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.

saw bruise–like marks

handiwork from last

Foundation couldn’t conceal them.

into a high–collared blouse and let her hair down to cover

Maureen stepped out to find Geoffrey reviewing

the office

He stated.

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“I’d rather rest.”

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hospital, checking when her body

up at

think it’d be better if you

with meaningful

her

had passed–six more

possible, she wanted

“Let’s go then.”

heading to the office, Geoffrey insisted she eat

Maureen had no appetite.

she finished the

Arriving at the company.

had come early, looking at Maureen

“Boss, everything’s set.”

having no idea what

Geoffrey into the CEO’s Office, her eyes immediately landed on Gareth–tall, impeccably

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strikingly handsome.

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man had sharp, cold features paired with

standing together, they seemed equally

last night: Sabotage every project Gareth has

overseas… would he even make it

Geoffrey. He gave her a reassuring

“Mr. Sutton, a pleasure.”

expected tension arose; both

Geoffrey shook his hand.

at Maureen and introduced: “This is my wife,

staking his claim, Geoffrey pulled Maureen tight against

pry his

to release her even when she scratched his hand

remained utterly

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all, showing no reaction: “No introduction needed.

know her better than you do,

Reenie…

he called

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