Trapped in Stepmother's Love

oncept of love. I don't need love. In my world, l

It was incredibly difficult to soften her heart. It seemed

ing my father's money?" Allard pressed a

't share with anyone. Should I tell Allard so

nyone, including Allard. She wasn't ready to t

t. The agreement was too complicated, a

k, and John offered to help me on the co

response. He knew her mother had passed away years

your heart to me, not even a little? For years, I've bee

ve any idea how hard that is for me to accept? I never c

. I love you! If you don't believe me, ask Daddy. In th

her breath shaky as s

misunderstand you. You must remember, I'm going to be

But I hope you'll listen to one more request

stared at him. "What is it?"

as long as you agree to share a bed with me too

nsane?! How could we continue this when I'm ma

ther, her past with Allard still lingered heavily in their

ent and not responding to my question?" Al

e. "Allard, I need you to accept that my answer is no. I won

she continued, "What you're asking is both wrong and unethical. I

rstand it's a huge mistake. But

entering might not be perfect, but she knew pursuing a

e if you keep asking this of me," she said

d with disappointment. "I understand, Nora. This is just a foolish d

Nora, but I don't want to lose you. We shared something

attention, it would destroy their marriage and likely the bond between f

n me the moment it ended,

ty. "Because I love you, Nora.

She knew she had to deliberate carefully. After a moment, she finally spoke. "I'll think a

nderstand, Nora. I don't want to rush you. But please

eks pa

ding at a five-star hotel, beco

h stunning decorations and a guest list that i

e, the only person who wasn't

So, you'd better accept this reality," Stev app

oward John, who looked elated as he greet

cially now, seeing her every single day," Allar

which was now fully focused on his father. Yet he tried to smile i

d cursed under his breath, grabbing a gla

nt face, her smile bright as she gr

ld be me standing there, not Dad. Standing

mirk and let out

zed the moment to talk to Nora privately. He finally foun

eed to talk to you!" he