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24. Too Late
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2026-06-21 15:30:00
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Don’t Beg for Love 53. Mason’s death
The words hit like lightning, and everything paused.My heartbeat too.D- Dead.Mason died?The phone slipped from my fingers. For several minutes, I remained sitting there… not moving. Not reacting.It must be a joke.Mason’s assistant had probably mixed up names.Mason wasn't there.Yet, the next minute, I found myself driving back to the place I just left last night.But the once silent neighborhood was now filled with people and cars.The sound of the cops’ siren and ambulance rang in the area.The entire neighborhood was tossed into chaos, and the gates were tightly shut with many security men standing out.In that moment,My heart began racing.My fingers trembled as I pulled over, my legs barely supporting me when I stepped out of the car.No.“Isn’t that Annalise Sterling!?” Someone shouted from the crowd.Before I knew it, several people surrounded me immediately.Reporters.“Ms. Sterling, can you shed some light on what is going on?”“There are rumors that Mason Reed is dead
Don’t Beg for Love 52. The Kiss
His gaze raked over my body, and his lips lifted faintly at the corner.“My uncle might be gullible, but he's not stupid. Annalise, what are you up to?”Frowning, I stepped back, maintaining distance between us until my back touched the car. “What do you want?”My voice trembled a bit.I struggled to stay calm.Yet, Andrew closed the distance by stepping closer, and his scent invaded my senses, digging through layers of the memories I’d long buried in my mind.“Mr. Hale, compose yourself.”But he didn't stop, until he managed to cage me by the car’s door.He was too close now.Too unsettling.“Admit it, Annalise. You want to return to me.”My brows furrowed.“Mason would have entrusted the file to me,” he went on, still staring into my eyes as though searching for something. “But he gave it to you instead and asked me to look after you.”I gulped.Then let his words sink in.Realizing the meaning behind his statement, I couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity.“Mr. Hale, it is like t
Don’t Beg for Love 51. The File
Andrew stared at me.Then his gaze raked over my appearance from head to toe, his eyes glinting with amusement.I grabbed the shawl over my shoulders. As if that would conceal my nightcloth.“I am happy that you honored my invitation.” Mason only glanced between us, smiling warmly.As though, the tension inside the room was non-existent.He gestured towards the couch across from the chair he sat in.The only couch in the study room. “Please seat.”My eyes fell on the small couch. I swallowed, releasing my clenched fists.Then I sat, shifting close to the end of the couch. Andrew sat on the other end, yet, his scent drifted all the way from that distance, straightly hitting my senses.My stomach curled.The familiar scent threatened to send back waves of memories that I instantly shut down, keeping my composure.I focused my attention on Mason instead. “Is everything alright?”Mason only shook his head, still smiling. “I hoped you would come, and you did. It means I can trust you.”H
Don’t Beg for Love 50. White Pajamas
I smiled faintly.Likely story.Of course, the only way he could drag the poor old woman here was if he painted himself as the victim. “Grandma, I don't regret helping you. But I regret marrying Aiden…”Then I narrated everything to her.The old woman listened without interrupting. Even when I was done, she remained silent for a while.Then she breathed heavily. “The first day I saw that girl, I knew she would lead my grandson astray someday.”“Cassandra, right?” She shook her head. “Aiden told me she had no one. He insisted on helping her. I disagreed because her innocence seemed fake and unsettled me. Then he asked to marry her. Luckily, I met you at that time, Dear.”“But unfortunately…” She sighed. “My decision caused you so much pain. Forgive me for my silly decision, Dear.”“It’s not your fault, Grandma.”The fault was actually mine.Thinking love could be earned through suffering was the illusion I’d lived in for many years.“You have a better life now, Dear.” She smiled throu
Don’t Beg for Love 49. Saved Her
Silence descended.Everyone stared at each other, including Grandpa who appeared lost at what to say.Then Mom chipped in. “Annalise is full of surprises. Ever since she came back to us, great things keep happening.”But the memories were crystal clear.The night they found me ten years ago… at the hospital.Those devastating days they kept me locked up in the mansion.The memories flooded back with a wave of heavy emotions that had me instinctively dropping my spoon.I pushed my chair back and stood up.“Annalise.”“Anna.”“Come back here!”I didn't turn around.Didn't let their words stop me.I was almost out of the garden area, far from the noise and the dark memories when three people appeared in front of me.The security man at the gates, Aiden, and an old woman.They were heading in the direction of the garden.I stopped walking.“Young Miss.” The security man strode forward and explained, “This young man and old lady are here to meet you. They claim to be close with you, and th
Don’t Beg for Love 48. Anna’s Story
“Besides, there's really nothing going on between Cassandra and me…” He went on. “Cassie was very young when we first met. She was struggling and had no one to help her. She's like a little sister to me.”Then he sighed, holding my hands tighter when I struggled to break free. “I admit we fell in love, but every romantic relationship between Cassie and me ended the day you and I got married. I only had to step in and help her sometimes because she has nobody.”Every romantic relationship…I shook my head, forcefully extricating my hands from his. “Mr. Harrison, if you don't let go, I will sue you for harassment.”A momentary shock flashed in his eyes.Followed by a confused look. “Annalise, why are you being stubborn?”I snatched my hands and grabbed my phone.But before I dialed the security, Aiden rose to his feet, his face twisting from shock to devastation. “If that's your wish, I’ll leave you for now. But I won't give up Anna. I won't give up until the day you finally agree to gi
Don’t Beg for Love 16. The Woman on Her Knees
Over the next few days, the media buzzed with news of the scandal, leaving netizens talking about it for a while.As I sat in my office, going through some documents, the TV ahead showed a newscaster reporting on a marriage scandal, referencing it.For concentration, I picked up the remote and turn
Don’t Beg for Love 15. Thirty-One Husbands
Love.Hearing him say it now sounded even more ridiculous.“Anna, look at me!” Tania grabbed my shoulders, giving me a stern look. “Don’t believe what he’s saying! The scumbag definitely cares that you’re now rich! Please don’t let his words fool you.”Tania’s worry was justified.In the past, I wo
Don’t Beg for Love 14. Ten Years Ago
My fingers trembled. Just once. Barely noticeable.Yet it felt as though all the warmth had drained from my body.The man stood motionless.His expression was calm… too calm. Not surprise.Not annoyance.Not even curiosity.Just those dark eyes resting on me with a detached indifference.Then a fa
Don’t Beg for Love 12. The Envelope
I returned to my office, Helen’s screams fading in the distance.Sitting down, I slightly rubbed my forehead.“Ms. Sterling.” Linda soon joined me, and the hesitant look in her eyes was enough sign that she had more news.“What’s the matter?”“Actually, another visitor came earlier.” She brought an
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