Betrayed but Loved

much of a stir. After a week off, it

he mentioned he needed to return to his previous workpl

" Rocco said with a mischievous smile, his eyes narro

was hintin

y and said, "Got it,

soon as I walked in, my colleagu

e my way to my desk, only to find a bouque

ah. You're really lucky. For a woman, finding the right husband means half of life's succe

is? fiancé? Did Bren

t, alright, Ms. Wells is waiting for you in her office." Lucy beamed,

d to Emily's office, wonderi

ited me in. As I entered, I saw Brent leanin

nd gestured for me

ow gift I should give wh

st double it," Emily said, taking my hand and addressin

mily, glaring c

ith deep affection, saying, "Of course, with eight years

s disgu

tor; his performance woul

mention those

something you might

me a cup of coffee?"

rent, sensing something seemed

ore questions, just nodd

left, Brent moved

t he pulled me back forcefully. I los

ou doing?"

ou don't like the 99 roses I gave you? Are they no

tle red flower that Rocco

d standing up to face him, saying, "Why didn't you tell Ms. Wells t

ually fiddling with the cup on the t

Who I choose to be with

mories of my efforts to please him over the

are to be my bride. Also, my wife shouldn't speak in such a tone. Mind your behavior and remember your future identity." Brent's eyes gre

nger surged

sitting at home living off your parents. Your best

eelings for me. Maybe he saw me as a trophy, a

thing, just g

don't want to discuss your affair with Noreen anymore. I don't aspire to be some socialite. Pl

huh?" Brent sneered and sai

only words that came to mind afte

I want to argue with him anymore. How co

coffee. Sensing the tension between us, she

t and I broke up

them. Emily's surprise was almost visible on her face. She did

ll get back to work," I said

up with me and dragged me into the

omething worthwhile, which is why Emily gave you a chance to be with me. Should I help spread the word about your achi

ugh Emily's Twitter. His initial approa

chance to

a real scumbag. You're the one who cheated! Who was still sleeping

phone and played

heels was placed beside the shoe cabinet. As the camera moved up, the

th its unmistakable soun

defiantly, a s

, isn't it?" I said,

I couldn't read any

inful glance and w

wouldn't bot