Short Story - Negotiating Love
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Last published Tue, May 16, 2023
When wealthy businessman Jude Carter promises his dying sister that he'll find someone to share his life with, he doesn't expect it to lead him to Hannah, a waitress with dreams bigger than her small-town life. In a surprising proposition, he offers Hannah a six-month contractual marriage, a prospect that promises financial security for her and peace for his ailing sister. As Hannah steps into this world of wealth and pretense, she not only forms a deep bond with Jude's sister but also gets a glimpse of the man behind the icy exterior. Bound by a shared love for the dying woman and a promise made in a moment of despair, Jude and Hannah navigate through grief and the pretense of their arrangement, only to discover an unexpected love blossoming between them. This heartfelt story is a testament to the fact that love often finds us in the most unexpected places, transforming our lives in ways we never imagined.
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