Diamonds Cut Hearts

By: J. Maurice

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Nina, a spirited yet naive teenage girl, falls deeply for Derrick, an older man who captivates her with charm and worldliness. Despite her friends’ and family’s warnings, Nina believes Derrick is her escape from her small, predictable life. But her world is turned upside down when she finds out she’s pregnant. Still grappling with the reality of an unwanted child, Nina is further devastated as Derrick, now newly wealthy, morphs into a version of himself she hardly recognizes—selfish, detached, and increasingly indifferent to Nina and their child.

As Derrick revels in his newfound fortune and the freedom it brings, he leaves Nina to face her challenges alone, seemingly oblivious to the sacrifices she’s making. But just as Derrick reaches the height of his success, karma comes calling, forcing him to confront the consequences of his betrayal and abandonment when he least expects it. Caught between resentment and responsibility, Nina is left to decide whether she can forgive Derrick, or if she’ll let him face his fate alone.