My Ex Husband Is Proposing

"Honey, what are you doing?" When they got married, Qiao Xiaon'an thought he was an iceberg, even the fire couldn't melt. She didn't expect to be captivated by her charm so quickly, and moreover, he was an invaluable man who had preserved his purity for twenty-eight years. Gee, she really struck gold. Want to read a doting story? Come and read the daily pampering of Mrs. Yun. A chance encounter that led to a matchless love story.

(Top-tier pampering novel) "This ring is worth thirty million, so buying one "seed" from you should be a good deal." Lin Xu had never imagined that one day he would be directly negotiated with about his price. "Your genes are not bad; I quite appreciate them." "Your body is in great shape, surely capable of producing a son at once, and three within three years." Alright, this woman approached him not because of love, but because he was a suitable tool. He understood, he knew all that... But gradually, why was he no longer willing? "Su Tingyan, explain this to me clearly. Aside from having good genes, do I have no other good qualities?" “Good qualities... Well... does being filthy rich count?” "..." All the socialites in Beijing knew that Lin Family's top man, Lin Xu, had a wife with a terrible reputation. Committing murder, arson, engaging in all kinds of evil, she had been disowned by the Lin Family, fought publicly with socialites, and resorted to unscrupulous means to fight for property with unabashed justification. But... The moment someone dared speak ill of her... "I just love how trashy she is!"

Although it was a contract marriage, she loved her husband whole-heartedly. But only to be told that he never loved her. "Let's divorce, I owe her an explanation." Her heart broke to ashes. She decided to focus on her medical career and her baby. To her surprise, powerful men starting chasing after her, wanting to be a stepfather to her child. And her child's real father, her ex-husband, regretted his past decisions deeply. "Darling, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong. Please, let's get married again."

Charlotte Dawson, 27, filed a divorce against her cheating and abusive husband after enduring the failing marriage for five years. “You think you can just walk away? After I marked you? You’re mine forever, Charlotte!” exclaimed Julian. “You are just my fake mate, Julian.” She had to run away from her lunatic ex-husband, and the only way to do that was to get marked by an Alpha. It never crossed in Charlotte’s mind that she would come to an Alpha who rejected her—Damon Sullivan, 38, who happened to be her ex-husband’s billionaire uncle. “You want me to renew our bond? That’s not an issue.” Damon warned her, “But once I mark you, I’ll never let you run away.” But why would Charlotte run away when the alpha spoiled her to death? Helping her get her fame again? Check. Giving her limitless money?! Check. Slapping her ex-husband? Check Satisfying her in bed? Triple check!!! —— This is a fated/rejected mates urban fantasy novel.

Lyla Knight thought she knew her husband, the enigmatic and stoic Noah Anderson—CEO of a billion-dollar empire and the golden bachelor of City A. Their marriage was a quiet agreement, a union arranged by their families to ensure Lyla's safety and happiness. For two years, Noah was away expanding his business, and Lyla pursued her dream of becoming a singer, believing they were just two polite strangers bound by a contract. But appearances can be deceiving. Noah Anderson, the king of the business world, has always been a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Beneath his calm demeanor lies an obsession—a love so deep that he’s been silently protecting his innocent "little rabbit" from the shadows. When he finally returns, his carefully constructed facade begins to crack. “Sweetheart,” he murmurs one day, his voice a mix of pleading and determination, “I let them think I didn’t love you enough to show you off. But now, can we go public? Let me slap their faces with the truth.” Even the king of hell is willing to make puppy eyes to convince his wife to acknowledge him as her husband—a sight that leaves his assistant Cheng fleeing the office in shock. But Lyla’s world is truly shaken when she stumbles into Noah’s private library and finds a hidden treasure trove: old, secretly taken photos of herself from years before they were married. Her heart pounds as she backs away, only to collide with the man himself. His familiar scent surrounds her as his deep, velvety voice whispers near her ear, “It has always been you, sweetheart.” Caught between the shy, gentlemanly facade she believed in and the possessive, passionate man he truly is, Lyla must navigate the truth about her husband and their secret marriage.

Naomi Luke, a 23-year-old woman, had yet to marry. In her family, turning 24 without a husband was considered a curse, and the solution was simple but unyielding—become a reverend sister. On the morning of Naomi’s birthday, Naomi was informed that her time had come; she was to embrace the life of a reverend sister. But fate, it seemed, had other plans in store for her. When Naomi meets the vampire stranger,her fate takes a mysterious turn

"Sign them." So coldly, he said to her out of the blue. In one day. Phoebe Saxon lost it all. Betrayed and heartbroken, she is forced to jump off a building and plunges down to her death__, never dreaming that she would be reborn again, back to the year before she met her husband, David Saxon. With new abilities like seeing ghosts, she sets her life on a new path. Help ghosts, get rich and live a carefree life while getting revenge on the bastards that harmed her in the past. It was a good plan except for one little problem: her ex husband seemed to be chasing after her? David knew only a single thing, Phoebe was the love of his life. Both of them had been betrayed by an enemy in the past, someone that played with their lives as if they were toys. This time round, he would give his all to protect her, pamper her, love her and spoil her. He would do all it took to make her his, so when she run, he chased. This novel is participating in the viral book call competition. Please show your love by adding to your library and writing a review. Thank you.

He married the daughter of the Lancaster family purely for revenge. He expected her to be obedient and submissive, not to resist or show emotions—a perfect pawn in his plan for vengeance. However, when his gaze locked onto the third daughter of the Lancaster family, the one who barged into the living room was her—disheveled and stained with blood. She seemed ordinary, but beneath the surface, she hid an unknown sharpness. "Do you love me?" he asked coldly. "You're crazy!" she rolled her eyes in disdain. In that moment, he smiled with satisfaction, believing he had everything under control. But she fought back. Marrying him was merely one step in her own plan. Four years later, with the Lancaster family completely destroyed, she threw the divorce papers in his face, smiling like the final victor: "Albert Wilson, have you finished using me? Thank you for making me think I once loved you. Now, never see me again, even in death." Just as she turned to leave in triumph, she accidentally walked into a gang's arms deal, and an explosion forever separated her from him. It was only when he found the two-month pregnancy test result among her belongings that he realized he had lost the only salvation of his life.

Before they got married, Laurent already knew that Dave Washington had another woman in his heart, yet she still chose to marry him because Dave had always been the one she loved. She loved Dave, but his heart belonged to another woman. It was said that this woman loved another man, who happened to be Dave's illegitimate half-brother. Laurent believed that having a child would secure their shaky marriage. Until one day, the woman Dave loved finally told him, "Actually, the person I love is you." Laurent had devoted her youth and energy to this sensational and messy love story, only to helplessly watch it collapse. Heartbroken, she chose to divorce. She thought Dave's infidelity would make her easily give up on the house, car, and property during the divorce, with the only request being custody of their daughter. But to her surprise, Dave insisted that she was unfit to raise their daughter and refused to give her custody. In order to fight for her daughter, she embarked on a long and exhausting legal battle. She said to him, "You're so persistent—aren't you worried your lover is waiting for you anxiously?" Dave smiled and replied, "If you have time to worry about her, you might as well get a new lawyer." In a fit of rage, she threw a cup of water in his face. "Dave Washington, you're despicable!" Yes, every lawyer she hired was bought off by him with large sums of money. Finally, disheartened, she gave up custody of their daughter and decided to leave the country to heal. But he sent someone to intercept her at the airport...

Keira Olsen found herself married without even knowing it! What's more, her husband-out-of-the-blue turned out to be the richest person in town! As an illegitimate daughter, she's been clawing and scrambling her way up, struggling to survive since childhood. She never expected to wed someone so powerful. When everyone thought she'd be quickly divorced, her husband shocked everyone by a declaration."My dear wife, can we not divorce?"

Ava’s marriage was nothing like she had anticipated. Despite being married to the man she loved, she had endured nothing but humiliation and misery from her husband for the past five years. She put up with everything in the hopes of one day carving out a space in his heart. But her husband ultimately drove her to the breaking point when he handed her the divorce papers on their fifth anniversary, claiming that he loved someone else. He had taken all her family assets her father had left for her. The shocking truth that the man she had been in love with for ten years had caused her father’s death was the blow Ava couldn’t take it. Devastated, Ava didn’t want to give birth to his child in her womb. ------ “I loved you with all my heart and gave you everything, but you ruined me and my family, Dylan Brooks. I won’t give you this baby. This baby belongs to me and will go with me to the grave. A cruel man like you don’t deserve to be a father,” Ava said as she slit her wrist. "I regret loving you, Dylan. I wish I’ll never see you again in my next life." These were her last words before she drifted into the lap of death. ------- She thought this was the end of her life. But fate had other plans. She woke up in the past, four years ago, on the day of their first wedding anniversary. Since she was given another chance to rectify her mistakes, she vowed to protect her father and the family business. She resolved to cut all ties with her ruthless husband. But wait! Why did Dylan act so possessive and caring? Why did he declare she was the only one he wanted as his wife? Should she believe him and give him another chance? Or should she take revenge on him for what he did in her past life? -------- “Please, Ava…come back to me,” Dylan pleaded with Ava on his knees. “I’m ready to atone my mistakes. I’ll do everything to make you happy. Just don’t leave me, okay? Tell me, what can I do to get your forgiveness?” Ava stared coldly at the man who had ruined her in her previous life. “Do you want my forgiveness? Then hand over everything to me, Dylan. I want you to feel the same agony I did." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can check my other books. Accidentally Married to Mr. Billionaire - Completed The Billionaire's Sick Wife - Completed Temptation of Billionaire's Secret Lover: A tale of love and revenge - Completed. The Contract Bride of Mr. Reid - Ongoing, daily updated.

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

Anna, a rebellious billionaire heiress, left home to start a business with her friend while hiding her real identity. Her “rent a bride” business was going well until a billionaire brought a deal she could not resist. They got married according to the terms of the contract they both signed until his family found out the truth and separated them after putting her through hell. She returned home and decided to seek revenge on her ex-husband and his family.

Being a victim of a house fire that brought the entire family house down, Valentina was left with several burns on her. body, causing her to be titled as the creature of Bayhill. Her stepsister, Chole Callum was about to get married and according to the family tradition, Valentina as the elder daughter of the family must be married. Seeing this as an opportunity to wipe their shame away, the Callum family put a price tag on Valentina's head, whoever gets to marry her would be given a hundred thousand dollars. The family stated that Valentina Husband doesn't need to care for Valentina as she could be thrown away once the marriage certificate has been signed.  With that many people were interested in Valentina, however her stepsister, picked the worst among the people that came, thinking Valentina would be thrown away after the marriage and probably end up dead in the few days, but little did she knew that she had chosen a multi billionaire for her sister, dressed like homeless man with no source of income, little did they know he is the most talked man in the world. “How would you have the last laugh if you commit suicide now.” “Don't you want to see your sister come begging you for forgiveness.” “Don't you want to be the key to your family fortune. Don't you  want to be the Yes and No of your family.” “Don't you want to see your family all going to their knees begging you to come save them from their catastrophe.” “Don't you want to rule the world again, become the woman that everyone can't stop talking about in the country, just like ten years ago, but this time it would be different. You will be crowned as a Queen.” “Stay alive and all these will happen.” “Be with me and I will make you the woman in every man's heart, even the married ones.”

CLAIMED BY MY EX-HUSBAND'S RIVAL: I MUST HAVE MY REVENGE! Synopsis: Roman Sionis / Melanie Holland Roman's hand grasped her neck, gently tilting her head back. His lips left a fiery path along her neck, his breath hot against her skin as he said in a menacing whisper “Tell me, Mel, what do you desire?” Melanie remained unmoved, her eyes devoid of emotion. “What I desire is inhumane” “Say it” Roman urged her. Without hesitation, she declared in a fixed tone, “I want Anthony Hamilton's head.” She paused a bit. “Can you get it for me?” Roman placed a soft kiss on her neck and collarbone “Anything for you, baby, I'll bring the head of every person in his family” “Good.” •••••••••••• After being betrayed by her ex-husband, Melanie is given a choice— In exchange for her son's life, she must infiltrate the life of Lord Sionis, the most powerful mafia Don in all of Germany, and leak information that can jeopardize his success. Only then she'll be free from her Ex-husband's clutches. Melanie finds out the hard way why they call him the deranged Alpha, not only does he thirst for the blood of men, but he also has a soft spot for little animals. Her greatest fear turned out to be her greatest salvation. If Roman Sionis decides to help Melanie plot her revenge, what will Anthony's fate be? •••Unicorse (⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ᴥ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ⁠ʋ⁠)

[Warning: Mature Content] Zuri King's life changes dramatically when Lorenzo Rossi suddenly asks for a divorce. Despite being truly in love with him, she agrees without telling him she is pregnant. For four years, Lorenzo pretends to be dead in an accident and then comes back as Lorenzo Salvatore, the billionaire heir to one of the most powerful families in the world. Lorenzo is now engaged to the arch-rival of her family, while her family wants her to marry the rival of his family. However, Zuri craves only one thing—her ex-husband back, consequences be damned. He is aware that he cannot escape her. He really doesn't want to. He only wants to protect her because she's unpredictable and never plays it safe. What happens when Zuri falls into his world much deeper than ever after she learns the true reason for their divorce and his disappearance? What happens when Lorenzo learns that they actually have a strong tie that they are going to protect at all costs? ~ Excerpt "What makes you think you can keep me here for two days?" He grabs my chin, tilting my head up, and leans in, his face inches from mine. His hot breath washes over me, sending a shiver of excitement crawling through my veins. "Because I have power over you, Enzo," I press my hand to his chest and tease open the first button of his shirt, revealing a glimpse of his tattooed chest beneath. "Power?" he asks, his rough voice barely above a whisper, drawing my gaze back to his beautiful face. He looks so curious. So cute! "Out of all the clubs in New York, you chose Cora's. And let's be real, baby boy, no man ditches his fiancée for his ex-wife." I yank his shirt with a fierce tug, sending buttons flying across the floor.

Killed On The Roof Top On Her Wedding Day By Her Just-Wedded-husband,Jasmine Trevor begged for a second chance at life. As If The Universe Heard Her Plea,Jasmine Trevor Was Reborn To Two Days Before Her Wedding With Jack Raven. This Life,She Vowed To Change Her Fate While Face Slapping Jack And Get A Sweet Revenge. What Would Be The Perfect Face-Slapping Than Getting Married To His Rival?? Jasmine Went Ahead With The Wedding,on the aisle,she took everyone by surprise by introducing a new groom while she had security men throw Jack Out Of The Hall. A Villian Was Made. Getting Married To The Infamous Billionaire Monster Who Was Tagged As The Killer Of His Parents,Jasmine Was In For A Ride She Never Bargained For. Jasmine’s Taste For Revenge Made Her Get Entangled With The Sadistic Billionaire Who Has A Very Dark Past,One That Might Cloud Her….Thrust Into His Endless Abyss Through A Contract Marriage, Jasmine Was Stuck With Kingsley Elm—-Who Saw Her As His Possession. An Asset And His Obsession. “Be Tame,Little Vengeful Wife. You’re Mine Now.”

Annabelle, a young heiress whose life had been dictated by her mother and the expectations of the family for as long as she could remember, even leaving her infant daughter with her father for years without contact so her mother never found out and harmed them now struggles to reconnect with her family but soon realize how difficult it was to do so. Not only was her mother and family still a threat, but she discovered that the man she loved was also planning to get married due to pressure from his mother and the desire to give his daughter a mother. Left with no other choice, Anna decided it was time to stop playing it safe and grab the bull by the horns. Tension and awkwardness sparked between them at their first encounter after many years of separation. While one felt guilty, the other felt fear, afraid of the past repeating itself if he allowed himself to love her again. Meanwhile, the little bundle of joy just wanted her family together and happy.

Yun Yuwan carelessly lost Wen Yangzhi's letter, but the foreign butler assured her with certainty, "That was a love letter." She had been secretly in love with Wen Yangzhi for many years, and upon learning it was a love letter, she returned home overnight. Clutching the hope that he also liked her, she began to respond. At the dinner table, he said, "Come sit here" She ended up sitting on his lap, dressed in suit pants. When he renovated his newly bought villa, she playfully said she didn't like the crystal chandeliers. Some time later, his assistant told her: The letter Wen Yangzhi had sent was not a love letter at all, but a nine-figure check, intended as a birthday gift. The assistant laughed distantly, "Director Wen can't even be bothered to buy gifts, how could you think he liked you, Miss Yun?" — Long afterward, when Yun Yuwan brought up the incident with shame, Wen Yangzhi didn't reply, he just sparked his lighter, a tiny flame dancing on his handsome face, appearing indifferent and aloof. He never said it wasn't a love letter, Not all love letters contain sweet nothings, At least Wen Yangzhi's didn't. He wouldn't do something so cheap and insincere. Knowing that the men who approached her were after her money. He simply wanted to tell her. Her bit of money, he didn't care for it. — A nine-figure check expires in ten days, I've waited for you for ten years, undying affection still clouds my senses. — Self-loving, beautiful heroine x man whose bark is harder than his bite Independent brand florist x pioneering banker Theme: Adults don't deal in pretense

After spending four years as the useless son-in-law in the Thompsons’ family, Ethan couldn’t take it anymore. Unexpectedly acquiring so much wealth and power, he was determined to redeem himself and take revenge in those who had caused his downfall. Let us see how Ethan Carnegie avenged his enemies, reclaiming his power and winning over numerous women with his undeniable charm.

Claire Reed thought she married the man of her dreams, Evander Kensington, but she had no idea that their marriage was built on a lie; a family vow that trapped him by her side. His heart, however, belonged to another woman, his white lotus. No matter how hard Claire tried to win Evander’s love, he only grew colder, and his family treated her like she didn’t exist. When she lost their unborn child, Claire’s world shattered. She wanted to see Evander, but he didn't bother to check on her. Instead, he went to meet that white lotus. Unable to bear the betrayal, she decided to free Evander from this marriage, leaving behind a letter and divorce papers, claiming she now had someone else she loved! ~~~~ "You’re mine, and I’ll never let you go!” he declared, his voice dark with possessiveness. “But I don’t want you anymore! You can have Susan—I’m now in love with someone else!” Claire shot back, her words sharp and final. "You can't be with anyone. Do you even know how sleepless nights I've without you?" Evander's hold on her tightened. "I'll see how you become some else when I'll claim you," he pronounced before crashing his lips on her.

Follow Instagram @sere_nity_lee for new info novel of Serenity Lee [Mature content] [WSA 2022] || Vol 1-3 END "So, you are, my lecturer?" Audia asked as the two of them were on their way in Alvin's private car. Alvin cleared his throat once. "Yes, that is so." "No wonder I feel like I know your face," said Audia, matching her memory. "What do you teach, huh?" "Architecture." Audia nodded her head while her mouth formed an 'o' shape. 'Uh? .... Wait ... what?' Suddenly the nerves of her brain suppress the memory in the hippocampus. "Mr. Mandala?" Audia asked for sure. Which immediately got a nod from Alvin. "No way!" Audia screamed in disbelief. Her eyes narrowed at Alvin. "Why?" asked Alvin in surprise. A Mandala H, that's what Audia remembers when the new lecturer introduced himself when he first taught. Wearing a plaid shirt, smooth hair, neatly slicked back, glasses always perched on his sharp nose. Came with a bag containing his laptop and a textbook for teaching. Lecturer arrogant, pretentious cool, stingy smile, flat face, killer. Very different from Alvin who is now her husband. Unexpectedly 'that Mr. Mandala' and Alvin—her husband, turned out to be the same person. 'That annoying person turned out to be my husband?' she thought. 'Oh noooooo!' * * ******* ** The bride-to-be suddenly withdrew from the marriage due to an arranged marriage. Then run away and the news is not known. The groom-to-be was left speechless in front of the invited guests. Worry for a moment. Canceling the marriage contract or looking for an impromptu replacement bride. Until his eyes caught a woman in a white dress sitting among the invited guests. The other ones were students at his campus where he had just taught. As a substitute teacher. How will the story of their marriage continue? Will the seeds of love grow between these two strangers? With a myriad of question marks in the bride's heart, why was she chosen among the many other single women who were also present at the grand wedding of the son of one of Indonesia's well-known real estate entrepreneurs. cover: www.freepik.com === INCLUDE COLLECTION/TAP LOVE/ADD BEFORE READING. SO THAT THIS STORY IS IN YOUR READING LIST AND GETS NOTIFICATIONS WHEN NEW CHAPTER UPDATES ^^ CONTINUE SUPPORT THIS STORY, by throwing BLUE STONE'S POWER STONES FOR THIS STORY! — 1 POWER STONE WILL GET 1 FREE VOUCHER TO OPEN THE LOCKED BOOK. DON'T FORGET, A 5 STAR REVIEW YES! THANK YOU

I traveled inside a woman who is hot and rich and is a big actres. only to discover that her husband lives as her bodyguard, he seem to be dumb and acts like a child while I met a child and he seem to be my child? but why does my son calls a maid as his mom and and don't even recognize me....just what is happening in my life

[Completed] "Lu Lijun! what're you doing?" "Shhh! Let me see where that bastard touched you," he tucked the loose hair strand behind her earlobe, "Nobody is allowed to touch my wife." "I..AM...NOT...YOUR...WIFE.." "Dare to say it again and in no time you will see yourself on that bed under me...and I'll make sure, you won't be able to rest for even a single moment, till the morning.” __ __ At the age of twenty, Jiang Yuyan married her love Lu Qiang, an heir to one of the most powerful business families in the capital. Tragically, a few months later, an unfortunate incident cost her husband's life. A series of unfathomable incidents compelled Jiang Yuyan to marry her brother-in-law Lu Lijun, who's younger than her. Her new marriage meant nothing to her more than just an act to protect the people she cared about. She planned to leave the Lu family after Lu Lijun became independent and spend the rest of her life with the memories of Lu Qiang which she treasured for all those years, but that turned out to be her wishful thinking. Her brother-in-law, Lu Lijun, realizes that he is in love with her and wants her to be his wife. What will unfold when he confessed his feelings to her, knowing that she will never accept him? Will he be able to make her fall in love with him? Will her heart come alive again? __ __ Here, you will read two different love stories of the same Female lead as the story has two male leads. Discord link- Given in the chapters. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mynovel.20/ FB group- mynovel20's novels Note - This is not a translation but an original work written by author mynovel20.

To save her brother’s life, 18-year-old Anesha made the most selfless and life-altering decision—entering a contract marriage with Devansh Kapoor, the world’s wealthiest, most powerful, and enigmatic business tycoon. Bound by the terms of their agreement, she gave birth to his child, and their relationship ended as swiftly as the contract dictated. For two years, Anesha shared a home with Devansh, yet his face remained a mystery, always concealed behind a mask—a mask that hid more than his identity, shielding the secrets of his enigmatic world. After their divorce, their paths diverged, yet Anesha couldn’t forget him. To her, Devansh was an unsolved riddle—his piercing gaze hinting at untold anguish, his mask concealing truths she couldn’t fathom, and his aloof cruelty betraying a hidden tenderness. Will fate draw Anesha back into Devansh’s shadowed world? Can she unveil the secrets he has so carefully buried? Or will his cold, relentless passion destroy her fragile heart once more? A tale of love, sacrifice, and untold truths, where every revelation peels back another layer of mystery, and every twist deepens the fire of forbidden desire.

It had been four years since sera shin got married and her husband and in laws despised and hated her. She had been fateful to her husband through out the four years but it wasn't the same for her husband, Sera happened to catch him cheating on her, and was chased out of their house when she had done nothing wrong. Just when sera had thought she had lost it all, she was approached by the son of the re-nowed sung family. He handed her a contract and proposed a deal to her. Years later, whenever her name was mentioned , people would pick interest and say all the nicest things about her. but she never answered to their praises and would instead always direct the praise and adoration to her husband who she loves very much.

When they met again, Jonathan Serge Drucker saw her with her daughter who had been diagnosed with mild autism. He coldly taunted her, 'Clarisse Balas, a daughter from another man, no wonder she's not healthy!' She indifferently replied, 'And who are you?' He had always been drawn to those icy, enchanting women, and a sweet, innocent girl like her didn't pique his interest. He never thought that one day, after enduring the hurt he had inflicted and the trials of life, she would finally become what he desired but was no longer his.