Chapter 1 Chapter 1 I never imagined seeing Ronan Quinn again like this . There he was , arm locked around Sylvias waist , their bodies practically fused together as they shared a lingering kiss that drew rowdy cheers from everyone around them . When they finally broke apart , Sylvia melted against him , her cheeks burning crimson . Okay , I give up , she playfully whined . I can barely breathe after that ! Youre such a beast ! Im not speaking to you anymore ! Ronan nuzzled her neck . A beast ? Thats not what you called me last night when you were begging for- The VIP room erupted in even louder whistles and hoots , everyone playfully addressing Sylvia as their future Mrs. Sylvia made a half hearted attempt to cover his mouth but essentially collapsed against him like a rag doll . Hey , Ronan , called out Blake , his childhood friend , its been five years . Is Anya really history now ? Ronan lazily sank back into the sofa and shrugged with complete indifference . History ? Not quite yet . In just having too much fun . Once Sylvia and I tie the knot , Ill miraculously recover my memory . Everyone knows Anya worshipped the ground you walked on , Tyler , another friend , snickered . When she finds out youre actually alive , shell probably be back on her knees praying to every saint for your well being like she did before . God , I still crack up thinking about how pathetically she threw herself at you , laughed Mason , swirling his whiskey . Talk about desperate . Heard shes been living like a pauper in London these past five years completely fell apart without you . The laughter in the room was so loud it couldve brought the ceiling down . I was about to slip away when Mason spotted me . Anya ! His face instantly fell , the same guy whod just called me pathetic now scrambling to explain . Look , Ronans alive but we didnt tell you because he lost his memory and started seeing someone else . We were just worried how youd take it . Yeah , exactly , Blake jumped in . We all know you were the one he truly loved , but he doesnt remember you . Even if you made a scene now , hed just think you were some crazy stalker . Before I could say anything , Ronan let out a scornful laugh . So youre supposedly the ex who was so 21.40 Chapter 1 pathetically in love with me ? His eyes swept contemptuously over my simple outfit . Without me , youve really let yourself go . Is you existence that empty without me in it ? Ronan was still Ronan arrogant and insufferable as ever . After five years , watching the smug satisfaction in his eyes , any feelings I once had were completely dea All that remained was revulsion . Id just stepped off a transatlantic flight and hadnt even recovered from the jet lag . I only came to this hotel because they made the strawberry mousse my daughter couldnt stop talking about . Seeing my silence , he lazily pulled Sylvia closer and gave her a quick but intense French kiss right in front of me , a thread of saliva connecting their lips as they pulled apart . Babe , stop it ! Sylvia giggled . My sister is watching us ! I pressed my lips together , physically nauseated . Ronan misread my disgust as jealousy and smiled with satisfaction . Dont worry . You can be Mrs. Quinn too just the unofficial version . If you still want to be with me , youll need to get used to this arrangement . He raised an eyebrow . Considering youve faithfully waited for me these five years , Im willing to keep you on the side . Ill be with Sylvia Monday , Wednesday , and Friday . You get Tuesday , Thursday , and Saturday . And Sunday ? You can serve us both . His friends immediately backed him up . Look at that , Anya ! Tyler exclaimed . Even with amnesia , Ronan still cares enough to give you three days a week . Seriously ! Mason added . Look what these five years without him have done to you . Been washing dishes and scrubbing toilets in London , huh ? Better take the deal before he changes his mind . If that happens , even groveling wont get you five minutes with him . Sylvia tightened her grip on Ronans arm , marking her territory while giving me a challenging look . Sister , I didnt want this either , but Ronan only loves me now . Youll just have to settle for being his dirty little secret . Shed be lucky to be even that , Ronan smirked . Without me , shed probably off herself if I told her to . Chapter 1 Something sharp pierced my heart . Five years ago , during that car accident , hed used his own body to shield me . In his final conscious moments , hed held my trembling hand , weakly reassuring me over and over : Dont be scared , baby . Im tough , Ill pull through . Remember what I promised ? Ill be your protector 1 life . No one will ever hurt you . Could someone who loved me that deeply really change so completely just because of memory loss ? Pushing down the bitterness rising inside me , I took a deep breath , smiled slightly , and said , Im sorry , but youve got the wrong person . Chapter 2 Chapter 2 In "Country Gal to CEO's Bride" by CrushReel, Emma, a resilient country girl who has overcome hardships, finds herself entangled in a twist of fate when she mistakenly marries the dashing stranger, William. Transitioning from rural life to the bustling city, Emma's journey unfolds with unexpected turns as she navigates the complexities of her new life and relationship. As Emma grapples with the challenges of her newfound status as William's wife, themes of resilience, adaptability, and the clash of backgrounds come to the forefront. The magnetic pull between the two protagonists, set against the backdrop of opulent mansions and corporate offices, adds layers of intrigue and passion to their story. 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