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The unspoken love

Chapter 3 Hidden Agenda

Word Count: 2454    |    Released on: 03/01/2025

ord from your daughter on her whereabouts, not even an apology, she brought a low-life into my home, well that

hake off the feeling of uncertainty. What did she want? Where was her life headed? The questions swirled in her mind, taunting her with no clear answers. Sara sat back down on the couch, her mind still reeling from her thoughts. She looked around Joe's living room, feeling a sense of comfort and security. Just then, Joe walked into the room, a concerned expression on his face. "Hey, is everything okay?" he asked, sitting down beside her. Sara nodded, feeling a lump form in her throat. "I just feel so lost," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I don't know what to do." Joe put his arm around her, pulling her close. "We'll figure it out together," he said, his voice soft and reassuring. "You're not alone, Sara." Sara leaned into Joe's embrace, feeling a sense of comfort and security wash over her. She closed her eyes, letting the warmth of his body seep into hers. "I'm so sorry, Joe," she whispered, her voice muffled against his chest. "I'm so sorry for bringing all this drama into your life." Joe's arm tightened around her. "Don't apologize, Sara," he said. "You're not responsible for any of it if only I controlled myself and waited for you to return my calls. And I'm glad you're here with me." Sara's eyes fluttered open, and she looked up at Joe. His eyes were warm and gentle, filled with deep affection. "Thank you, Joe," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Thank you for being here for me." Joe smiled, his lips curving upward. "I'll always be here for you, Sara," he said. "No matter what." Sara's heart swelled with emotion as she looked at Joe. She felt seen and heard, understood in a way she never had before. She realized she had a partner who would go to the ends of the earth for her "Joe," she said, her voice trembling. "I have to tell you something." Joe's expression turned serious, his eyes locked on hers. "What is it, Sara?" he asked. Sara took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she was about to say. "My mom called me earlier," she said. "She wants me to come home and marry Johnson, well not in those particular words she asked me to come home and play along temporarily." Joe's face darkened, his jaw clenched in anger. "You can't be serious," he said. "You're not going to do it, are you?" Joe's face darkened, his jaw clenched in anger. "You can't be serious," he said, his voice low and menacing. "You're not going to do it, are you? You're not going to marry that guy just to please your parents." Sara shook her head, feeling a surge of emotions. "I don't know, Joe," she said, her voice trembling. "My mom is really pressuring me. She says that if I don't marry Johnson, my dad will...he'll do something terrible." Joe's eyes flashed with anger. "What does she mean by 'something terrible'?" he demanded. Sara hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Joe's expression made her trust him. "I think my dad is threatening to hurt you and your family," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Joe's face went white with rage. "That son of a...," he muttered, his fists clenched. Sara reached out and touched his arm. "Joe, please," she said. "You can't do anything. My dad is a powerful man. He has connections everywhere." Joe's eyes locked on hers, burning with intensity. "I don't care about your dad's connections," he said. "I care about you. And I'm not going to let anyone hurt you." Sara felt a surge of emotion at Joe's words. No one had ever stood up for her like that before. No one had ever made her feel so safe and protected. "Joe," she said, her voice trembling. "I...I don't know what to say." Joe's expression softened, and he pulled her into his arms. "You don't have to say anything," he whispered. "Just know that I'm here for you. And I'll do whatever it takes to keep you as mine for life. As Joe held Sara close, she felt a sense of peace wash over her. For the first time in her life, she felt like she was exactly where she was meant to be. "I'm so glad I met you, Joe," she whispered, her voice muffled against his chest. Joe's arms tightened around her. "I'm glad too, Sara," he said. "I feel like I've known you my whole life." Sara smiled, feeling a sense of wonder. She had never felt this way about anyone before. It was like she and Joe were connected on a deeper level. As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, Sara felt like she was home. She felt like she had finally found the one place where she truly

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1 Chapter 1 Beneath the facade2 Chapter 2 Unraveling Threads3 Chapter 3 Hidden Agenda4 Chapter 4 A delicate balance5 Chapter 5 Web of Deceit6 Chapter 6 When secrets surface7 Chapter 7 Dinner with Johnson8 Chapter 8 Reginald9 Chapter 9 Forever mine10 Chapter 10 No! Joe!11 Chapter 11 Where's Joe 12 Chapter 12 Little meets the eyes13 Chapter 13 Hidden questions14 Chapter 14 Witness15 Chapter 15 Tip16 Chapter 16 Catherine17 Chapter 17 The Engagement party18 Chapter 18 Caught!!19 Chapter 19 Strange Night.20 Chapter 20 Fears..21 Chapter 21 The Strange woman22 Chapter 22 Shadows23 Chapter 23 Disturbing thoughts..24 Chapter 24 The Mind games25 Chapter 25 The Engagement Party26 Chapter 26 Ryan..an27 Chapter 27 A secret lingering28 Chapter 28 Reminiscing..29 Chapter 29 The Maldives..30 Chapter 30 Mysteries..31 Chapter 31 Tips from a strange one32 Chapter 32 The three squad33 Chapter 33 Silly mistakes34 Chapter 34 Silly confrontation...35 Chapter 35 Unwind36 Chapter 36 Planned Wedding37 Chapter 37 Who really is Emily38 Chapter 38 Unfolding the past39 Chapter 39 Catherine40 Chapter 40 Protective lie41 Chapter 41 Twist42 Chapter 42 A deadly encounter43 Chapter 43 Gaslighting 10144 Chapter 44 In bed with the enemy45 Chapter 45 Escape from reality46 Chapter 46 A time with my mom47 Chapter 47 Senator Charles..48 Chapter 48 Father and son49 Chapter 49 A walk of hope50 Chapter 50 Mjay..51 Chapter 51 Strange invitation52 Chapter 52 Little tip of the burger53 Chapter 53 A little missing piece54 Chapter 54 Subdued teniona55 Chapter 55 Sensational56 Chapter 56 Tensed situations57 Chapter 57 Unwinding58 Chapter 58 Politics59 Chapter 59 Different from the usual60 Chapter 60 Clear uncertainties61 Chapter 61 Emily at it again62 Chapter 62 Continuous Outburst63 Chapter 63 So many left unsaid64 Chapter 64 Careless endeavor65 Chapter 65 The bracelet.66 Chapter 66 Fuse67 Chapter 67 Radicals68 Chapter 68 Sad memories69 Chapter 69 Uncovering the hidden details70 Chapter 70 Followed71 Chapter 71 Guessing game72 Chapter 72 Reginald73 Chapter 73 Games of words74 Chapter 74 Where from here75 Chapter 75 Banquet76 Chapter 76 Imperfections77 Chapter 77 Southy78 Chapter 78 Alex for the hot seat79 Chapter 79 A step on top80 Chapter 80 Smooth operation81 Chapter 81 Breathe of fresh air