Sam Shelly

Theodore Maxwell, a ruthless business tycoon driven by vengeance, plots to marry Alina Roosevelt to kill two birds with one stone: get revenge on her father and inherit everything that was rightfully his. Alina, a budding author with a heart as pure as her prose, was blissfully unaware of Theodore's ulterior motives when she said, "I do."

As Theodore's cunning plan unfolded, he found himself captivated by Alina's charm and kindness. Despite his initial intentions, he couldn't help but admire the woman he had married. But just as unexpected love began to blossom, everything crumbled with Alina’s father, who devised a cunning scheme that shattered the fragile peace in their marriage. Consumed by rage and betrayal, Theodore divorces Alina, blaming her for her father's deceit. 

It's too late to realize that Alina was a mere pawn in her father's malicious game. Regret gnawed at his heart as he desperately searched for her, but she had vanished without a trace. Haunted by the memory of his cruel actions, Theodore is set to find Alina and make amends. And he will stop at nothing. How long will Alina be successful in keeping her little secret hidden?
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“I’m not your wife anymore, Theodore!” I yelled, shoving him away from me. He had absolutely no right to march back into my life. 

“Here’s where you are wrong, Alina,” he took dangerous steps towards me until I was pushed against one of the walls, as he held me captive. “You were mine, then. You are mine now. And you, most definitely, will stay mine in the future. Not even you can separate yourself from me, Alina, because you were born to be mine!” And that’s when he smashed his lips against mine in a furious kiss. 



Theodore's Regret

“I'm not in any trouble.” I explained. “I went to meet my father.” I knew I was stupid to trust a complete stranger at this moment in my life, but I felt this certain way about her. She was nice. And vibes don’t lie. 


“Oh, is everything alright?” She asked sympathetically. 


“Not really. But it's going to be now.” 


“So where do you live?” That was a question I didn't really have an answer for. Where did I live? Not with Theodore anymore. And there was no way I would go back to my father's house. I don't want to remember anything about my past. 


“I don't have a place to live, yet. But I guess I'll find it.” 


“Oh, I am so sorry. By the way, you don't have to worry. You can live here with me as long as you want. Besides, I'll have some company apart from the trees and animals, I guess.” Thea chuckled. 


“Thank you.” I smiled genuinely at her. “But I really don't want to be a burden.” 


30. The Truth