Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Daddy ? Daniel came running toward me , screaming and struggling to break free , ready to hit me to avenge his father . But before he could even touch me , he fell hard to the ground . Blood trickled from the corner of Daniels mouth more and more . A dramatic scream followed , The next second , someone shoved me to the ground . Joseph pulled Daniel into his arms , then turned and shouted at me , Anastacia , youre heartless! Daniel is just a kid ! He has leukemia any injury could kill him ! Without another word , Joseph and Olivia hurriedly carried Daniel outside to flag down a car . I was left standing there , alone , drowning in the judgmental stares of the bystanders . I didnt take the first flight home . Instead , I checked into a hotel . After a shower , I lay in bed , my thoughts muddled . Two years of dating . Ten years of marriage . Twelve years together in the blink of an eye . Maybe even Joseph himself had forgotten how hard he fought to marry me back then . He loved me so passionately , so sincerely , that I truly believed he would cherish me forever . Back when we were long distance , he used to sneak home two or three times a week . Chasing the stars at night , racing the sunrise in the morning . It broke my heart . Hed stroke my hair and say he couldnt rest easy knowing his little crybaby was waiting for him at home . Then he got promoted . Work got busier . I got used to the distance . Until one right , he rushed in , exhausted , and dropped to one knee , pulling out diamond ring . Anastacia , from now on , Ill be by your side every single night . And just like that , we got married . 1 stood by him as he built his business , through the hardest years . I only stepped back when I got pregnant . But I lost the baby . 20:48 Chapter 3 Then another . Until finally , I lost even the ability to have children . Saying it didnt shake me would be a lie . I even brought up divorce once . But Joseph held my hand , eyes overflowing with love and guilt . Anastacia , its my fault I didnt take care of you . Ill spend the rest of my life making it up to you , treating you like my own chili . I sobbed in his arms , thinking I was lucky to have found someone so good . But I still told him , Joseph , if you ever change your mind , promise me youll tell m He swore he would . And yet , today , I finally understood . The day I miscarried for the third time , when Joseph sat by my hospital bed prom Olivia was in another hospital , giving birth to his child . All these years , I never doubted his love . But trust is like sand in a sealed glass bottle once it cracks , it scatters . It was late when Joseph finally found me in the hotel , nearly unconscious from c When he walked in , he still ed of hospital disinfectant . He didnt bother taking off his coat just pulled my freezing feet into his lap , tryi For a brief moment , I almost thought we wo Back when we had nothing but love . back in time , ten years ago . Back when Id cry in our tiny basement apartment , and Joseph would rush hom I gently pushed his hands away , my heart aching . Joseph , lets get a divorce . He looked at me , lost , biting his lip so hard it turned white . Finally , he snapped back to reality . Tears welled up and spilled down his face . Anastacia , no matter what you say , I will never divorce you . Joseph stubbornly wrapped his arms around me , refusing to let go , Baby , lets go home tomorrow , okay ? If you want , we can adopt a child . Why ? My voice trembled . You promised me . You said if you ever changed your mind , youd tell me . 20:48 Chapter 3 You swore you wouldnt lie to me . The heavy silence that followed hit me like a hammer . I slowly lifted my gaze , dazed , and saw his phone screen light up with a text message . Joseph , can you come over ? Daniel says he really misses you . ] [ On my way . ] Joseph didnt even hesitate . He unwrapped his arms from around me and stood up . Joseph , you promised me you said youd be by my side every night . Did you forget ? He frowned and pulled his wrist from my grasp . Anastacia , be reasonable . Why are you fighting with a child ? Get some sleep . Ill be back soon . Chapter 4 Chapter 4 In "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" by CrushReel, a heartfelt romance unfolds between a woman and the president she has long admired since youth. Overcoming insecurities about her appearance, she finds herself working closely with him as his assistant, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their relationship. This modern romance novel explores themes of self-acceptance, unrequited love, and the dynamics of power and attraction in an office setting. 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