapter 4 Valerie stared coldly at the message on her phone from Margaret. She hadn’t blocked Margaret’s number yet. Valerie had a plan—once she left Houston, she would send all…

Chapter 3 Valerie frowned unhappily, her thoughts interrupted by a low, magnetic voice. “I’m sorry.” In the darkness, Valerie kept her eyes closed, but her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, a…

Chapter 2 It had been years. If Margaret hadn’t gotten pregnant by now, Valerie might have started to suspect that there was something wrong with Terrence’s ability to conceive. But…

Chapter 1 “Sorry, the user you are trying to reach is on another call. Please try again later.” At the entrance of Houston’s City Hall, Valerie Schwartz stood, neat and…