HE LOVES ME IN SECRET, HE GAVE ME THE WORLD

Chapter 2 A Friend's Comfort

Word Count: 1088 | Released on: 04/07/2025

t curled up on the edge of the couch, hugging her knees to her chest, her heart aching with every breath she

th all her heart do something so cruel? How

n refused to lessen. Her chest felt tight, her eyes bur

t swung open. Sonia stepped inside, humming softly to herself, her arms filled with colorful shoppi

broken, tear-stained, and trembling. She set the bags down on the bed and rushed ove

did, her red, swollen eyes met Sonia's. Her voi

" The word left her

. I felt something was wrong. When I got there... I found him in bed. With Elizabeth. They didn't

at bastard," she hissed. "I can't believe him. After everyt

Bella whispered, wiping at her te

erve that. I've been telling you all along that Jason wasn't the man you thought he wa

so much. I really thought he was the one, Sonia. How do

won't lie. But you will move on. And one day, you'll wonder why you ever cried over a man like him

rough tear-filled eyes

e gifts, the dinners, the fun - and I don't let them get close

er head. "But how do yo

g. There are apps where you can meet men from all over. Rich, successful, gen

louding her face. "Are you sur

the grace of God. But you

ne new both terrifying and oddly hopeful. "Okay... ma

g up and grabbing one of her bags. "But let me

d up the sleek black bag. "L

lla asked,

t him on that dating app I told you about. Eric is a

her head. "

of my business. I'm not after his heart - just his

se. "Wow... okay, let m

merald green that shimmered under the light, another a soft champagne gold that looked like it belonged at a gala, and th

th anything. Finally, Sonia opened a small velvet box to reveal delicate gold jewelry: a slim

ly. "Sonia, these

up the red gown against herself and

herself, a tiny smile formi

ara's shopping mall on Tuesday

in amazement. "Soni

rl. Stop wasting your time crying over Jason. There's a whole world out th

nt in Sonia's eyes. Maybe Sonia was right. Maybe, somewhere

ly. "I'll try. Just...

We're in this together. No more tears for Jaso

night, Bella felt a flicker

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HE LOVES ME IN SECRET, HE GAVE ME THE WORLD

JP SMITH Romance

“Bella thought she had it all - a man who promised her forever, a future filled with love, and a life she could believe in. But in one devastating moment, Jason's betrayal shattered everything. His cold words - "You're not enough" - haunted her as she struggled to pick up the pieces of her broken heart. Left with painful memories and a future she no longer trusted, Bella tried to move on. Love felt like a cruel lie - until one night, a quiet stranger changed everything. Raymond Smith. A man who didn't flood her with empty compliments or shallow promises. A man who listened. Who cared. Who reminded her, in the gentlest way, that love could heal. Their late-night chats became her light in the darkness. And slowly, Bella found herself daring to hope again. But hope has its own secrets. When Raymond finally arrives in Florida to meet Bella, he is not the man she imagined. He claims to be a simple, broken waiter - a man in a wheelchair, scarred by tragedy. And Bella, compassionate and loyal, opens her heart to him anyway. What she doesn't know is that Raymond's greatest secret is yet to be revealed. He isn't poor. He isn't broken. He's a billionaire - owner of a vast empire of hotels, hospitals, and dreams that span the globe. His lie was born from fear - fear that wealth would blind Bella to the man he truly is. As love blossoms between them, their world is threatened. Jason returns, determined to destroy Bella's happiness. Scandals break. Secrets come to light. And just when it seems Bella and Raymond have fought for and won their forever, fate strikes a final, cruel blow. Raymond gives everything for Bella - and for the child who will carry their legacy. 💔 He gave her the world. Now she must protect it. A story of betrayal, forgiveness, and a love so powerful, it outlives death. If you believe in the kind of romance that breaks your heart and puts it back together again - this is the story for you.”