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I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Healing
Lia rolled on her side and opened her eyes wishing she could sleep for the next hundred years. She straightened and sat up, resting her head against the pillow, her mind going over yesterday's events. Fernando had hit her but obviously it wasn't intentional and he had apologized immediately to prove it. He also agreed to therapy but she couldn't get her hopes up over that. He could change his mind this morning once the guilt from his actions wore off. She was pulled out of her thoughts by a knock on the door. Thinking it was Fernando, she closed her eyes immediately and slid down the bed pretending to be fast asleep. To further stir up the guilt he was feeling, she had told him she'd be sleeping in the guest room. Normally Fernando wouldn't have cared because he has been acting all shades of indifferent these past few weeks but after yesterday, his conscience was pricking him. "Hey babe." It wasn't Fernando. Lia opened her eyes immediately and leaned up, hugging her friend. "Ja
I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Heaven
It's so plain. That's the first thought that crossed Lia's mind as they got to her mother's tombstone. They passed several tombstones on the way here that had looked much better and less gloomy. Yes, graveyards were supposed to be all gloom and deadly, literally but this was too…"It's too plain." Fernando whispered under his breath but she heard. She nodded in agreement, glad someone else was seeing what she was. The matron was gone and Jane was standing at the door to the graveyard. 'You guys need some time alone with her.' Had been her response when Fernando tried to persuade her to come with. Now she and Fernando were standing in the midst of all these tombstones alone. "I think we should write her name on it and get some flowers and probably lots of flowers," He repeated the flower part for emphasis, causing Lia to smile. Lia sniffed and started laughing causing Fernando to frown down at her in concern. "I'm fine," she said immediately knowing how he could be. "Are you sur
I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Something nice
"Your next appointment is here, sir." Dr Luca placed the phone back on the receiver and smiled, setting his table for their arrival. He rose to his feet as Fernando and Lia walked in, making Lia smile. 'He was such a gentleman.' Lia thought as she walked forward into the room, Fernando by her side. She was so grateful he had agreed to do this. It meant there was hope for them yet."Thanks for seeing us Luca, I really appreciate this." She said, stopping in front of his table. Fernando pulled out a chair for her and she sent him a grateful smile, sitting down. Fernando took the second chair and sat down, adjusting his t-shirt. Lia picked at an invisible lint on his shirt and he smirked, making her blush."Mr James, I believe I owe you an apology." Luca started and Fernando looked up at him, frowning. "I wasn't very polite the last time you were here." Fernando snorted and leaned forward, placing his hands on the table. "I think I should be the one apologizing," he sighed and Lia p
I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Caught
Lia yawned and stretched sitting up in bed. She reached for Fernando in bed and frowned when he wasn't there. She was so sure they had slept here together. Yawning again, she crawled off the bed and walked to the bathroom door. "Babe.” She called, knocking on the door but no one answered. Where was he? She rubbed her eyes as she walked out of the room and headed straight for his office. The lights were on and she smiled, opening the door. But he wasn't there. "Babe," she checked the toilet and sighed when he wasn't there either. Did he go for a run or something? She jumped as an idea came to her mind and ran towards the stairs. Fernando has started the something nice exercise Luca gave them already and now it was her turn. It was a brand new day and she could cook him a meal. When he eventually came back from wherever he was, he'd be amazed. Running down the stairs, she entered the kitchen and stopped in her tracks. Fernando was standing in the middle of the kitchen, shirtless a
I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Tease
"So I made lasagna to make up for the burnt pancakes Fernando and I made." She announced, staring at Fernando as if daring him to speak. He shook his head and avoided her gaze. Jane laughed, touching Fernando's shoulder as she rose to her feet. "A wise man." Lydia ran past Jane and Jane frowned, staring at her. "What?" She shrugged. "I'm hungry." Thirty minutes later, they were sitting at the table making small talk and eating the amazing food Lia had prepared."This is officially the best lasagna I have ever tasted." Jane moaned, leaning back against the chair. "Damn girl,"She sent a wink and she blushed, looking at Fernando, Fernando eyed Lia and found her staring at him. When he winked at her, she blushed, looking down at her plate. "How come you own a restaurant but you don't know a thing about cooking?" Lydia asked, looking at Fernando and he shrugged, placing his fork back on his plate. He reached for the bowl, scooping a second helping of the lasagna into his plate. "I'm
I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Crazy Talks
"Lunch is served,"Jane announced walking out of the kitchen, she placed the tray she was carrying on the table. Lydia rubbed her hands together. "It scents so good.”"I hope it tastes just as good.” Jane mused and Lia frowned, looking up from her plate. "Why wouldn't it?" She asked eyeing the spread before them. "You did your best.” She gave Jane's hand a light squeeze. Jane sighed and dropped the fork in her hand on the plate. "I'm sorry guys.”"What's bothering you?" Lia asked, turning fully to face her. She was sure the food wasn't the problem. Something else was on Jane's mind. Lydia dropped her fork and sighed. "Does this have anything to do with George?" Lia frowned at the question and eyed Lydia. She turned to look at Jane afterwards. "Why should George have something to do with her bad mood? Is there something I'm missing here?" She eyed Lydia again, a frown on her face. "Would someone tell me what's going on?" Lydia sighed and sat up in her seat. "Relax Lia, it's not a
I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Intervention
Lia pulled away first and Fernando stared at her. She sniffed and brushed the tears, wiping her face clean. He reached for her again but she shook her head, avoiding his touch. "I'm fine, I really am.” She told him walking towards the table. She began packing the plates she had stopped packing and Fernando frowned, going to her. "Shouldn't we talk about what just happened?" He asked and she shrugged. "There's nothing to talk about.” She insisted, walking past him, carrying the rest of the plates and he sighed, touching her arm. "Babe, we should really —" he tried again and she flinched, walking away. He followed her, keeping his distance. When she turned around to leave the room, he blocked the way. Why was she avoiding him? "Did I do something?" He asked, the suspense killing him. She shook her head, sparing him a side glance before she bent down and passed under his hands. Fernando remained there as she left, not wanting to let the matter go. He had a feeling that if the mat
I MARRIED MY MOTHER’S LOVER AS A STAND-IN BRIDE Surprises
Lia yawned and sat up on the bed. What time was it? The room was already bright because light from outside was floating in. Thankfully, Fernando had left the curtains closed so it didn't affect her. The same noise that had woken her up sounded again and she groaned, pushing back the covers. "Why would someone be knocking so early?" She wondered out loud as she slid off the bed and walked to the door. She yawned about four times before she got to the stairs and sighed, clutching the railing. "If it's Fernando, I'm going to break his head because he has a key." She concluded and took the stairs two by two until she reached the last one. She staggered a bit but managed to make it to the door at last. She unlocked it and opened it as she yawned again. "Hey babe," That wasn't Fernando's voice. She looked up and almost slammed the door again. Almost. "What are you doing here, Jane?" Jane placed one of her legs inside the house and leaned against the door. "We need to talk," she simpl
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