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Chapter 17 Weston fell gravely ill after that day never f fully recovering. With only a final breath left, he dialed Celeste’s number. The line rang for what felt like an eternity. When it connected, Weston eagerly whispered, “Celeste A man’s voice answered. “Honey, it’s for you.” Celeste took the phone, puzzled by the silence … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 17” »
## Chapter 16 Belle Knight’s debts caught up with her, and she vanished while trying to escape her relentless pursuers. When Weston heard this, he felt nothing–if anything, he was relieved. He often dreamed of Celeste, so much so that the man who barely needed sleep now craved it. Awake, he drank himself senseless, as … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 16” »
Chapter 15 Epilogue: It was strange strange; អ hen Weston Carrington first heard that Celeste Monroe had died in the fire, he didn’t feel the relief he’d expected. It was as It was as if a huge, gaping hole had been burned into his heart, leaving only emptiness. Celeste had loved him so fiercely–how could … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 15” »
Chapter 14 The crowd dispersed, leaving quiet in its wake. Weston took a hesitant step toward me but then pulled back. This time, unlike the stoic man I once knew, he was tentative, as if afraid of breaking me. “Can we start over?” He smiled nervously, eyes weathered and glistening with unshed tears. Thad asked … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 14” »
Chapter 13 Isabelle’s panic showed as she gripped his wrist. “Why? You weren’t like this before. You said you loved me, that you’d make me your wife, that you’d make up for everything. What changed?” “Is it Celeste’s lies? She’s a fallen woman! What could she want from you other than money? Wake up!” Her … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 13” »
* Chapter 12 at Little Pines Preschool, and there was an unusual commotion at the entrance. It was pick–up t p time at li Parents clustered together, murmuring and pointing. I stepped outside to see what was happening, and my heart sank Isabelle Knight was there, holding a banner that accused me of being a … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 12” »
Chapter 11 I knew I shouldn’t meddle in other people’s affairs, but my conscience wouldn’t let me rest. After much hesitation, I decided to tell Weston Carrington what I’d overheard. But no matter how many times I tried, I couldn’t reach him by phone. By the time I arrived at Edgewood Villa, flames were already … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 11” »
Chapter 10 Another Harvest Moon Festival came, and I sat in the yard with Ethan and Lillian, sharing dinner and watching the moon. The sky was clear, and the moon shone bright and full. Every year, I I used to visit Grandma Lucille’s Homestead for the holiday. She would slice an enormous harvest pie for … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 10” »
* Chapter 9 The next morning, the clatter of construction rang out from next door. When I took the kids to school, I found Weston setting up an office in the vacant house beside ours. Sweating and balancing a coffee machine, he waved at the kids. “Good morning.” They turned away, stubbornly refusing to engage. … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 9” »
Chapter 8 The dappled shadows of the afternoon trees played across his gaunt face, weary and thin. He ground out his last cigarette with his shoe. His eyes scanned me up and down, and a smirk lifted the corner of his mouth. “My runaway wife. Is this what you’ve come to without me?” “You made … Read More “When love becomes a memory Chapter 8” »