Forbidden Pleasures
Dear Stepmother 12
Epilogue: Our New Beginning
Six months had passed since Racheal asked for the divorce and walked out of the big house with Charles. Life was not easy. The apartment near the university was small one bedroom, a tiny kitchen, and a living room that could barely fit a sofa. Charles worked part-time in a cafe while finishing his studies. Racheal found a job at a clothing boutique. Money was tight, but they were happier than they had ever been.
Father had given her the divorce quickly to avoid scandal. He cut off all contact. Maria disappeared after losing her blackmail money. Sophia tried to contact Charles once, but he told her he was in a serious relationship. Now, it was just the two of them.
It was a warm Saturday evening. Racheal had just co
