Chapter 22
The man next to Cheryl smirked and asked, “My love, is this that shameless sister of yours that you’ve told me about? Well well.”
The man gave Celena a once-over. He had to admit that Celena was indeed a stunner; it was no wonder she was known as the most beautiful woman in Drunham City. Even though she gave birth, her figure was still as slender as ever, with curves in all the right places.
Cheryl scoffed when she saw her boyfriend leering at Celena and snapped, “What’s wrong? Are you interested in my sister, Jacob?”
Jacob immediately turned away from Celena and snaked his arm around Cheryl’s shoulder, gazing at her tenderly. “Of course not, my love! How can I be interested in someone like her when I’ve only got eyes for you? Besides, you’re much more beautiful than her!”
No woman could resist being praised like this, much less Cheryl, who was undermined by Celena’s beauty all her life. No matter what she did, Celena could do it better, and thus Cheryl always lived under her sister’s shadow.
“Tsk! I know you’re just lying to appease me!” Despite that, the grin on Cheryl’s face proved otherwise.
her knees and stared with red-rimmed eyes at the two people standing before her. She knew that Cheryl was deliberately humiliating her, but since she was already here,
Cheryl said. She could not possibly give up!
With every knock of her forehead against the pavement, more and more blood oozed out
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Grandpa!”
her towering height at her sister and snapped,” That’s enough! I can’t lay my eyes on you any longer! What a disgusting sight! If you did everything as I said and got an
lifted her head shakily as blood oozed down her cheekbones.” Can I go in now, Cheryl?” this one question took all the strength out of Celena. She was now so weak that it was as though a gust of wind could blow her away at any moment. However, the thought of helping Liam pushed her through. She
without warning. The water sent a twinge of excruciating pain through the bullet wound
you say you want to see Grandpa? Remember, you’ve been banished from the Stone family, and if anything, he’s Mr. Stone to you
Celena
spent looking at Celena’s face was like torture to
across her face. “Get
"My Invincible Husband Has Returned" by Urban is a gripping urban novel that delves into the depths of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of past decisions.
In the heart-wrenching opening scene, we find ourselves in a hospital room where a young girl, Jovie, fights for her life amidst a sea of medical equipment. Her mother, Celena Stone, clings desperately to her daughter's hand, her anguish palpable as she tries to comfort her gravely injured child. Despite the agony etched on Celena's face, she holds onto hope, reassuring Jovie that her father will return if she holds on.
Celena's plea for help sets the stage for the dramatic entrance of Liam Cole, a decorated military figure and the godson of the prestigious Cole family. Just as Liam is about to be officially handed the reins of the Cole dynasty, he receives a life-altering call revealing the existence of his daughter, Jovie, and her dire condition.
The sudden revelation shatters Liam's composed exterior, plunging him into a whirlwind of emotions ranging from disbelief to profound regret. As he rushes to his daughter's side, abandoning his prestigious ceremony, Liam's inner turmoil becomes palpable, revealing a man torn between duty and the overwhelming desire to right past wrongs.
With each passing moment, the urgency of the situation mounts, driving Liam to push the limits in his quest to reach Jovie before it's too late. His determination to make amends for his past negligence fuels his every action, propelling him toward a confrontation with his own failings and the chance for redemption.
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