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V on the way to Madness (116) by BillyGoldberg, literature
Literature
V on the way to Madness (116)
Silent Sacrifices
Laila is my best friend, the one whose laughter once filled my days. She loves Harry, a man chasing a career overseas, and her heart is tethered to him.
Yet her parents, anxious and fading with age, insist she marry before they pass. Melodramatic as ever, Laila marries me, hoping to honor them.
I know she loves another, so I step back, quietly keeping my distance while she lives her life as freely as possible.
As a businesswoman, Laila is absorbed in her career. I make her life easier in ways she scarcely notices: I manage her meetings, organize her contracts, vet her proposals, coordinate her travel, schedule client calls, streamline her inbox, and anticipate her professional needs before they arise.
Each act is a quiet gesture of support, allowing her to focus on her ambitions without distraction.
But I do more than manage her work—I touch her heart in ways words rarely convey.
I leave small notes of encouragement, bring her favorite coffee when deadlines
A Chaotic Case Ch. 7 by mariosonicfan16, literature
Literature
A Chaotic Case Ch. 7
Chapter 7: Hidden Files A half hour later, Team Chaotix and Sonia were on their way back to the castle. They were curious thanks to what they heard the anonymous Mobian say to Sleet and Dingo and wondered if the guy was tied to some business that Jules and Aleena didn’t agree with. Although the team was sure that Jules and Aleena would never work with a bad guy, they still decided to go to the castle and see if they could find something. It could help them find a new lead to identifying who took Manic and Sonic. They made it to the castle and found Jules and Aleena speaking to Argus, the captain of the guard. Sonia was particular...
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