Just as she’d loved with unyielding devotion, she wouldn’t

bend until shattered.

Now resolved, she wouldn’t yield easily.

Her fragile body weakened under the strain, breaths turning faint.

Noticing her pallor, Geoffrey loosened his grip–only to capture her lips before she could recover.

Maureen’s lashes fluttered, mind blanking.

When clarity returned, her clothes lay nearly discarded.

Pinned against the cold wall, she pleaded hoarsely:

“Wait… Can we wait a few days?”

“Why wait?”

He’d sensed Maureen’s willingness just days prior.

Why this sudden resistance?

After a pause, the lie slipped out:

“My period isn’t over yet.”

Geoffrey stopped at her words, laying her down on the bed. while holding her close.

Surprised he actually listened, Maureen’s tense body

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loosened slightly.

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Just when she thought he’d settled, Geoffrey kept holding her tight.

Perhaps exhausted from the day, Maureen soon drifted asleep.

Listening to her steady breathing, Geoffrey removed her hearing aids.

Yet sleep evaded him completely.

“How could you change your heart?”

He whispered.

The next morning.

When Maureen woke, Geoffrey was already gone.

washing up, she saw bruise–like marks covering her neck in

Geoffrey’s handiwork from last

Foundation couldn’t conceal them.

blouse and let her hair down to cover

washed, Maureen stepped out to find Geoffrey reviewing documents in

to the office

He stated.

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“I’d rather rest.”

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hospital, checking when her body would be most suitable for

looked up

think it’d be better

with

her

period had passed–six more days

possible, she wanted

“Let’s go then.”

to the office, Geoffrey insisted she eat breakfast

Maureen had no appetite.

his watchful gaze, she finished the

Arriving at the company.

looking at Maureen

“Boss, everything’s set.”

having

Office, her eyes immediately landed on

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strikingly handsome.

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had sharp, cold features paired with mesmerizing eyes that

effortlessly; standing together,

recalling Geoffrey’s words from last

would he

gave her a reassuring look, then turned to Geoffrey and extended

“Mr. Sutton, a pleasure.”

expected tension arose; both men acted

Geoffrey shook his hand.

introduced: “This is my wife,

Geoffrey pulled Maureen tight against

tried to pry

her even when she scratched his

expression remained

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all, showing no reaction: “No introduction needed. Reenie

than you

Reenie…

he

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