LOGINWhat a journey this has been, no? Looking back from the time this book started to now, I'm like “Wow, these readers have a lot of patience.”I know it mustn't have been easy sticking with this book, especially with my inconsistent update schedule, and so I want to say a very big thank you to you tha
SIX YEARS LATER:“You should come one day, darling. The people here are so wonderful! Everyone is so kind. And they have such genuine gratitude for whoever helps them in any way.”Hearing the excitement in her mother's voice as they spoke over a video call, Desiree chuckled warmly. It truly amazed h
Four Months Later:“You may now kiss the bride,” the officiant announced.The guests rose to their feet, the whole chapel erupting into applause as Damian cupped his wife's face and delivered a passionate kiss. Afterwards, with beaming smiles on their faces, he went down on his knees and kissed his
“Gerald Butler, how many times must I tell you that it would be rude to just leave our own reception before it's over?”*“Ugh, but I'm dying to make love to you,”* Gerald groaned again. “I can't wait for our wedding night. The things I plan to do to you.”His eyes brightened with lust. “Do you want
A Month Later"The bride has arrived!" a female guest shouted.Immediately, all the guests who had been outside and not seated rushed into the chapel. The reporters, despite clear warnings to keep off, were not allowed into the church, but they were more than happy to capture the bride’s entrance.O
They hugged, and as her mother continued to cry, Desiree couldn't help her own tears.“Okay, let me call Hugo in now,” Desiree said after wiping her tears when they pulled back from the hug.Her mother smiled nervously as Desiree opened the door and ushered a now fully dressed Hugo into the room.“D
"Gerald!"Desiree immediately scurried from the ground and rushed towards Gerald as he fell heavily, face-first. Kneeling beside him, she gently rolled him onto his back, and a gasp left her mouth when she saw blood trickling on the side of his face where the log had hit.It wasn't a lot of blood, b
He narrowed his eyes, surging towards the man. “Why the fuck would she get down here?”The chief immediately blocked his path. “Calm down, Mr. Butler.”The cab driver shrugged. “I was confused too, bro. Soon as she dropped the cash and stepped out, she straight-up strolled towards the bushes.”“And
The chief looked out the window at the sky and hesitated way too long for Gerald's liking before driving off to the driver's address.The driver lived in a hood that was very noteworthy, but not in a good way. Overcrowding, shabby corridors, and run-down houses. It took them just mentioning the driv
The Police Chief scratched his chin thoughtfully. "I'm not going to lie to you, Mr. Butler. There's a possibility that she has been kidnapped. The rate of kidnapping events in Bayard is a little higher than the national average, especially for tourists since many people from outside come here. But m







