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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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.
While washing up, she saw bruise–like marks covering her neck in the mirror.
All Geoffrey’s handiwork from last night.
Foundation couldn’t conceal them.
Resigned, she changed into a high–collared blouse and let her hair down to cover the marks.
Freshly washed, Maureen stepped out to find Geoffrey reviewing documents in the living room.
“Going to the office today.”
He stated.
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“I’d rather rest.”
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Maureen planned to visit the hospital, checking when her body would be most suitable for pregnancy.
Geoffrey looked up at her.
“I think it’d be better if you went.”
He remarked with meaningful tone.
Maureen postponed her hospital visit.
Her period had passed–six more days until ovulation.
Back then, if possible, she wanted to get pregnant all at once.
“Let’s go then.”
Before heading to the office, Geoffrey insisted she eat breakfast first.
Maureen had no appetite.
Under his watchful gaze, she finished the entire plate.
Arriving at the company.
Wayne had come early, looking at Maureen with uneasy awkwardness.
“Boss, everything’s set.”
Maureen stood beside Geoffrey, having no idea what was arranged.
When she followed Geoffrey into the CEO’s Office, her eyes immediately landed on Gareth–tall, impeccably suited, and
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The man had sharp, cold features paired with mesmerizing eyes that could rival any A–lister.
Geoffrey matched him effortlessly; standing together, they seemed equally impressive.
Maureen couldn’t help recalling Geoffrey’s words from last night: Sabotage every project Gareth has domestically.
Once Gareth returned overseas… would he even make it out alive?
James immediately noticed Maureen behind Geoffrey. He gave her a reassuring look, then turned to Geoffrey and extended his hand.
“Mr. Sutton, a pleasure.”
No expected tension arose; both men acted exceptionally gentlemanly.
Geoffrey shook his hand.
He glanced at Maureen and introduced: “This is my wife, Maureen,”
While staking his claim, Geoffrey pulled Maureen tight against his waist.
Maureen tried to pry his hand off.
He only gripped harder, refusing to release her even when she scratched his hand bloody.
His expression remained utterly unruffled.
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Gareth silently watched it all, showing no reaction: “No introduction needed. Reenie and I grew up together.
I know her better than you do, Mr. Sutton.”
Reenie…
How intimately he called her.
Know her better than him?
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Geoffrey’s dark eyes turned venomous as he looked back at Maureen.
“Wife, why haven’t you mentioned this childhood friend?”
His grip tightened; Maureen felt her waist bones might snap.
Her heart soured–only at times like this would he call her “wife.”
After all, no man wants to lose to another man, even over a
woman…
“Maybe you forgot.”
Maureen answered softly.
After all, Geoffrey never cared about her words or friends. before, so he wouldn’t know Gareth.
“In that case, you two can catch up after our meeting.”
“No need.”
Maureen instinctively refused, recognizing his sarcasm.
Geoffrey moved closer, deliberately intimate as he lowered his
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voice: “If you don’t meet now, what if you sneak behind my back later?”
Maureen stared at him coldly.
Meeting her clear yet icy gaze, Geoffrey’s heart faltered.
He quickly looked away.
Gareth watched their interaction, suppressing his resentment and anger.
After all, Maureen remained Geoffrey’s wife, while he was merely her so–called childhood friend.
Geoffrey released Maureen and headed to the conference room with Gareth.
Maureen’s waist ached where he’d gripped her.
Wayne offered her water.
“Ms. Ramirez, why put yourself through this?”
She met his eyes: “Through what?
What exactly have I done wrong?”
Wayne hesitated.
“You ought to focus on building your life with the boss, not lowering yourself for other men.”
“If the Suttons learn you’re entangled with Gareth, how would that reflect on Mr. Sutton’s reputation?”
Live well with Mr. Sutton…
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