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“Always,” I whisper, feeling my eyes grow heavy. “I can’t fall asleep. I need to schedule my post for the morning,” I tell him, sitting up to meet his deep blue eyes. I want to swim in them.

“Do it now,” he replies, kissing my forehead before releasing me. “Join me right back here.”

“I’ll be quick. Less than five minutes.”

“No need to rush perfection. They’re going to love your words,” he encourages, pulling the blankets over himself.

“They’re going to love you,” I tell him, sitting on the edge of the bed.

“Are you?”

My breath catches in my throat, and I stare at him. “I think so.”

His fingers thread through my hair, pulling me back down to him. Our mouths and tongues dance together, growing too desperate.

“I’m not giving up on you,” he whispers.

“Please don’t.” I steal a kiss, tempted to stay right here.

“Schedule your post before I distract you,” he whispers.

I grin. “You’re right.”

Somehow, I pull away from him and move to the small desk in the corner. I place the cuffs in the top drawer, where I found them, almost tempted to leave a sticky note nearby to prevent anyone else from making the same dumb mistake I did. Those keys are tossed in a different drawer.

I slide my laptop out of my bag and set it on the flat surface. The chair has been in this room since I was a kid, but I somehow manage to perch my ass on the edge. I open my browser and review the post I wrote while traveling here.

FROM THE DESK OF LADYLUX

LuxBabies,

Did you miss me? I’m back after a longer-than-intended sabbatical, and there’s much to discuss.

Today’s topic is one I know you’ve been clamoring for:

Weston Calloway and Carlee Jolly.

I’ve sifted through your emails, waded through all the juicy rumors and outrageous speculation surrounding these two after the big announcement on Saturday night. It’s like Weston was urging me to come back, just for him.

Many of you are eagerly awaiting my detailed analysis of why I believe this couple won’t survive. Considering how I’ve successfully predicted the endings of each of Mr. Calloway’s relationships over the twelve years, I should be able to do the same for this one. Yet here I am, perplexed by this news. It has me questioning if I truly know Weston Calloway as well as I thought.

Currently, three rumors are swirling about this couple, and I anticipate that number will only grow as we learn more about her—especially now that they are publicly engaged. As of now, I refuse to use the word officially. More about that down below.

Allegedly, Weston’s divorce will be finalized later today, which means we could hear wedding bells as soon as Tuesday. That would be shocking to everyone.

Before we delve deeper, let me clarify: this post is based on speculation regarding public figures, utilizing information that is readily available online. My opinions are my own, and they are for entertainment purposes only.

Please don’t sue me, Weston.

Rumor #1: The couple met while Weston was still married. Carlee is a home-wrecker.

Based on Weston’s track record of committing to women without any cheating scandals, I find this claim hard to believe. He’s many things, but a cheater isn’t one of them. I genuinely believe he loved his ex-wife and would have done anything for her, even at his own expense. He didn’t start publicly dating anyone until a month after filing for divorce, but we know that the marriage was over before it started. He may be a serial dater, but he fully invests himself when he commits.

Rumor #2: Carlee is a gold digger.

Based on the interviews Lexi Calloway has given, discussing her friendship with Carlee, I find it hard to believe the claims being made. She could have easily monetized their relationship months ago and engaged in clout chasing, which would have allowed her to make a fortune from her connection to Weston. While many of us have read her journal, I’m left here questioning what she hasn’t documented.

What other secrets about Weston is she currently keeping? We have seen plenty of gold diggers attached to Weston Calloway, but her actions are unlike anyone we’ve witnessed in the past. Unfortunately, I disagree with this narrative being pushed.

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