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Thorndike, a charming and respected young man, never expected to fall so deeply in love—until he met Blue. Mysterious, beautiful, and guarded, Blue carries a past she cannot escape. As their love grows, so do the secrets between them.

Raised under the ruthless rule of her feared father, Mr. Skinner, Blue has spent her life hiding from his control. Thorndike’s world is warm and welcoming, but her past threatens to destroy their future. When love and fate collide with hidden truths, they must decide—will their bond withstand the storm, or will the weight of their pasts pull them apart?

THORN & BLUE Entangled in Fate

Six years passed. The Dike family had built a

EddieDike and Lily welcomed their son, Thorndike, a bright and outspoken boy.

"Dad! Mom! Look at my school report," Thorndike beamed. "I'm the best in my class!"

EddieDike and Lily smiled with pride. "We're so proud of you, son."

That evening, EddieDike turned to his wife.

"Lily, it's time to go back to Chuchu Town."

She hesitated. "Are you sure it's the right

"Yes," he assured her. "Thorndike is five now.

He needs to know where he comes from. I need to rebuild my empire there."

Lily nodded. "Alright. But you should go first

and make sure it's safe before I bring Thorndike."

"Agreed," EddieDike said. "We should tell him

before he starts asking questions."

Just then, Thorndike came running in. "Mom? Dad? I heard my name. Did you call me?"

EddieDike smiled. "Yes, son. I'll be traveling

to a faraway place called Chuchu Town."

Thorndike frowned. "Where's that? I've never

"That's where your father and I grew up," Lily

explained. "It's a beautiful place. We lived there before moving to the UK, and your dad has a big business there."

"Are we all going?" Thorndike asked eagerly.

"Not yet," his parents replied. "We'll join him

EddieDike picked up his phone and called his pilot.

"Captain Waters, are you ready for takeoff?"

"Yes, sir. The jet is waiting at the airport."

"I'll be there shortly," EddieDike said,

Meanwhile, in Chuchu Town, Watson was in his office when his assistant entered.

"Sir, there's someone on the line. He says it's

"Hello? Who am I speaking with?" he asked

A familiar voice laughed on the other end.

"It's me, my dear friend—EddieDike!

Watson's face lit up. "You're serious?! I can't

believe it! We have so much to discuss."

Soon, EddieDike's jet landed at Chuchu Airport.

As he stepped out, Watson and his son, John, were already waiting.

"Uncle EddieDike!" John ran up and hugged him. "Welcome back!"

"My friend!" Watson beamed. "Where's Lily?"

"She and Thorndike will join me soon. But

first, I need to make sure the town is safe."

Watson drove EddieDike to his old home.

As the gates opened, EddieDike's loyal staff rushed out, their faces filled with joy. They had kept his home spotless for six years, hoping for his return.

That night, they celebrated his homecoming.

But as news of EddieDike's return spread, his enemies trembled.

At Skinner's mansion, Jack stormed in.

Skinner's eyes darkened. "Why am I just hearing about this?! I want everything on

him—where he's been, why he came back, and what the police know. Now!"

town isn't big enough for both of us."

EddieDike had returned—but war was coming.

The Return