Beautiful Lie

Five years ago, I was living my dream. I was a young lawyer, climbing the ranks at a prestigious firm, and I had the love of my life by my side. Luke and I had been best friends for years, and when we finally started dating, it felt like the universe was conspiring to bring us together.

We were on top of the world, celebrating our fifth anniversary, and Luke's proposal was the cherry on top. I was on cloud nine, and nothing could bring me down.

But life had other plans.

Two weeks later, I found out I was pregnant. I was ecstatic, thinking Luke would be thrilled. But when I told him, he was over the moon, and I knew we were in this together.

Or so I thought.

His mother, Eleanor Grayson, found out, and everything changed. She summoned me to her office, her cold, calculating gaze pinning me to the spot. "You need to disappear," she said, her voice dripping with venom. "You're a nobody, a small-town girl with big ambitions. You'll ruin Luke's reputation, and the family's business, if you keep this child."

I was shocked, stunned, and terrified. I didn't know what to do.

In a moment of panic, I told Luke I had a miscarriage. It was a lie, a beautiful, ugly lie. I told him I was sorry, and he was devastated, but I knew it was for the best.

Or so I thought.

I disappeared, changed my name to Kenny Jenkins, and started over. I built a new life, a new reputation, and tried to put the past behind me.

Until now.

Now, I'm back, and I'm representing Luke's company, Grayson Inc., as they navigate financial troubles. The city is smaller than I thought, and the past has a way of catching up.

As I look at Luke, I see the same spark, the same fire, and I'm not sure if I'm ready for this. But I'm a lawyer, and I can handle it.

Or can I?