*𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃*
After a short-lived marriage with the cold and arrogant billionaire Ronin Logan, Carmen Price is eager for a break. Her attempt to unwind leads her to another wealthy billionaire, Simon Walsh. Little does she know...
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Carmen couldn't help but roll her eyes as she watched Molly eagerly jump onto the bed, her excitement radiating off her like a burst of confetti.
"Seriously, it's your very first day on the cruise, and of course, the first thing you want to do is hit the party scene," Carmen exclaimed, unable to hide a mixture of amusement and exasperation. With a theatrical flop onto Molly's neatly made bed, Carmen let out a sigh and shook her head in mock disapproval.
The sun's warm rays filtered through the cabin window, casting a soft glow on the two friends. Carmen's eyes lingered on Molly's contagious enthusiasm, admiring her carefree spirit. She gave her buddy a tight smile, wondering how she got so blessed to have at least one person in her life she could completely rely on.
Because let's get real for a moment—with the exception of her father, Carmen always felt like she had been let down by everyone in her life. And yes, that included Ronin's parents, who were, no doubt, genuinely loving, caring, and wonderful people at their core. But even they seemed to have left a lingering sense of disappointment within her. They were undeniably sweet, sure, but their presence was often fleeting. It was as if they offered support in theory, but when Carmen truly needed them, their support felt hollow and absent.
For example, that one time when her father fell ill, and she yearned desperately to be by his side. Despite expecting Ronin to understand and support her, they surprisingly attempted to make her understand his reasons for asking her to wait a few days before seeing her dad. The situation seemed incredibly unjust, and his parents knew. However, even though they knew it was unfair, they lacked the bravery to speak up on her behalf and confront their own son.
Molly delved into her suitcase, eagerly rummaging through it in search of the perfect party outfit. "Oh, come on," she exclaimed, narrowing her eyes in a playful yet frustrated manner. "You can't possibly tell me you're not excited. This is a pool party with A-list celebrities and electrifying live bands. How could you even think of missing such an experience? It's practically a sin!"
Carmen rolled her eyes, a gesture laced with a hint of amusement and mild exasperation.
"It's not like I don't want to go, you know, but I'm kind of avoiding bumping into all kinds of wrong people."
