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Chapter 4 Practical Affections

Word Count: 1609    |    Released on: 08/06/2024

her voice a little high-pitched, as they were c

lounge calle

y she chose such a weird name for a bar. What she didn't know was that her fr

party in college. She knew just how to attract the right person,

nodding her head at the loud music. "I mea

rocess it, Emmy. We're moving out th

eased. "You can't snatch off a life because you're afraid he migh

conversation already. She was still in her short office skirt, coupled with a blazer

g her head vigorously at the word "love." Emily was a fan o

ears ago, when she lost it in the most unrealistic way. She

s, Calista. You chose to omit your sexu

t hurt a bit then

's why you want to be so much farther away; yo

t deep into the Philippines, and there are many good opportunities

believe you, not e

after telling them the news, but home I shall return after all." Calista laughed, picking u

home," she offered, walkin

de," Calista smiled, walkin

she pouted, holding her hands fi

shouldn't stress a wife-to-be," Calis

someone, I think." Her smiley face

Calista turned fully towards her, firmly holding her shoulder. "Why do you have to go

een a picture of him. Emily mentioned that it was to remain priva

ceptional, Cal, and I'm going to get him. I will let

e from being all lovely and pe

r friend a tight hug before walking away into th

father was up, patiently

s she turned on the light. "W

r retorted, pointing towards the

Can we possibly talk

sudden announcement caught me unawares, daughter, and not to mention you said we're going

yawning. "What ar

not go

ou can choose anywhere of your choice; just make it far away from Texas," sh

e lies she repeatedly told her family. Ever sinc

couldn't bring herself to reveal the truth according to the terms of the contrac

her. She remembered Emily laughing, calling it friends with ben

nce, not even kissing. He went straight to the point, ensur

o manipulate her into changing the location. With the money she had saved and the on

He might just leave her hanging with numerous emotions and memories. They created no

tand as a reminder of her. Everything she touched, she was going to dispose of. She wouldn't

ex with. Her moans filled the room while he pushed into her, trying to see if he was going to remember this

moaned, adjusting herself

ment he kissed her to this very moment he

ould make her feel pleased, but his heart and soul

leashing pain. The pain he got accustomed

ing his hands to stop him

stratedly, pul

is mind after the contract ended. He was sure he felt nothing then,

ling the blanket over her while she kn

been able to smile properly since she left. The smile lef

t. It had to be. He shouldn't have ended things abruptly between them the way he

elationship, and it was only logic

aded, turning fully to her and

as wrong, why he was being so distant, why h

his hold and wrapping a hand around his neck whi

do this," she said, pushing his head to her bosom. He allowed

t take me home?" she asked, running her hands through his

replied calmly, drifting off t

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Contents

Chapter 1 Contract of hearts Chapter 2 The Pact Chapter 3 Resurfacing Shadows Chapter 4 Practical Affections Chapter 5 Echoes of Departure Chapter 6 Veiled Realities
Chapter 7 The blank sheet
Chapter 8 The Void She Left Behind
Chapter 9 A Father's Challenge
Chapter 10 New Beginnings
Chapter 11 First Impressions
Chapter 12 Desperate Searches
Chapter 13 Tracking Shadows
Chapter 14 Caught in the Web
Chapter 15 Revelations and Regrets
Chapter 16 Brewing New Beginnings
Chapter 17 Unraveling Shadows
Chapter 18 Deception and Desperation
Chapter 19 Temptation and Tensions
Chapter 20 Power Plays and Paternity
Chapter 21 Revelations and Repercussions
Chapter 22 The Unwanted Alliance
Chapter 23 Echoes of the Past
Chapter 24 Unveiled Intentions
Chapter 25 Whispers of Change
Chapter 26 Unspoken
Chapter 27 Unexpected Invitations
Chapter 28 Bound by Promises
Chapter 29 Whiskey and Shadows
Chapter 30 Desire
Chapter 31 Power plays
Chapter 32 Snowfall and Surprises
Chapter 33 Midnight Confessions and Morning Disputes
Chapter 34 Return to Texas
Chapter 35 Disguised Emotions
Chapter 36 Signoral
Chapter 37 Last wish
Chapter 38 Unexpected Reunions
Chapter 39 Revelations and Resentments.
Chapter 40 Unraveling Secrets.
Chapter 41 Hidden Agendas and Unspoken Truths
Chapter 42 Secrets and Surprises
Chapter 43 Deceptive Dances
Chapter 44 Intrusions and Illusions
Chapter 45 Divided Loyalties
Chapter 46 Tensions and Games
Chapter 47 A Vivid Dream
Chapter 48 Unspoken Ties
Chapter 49 A Tangled Web of Emotions
Chapter 50 Broken hearts
Chapter 51 Turbulent Transitions.
Chapter 52 Unplanned Encounters
Chapter 53 Conflicted Hearts
Chapter 54 The Rose Garden
Chapter 55 Stolen Moments
Chapter 56 Confrontations and Confessions
Chapter 57 Betrayal Unveiled
Chapter 58 Caught in the Crossfire
Chapter 59 Shadows of the Past
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