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ies and Bro

een nothing but a whirlwind and she still found herself asking herself if all that had happened was real. The finely carved Prosaic fu

Marina had scarcely seen him at work and to her his manners were strictly business like. He remained a

ity as it was very loud and rung throughout the echoing hallways. A minute later

visitor,"

ght it be? She nodded, set her cup on the table, and got up. Mr. Harrison o

aimed, her eyes wi

nor replaced by a troubled expression. He approached her

o talk," he said s

er, pain, and a hint of curiosity. She gestured for him to

e, Jayden?" Marina ask

a big mistake. I realize now that leaving you at the altar was a terrible decision on my part. I admi

You think an apology can erase what you did? You dis

ze. However, there's additional information to the situation that you're not aware of

ed. "Amira? What are

's wealth. She instilled doubts in my thoughts, convincing me that you were disloyal. I foolishly

ns, but to hear that she had actively destroyed her relationship with Jayden was even more annoying

rina said, her voice firm.

at marriage is a sham, Marina. You don't lo

ermine what is true and what is not. You forfeited that privileg

but upon seeing the determination in Marina's eyes, he realized it

ered, ''I hope one day you can forgive me.'' T

her. She was relieved but at the same time she feels the deep pain of being betrayed. As the

back to her tea, her phone rang. She took it and read

he had done was infuriating. But curiosity got the better of her. Marina sat

f people's voices dominated the atmosphere. She could immediately see Amira sitting in a corner with a plate of food

oiling with anger and determination. Finally, she sighed, looked

ra twitted nastily as the musi

. Amira said, her to

gaze unwavering. "Wha

wavering. "I wanted to clear the air between us.

. "Reasons? You mean l

the necessary actions to achieve my goals."Jayden was never meant for

ionship for your own selfish desires. You m

eak. He was easily swayed. You should be grateful

rity to determine what's best for me or anyone else. You are responsible for

y upright, Marina. However, you're simply an underprivileged gi

may lack your riches and connections, but I possess something you will n

a contemptuous expression. "En

eventually uncover your true self, and when that happen

I refuse to allow you to further ruin my life. K

mbination of relief and lingering anger. She understood that Amira wouldn't giv

nal detachment between them, she couldn't deny the solace she experienced in his company. She knew she had to h

fully absorbed in his paperwork. She softly knocked on the door

evealing a touch of astonishment and

and stepped into the room.

d gestured for her to sit. "O

Amira. They won't leave us alone. Jayden came to see me to

on darkened. "Wh

or apologies. And Amira...she's not done causing trouble. Marina shared,

mination as he responded to Marina, "I won't allow anyo

he uncertainty and the challenges ahead, she knew she wasn't alone.

e of unity. Their marriage had started in an unusual way, but there was a possibil