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The Forbidden Secrets of The Love Tavern

The chattering of the men who sat at the bar robbed Richard of his quiet time. He was always at the tavern after work hours every day to have a drink, clear his head and watch Missy; the beautiful barkeep who had captured his heart, from a safe distance. --- Richard did not have the habit of using women, but Gina left him no choice. --- 'I hear suitors are seeking your hand.' He removed his bag from his shoulder and set it down beside him. 'I have not seen you yet. I shall continue to decline all offers until you make your intention known.' She responded sharply. 'Whatever do you mean? I am not going to seek your hand.' He picked up his water container and took a big swig. 'Of course, you shall seek my hand. Whose hand shall you seek then?' She picked up the linen and covered herself. The moment she had dreaded since she started sneaking around with Richard two years ago was finally before her... --- Want more? You will find it all in here... Drama, Revenge, Dark Secrets, Plot Twist, Forbidden Love; all of these are abundant in this novel and will have you glued to your screens... --- Updates: 2 Chapters Daily. Timing: Between 2 - 4 PM (GMT+8) --- Please, I'm a big fan of constructive criticisms and always open to suggestions, so keep them rolling in; let me know I am writing for actual living beings and not myself.

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The Secret [2]

'Cordelia, you must sit and listen to me. This is a story I do not want to keep to myself anymore.' Oliver could no longer look at their faces.

Cordelia sat and stared at her brother.

'Many years after Thomas sought your hand, he found that a child was not forthcoming. Thomas wanted to make sure it was no fault of his before confronting you and so he begged me to lay with you.' Oliver's eyes danced around the room, but he spoke to Lucy.

She was crying silently for she understood how grave what Oliver said was. How was it possible that she lay with him and yet, she could not recall an event like that happening?

'Oliver, why have you come to my house to tell lies? When is it that we laid together? Why have you come to embarrass me this way?' Lucy's eyes were closed. She could not bear to look at Oliver for she thought he was lying.

'You must listen to me, Lucy.' Oliver banged the table.