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Ryan was starting to become increasingly distant from his wife, Stacy, and his kids. This was due to the immense grief and anger he felt over the death of his beloved grandmother. Ryan had been especially close to her since he was a child, so he found it hard to cope with her passing. His inability to manage his emotions led him to become untalkative and avoidant of his family.Stacy was understandably worried as she had never seen her husband act this way before. She felt that Ryan was retreating further and further away from her, while she desperately wanted to help him work through his sadness and let go of his deep-rooted hurt. However, Stacy's attempts at communication usually ended in arguments, with Ryan too overwhelmed and shutting off to open up."Dada" the baby called out from the baby monitor and Stacy hearing that thought maybe Ryan could have a change of heart or even have a melted soft spot by hearing his baby call his name first.Rather he hissed and left the room.
Ashton's Empire 68
Emilie Ryan's estranged wife sent an annoying condolence text message regarding his grandmother's death. This was especially insensitive as she had caused a rift between Ryan and his grandmother when he had even gone forward to marry her before their divorce. Even though it was a condolence, her tone was inappropriate and did not reflect any actual sympathy towards Ryan or his now-deceased grandmother.In an attempt to add insult to injury, Ryan's ex-wife reminded him that she had taken nude pictures of him while they were together. She threatened to sell the photos to the tabloids unless he gave in to her demands. This was a cruel and spiteful act and only served to further reinforce how little respect she had for Ryan and his family.The text message was meant as revenge for Ryan having ended the marriage and refusing to give her even a tiny bit of his fortune. It was a reminder of the power dynamic between them, with Ryan having no choice but to capitulate to her demands or ri
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When Ryan got home that evening he realised his wife was still up dressed sexily and in lingerie.He was contemplating if he should kiss her or hug her or just look at her.They even decided role play like she would have to be the one to chase him as he did when he wanted her to be his lover. All of a sudden wanting her to chase him became bizarre, in a contemporary world it was the man who did the chasing. "Let's have a night out" Ryan suggested."You mean like now?" she asked."No not right now tomorrow, why not we never go out partying and it's the weekend let's try something new, let's go out with friends" Ryan pressed and she accepted.She had never seen this side of him so she obliged.They had a quickie and after that agreed to start afresh so they started the preparation for a first meet-up with some casual friends at the famous La Cave five-star restaurant the next day in the evening it was a weekend so she didn't have to bother so much about going to work early or a meeting
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Arianna had been feeling incredibly guilty for what her words had done to her husband Louis' feelings. She knew that she had to make up for it and show him how much she loves and cherishes him. To do this, she decided to set up an especially beautiful dinner for the two of them.From the freshest ingredients at the local farmers market, Arianna prepared a delicious meal for Louis. Along with the main course, she also created an array of tasty sides, as well as a delectable dessert - all carefully selected to match their tastes. She went out of her way to set a romantic mood, dimming the lights and lighting some scented candles, setting up a small bouquet, and playing soothing music in the background.When Louis arrived home, he was astonished at the lovely sight before him. Arianna had gone out of her way to create an atmosphere of love and comfort. He could see the effort that she'd put into the meal, not only in its taste but also in the presentation. His heart filling with w
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When Emilie got back into their hiding spot Teddy was so furious at her that he called her incompetent and stupid."Emilie, what kind of wife are you? I can't believe you were unable to kidnap the one-year-old from the hospital. It was a simple task that required minimal effort, yet you couldn't even manage that. Your incompetence is astounding. What happened to you? You used to be so capable and efficient. I trusted you to take care of this task, but you failed miserably. I'm beginning to wonder if you are even capable of anything anymore. This isn't the first time you have let me down. I am seriously questioning our relationship right now. I thought I could count on you to take care of something so obvious. It is like you don't even care if I succeed or not. I am so angry with you right now that I can't even think straight. I don't know why I even bothered to marry you. You have proven to be unreliable and completely worthless to me. I have no use for someone who fails at every a
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Unable to get reasoning out of Ernestine the duo followed her back not being able to go to where they had planned to go lay low.Alan had run off and Teddy and Emilie didn't know what to make of it because he had just excused himself and then didn't even go as far as showing up after that."Hey man, some things are beginning to make sense now," Alan said."What could that be man?", Ryan asked." Ernestine is working with Teddy and Emilie and also it's kike they owe Ernestine some high amount of money" Alan explained."Damn Ernestine is sure shady I think we should never have fired her from the office" Ryan cried out lowly."Well, what do we do? Because without her at your office I don't know how else I would be able to ask her out and make her trust me" Alan said."You are the detective you should be able to have everything planned out man," he said and his friend looked at him for a minute."How about I just follow her around and also just make sure she is flattered by me" Alan expla
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Meanwhile, Arianna and Louis were having a time of their life I'm Seychelles.Arianna and Louis have been planning a romantic getaway to picturesque Seychelles for months, and finally, the day has come. As they touch down in the tropical paradise, they can feel the excitement and anticipation bubbling up inside them. They check into their hotel on the breathtaking silky white sand beaches and step out for a walk in the warm evening air. The two of them bask in the beauty of the sunset and take in all the colours of the sky. The following days are spent exploring the luscious rainforests, admiring the vibrant coral reefs and swimming in the crystal-clear aquamarine waters. Arianna and Louis get to experience the local culture, shop at the markets, taste the delicious Creole cuisine, and indulge in freshly-caught seafood.But they also spend a lot of time simply relaxing on the beach, enjoying each other’s company and soaking up the warmth of the sunshine. Arianna and Louis take l
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Alan was on a mission to track down Ernestine. He had been searching for her for weeks and was finally closing in on his target. He was determined to get the answers he sought. As he made his way through the alleys, he kept his eyes peeled, looking for any sign of his quarry. As Alan drew closer to his destination, he began to feel a strange connection to Ernerstine. He had never met her before, but he was oddly compelled to try and make a connection with her. With this in mind, he boldly stepped out into the open.When Ernestine saw Alan, she was completely taken aback. Alan could sense her surprise, which quickly turned to anger. She lashed out at him, calling him a “peeve” and accusing him of following her. Alan was taken aback by her reaction, but he remained calm and tried to explain himself. Despite Ernerstine’s initial hostility, Alan was determined to bridge the gap between them. He kindly explained to her that he was merely interested in understanding her situation be