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Emilie stared in disbelief as the judge read out the verdict – a light sentence for the crimes she had committed. She felt a wave of shock wash over her as she realized that the ramifications of her actions were not even close to being fully addressed. She looked desperately around the courtroom for her loved ones – Stacy and Ryan – but all she could see was a sea of unfamiliar faces. Even amidst the chaos, however, she knew that there was no undoing the wrongs she had done. Emilie felt her face flush with shame and embarrassment as she tried to make sense of the ruling. She wanted to apologize, to t full responsibility for her actions, and make things right, but she knew it was too late. As she was escorted out of the courtroom, she felt tears pricking her eyes and she silently prayed that her siblings would forgive her. She desperately wanted to explain her side of the story and make amends, to show just how sorry she was. In the corridor outside, Emilie found herself face-to-fa
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"Babe, I have something I want to show you," Ryan said as he and Stacy lay in bed and she was caressing his chest. With the way the house was quiet, it was evident the kids were with their grandmother as always they would rush to her and their grandfather and make sure they left a mark every morning."What could that be?" Stacy raised a question as she got up from his chest to look him in the eye."It would have to be a surprise baby," he said touching her nose."Well that has gotten me riled up," she said laughing."Can we begin to bathe now 'cause I want to see this surprise of yours" Stacy jumped off the bed earning a chuckle and grim a startled Ryan."Okay fine although I thought you'd give me some coochie"."Sheesh, what if Mother is coming up here?" she asked a little shy.She always was shy when it came to those things no matter how many times they had rummaged through each other body."She caught us once so what makes a second time a problem? From what I know the second time
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"Wait does this mean you all would have myself and Louis in this big house?" Arianna whined as the children told her of their new house and they were moving away."On the bright side we would come to visit you every weekend" Stacy tried to make her see that relocating or moving out wasn't so hurtful."But who would I play morning bingo with!" she asked as she looked at the twins who were quite oblivious to what was happening because they were playing somewhere in the corner of the room with their toys."You could take them for weekends that way and my beautiful wife right here could make more grandbabies for you," Ryan said earning a smack from Stacy who got uncomfortable from trademark."What isn't it the truth or won't you want more babies!" he asked and she just turned beetroot red "Stop teasing your woman Ryan" Louis chimed as he realized how awkward the situation was making Stacy and she mouthed a thank you to him for saving her from her oblivious husband who was bent on making
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"I can't believe you all are leaving" Arianna whined as their last box got into the moving truck."You could always come to visit Mother," Ryan said for the umpteenth time."It won't be the same idiot" she teased."Ouch mama" Ryan joked causing Stacy to burst into laughter."I'll miss you, mama," Stacy said as she hugged Arianna for what seemed to be the hundredth time today."Okay, who's grandmas favorite"Atianna chimed as the kids jumped saying me."Well Grandmother has no favorites remember, I love you all the same," she said hugging them to her chest.Arianna was feeling a bit moody today as her son and daughter-in-law were preparing to move into their new home with their children. The thought of them leaving with all the grandchildren left her feeling a bit sad and anxious. Even though she was happy for them and their new adventure, the reality of no longer seeing them every day was sinking in. Louis noticed her mood and tried to console her by giving her a big hug and telli
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"What did you say happened?" Ryan asked as his assistant followed him into the office."We noticed a loop in the financial records and some suspicious things were happening around that we didn't know anything of too, sorry I called you out of your family gathering sir but we needed you around to adequately handle those issues with prowess" his assistant explained. "No worries there is time for everything and right now we've got to save this company from ruins," he said thinking back to his grandmother who had been the one to take care of the company even when he had left for the simpler life, he couldn't help but want to make everything right and also to make sure to make her proud wherever she was.Ryan was shocked and dismayed when his assistant informed him that there had been a case of financial theft at the Ashton Empire. He knew that this was going to be a challenging situation to resolve, so he immediately began to take action by tracing the origin of the incident. Ryan cons
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"Babe I am sorry" Ryan walked up to his wife as she was making pancakes in the kitchen."What exactly are you sorry for?" she asked without looking at him she didn't want to look at his face because damn she could hardly stay mad at his face when he was remorseful."For neglecting you and the kids from the very first day we moved in here," he said."I didn't notice," she said whipping the pancakes."You can't be serious" Ryan sounded frustrated because she was making it seem like there was nothing g wrong but everything was wrong.Ryan stood in the kitchen, fidgeting with his hands, unsure of how to start the conversation. Since his way of starting it a few minutes ago had not worked.She had moved from the store now attending to other things and as much as he admired her backside as she handled the dishes he knew his mind couldn't wander too far off.At least not now.His wife was at the counter, washing dishes and not looking his way. He had neglected her and their kids since they'd
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Arianna was a proud and determined mother and grandmother, and when her son and his wife had finally moved out of the family mansion to their own home she knew she had to visit them as soon as possible. She wasted no time in packing her things and setting off on her journey.After a few hours of driving, Arianna finally arrived at her son's new home. She was delighted to see how nicely they had decorated and arranged their house. She also noticed that they had made space for her grandchildren's old toys and books, which made her feel incredibly relieved.After talking to her son and daughter-in-law for a while, Arianna couldn't wait to meet her grandkids. As soon as the kids saw her, they ran up and hugged her tightly, which filled her with joy.For the whole week, Arianna spent quality time with her grandkids, teaching them new songs and stories, playing board games and cards, and baking cookies in the kitchen. She was grateful for the opportunity to spend such quality time with
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It had been four months since the arrest of Teddy and Erbwstine and today out of nowhere the Ashton household received a call from the precinct."Speaking?" Stacy answered the phone. "Well, I just wanted to ask if you could come down to the station I have something to tell you and Ryan," Ernestine said in a calm voice that still vibrated some pride but anyone could tell that she was somewhat repentant. Stacy and Ryan had been in a heated debate for the past few days about whether or not they should go down to the prison to hear what Ernestine had to say to them. Ever since her arrest, the couple had vowed never to have anything to do with her again. But now they were being pulled in a different direction by the thought of giving her another chance. “I don’t think it’s a good idea to go down there and listen to what she has to say,” Stacy said firmly. “We’ve been through too much together, and I don’t want to put ourselves in the same situation again.” Ryan argued that maybe Ernesti
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The End"She has been apprehended and the court hearing would happen sooner than you think," Ryan's lawyer told him.Emilie had been caught trying to sign fraudulent documents under the guise of having a partnership with Ryan.The terms of the contract didn't make sense to him hence the reason why Ryan had alerted the security and when She was arrested she kept saying what he owned was supposed to be hers too.Turns out that on Aria's wedding day, Emilie had followed the kids right up to their honeymoon suite but the security was super tight she couldn't harm anyone so she left and came back when it was time for Asher's private wedding and stj no entrance was given to her so she tried to go through his assistant at work she had insisted Ruan signed fhs papers because they were important for some partnership since Ryan was using her company models for his products.Fortunately, Ruan was one to be meticulous and precise with the documents he went through and discovered some loopholes whi
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Ethan and Aria's small beachside wedding was a dream come true. The couple had always been enamoured with the idea of exchanging vows with the ocean as their witness. They chose a resort that was known for its classy and esthetical decorations, which added to the overall ambience of the wedding.The resort was decorated with beautiful white and blue flowers, which blended in perfectly with the oceanic backdrop. The chairs were draped with white satin covers, and the aisle was fashioned with a white runner carpet. The stage where the couple exchanged their vows was adorned with a floral arch that matched the rest of the decor.The couple's guests were treated to a beautiful view of the beach and ocean while they enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The catering was provided by the resort's top chef, who prepared a delicious menu of seafood and fusion dishes that left everyone wanting more.The wedding planner ensured that everything went smoothly, from the music to the lighting. The D
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As Aria walked into the dimly lit restaurant, she spotted Ethan sitting at a table near the window. He stood up as she approached and pulled out her chair. As they sat down, they couldn't help but admire the view of the city skyline.The waiter came over to take their order, and Aria noticed Ethan's eyes light up as he saw the menu. She knew he was a foodie and loved trying new things. They ordered a bottle of red wine to accompany their meal, and the conversation flowed easily.As they ate, Ethan entertained Aria with stories of his travels and adventures. She loved listening to him talk, and his enthusiasm was infectious. They talked about their shared love of music and even sang a few lines of their favourite songs together.After dinner, they decided to take a walk down by the river. The moon was shining brightly, and the stars were twinkling in the sky. They walked hand in hand, enjoying the peacefulness of the night.As they strolled along, they came across a street musician pla
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After their college years, they had done lots of things already so it didn't mean anything anymore as Aria took her father's car to go see her boyfriend Ethan at his hotel.They had been together for all three years although long distance and having missed each other it was time for some loving."Mama I will be back in the evening going to see Ethan he just returned from Italy" Aria said as she took her car keys from the table and went out the door before Harmon could respond.When she got to the hotel room door she knocked and the moment he opened it up he pulled her in with a hot kiss and she knew he had missed her as much as she had missed him, she wanted to pull away but she didn't want to spoil the moment with questions so she continued with the kiss forgetting everything around them.Aria didn't even know when he had locked the door but she knew her legs were wrapped around his waist and he had her against the wall.Thank God she didn't put on a bra it was easy for him to find h
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Eden's heart raced as Asher's words echoed in her mind. She couldn't believe that he loved her, and her emotions were overwhelming. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she tried to process what had just happened. She had never felt so loved and cherished before, and it was a feeling that she never wanted to let go of.As she looked into Asher's eyes, she knew that he was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She took a deep breath and told him that she loved him too and that she never wanted him to let her go. The words felt so right coming out of her mouth, and she knew that she meant every single one of them.Asher pulled her close, and Wden could feel his strong arms wrapped around her. She felt safe and secure in his embrace, and she knew that she never wanted to let go. They stayed like that for what felt like an eternity, just holding each other and feeling the love that they had for each other.As they finally pulled apart, Eden could see the tears in Asher's eye
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Since Teddy had requested for the couple to come down home and had exactly had time to go meet up with him. because of their busy schedules.Seeing that he had been diagnosed and might just end up dying without having to apologise Teddy resolved to write a letter to the Ashtons.He had been treated badly as he was in the prison cell.He had been raped and molested by his fellow inmates who knew him to be a drug lord and also whom he had annoyed at a point.Teddy had developed Pile and now he was diagnosed with colon cancer and was about to die but his conscience wouldn't let him he had to apologise to those his actions had hurt.Emilie had listed him and made him understand that she was out to make his life a miserable hell even though she was pardoned.Emilie had also not forgotten to let him know that she had plans of ruining Ryans's life still as she still had more of a grudge and had him in mind.Teddy wanted to do what was right when it meant doing it for the last time before his
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Three years later The time after his university graduation his parents had urged him to go further in his education with a master's degree but he took the money and brought fraudulent documents home making his parents happy he had gotten admission into the university to get a master's certificate but after all semesters passed and he didn't bring any results to attest that he was going to school after much follow up he came clean and told his parents he wasn't going to school and everything that was happening was all a lie.Asher's parents were mad at him for days but later they forgave him and that's when he brought up the idea of joining his friend in graphic design Asher had his condo but recently he kept talking about moving in with Ruby instead of the other way round and his mother was not liking it seems Ruby was not who she claimed to be she was manipulative and everyone but Asher was seeing beyond her ploy. Ruby was Asher's girlfriend they had dated the entire time he was in
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It was a week to Prom and Eden had not been asked to the prom yet and neither had Asher.Well, his case was different he had been asked but just he didn't feel like going with the rude and obnoxious females who asked him.It was kike some sorry of competition amongst them to see who he would choose to go with."Man Lerish asked you to prom and you refused? Men something has got to be wrong with you" his friends scolded as the popular cheerleader asked him to the dance but he rejected her proposal."Because I have someone in mind already and y'all would see her" he replied and continued with his lunch.Asher had always been close to his mother, and her advice had never steered him wrong. So when she suggested he do something special for Eden, he knew he had to follow through. With the dance before their graduation just around the corner, Asher started planning how he could make it a night to remember for Eden.Despite the teasing and bullying she had endured from other kids at school,
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Louis Ryan's stepfather had been working hard on a project for the past few months, and it was finally paying off. He had landed a big deal that was going to bring in a lot of money for the family. To celebrate this achievement, he invited the entire family over to his house for a celebration. The weekend was chosen for the party, and everyone was excited to get together and enjoy the festivities. The family had not seen each other in a while, so this was a great opportunity to catch up and spend some quality time together.On the day of the party, the family gathered at the park for a family picnic. The weather was perfect, and there was a lot of food and drinks to go around. The kids were playing games, while the adults chatted and enjoyed the sunshine.As the day progressed, Louis Ryan's stepfather announced the big news to the family. He had landed a deal that was going to bring in a lot of money for the family, and everyone was thrilled. They raised a toast to his success and sp
