Maggie’s heart raced. The happiness she was feeling seemed almost too good to be true. She feared it
might be a fleeting moment of bliss.
As the trio was about to enter Sanford’s private room, a tentative temale voice echoed from behind.
“Sanford?”
Sanford came to a halt, pulling Maggie closer into his embrace.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCatching a glimpse of his subtly changing expression, Maggie turned around, intrigued.
A woman stood behind them, donning a flowing white dress, her long hair dancing in the breeze.
Her face was oval-shaped, her eyes radiating warmth and tenderness.
There was an air of refinement about her.
Was she…?
Approaching at a leisurely pace, the woman softly called out, “Sanford.”
Startled, Sanford turned around, regaining his composure.
“Jaelyn, it’s been a while,” he uttered.
Jaelyn locked eyes with him, tears welling up in her eyes
“It’s been ages, Sanford. You’ve become even more captivating.”
Sanford grinned, breaking the tension. “How have you been?”
“I’m fine,” Jaelyn replied, her gaze lowered.
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Her eyes, brimming with tears, yearned to speak; yet she hesitated, as if there were countless untold
secrets between them.
People couldn’t help but feel sorry for her.
Sanford swallowed hard and quickly averted his gaze.
“This is my girlfriend, Maggie, and her brother. Maggie, meet Jaelyn.”
Maggie’s eyes remained fixed on Jaelyn.
As Sanford’s current girlfriend, she couldn’t help but compare herself to Jaelyn, his ex.