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
“Desiree,” Gerald attempted to speak, but Desiree wasn't done. She raised her hand, silencing him as fury rolled through her in waves.“I pleaded with you, Gerald. I begged you to believe me in the name of the fact that you knew me well and I was incapable of doing something like that. But what did
“No, I'm not leaving you with this guy, Desiree,” Liam protested.Desiree placed her hand on his chest. “I will handle him, I promise. Please?”Liam stared at her uncertainly for a bit before nodding. “I'll see you, Desiree.”Leveling one last glare at Gerald, he got into his car and drove off. He l
“You look amazing,” he said breathlessly.Desiree did her best to smile as she took the rose. “Thank you. You look good too.”“So where do you want us to go?”She shrugged. “I'm fine with anywhere you take me.”They ended up going to a recently opened restaurant. For a new restaurant, their meals we
When Desiree told Sasha about what Winter had revealed to her, her best friend was expectantly furious.“Why does that bastard feel the need to keep playing with you like this?” Sasha fumed, standing beside Desiree's chair.Desiree shrugged with a snort. “Because he thinks I'm an idiot who will alwa







