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Maureen had never imagined that Geoffrey, known to outsiders as the cold–faced CEO, could show such a shameless side.
She’d always assumed he simply didn’t care.
Geoffrey watched the woman beside him, contemplating how being with her long–term might just be worth it.
As dawn broke, she finally fell asleep.
The Sutton Family’s Thanksgiving celebration buzzed with its usual festive energy.
Relatives gathered as they did every year.
But unlike previous celebrations, Maureen had been brought back by Geoffrey this time.
Those privy to the situation already had fresh gossip material.
Whispers circulated about how Maureen might embarrass herself this year, or how she’d try to win others over.
“Can’t fathom why Geoffrey would want that kind of woman back. Good riddance when she left.”
“Exactly. Probably latched onto him again herself.”
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Outside, the festivities were in full swing.
Inside the bedroom:
Maureen woke with the sun high in the sky.
Rising, she spotted the evening gown laid out and extravagant jewelry placed nearby.
Her gaze flickered away instantly. She changed into her own clothes and headed downstairs.
Geoffrey waited in the foyer, his dark eyes registering surprise at her choice of attire.
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won’t attend your family’s
Maureen stated it plainly.
“Give me a reason.”
Geoffrey stared at her.
I need a
Maureen retorted.
up and walked to
took a step
don’t want to
difference could it make? Just a new way
have more
she once cried and complained: “Other women get taken
protection, but
need him to take her
to need his
hand froze mid–air: “Suit
with a cold
he wouldn’t have to face those
At the banquet
chatted with her friends while watching the entrance.
alone.
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women grew curious: “Sis, didn’t you say that
“Why isn’t she here?”
shook her head:
embarrassed
the wineglass in her hand. “I
Kathleen let this perfect
was alone at Geoffrey’s
Inside the house,
had given her when the
her phone
she found a woman with chestnut curls standing
changed at
years
Maureen had always been that plain, barely–made–up girl–simple to
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