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Upon returning home and tucking Maya into bed, Travis and Joanna went about their bedtime routine. As Travis made his way out of the room, Joanna paused for a moment, a thoughtful expression on her face. She couldn't help but address a matter that had been lingering in her mind."Travis," she began, her voice filled with genuine curiosity, "don't you find the couch uncomfortable?"Travis turned to face her, his brows slightly furrowed as he considered her question. He didn't want to feign ignorance or play games, fully understanding the implications behind her inquiry.With a nod, he admitted, "You know, Joanna, it really is uncomfortable. Lately, I've been feeling like I'm slowly developing neck and... well, other joint issues. It's becoming quite unbearable."Joanna smiled, acknowledging his honesty. "If it's causing you discomfort, Travis, you're more than welcome to join me in the bed."Travis’s gaze shifted from the bed to Joanna, his expression a mix of playfulness and desire. H
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Just a cursory glance at the man’s luxurious suit was enough for Travis to deduce that he hailed from a wealthy, privileged background. As for the woman accompanying him — well, her attire was a mixture of prestigious brands, with meticulously applied makeup, but the brows and eyes were full of arrogant colors and the clothing, albeit expensive, was pleasingly distasteful, and her posture, whoa, you can tell she's a bitch.The woman, Joanna knew her all too well. She was Cora, Joanna’s former college roommate. Despite sharing a dormitory, their relationship had been nothing more than ordinary, for they weren’t even classmates. They were just sleeping together in one room and nothing else.Their coexistence within the same room was marked by a lack of genuine friendship.This is primarily due to Cora’s pretentious airs and she has a very envious personality.Cora’s social calendar was packed with entanglements with various young men, which meant she was rarely present in the dormitory
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Cora appeared blissfully unconcerned about the potential distress her words could cause Joanna. With a conceited chuckle, she presented the man by her side with an air of pride. “Allow me to introduce you to my husband, Jim Carter. He happens to be the eldest child of the illustrious Carter family right here in Grove City, and the fortunate heir to a family fortune worth hundreds of millions!” Joanna let out a sigh and nodded. “Typical.”“What?” Cora said with a frown.Quickly, Joanna backtracked, her response tinged with feigned enthusiasm. “I meant to say, congratulations. I’m genuinely happy for you, Cora. Really.”Meanwhile, Travis, growing increasingly impatient, checked his watch, acutely aware that the annoying presence of Cora was sapping their precious time that should have been devoted to enjoying a pleasant day.Travis cleared his throat, a sly grin playing on his lips as he decided to partake in the bragging game. "Well, if we're talking about accomplished spouses, my wif
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Cora was growing increasingly uncomfortable with Joanna's insinuations. "Joanna, what are you trying to suggest?"Joanna maintained her confident smile and responded, "Feeling a little uneasy, Cora? Maybe concerned that some of your past secrets might see the light of day?"Cora's breath quickened, and she shot Joanna a fierce glare. Her mind raced with the possibility that Joanna knew about her past, but she tried to convince herself that Joanna could only know fragments, nothing that could truly harm her. There's nothing Joanna can do to ruin her!She forced a nervous chuckle and glanced at her husband, then back at Joanna. "We all have our histories, don't we? You're underestimating me if you think you can use my past against me, Joanna. You don't know the whole story."Travis couldn't help but be intrigued by the unfolding drama between Joanna and Cora. It was clear that Cora had a fascinating past, and Joanna appeared to be struggling to maintain the upper hand.Intrigued, Travi
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Cora’s face had drained of all color, and her fear was palpable as she trembled with apprehension. The ongoing conversation had already begun to indicate the ruination of her carefully constructed facade. Desperation welled up within her, and she felt an urgent need to halt the relentless revelation that threatened to expose her.In a voice fraught with anxiety, she implored Travis, “Please, I’m begging you, stop talking! Travis, I beg you, that’s enough. Just cease speaking, please!”A cynical smirk tugged at the corner of Travis’s lips, and he retorted, “Now you’re requesting me to halt the conversation, huh? It seems you women can be quite perplexing, demanding one thing and then another. I assumed you wanted me to speak.”Joanna observed the unfolding situation with a raised eyebrow and a trace of annoyance, realizing that Travis had indirectly involved her in the exchange.Summoning a measure of resolve, Cora shot back, her irritation evident, “Well, that's enough, okay? I don’
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As Jim wrestled with the staggering revelations, he experienced a sensation akin to the weight of an expansive prairie resting atop his head, pressing down on him with an overwhelming force.When the pressure became too much for him to bear, his response was instinctive. He grasped Cora’s hair and unleashed a torrent of slaps upon her, an eruption of pent-up rage that left a painful spectacle for all to witness. The unfolding drama had not gone unnoticed, and it quickly drew the attention of onlookers.A gathering crowd from the regular floor congregated around the unfolding commotion, their collective gaze fixed on the heart-wrenching scene. Judgments flowed like an unyielding tide, many of them passing their own verdicts upon the woman at the center of the problem.“I mean, I can’t believe this! She should have repented and never deceived her husband like this! What a disgrace!” exclaimed a woman from the crowd, her voice laden with disapproval.To her words, a man chimed in, “She
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Joanna’s exasperation was undeniable as her eyes settled on William. The unexpected encounter was a source of irritation for her, making her yearn for a peaceful day without the interference of an unwelcome presence.With a sigh, she couldn’t help but express her annoyance, her voice tinged with frustration. “Could you please just mind your own business and let us enjoy our meal, William? We’re here to have a peaceful family time.”However, William’s response was far from pacifying. He let out a derisive sound, his gaze shifting between Travis and Joanna. “So, it seems you’re living the high life, Joanna, dining at the Crown Jewel. Your business must be flourishing, isn’t it? After everything our family did for you, after using us, is this all you ever wanted?”Joanna couldn’t suppress her retort, a wry chuckle escaping her lips before she delivered her response. “Oh, you mean what you wanted, William. Let’s not rewrite history here. And I didn’t use our family; I helped our family in
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The following day, while Joanna was already at work and Maya was safely at school, Travis embarked on a journey to the heart of Mainville City. He was headed for the place he once called home, a place he had left behind for some time now, but the answers he desperately sought could only be found within its walls.As he arrived at the opulent Danforth mansion, the security personnel stationed there were taken aback by his unannounced presence. They couldn’t hide their surprise at the return of the young master, whose absence had left them puzzled.Curiosity lingered on the faces of all the staff within the mansion as they observed the car drive in.Travis parked his car and alighted out of it. He had arrived slightly ahead of schedule, and he could only hope that his father would be present to receive him, for he was unaware of his arrival.Stepping across the threshold into the mansion, Travis couldn’t help but observe the numerous changes that had occurred during his extended absence