Claymore Irene

Irene’s life takes an unexpected turn when she had one night with Harold Marshall, a billionaire with a reputation for kindness yet shrouded in mystery. What begins as a professional relationship quickly transforms into something deeper as they navigate a maze of emotions, secrets, and dangers. When Irene’s mother becomes the target of a sinister plot, the arrival of two kidnapped surgeons reveals a chilling truth: someone is determined to see her family destroyed. With time running out, Irene and Harold must race against the clock to uncover who is behind the threats—and why. As the tension rises, so does the undeniable pull between them, forcing Irene to question her priorities and Harold to confront his own vulnerabilities. Together, they must risk everything to protect what matters most, even as danger closes in from every side. Shadows of Desire is a riveting tale of love, betrayal, and the lengths we go to for the ones we care about.

When a struggling event planner collides with a flirtatious corporate heir, a mix-up turns into a 100-day romantic contract that’s anything but simple. Caught in a chaos of passion, betrayal, and family secrets, Charlotte Benneth and Sebastian Grande crossed a complex web of deceit, dangerous rivals, and unexpected love. From business battles to personal heartbreaks, their journey proves that the greatest risks yield the most extraordinary rewards. In a race against time to uncover hidden truths, save a legacy, and protect each other, can they transform a contract into a lifetime commitment?

Fourteen-year-old Alex never expected his life to change when he stumbled upon an abandoned house on the edge of town. Drawn by a strange feeling, he ventured inside and discovered a hidden room where an unexpected presence awaited: Irene, a mysterious woman with an ethereal aura. Bound by ancient magic and trapped in the house for centuries, Irene is an ex-goddess who was once the protector of Nightshade—a mystical realm of eternal twilight. Banished by the ruthless Queen of Darkness, Irene has been waiting for someone who could help restore balance to both Nightshade and the human world. In a desperate moment, Irene reveals that Alex is the one chosen to wield the power that could save them all. She imbues him with her magic, granting him the ability to write anything into reality. With this newfound power, Alex can shape the world around him—creating allies, altering the environment, and even rewriting his own fate

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

In the world of Exylus, where the future sees Earth as ancient history to be told as a tale of the past. In Exylus, the world of the future Irene Max, an ordinary girl, is unaware of her immense hidden power. Typical tomboy, extroverted and a curious teenage girl. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Lu Jinyu, a mysterious stranger from who knows where. A guy she never knew who would make her have unexpected feelings she never had before. As Irene's reality fractures and her emotions deepen, she uncovers her true identity and unparalleled abilities. Irene questions her identity in this complex world. With Exylus hanging in the balance, Irene's awakening powers and her connection with Lu Jinyu could either save or shatter their reality. As the line between hero and villain blurs, she must decide whether she'll become Exylus' salvation or its unwitting downfall. In a realm where magic and technology weave together, Irene's journey becomes a quest of self-discovery and unimagined potential. "Should we get going, she's waiting?" The destiny of Exylus rests on her shoulders, as she grapples with a power that could reshape her world. Cover belongs to me.

A world where humans and werewolves coexist.     Irene, a human from a well-known family, is married to Simeon Kings, an alpha and CEO of the powerful Moonlit Pack.   Binned in the marriage that took away her freedom, Irene resented the marriage and wanted to run away from it, and she got a chance when she accidentally had an intimate encounter with another man.     She said to her husband   "Divorce me; I cheated on you."   But her alpha looked her in the eyes and said, "No." She cheated, but he still did not want to set her free. Irene hated this feeling.     She is set on the part of leaving this marriage, but later   Does she want to leave his marriage?    This is a simple tale of a woman who regrets her past decision and tries to fix everything.  The theme is followed by romance and regrets.          A/N:thank you dear visitors.

¿Que es lo que realmente significa ser un héroe? Acompaña a una joven rusa de manos ensangrentadas y a un profesor joven a averiguarlo.

[Mature Content.] “Afraid? Oh, dear, I can burn the world and no one will blame me as long as I have my husband’s money in my pocket.” — Irene Russell’s hard work for years was turned into junk when her boyfriend stole her work and gave it to her wicked step-sister. The public immediately recognizes her step-sister as a genius, while Irene must bear huge losses. Her boyfriend dumped her and declared he had been cheating on Irene’s step-sister since the beginning. After drowning herself in bottles of red wine, a piece of cake suddenly fell from heaven. Her boyfriend’s boss suddenly asked her to marry him to clean his name from a nasty scandal. Desperate to earn money, Irene accepted his offer. However, after she read their marriage contract, she realized every point in the contract was intended to spoil her to the root. — “You’re the perfect candidate to be my future wife.” Irene, “A woman like me can give you a headache, Mr. Delacroix.” “Oh, it’s such a coincidence,” Sebastian told her with playful intonation. “I like troubles.” — With the help of Sebastian Delacroix’s money, Irene could climb the ladder of success. At the end of the day, would her ex-boyfriend and her step-sister cry the blood of tears after betraying her? — Contact me Instagram: @zenanicher

In a world where dragonblooded exist, Irene is the last survivor amidst the genocide of her kin by humans. Forced to conceal her powers and heritage to survive, she hides her true identity. The Duke of Asetryl Kingdom, recognizing her potential and rarity, plans to take her in as his adopted daughter. However, the Duke's son harbors reservations and objections to the prospect. The Duke's son harbors animosity towards Irene and seeks to make her feel unwelcome and uncomfortable in the mansion. His malicious intent is to compel her to leave. Given the hostile environment created by the Duke's son, Irene must take proactive steps to protect herself and ensure her safety. Her situation demands vigilance and strategic thinking to counter his malicious schemes.

Jaxith, a monster slayer whose job is killing monsters for money, suddenly has a terrifying nightmare about a town nearby but the weird thing was a specific girl in this nightmare. The story goes on as Jaxith follow this nightmare until he finds Irene the young demon hybrid and starts protecting her from unknown enemies that gradually uncover some of his dark secrets. the story takes place in Plistura continent divided into six kingdoms with Reldret the head of the kingdoms regulating the relations between the other kingdoms, and the reason for that is due to long historical events. there is one large kingdom for elves called Yarnat, another one for dwarfs called Volgast, the four other kingdoms population are mainly humans and they are Reldret, Kozelsk, Legnica and finally Vidin, the main trading center in plistura, and that's where our story begins. Follow Jaxith and Irene as they face many dangerous situations and the secrets they're going to discover, a lot of enemies, few allies, betrayals and political schemes, will Jaxith be able to protect the young innocent hybrid that reminds him of his old good past? Or will he fail just like he failed before and became the monster he's now? Discord server: https://discord.gg/PQs2FMvt9W if you want to understand anything about the novel I'm available at discord

"I will pay back ten folds what they did to me, I am no longer scared Jane, I am from henceforth, Bold, Strong, and Courageous Fiona," Jane, an orphan is captured after running away from the orphanage, by groups of men who were drug dealers. After staying for five years there, she devised a means to escape from the cellar, which was barely successful. After escaping to the next town, she was saved by a handsome, normal guy alongside his grandma, just then she saw her long-time childhood friend she had been looking for but one of the drug dealers found out about her whereabouts. Instead of taking her back, he promised her freedom. Witness the twist of events, steamy chapters, and interesting cliffhanger in "HER TWISTED FATE"

In Eutimia, the people are divided into four castes: magic users of music and songs; food magic users; ordinary magic users; and those with no magic talent. And Marleen Harper just wanted to enjoy his normal life as the owner of a not-so-popular cooking school in Eutimia and a user of food magic when he received news of his parents' death from Iskandar Lennon, his best friend, whom he hadn't seen since he left the palace where he was raised as the younger brother of Marion Harper, the crown prince of the kingdom of Eutimia as well as his older brother. He, who initially only wants to continue to enjoy his normal life, is forced to face difficult choices when he finds out that he is the person in the legend who will determine the future of Eutimia, which is in danger thanks to the presence of Ciardha, a rebellious magician who wants to rule over Eutimia and the whole world by making himself the sole ruler, and who disturbs the peaceful life in Eutimia with various attacks aimed at magic users from the first and second castes, the highest caste in Eutimia. Which option will Marleen choose; to help save Eutimia from Ciardha's hands, or instead join Ciardha and create a new world that will change the whole order of life in Eutimia?

After Amalia Jones was betrayed by her boyfriend Chris Henderson and her best friend June Schmidt, she threw away her identity and started anew as a member of the all-female spy and assassin organization, "Die Rache". Three years after her sudden disappearance, she re-emerged under a new identity and answered to the name Irene Gallagher. Irene applied to her former company as the new secretary to her former lover, now the president of his family company. Chris and his recently-wedded wife June had been enjoying three years of peaceful and uneventful life at Amalia's expense. The angel of vengeance was there to unmask the villains and uphold justice for the allegedly deceased Amalia. It was supposed to be an easy job for Irene with her newly-acquired set of skills. Unfortunately, she was not prepared to be involved with Chris' youngest uncle, Damian Henderson. He was not only the CEO of the same family company but also an international police detective that was in charge of catching Die Rache members one by one! Will Irene lure Damian over to the dark side or will Damian make her forget about her revenge and step toward the bright side?

Irene, a 20 -year -old college student got a scholarship to a very established college where rich people usually go. Raised by a poor but loving father and having to face her stepmother’s hatred, her life was never easy when she was also bullied in college. Until one day she met the young founder -AKA- one of the college’s board members. Victor, 28 years old man who is a very successful young entrepreneur, actually a famous young mafia leader in the underworld. He done a clean job in the eyes of the world to cover his dark side. One day when he visit one of the college that he invested he encounter Irene who get bullied in front of his eyes. Even people don’t know his dark side the gossip here and there just enough making people to avoid him. “She’s mine. No one except me should touch her.” He announce his prey with a smirk. Her beautiful face makes him fall in love at the first sight but the way he love, don't really understand by the girl at all. But, apart from his success he tries very hard to escape from the shadow of his father, the big mafia boss himself who is cruel and doesn’t even care to do all sorts of dirty things just to get success. One day, his father finally 'accepted' his request to be out from family registration and given him a final task (his mafia family tradition) by 'killing' someone that get in the way of his. Victor agreed without even blinking. He used to get his hands dirty after all. After carrying out his duties he finally realizes that the family he killed was Irene’s family. With a faltering hand, he now fell into a pit of remorse. Luckily Irene wasn't there then. He promises himself to take care of the girl from his own father. "Marry me!" Victor said. Irene just kept quiet. She watched the man standing in front of her with eyes still swollen from crying. "Don't you want to get revenge to everyone who made you suffer? I can make you strong and not looking pitiful like this anymore. But you have to marry me." Without much thought because Irene’s mind was already tied to the word ‘revenge’ she took Victor’s hand that night and now become the mafia’s wife. "I swear. Everyone who made me suffer will face the consequences. If I can't find you in this life, I will find you in my next life!" Irene would never be the same person again. And that's just the beginning ...

What will you do if the gods above grant you a second opportunity in life? She was born and raised in a world where the powerful prey on the weak and the poor only get poorer. She was simply an unwanted child who struggled as she grew up. She lost people who meant a lot to her, and this devastated her to the point of ending her miserable life. However, just as she thought that was the end of her life, she was given a second shot but it came with conditions. She was so tempted by the promise of receiving assistance from a system that would allow her to soar like an eagle and live beautifully like a phoenix that she accepted the offer. Irene had no clue her new life would be so full of baggage, secrets, and madness. She was alone in a world that was unlike anything she had ever experienced. Many envied her and others conspired against her after she transmigrated into the body of an affluent and pampered noble lady who never lacked anything. When Irene finds herself in a situation like that, she will be forced to demonstrate her brilliance by transforming conceptions into true wonders to vanquish her enemies, transforming her from a pheasant to a phoenix. Irene will be pushed to combat an enormous evil power to fight for what she believes in and the person she adores. Will she be able to achieve the goals that she had set for herself at the beginning and become the virtuous wife she was nurtured to be? Will she grow up and become the person she aspires to be? Will she be able to overcome her strong opponent?

A young boy who is afraid of people finds himself sexually attracted to his neighbor.realising his feelings his love story become a cure to every trouble he faces

“What would you do for me, Sir Grimm?” I look over the strapping soldier before me. “You are my queen,” he responds. “I will do anything for you.” A slow smile spreads my lips. “Alright then, take off your armor.” He looks at me with bright blue eyes, like he’s been waiting on this very command a long time coming. The clang of light metal echoes in the room as his chain mail falls away. He stands now in only crimson breeches and battle sandals. His eyes never leave mine for a second. “Divine,” I lift my hand to him, and my fingers settle over his broad chest, tracing a path down the battle scar over his left breast down to abs hard as bricks. My breathing quickens as I feel his heart beat right under my nails. In the former world; the world of Highschool jocks and cheerleaders, and geeks, and weirdos, this utterly beautiful man could never have been mine. I could never have had him. But in this world I do, along with as much men as I could ever want. In this new world, I am Queen and I rule and love unopposed. --- Alessandria Irene Forsythe is transmigrated on the most important day in her highschool social life; Prom Night. She wakes up in an entirely new world. A world like something from her History classes. Horses instead of cars and magic literally in the air. And then she learns she is also queen. A Queen with handmaidens and knights and servants, and this grand new world to rule. It’s a long way up from awkward highschooler. From geek girl to goddess. Best of all is when she learns her dayone and totally unattainable crush from her past life is now a knight in her royal guard. And now, she can have him—in every which way. Alessandria, now Her Royal Majesty, teams up with another unlikely adversary from her past to uncover the truth about what really happened on prom night. But in the meantime, as a wealthy empress with a rocking bod, she is eager and determined to explore her sexuality now that the lows of being a highschool nerd is in the past, first of which is Lance, the amazingly hot jock turned dashing warrior. Between fleeting moments of desire, she is torn. The right thing would be to use her power as Regent to restore the world back to its former state—even if she ends up back in highschool with huge glasses and unable to get all the hot guys. But she doesn’t want that now, does she? Afterall, no one remembers anything from before, except her, their Geek Girl Queen. DAILY UPDATES!!!

Adolescence is a crucial phase of transformation when teenagers evolve into adulthood. This period is characterized by various psychological, physiological, and social changes. Teenagers face an array of challenges as they strive to navigate the complexities of identity formation and the pursuit of independence. This article examines the intricate process of becoming an adult through a multitude of perspectives. Transitioning from teenage years to adulthood is a complex and dynamic process. Through an array of physical, psychological, and social changes, teenagers evolve into independent individuals ready to navigate the challenges life presents. Understanding these transformations can foster empathy, support, and guidance as teenagers embark on their journey toward maturity. This is a story about growth.

This story is about three different couples, with different individual story to each couple. It is a story of love, affection, connection, disagreement, lust and infidelity

mengisahkan tentang kehidupan tiga sahabat yang belum bertemu jodoh walaupun umur mereka hampir 30 tahun. ---------- tak kenal maka tak cinta Itulah perkataan yang sering didengar oleh Jejaka tampan bernama TENGKU FIRAS MIKAEL. ---------- cis setakat rambut macam tu mainan Barbie anak sedara aku banyak - TENGKU FIRAS MIKAEL kau samakanaku dengan Barbie doll anak sedara kau - TENGKU IRENE NAURA ----------- Maaf pasal kawan saya semalam - AMANDA SOFIA tak pe saya tak kisah pun - TENGKU IZZ HAIDER ---------- saya suka awak. saya sayang awak kayra - TENGKU FARIS MIKAEL bukan saya tak suka awak tapi kita kan baru kenal - KAYRA HANA ---------- pertemuan demi pertemuan telah menyatukan mereka berenam. Ada yang bersahabat baik dan ada juga yang menjalinkan hubungan cinta. --------- WARNING! Cerita ini hanya rekaan semata-mata dan tiada kena mengena dengan yang hidup atau yang sudah mati p/s: author masih mentah kalau ayat author tak kena harap maaf Idea 100% rekaan author no copy

"Hah, given enough time, I probably—no, definitely—I would have stopped you." John laughed, his eyes fluttering as his vision blurred. "I will give it to you, that second chance you talked about, but do not fail my expectations," Pallas said, as John's consciousness started to fade, and his eyes closed. John, who had lost the strength to keep his eyes open, overheard the entire conversation, trying to make sense of what these two ancient beings were talking about. But before he could conclude his thoughts, he lost consciousness and died. On May 4th, in the year 1350 of the imperial calendar john von eldrin died at the age of 60. As he lost consciousness, a loud voice called out to him, pulling him back. "Johnny, wake up!" "Mom?" John instinctively said, recognizing the voice. "How did I end up in heaven?" he thought to himself. "Happy 10th birthday, my dear son. May you live a long and blessed life," Irene said with a bright smile, looking at her son lovingly. "I am back?" John thought to himself. ----------------------------------------- Hey folks this is the author here, this is a reboot of my previous novel by the same name, if you are someone who came after reading the novel you have some idea of what i intend to do with this novel. and if you are new there will be no harem in this, frankly I am not a fan of the genre, and writing one romantic plot line is hard enough for me let alone multiple, the series is going to be heavily within the realm of politics, as suggested by the kingdom building tag…ummm yeah that pretty much sums it, there will be romance, action, politics, but no harem, or anything of the sort. THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/hwjQEGjv5k Thanks to pink_lolie24 for the new novel cover, I absolutely loved it.

Irene, cloaked in the shadows of a past she desperately outruns, stumbles upon a destiny far grander than escape. A capricious system, designed for transmigrating souls, unexpectedly binds itself to her, mistaking her for a chosen vessel. Now, thrust into a whirlwind of mission worlds, Irene navigates fantastical landscapes and encounters extraordinary beings. Bound by an unforeseen glitch to a calculating System designed for lesser souls, she embarks on a whirlwind tour of mission worlds, leaving a trail of awe and bewilderment in her wake. The System, its logic circuits whirring in confusion, sees Irene as an anomaly, a glitch in its own programming. Her unorthodox methods, her disregard for protocols, and her uncanny knack for bending reality itself throw its meticulously planned missions into disarray. Yet, with each world conquered, Irene's true potential flickers like a supernova, leaving the System both frustrated and strangely intrigued. It can't possibly deny the impossible results she delivers. This anomaly, this glitch in its matrix, is proving to be its most effective agent. Their uneasy alliance is a crucible, forging both frustration and begrudging respect. The System, forced to adapt to Irene's whirlwind unpredictability, finds its cold logic challenged. Irene, in turn, glimpses the vastness of the multiverse, a playground for her to ruin and escape to. WARNING: - This story is for readers 17 and over. - Main character is morally gray and is to remain morally gray for the majority of the novel. If you like kind/soft MC's this novel may not be for you - Please read the first page of this novel properly before starting As always, enjoy!

Irene Dulcina Aphelion. The name that I had been given by the Aphelion family. I was the charity case that the Aphelion family took in. It would be wrong to call me their daughter. This is my third marriage, the other two having failed for reasons out of my control, all due to the Aphelion's heir's obsession with me. I am to be wed to Carlise Deluca Evander. A notorious sis-con who is known to love his sister more than himself. Oddly enough, for some odd reason, I feel as though I have seen this before. As if, this is a plot of some book that I know of. Either way, Carlise Deluca is strong enough to protect me from the Aphelion heir. To save me, I need to beg, "Please, Love Me!"

Irene accidentally awakened a vampire hibernating in the ring that she found in the basement of their ancestral house. The possessive vampire declared her as his woman the moment he laid eyes on her. Despite the vampire's good-looking appearance, Irene rejected him because he was not human. She doesn't want to fall in love with a vampire. The generous vampire showered Irene golden treasures that changes her life for the better. Irene's ultimate dream is to become a wealthy woman. Her stepfather left them mountains of debts and her mother suffered a serious illness that requires hospitalization. She doesn't want to become the vampire's woman and resisted his advances in every turn. The vampire was annoyed by Irene's coldness, threatening her that if she continue defying him he would take back his valuable gifts. Irene was in dilemma. Should she accept the vampire and teach herself to love him? Or walk away from the treasures that she and her family desperately needed for survival. Can Irene learn to love the possessive vampire? Can they live happily together despite their differences? Let's find out in this roller coaster love story between a vampire and a human girl. ~~~ Irene glared at the handsome vampire. "Stay away from me! I will never be your woman! Never!" she declared angrily. Brent smirked. "Sweetie, I'll make you fall in love with me whether you like it or not!" "Get lost!" Irene said furiously. "No one can force me to like you!" she said in a defiant tone. "If you keep ignoring me, I'll take back those treasures that you're enjoying right now!" he said, threatening her. Noooo! Irene gasped in despair. She can't lose those valuable treasures! Not when she and her family were heavily dependent on those treasures for their survival. Brent smiled devilishly. "You just want to enjoy my valuable gifts, eh? But how about me? How shameless you are! Let me remind you that there is no free lunch in this world, sweetie. Everything has a price! What are you willing to give me in exchange for my precious gifts?" he asked, looking deeply into her eyes, enjoying her discomfort. Irene shut her eyes for a moment, finding herself in the worst dilemma of her life. What can she give him in return for his gifts without losing herself in the process? Her body? "I want your everything, body, heart and soul," Brent whispered huskily in her ears. Irene froze on the spot when his mouth landed on her lips in full force. ~~~ Author's Note: This novel contains smut and steamy scenes, because the characters are horny. ~~~ The cover is made by Maxis Jordan. ~~~ ~Completed Novels~ *The CEO's Painted Skin~ Contemporary Romance *Sweet Surrender: The CEO's Second Wife ~ Contemporary Romance *Hidden Husband: Beloved Wife ~ Contemporary Romance *The Last Embrace ~ Fantasy Vampire Romance *The Vampire's Love: You are My Destiny~ Fantasy Vampire Romance *The Beauty And The Wolf~ Fantasy Werewolf Romance *The Tale Of Three Sisters~ Fantasy, Adventures

Sherlock Holmes had other reasons to confront James Moriarty and was on the trail of Irene Adler, who knows his big secret. In addition to this, Mrs. Watson has another family, the Swindhit, who have generated a tense relationship between Dr. Watson and his wife, aggravated by the reckless behavior of the famous detective. Therefore, Sherlock Holmes was obsessed with liquidating the organization's top boss, James Moriarty, arresting Irene Adler and unmasking those strange relatives of Mrs. Watson, while Dr. Watson suffers from a strange incurable neurological disease. So, what happened before and after the fake death of Sherlock Holmes? Despite his limitations, Dr. Watson tells a great story that includes: further escapes of Irene Adler, secret lover of Sherlock Holmes and known as the countess of crime, details about the Swindhit and the organization, the disappearance and return of the mysterious Mrs. Watson, and the possible revelation of the big secret of Sherlock Holmes, which has made the famous detective tremble and suffer too much... Of course, Sherlock Holmes, who worked undercover for three years as Sigerson, fighting against the Swindhit and the organization, after his masterful return faces enormous challenges: protecting his dark secret from the threats of Irene Adler, achieving the return of Mrs. Watson and taking down the almighty organization, which constitutes the greatest menace to European governments, running illegal businesses and financing organized crime, throughout the world.

Elizabeth lost her parents at the young age of seventeen ends up in the clutches of a dangerous but charming guy which she was sold to by her ex...Will Elizabeth ever leave the clutches of the dashing stranger or will she grow to love this sweet nightmare

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Irene Hensley, the Daughter of a director fell in love with her junior at school-Ethan, who loved her dearly. Having strict parents, she had a hard time dating him. "Ethan, let's break up," One day, Irene said despite feeling pain inside and forced Ethan to part ways. "I understand. I hope you won't regret today's decision and remember my words." Those were the last words he said to her before leaving. However, ten years later, she broke free from her family's confinement and decided to live for herself without getting married. After several attempts, she got accepted for a job where she ran into the company's CEO. The face looked awfully familiar yet foreign as she felt nostalgic and her loud heartbeat. Being suspicious, she observed every move of the CEO, who turned out to be the person she thought he was-Ethan Marc. He later sent a marriage proposal to her home and they arranged everything without Irene's opinion. ___ "Didn't I say I'll never let you go? Was my words a joke to you? You'll pay for the words you said by staying with me." Ethan pinned her down to the bed while whispering in her ear, "The soft guy you knew is long gone." ___ Even though Irene and Ethan were able to start anew, another devastation of their relationship is soon to appear. When there are optimistic times, there's also desperation which was no different in Irene's life.