For ten years, I was Miguel Peaden’s secret girlfriend. I thought he loved me. I thought we’d get married. But when my mother lay dying, he refused to help. His perfect secretary always came first—until the day I walked away. Now, I’m marrying the man who offered me everything Miguel never did: love, loyalty, and a life without games. Miguel thinks I’ll come crawling back. But he’s about to learn—some women aren’t meant to be kept waiting forever.

Chapter 1

My mom's cancer had come back. And I needed 40,000 dollars to save her.

It took every ounce of courage I had to go to Miguel Peaden—my secret multimillionaire boyfriend for ten years—and ask him for help.

But he just tapped his fingers arrogantly on his desk.

"You think my money grows on trees? Just because you ask, I'm supposed to hand you 40,000 like it's nothing?

"That's enough. You can go now—I have another meeting coming up."

Then he motioned for his secretary to escort me out of his office.

I looked at the man sitting in that luxurious office and gave a bitter smile before calling the only person willing to give me 40,000 dollars.

"You once said that if I married you, you'd give me 40,000 dollars as a wedding gift. Does that still stand?"

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His voice was low and steady. "Kylie, forget 40,000—I'd give you my life. I've waited ten years for you."

"Alright. In seven days, once my mom is out of the ICU, I'll marry you."

After hanging up, I walked over to Migue