HEALING HEARTS

CHAPTER ONETwo sleek black sports cars pulled up in front of Pizzeria Da Laura. Two guards swiftly exited the first car, with one opening the door for a young, handsome man dressed in a black suit. His expression was unreadable, and he seems to be emitting a powerful aura. The man is none other than Richard Roberts, the third offspring of the third wealthiest clan in California. A charming, fair lady emerged from the other side of the car and rushed towards him, intertwining her hands with his and giving him a peck. "Will you stop that? This is public, Ciara," the man said coldly. "Whatever, I don't give a damn. Soon, I'll be yours, Richard," Ciara replied, her face reddening. "Okay, let's just go. I have to end this, or else your father won't allow me to rest," Richard said, walking into the restaurant. "Are you saying my father is a…" Ciara started but was cut off by a glare from Richard and they walked into the restaurant accompanied by four guards. In room 105, a charming

CHAPTER THREESheila was met with only a wicked smile from Richard as he turned to her and spoke. "Don't even think you can succeed with that little tricks you have because it can't convince me to remarry Sheila. I'm not naive. I used protection every time we made love, so there's no way you could be pregnant with my child except you cheated on me with someone. I suggest you leave before I lash out at you." Richard threatened his face darkened."Why would I lie about something like this? Here are the test results," Sheila retorted, handing over some papers to Richard.Collecting the results, Richard tore them up and threw them in the trash. "You think you can collude with a doctor to forge fake pregnancy results for me?" Richard said pointing finger at Sheila. "Did you just tear up the results?" Sheila asked in disbelief"If you don't leave my sight right now, I'll tear you apart too," Richard threatened his voice horse and deep. Ciara, who had been standing at the door, grinned mi