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The Arranged Marriage: Breaking Secrets

Chapter 4Ā Setting the Terms

Word Count: 1211 Ā Ā Ā |Ā Ā Ā  Released on: 17/04/2023

The home had space and didn't feel cramped, however there wasn't much in the h

Quinn was true. Lila had been watching Quinn closely for a few months. With it being her and Jake's dying wish

that the Astor's were never loyal to their partner's. Lila knew that Jake more than any of the Lannister's needed someon

ared his

wait out here." He gestured to the living room as he picked up the T.V. remote and turned on a show. Quinn

next to Jake

eeded here for something." Lila spoke softly. Jake

until I know that I can trust her." Jake gru

as she playfully punched his arm. "Listen, you need to go easy on her w

kind of person Quinn was. Usually, he was able to read a person just by a look, yet he couldn't read Quinn at all

cars on her wrists?" Jake asked his sister in a ve

ll-being at all. It seemed like they were eager to get the wedding over with and be done wi

nged out of the wedding dress into sweatpants and a long-sleeved shirt. She had washed off al

leared his throat and thoughts and asked her to come sit down with them. Quinn hesitated but accepted. She sat in the

dge you if you relax." Jake said softly to Quinn, trying to ease her. He ca

she remained in her tense posture and didn't say anything. She hasn't really said anything at

top of Quinn's. Quinn jumped because she wasn'

fect opportunity for Jake to move closer to Quinn, but he stayed put. He was worried that if he made any sudden movemen

still need to be there for each other since we are married. I understand that you are an Astor, so I can understand casual affairs, but I don't want them going public. To anyone else, we are a happily, married couple." J

ange at all with what Jake had just said. She began to realize th

uietly. She has never even had a boyfriend before. Most people never pursue her because they e

small smile, but quickly hid it. How is she acting so innocent? He

er and Quinn. She sat back down in the same spo

out when he acts up. You're gonna be seeing me a lot, and I will be spending a lot of time with you!" Lila smiled at Quinn. On the other hand, Qui

he morning, and I'm sure you both are tired. She gave Jake a hug and then Quinn b

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1 Chapter 1 The Love, The Hate2 Chapter 2 Depression is an Old Friend3 Chapter 3 Unwanted4 Chapter 4 Setting the Terms5 Chapter 5 Let's Get to Know6 Chapter 6 The Big City7 Chapter 7 Meeting the Family8 Chapter 8 The Harsh Past9 Chapter 9 The First Day10 Chapter 10 Not Enough Practice11 Chapter 11 Living is Pain12 Chapter 12 Revealing Themselves13 Chapter 13 The First Date14 Chapter 14 What are You Hiding 15 Chapter 15 The First Project16 Chapter 16 Celebration to Shame17 Chapter 17 Family Issues18 Chapter 18 Moving Day19 Chapter 19 Calm Before the Storm20 Chapter 20 Truths are Unfolding21 Chapter 21 Loving Family Cover-Up22 Chapter 22 From Family to Enemies23 Chapter 23 Who is to Blame 24 Chapter 24 Strong, Yet Fragile25 Chapter 25 Quinn's Awake26 Chapter 26 What Have You Been Up To 27 Chapter 27 A Throw of the Past28 Chapter 28 You are Mrs. Ethan Akira29 Chapter 29 The Visitor30 Chapter 30 The Call from a Stranger31 Chapter 31 Disownment32 Chapter 32 The Bullet that Caused the Wound33 Chapter 33 The Brother's Reunion34 Chapter 34 Doctor's Orders35 Chapter 35 Why Does This Keep Happening 36 Chapter 36 The Awakening37 Chapter 37 To A New Beginning38 Chapter 38 Lila's Upset39 Chapter 39 A Fresh Start40 Chapter 40 More Secrets 41 Chapter 41 The Real Threat42 Chapter 42 Cory's Plans43 Chapter 43 She's Smarter than She Looks44 Chapter 44 Quinn's Compromise and Contract45 Chapter 45 The Heartbreak46 Chapter 46 The Biggest Media Post47 Chapter 47 A New Plan48 Chapter 48 New York, New York!49 Chapter 49 The Unraveling50 Chapter 50 The Nightmare's Return51 Chapter 51 The Return of Revenge52 Chapter 52 Eventful to Say the Least53 Chapter 53 As Secrets Continue...54 Chapter 54 The Chaos Within55 Chapter 55 What Happened 56 Chapter 56 The Evil Within Them57 Chapter 57 Justice Served on a Thin Platter58 Chapter 58 To Be or Not To Be 59 Chapter 59 Starting Over