Ebinum_Racheal

Protagonist Emily, a successful event planner in her late 20s, has given up on love after a string of failed relationships. She focuses on her career and building a new life in a small town.

One day, Emily meets Ben, a handsome and charming local florist, while working on a wedding event. They clash initially, but as they continue to cross paths, Emily finds herself drawn to Ben's kind and genuine nature.

As they grow closer, Emily must confront her past heartaches and learn to trust again. Meanwhile, Ben has his own secrets and fears, which threaten to derail their budding relationship.

Will Emily and Ben be able to overcome their fears and doubts to find love in full bloom?

SHATTERED ILLUSION

Emily's heart was racing as she rushed back to her apartment. She couldn't shake off the feeling that her life was in danger.

As she entered her apartment, Emily's eyes landed on the old locket her mother had given her. She had always wondered about the symbol etched onto its surface.

Now, she knew it was connected to Ben's family secrets.

Emily's mind was filled with questions. What had her mother been involved in? And how did it connect to Ben's family?

Determined to uncover the truth, Emily began to dig through her family's old records and photographs.

As she searched, Emily stumbled upon an old diary belonging to her mother. The entries were cryptic, but one passage caught her eye:

"I've made a terrible mistake. I've put our family in danger. The Wrights will stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe."

Emily's heart skipped a beat. The Wrights? Ben's family?

Suddenly, the pieces began to fall into place. Her mother had been involved with Ben's family, and it had put their own family in danger.

But why? What secrets had they been hiding?

As Emily continued to read the diary, she realized that her mother had been part of a cover-up. A cover-up that had spanned decades.

And now, Emily was caught in the middle.

chapter 11