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Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage.

As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist?

Dive into the story to discover the answer.

When The Love Comes

I knelt beside him, taking his hands in mine, and looked up at him with pleading eyes. It was a trick I'd perfected with my mother when I wanted her to change her mind.

"I won't be gone long. Max will accompany me," I said softly.

Max froze as Alexander's attention turned to him.

"Don't worry. I'll be back soon, okay?" I added, daring to kiss his left cheek.

I wish I hadn't done that. How foolish of me.

In one swift motion, he pulled me onto his lap, brushing my hair back.

"Max, get the car ready. I'm going with her," Alexander commanded.

I've never met anyone more stubborn than this man.

"Please, take this damned device out of me!"

The words barely escaped my lips between the moans. I crawled across the floor, trying to reach the chair where Edward sat, watching me with wicked amusement.

It was one of those toys he brought home last night. Damn that devil.

Chapter 43