The Chance 1

Chapter 1  I sighed weakly as my vision began to blur. I had lost a lot of blood and my stomach was still in pain. Tears couldn’t escape my eyes anymore as I stared down at the evidence that I had just lost my unborn child. My lemon green dress was now dark with blood … Read more

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Chapter25  Mona bowed her head, genuinely grateful. “Thank you, officer.”  Just then, her phone rang.  She picked it up, and Liza’s sweet, venomous voice came through.  “Mona, my brother’s leg is broken. Hairline fracture, counts as a minor injury–three years minimum. Congrats. Hope you enjoy your shiny new handcuffs.”  Mona scoffed. “All I did was … Read more

Get Lost, My Cunning Sister 24

Chapter24  She clutched her face, her eyes blazing. “You’re a criminal who framed me–and you dare hit me?”  Without hesitation, she grabbed a decorative vase from the entryway and smashed it over Colton’s head.  CRACK!  3:  7  The vase shattered on impact, shards flying everywhere. Blood began to stream down his forehead.  Everyone froze.  No … Read more

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Chapter 23  288 Vouchers  At the end of the exam, a female doctor handed her a sterile container and said professionally, “Please express some breast milk. We need to run targeted analysis.”  The doctor was all business, but Mona’s cheeks flushed crimson with embarrassment.  She complied quickly, then left the hospital in silence.  Mckinley drove … Read more

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Chapter22  “Mona, don’t be foolish. If you offend Mr. Haley, it won’t just be you. He could topple all of Ulby if he wanted to.”  With that, he reached for her again.  Mona stepped forward and slammed her elbow hard into his chest.  Eldon staggered back, pain spreading through his ribs, irritation flashing in his … Read more

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Chapter 20  Maple Island – Morning  Mona came downstairs and spotted Waylon already awake, calmly reading the morning paper in the living room.  She walked over and gave a polite bow. “Good morning, Mr. Haley.”  He set the paper aside and stood up. “Breakfast is ready. Is there anything He set the paper aside and … Read more

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Chapter 19  He exited through a small connecting door in the middle of their shared suite.  The door opened and closed silently–just like the man himself: refined, elegant, and impossible to read.  Mona sat back down on the sofa, her chest still tingling.  She unbuttoned her clothes to take a peek.  She’d heard that powerful … Read more

Get Lost, My Cunning Sister 18

Chapter 18  Waylon gestured toward the sitting area. “Please, Ms. Morse. Have a  seat.”  Mona sat down stiffly, her hands awkwardly folded, unsure where to put  them.  Waylon opened a drawer and took out a stack of papers. “Take a look. If everything looks good, we’ll sign tonight and move forward.”  She took the documents … Read more

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Chapter 17  Tanner’s face darkened. He had Mona in his arms–she was already his. But then Waylon had to show up again, just like before.  He was irritated, but no fool.  Picking a fight with Waylon over a woman would be suicidal–especially on his turf. If things turned physical, he wouldn’t win.  After a long … Read more