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A Narrow Escape

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'Who else can know the life of sacrifice better than me?'

After reading Alice's message, Andrew became aware that he had inadvertently touched her old scar.

"I can't believe how thoughtless I've been," Andrew whispered to no one in particular.

He got up from the bed and put on slippers to go see Alice and apologize, but stopped receiving the next text.

'Don't curse yourself or come down. I am fine. Let's call it a night and sleep tight.'

"Hmm, she got to know me too well in a short span of time. No girl can be more perfect than a guy can expect."

'Fine, good night.'

Alice again smiled faintly and closed the chat window.

Seeing Alice's coy smile as they chatted sent a pang through Bella's heart, laying bare the truth. She grappled with a twinge of envy, an emotion she endeavored to quell.

"You are looking quite teary; is everything ok with Andrew? Is he upset that you're not with him?" Bella asked with curiosity.

Though she was trying to get over Andrew, she couldn't help but peek into
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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   It's Sunday

    A couple of days later, it was Sunday morning, and Andrew carried out his routine regardless of the house he was in.He walked into the kitchen after a workout donning a white skintight vest with black bottoms, looking amazingly dashing with sweat drops on his revealing built-up body."Gosh, he is so hot and dashing.""Ahh, it's dreamy.""Girls, knock it off; he is married now.""Who cares? I still wish he looked at me for once.""Right, I'm glad he moved in; watching him in workout gear is surreal."All the girls on the staff crowded in the kitchen, drooling over him with a shy smile. They were gossiping boldly, oblivious that his keen ears could hear their whisper, and it was irking him.When he was fetching out the ingredients for the breakfast, a few offered him a hand, which got him berserk."Scram...." Andrew said in a low yet stern voice to a girl who stretched her hand and reached to the vegetable basket before him."All of you get the hell out of here." He gave sharp glares t

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Last-Minute Escapade

    In surprise, Andrew arched an eyebrow and positioned himself in front of Skylar, his hands slipping into his jeans pockets. "What?"Skylar got back to her senses. "No, you are taking it all wrong." She stuttered.A quick once-over from Andrew and he remarked, "Skylar, your body language tells the truth. Why even bother with the deception?"He stretched his hand to the back of Skylar, and she scooted over hurriedly to see him held the knob of the door behind her. He twisted the knob to open the door and marched in.Skylar displayed a sense of ease, paying little attention to her lie. Nevertheless, the realization that he could disclose it to Alice prompted her to shadow him."Ahem...." She cleared her throat. "Mr. Kingston, are you here for something important?""Sort of....." Andrew replied carelessly and pulled a chair in front of a long table that has three computer screens, screening Alice and her co-star from different angles."What's going on? What's this chamber for?" Skylar ask

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Altercation

    "What's wrong Alice?" Andrew asked in confusion."How could you deceive me and the entire family? And what's the deal with Skylar? Why did she get involved in this?" Alice asked firmly.Alice looked at the lavishly decorated room. She would be pleased with it if it wasn't wrapped in a lie, but now she couldn't hold back her disappointment."Chill, I requested Miss Brown to handle this; she's not to blame," Andrew reassured calmly, his hand on Alice's shoulder.She forcefully removed his hand and exclaimed with heightened pitch, "However, she employed a falsehood to ensnare me." "Baby, it's a harmless lie; why are you making a mountain out of a mole hill?" Andrew tried lovingly to persuade her, but she got madder."It's a lie anyway, and I hate it. I feel deceived."Her voice took on a somber quality, and she stared in a certain direction with eyes tinged red. Andrew felt a deep empathy for her."I regret if this has hurt you in any way, but I genuinely wanted to spend time with you,

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   The Art of Apology

    It dawned on Skylar that she had misspoken, causing pain to Alice.Alice is a great human and was an amazing girlfriend to Mason, who sacrificed so much in her life for him. This would have continued if he hadn't cheated on her.On the contrary, Andrew takes care of Alice in all aspects in a short span."Ahh, my bad Alice, please don't cry. You were too good as a girlfriend to Mason, but he was an asshole. To be honest, the roles reversed in your marriage. Mr. Kingston was giving his best in the marriage, whereas you don't care about him but his family. Why do you want to please his family by ignoring such a gem?"With Skylar's assistance, Alice's emotions were quelled, and she came to realize her error. "Maybe you're not aware, but no one else knows about the arrangements in Orange County except for me and Mr. Kingston. Not even his chief secretary, Ronny, is privy to it. He handled everything, driving back and forth by himself."Alice was shocked by the new revelation. The great An

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Distracting Desires

    Benjamin hugged Alice, which drove Andrew crazy. He was going to jump out of the ring, but Benjamin was already gone. He could have run after him, but he endured it for being indifferent in front of Alice."Ahh, this Benjamin is a spoilsport." Alice blabbered, looking at the door, and turned to see the madder Andrew, dealing with a punching bag.'Uff, his anger is at its peak; should I proceed with my plan or not? What, if it will be backfire?' Alice pondered with skepticism while watching him vent his anger on the punching bag."Andrew..... Andrew...." She called him a few times, but he didn't answer."Andrew, please, I am sorry. I realized my mistake; let it go, please."She began pleading with an apology, but it was tenfold harder than her imagination.'I knew he was a tough nut to crack.' Alice thought, crossed the ring, and stood opposite the punching bag.The all-excited Andrew had to stop immediately, or else the bag would have hit Alice's face. She held the bag, peeked from it

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Mending fences

    Despite the 4-hour wait, Alice retained her composure. Eventually, a woman approached her, conveying that the boss had departed."What? When?""A while ago, through his private elevator."Alice snapped; she rose to her feet and strode towards his private elevator, seeing through the deception."Ma'am, please wait! You can't barge in like this. Security, security!" The girl from the front desk called out, but Alice continued her advance.The guards rushed in to intervene, but Vicky was quicker. He positioned himself between Alice and the guards, holding up his hand."Wait, stop," he motioned to the girl from the front desk. "Let her pass."Seeing Alice being disrespected by the security went against his principles, prompting him to disregard Andrew's order.Alice hoped in the elevator, put off her mask, shades, and scarf, and flung it carelessly."This Richie Rich, did he think I'm a pushover? I'm Alice Sharma, a celebrated celebrity, people wait for hours to see.""He had me waiting f

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Passion's Embrace

    Andrew took off Alice's dress but paused, seeing her breasts behind nipple cups all red."What's that?" Andrew asked."It's scalded." Alice replied and leaned to kiss him, but he stopped her, looking at the burn marks horrifiedly."Even I know it's a burn, but when did this happen? It doesn't appear to be an old injury; it looks quite recent.""Andrew, let's finish what we started; I can't get over your hot torso." Alice said playfully and touched his chest, but he gripped her both hands and ceased her."Answer me first. It's looking in quite bad shape; you need medical treatment. Let's go to the doctor."Andrew stood and reached for his shirt, but Alice grasped his wrist."Andrew, no need to stress. Although it occurred this morning, the hot water spilled on my dress and innerwear, and so it wasn't too painful. Additionally, I've consulted with my doctor, and it's not a severe issue."Alice smiled, seeing his genuine concern as he kept his worried gaze on her wound."Are you sure, as

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Net of deceit

    "Are you too sleepy or high? I asked you why she turned opportunist in your eyes, out of the blue, when she was close to you till yesterday." Andrew asked sternly.Alice realized she was too harsh and thoughtless and spoke absurdly. She got up hurriedly, and the comforter slipped from her chest, exposing her bare body. Andrew whistled while swapping gazes."Oh, gosh......." Alice pulled the comforter up rashly and scratched the scalded part."Ahh, ouch......." She winched in pain."Easy......" Andrew said that and held her by the shoulder.He placed her on the bed and blew a gentle stream of air over her wound. "You need to watch out, honey."Andrew brought over the first-aid box and carefully administered burn ointment to her breast, while Alice gazed at him with misty eyes. For years, she had never experienced such care. No one had been there to tend to her injuries or illnesses, not her parents or any family members.'He is too good to me, and I always end up hurting him.'"Andrew,

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  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Farewell Echoes

    Listening to lawyer Jones's argument, Alice and Vicky held their heads. They were at a dead end when a sudden voice made them jump in surprise."Pardon the interruption, but I have evidence that exposes Mason Rex not only as a bad father but as a genuinely awful person," Andrew declared with a sense of outrage upon entering the courtroom.Alice and Vicky exchanged surprised glances before turning their attention to Andrew, whose expression was stern and his eyes blazed a fierce red. Even Mason and Jones were visibly shaken, captivated by the intensity emanating from his fiery gaze.The judge glared at him and massaged his temples. "What's going on here? Mr. Kingston, maintain order in the court or face removal. Defense counsel, enlighten us on this new development." His irritation heightened with the persistent interruptions.Vicky was completely in the dark about what Andrew was talking about, rendering him dumbfounded. He looked at Andrew and the judge with a zipped mouth, like a de

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Final Showdown

    "I may not have singled out your name, but to the plaintiff's lawyer, your statement carried significant weight."Vicky's remark triggered laughter in the courtroom, leaving Jones feeling offended."Excuse me, we don't need to play a cheap trick when truth is our ally. Mr. Rex is Emma's biological father, and a parent needs no justification to reclaim their daughter.""Your honor, I earnestly implore the court to weigh Mr. Rex's blood relation to the child and render a decision in his favor. Allow an anguished father to reunite with his daughter."Jones, at this moment, had no recourse but to go to court, relying on Mason's biological fatherhood as the sole influential factor in tilting the case in their favor.Vicky sighed and shook his head, accustomed to Jones's theatrical displays and feigned emotions aimed at swaying the court."What if there's a legitimate reason?" he questioned, raising an eyebrow."What?""What if I propose that even a father like Mason may have a rationale fo

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Legally Exposed

    In the courtroom, Paul Rex brought to light a new revelation, a piece of knowledge shared among Alice, Andrew, and Vicky. Yet, their challenge lay in the absence of concrete proof to back up the information they possessed."Point duly noted, Your Honor. Mr. Mason Rex professed a profound love for his ex-wife and conveyed regret for the child. However, this revelation unveils a contradiction—indicating he was never genuinely inclined towards marriage or assuming responsibility for the child but was compelled to do so."Vicky's words stirred a reaction from Mason, who hastily stood up to defend himself. In response, Jones gestured for him to exercise caution and avoid actions that could prove unfavorable in the proceedings."What unfolded next, Mr. Rex?" Vicky shifted his focus back to Paul, encouraging him to pick up where he left off."I deeply regret coercing this troublemaker and hoping he would reform for the well-being of his wife and child. Sadly, my choice subjected the poor wom

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Witnessing Shadows

    Vicky vented his simmering rage over Mason's intricate web of lies about his relationship, a revelation that outpaced even the awareness of his legal representative."Your Honor, the accused asserts a lack of recollection regarding the breakup with Miss Cooper. Nonetheless, the truth emerges: he terminated the relationship upon her refusal to endorse his company as a brand ambassador. This is what he is not in a position to accept. Subsequent revelations exposed his infidelity during the course of their relationship.""Miss Cooper, left with no recourse, exposed his misconduct, resulting in the loss of his company. In retaliation, he targeted Miss Monica after their marriage, subjecting her to a tumultuous and distressing life."Vicky's statement was left incomplete as Jones abruptly rose and began applauding. Departing from his usual objections, he introduced a surprising and unconventional method of interruption that caught everyone off guard."Lawyer Jones, can you please put words

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Courtroom Chess

    "Your honor, before we commence today's proceedings, Miss Cooper would like to make a request to the court," Vicky stated after bowing to the judge.Mason and his lawyer exchanged glances, and Jones threw them a look that said they were pulling the same stunt, but he made it clear it's not going to fly in court—different day, same old song.The judge gave a nod of approval, granting permission for the request.Alice sauntered up, taking her spot in front of the judge after shooting a quick nod. Feeling the weight of onlookers' stares, she nervously licked her lips, sensing the heat in the room.The seasoned stage and on-camera pro, unafraid in the limelight, is now grappling with stage fright for the first time. However, driven by her love for her daughter, she pushes through.Alice let out a deep breath, mustered her courage, and started speaking. "Your honor, during the previous session, Attorney Jones claimed I'm unfit as a mother for Emma, and even...""Your honor, objection. What

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Battle Unleashed

    Alice and Andrew stepped out of the elevator onto the 52nd floor of the Royman Hotel that evening, ready to meet Mason. Thanks to Vicky's setup, the ball was in Mason's court."Sunny, any hunch on why Mason opted for our hotel meet-up instead of his office digs?" Alice queried as they strolled in."The thief thinks everybody steals. I reckon Mason Rex's a bit wary, fearing we might have some tricks up our sleeves for this meeting. So, he's strategically set it in our territory to clear his name if anything fishy happens," Andrew mused with a touch of suspicion.He read Mason's cunning mind like an open book."Hmm, you are right.""Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Kingston."Mason awaited them in Andrew's exclusive waiting lounge; spotting their entry, he rose, extending his hand for a shake. Andrew, a bit iffy, eventually gave it the nod."So spill it, Alice, what's the rush for this impromptu meeting? Worried that the verdict tomorrow will swing my way and your little angel, oops, I mean my darli

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Custodial Crossroads

    "Your honor, it's crucial to acknowledge that Miss Cooper opted to prioritize her public image over the well-being of the infant.""That's wrong......" Alice attempted to protest, but Jones kept firing questions with a booming voice. "Why'd you stroll out with the baby solo without giving a heads-up to your folks or security?""I went with Emma to the restroom, but she bolted unexpectedly while I was washing my hands. Despite my quick commands, being small and flickering, the little baby wouldn't listen, so I had to dash after her urgently, without alerting anyone to the sudden twist of events." Alice spilled the beans without holding back."Your honor, it's worth emphasizing that the defendant isn't just self-centered but also an inattentive mother, incapable of looking after a one-year-old child," Jones remarked, a broader smirk evident on his face.Once again, he slyly targeted Alice, preventing her from defending herself. "Miss Cooper, in the interview, did you really discuss a o

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Custody Clash

    Alice and Andrew were stunned to see the director of Sunshine Orphanage appear as Mason's witness."Your honor, I'd like to point out that this woman is Mrs. Green, the director of Sunshine Orphanage—the entity the defendant manipulated to falsely assert her adoption of baby Emma. Yet, Director Green's statement provides a stark contrast," Mr. Jones explained.The judge peered over his glasses at the individuals before him and declared,

  • Bound By Paper Hearts   Custody Confrontations

    "I'm the poor man whose daughter you've absconded with, masquerading your adoption as a virtuous act. You're the very definition of an opportunist," Mason hissed, an insidious smirk creeping across his face."Your words hold no weight. She's my child, and you're nothing but a loathsome fraud and betrayer. I'll ensure the truth prevails in court."Alice couldn't contain herself when he claimed Emma as his own, but when she tried to object, Mason's unscrupulous grin remained unshaken.

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