Novels by Eileen Pryce

RUBYI opened the door to Austin's room only to close it again a minute later. Wyatt and our son were having a fun reading time, and I though it was better for me not interrupting them. Not that I avoided a quality time with the tree of us. I just wanted that time to theirs because I knew a father and a son needed to create their bonds. I had enough, so it was Wyatt's turn.Therefore, I decided to find my own fun by reading a novel we bought together. Well, just remembering that moment already made me chuckle. Boring books. How could Austin come up with the term?Unfortunately, those boring books were my fun. I love reading stories as it felt like pulling me into a new world. Because of that, I often found it refreshing after finishing a book, even though sometimes I would be devastated by their tragedy.And this novel, I hoped, could be a refreshment, although I doubted it. I had read the blurb and it seemed a complipated story.I enjoyed my own company, reading the novel while havin

TINA"Get out! I'm sick too see your face!" The words roared around the room, jolting me in my place. "Get out!"My eyes rounded in disbelief at what I just heard. My father threw me out as if I was a trash he needed to get rid off as quickly as possible.I felt sting on my eyes. I should have gotten comfort from my family after my attempt to crush Ruby failed. And they should have helped with to orchest a new plan. But they turned me down."Dad." I begged him. I actually had no one to go since Logan threatened my friends not to help me. So my family was the only option left."Don't call me Dad when you don't even perform well as my daughter." Dad clenched his teeth. "You failed me, Tina. Not one time, but many times. And this, what you did is beyond my scoop. You're no longer my daughter anymore." After that, he turned around and left me just like that.I looked at my mother and brother, begging for pardon from them. However, they left me without any words. And what hurt me more was

RUBYI was shattered.The moment I heard that someone tried to kidnap my son, the guilt was building inside me, forcing the thought to deepest of my heart... that I was a failure. I was not such a competent mother, which led this to happen to Austin.I understood it was no one fault but the kidnapper's fault, not like the last time I lost Austin at the Botanical Garden. It was my fault back then. But this time, it was different. We had put him in the best environment. Still, this incident slipped off. If it wasn't for the bodyguard, we might have lost him."I know that look, and both of us know it won't do good in our situation." Wyatt made a comment as he walked from the bathroom. Water was dripping from his wet hair.I took a deep breath and sighed heavily. "I know. But I can't help it, Wyatt. It comes to my mind out of nowhere and won't stop even if I try to."We stared in silence for a few second before a sigh escaped his lips and he started to stride his way in my direction. Soon

WYATT"I'm sorry for what happened to your son, boss. I've checked on the school and they have a great review over these years. So I've never thought of this." Ron said when he came to the house a few hours later. "I'm really sorry, Mr Logan."I looked at him then sighed a long breath. "It's not entirely your fault. No one has predicted this to happen to any child." Another sigh before I continued, "Let's move on this part and give me an update."Ron and I were talking on the first floor. Meanwhile, Ruby seemed unable to leave Austin's side. She was in his room."The staff initially admitted that she targeted Austin and planned to kidnap him to get some money. She is in a huge debt, apparently. But..." He paused as if preparing himself--or me--before revealing another information. "... When we threatened her more that Logan will crush her entire family, she finally made a confession. She worked under Tina's order."I gritted my teeth at the surge of emotion rushing inside my body. Eve

RUBY"There was a failed attempt of kidnapping your son at his school."I couldn't stop my heart from beating wildly the moment Ron related the news. Austin was in danger, and I was away from him.Oh, God. Keep him alive.Thankfully, he was. We found him sitting with three teachers and Ethan, horror still flitting in his expression, and I knew he was just crying."Mommy." His voice was shaking as soon as he found us arrive. His body worked instinctively, standing up and dashing in our direction in no time.He was crying in my arms, and as much as I patted his back to soothe him, it was useless. They cry grew louder as the second passed by, leaving me no other choice but to forget the world and only focus on him as if we only had each other to cling ourlives onto, like before.I rose up and brought us to the nearest sofe. There, he kept crying and burying his face on my chest. His tears was like torture, hurting me inside out."I hear your reputation, but it seems merely words. I can c

RUBYHelen and I spent the next few hours, talking and laughing together. It was Friday night so she didn't have to think about her work or assignment for the next day, and it was what made the night fun. Nothing seemed to limit us, except time.I'm a mother now, and as much as I wanted to talk to her all night, I couldn't. I was no longer living alone, I meant only with my son, which Helen couldn't as free as before to stay over. She could, obviously. However with Wyatt's presence and we lived in the same city now, the option was crossed as we could meet everyday. And if I really wanted to stay over, it was better if we rent a suite.I just remembered that she didn't live alone anymore.How about my family?They were fine in the house. There no news from Wyatt so they must be having fun by now."Are you sure Austin is good that you leave him this long?" Helen's question rang in the air. She must have spotted me glancing at my phone from time to time."I think, he is. Look at how quie

Anna peered through the common bathroom door on the first floor before stepping out casually as if nothing had happened. She walked past Dave, who was sitting on the couch in their living room and reading a report on his tablet, with Zach crawling on the floor."Zach, baby, come here." She called for Zach's attention, which was never hard to get. "Let's play outside."And his reaction was predictable. He was running toward his mother excitedly. His smile was so big that it was going to explode.Being a child seemed fun, didn't it?She followed him, running out of the house to their yard barefoot. She couldn't help her own smile from forming on her face at seeing him and another happiness she had just found out about today.She was pregnant with their second child.But be quiet. Anna wanted to make a surprise for her husband.Oh, she couldn't wait to see his reaction!"Zach, come here. Mommy wants to say something to you."Zach halted his running to look at his mother with an indescrib

Three years later.She watched everything. Their every move, laugh, giggle, scream, and more. She couldn't help but grace a wide smile over that. It was too good to be true. But it was what that was as it was the reality.Baby Zach was now three years old and in his active days. He had run on every corner of the house and was always excited to run outside.Although it tired their body from following him around, she didn't complain, especially Dave. He always had the energy to play with him and never ran out of ideas. He raised their child with all his heart.She shook her head to force herself back to her place. She couldn't only observe them all the time, as she needed to finish the cookie dough.Zach had the exact liking as hers for sweets. So she tried to be the best mom by baking them instead of buying them outside or ordering chefs to make them. It was cheaper and could adjust to her family preferences, which she wanted, not too much sugar.As Dave said, sugar was a killer.She

"Hi, baby boy. I'm happy you're awake, and I can hold you. Your mother must feel the same way. But she's resting now, so let's not disturb her and play with me instead." His voice was laced with happiness as his eyes flitted the same feeling. There was nothing happier than this moment when he finally held baby Zach. And the fact that he was born healthy was wonderful. It could be perfect if his wife's recovery went well.Baby Zach wriggled his tiny hands and managed to capture Dave's finger. He gripped it though his eyes were still closed. Baby Zach might sense familiar and safe, so baby Zach didn't cry, which made Dave's heart swell with pride and warmth. Only his touch could do that, and he couldn't be more proud of that."What do you think about this world? It's amazing, isn't it? You have me, your mother, and your entire family by your side. And in the future, you will find your own friends."Baby Zach was just quiet, and if his grip was not still on his finger, Dave might have th

A few months later.Anna was closing drawers after checking what was inside was still inside.It might be confusing. The point was Anna had just finished looking at their baby’s needs, such as clothes, diapers, socks, blanket, and more. She wanted to make sure everything was ready when the time came, which was soon. Her due date should be this week, and she couldn’t be more excited to finally welcome their baby.She moved to the only bed in the room. It was big and had four wooden walls on four sides to protect the baby from falling. And it was the one Dave said could accommodate her body while breastfeeding their baby. She even could sleep on it too.Her hand touched the doll on the nearby side and placed it neatly between another doll and the pillow. She had some, mainly cute animal characters, to accompany him while he was sleeping.Yes, him. Their baby was a boy.“Do you like it, honey? It’s nice, right? Your father prepared them for you.” She spoke as her hand caressed her so big

"I saw everything, Anna. I know what you hide behind your back." His eyebrows raised as if waiting for her to reveal it by herself. There was no point in hiding it anyway since it was why he approached her. He already saw her enjoying the ice cream!"What do you mean?"So she was going to play with him. Unfortunately, he didn't want to pretend that he did not see that. "The bowl. Ice cream."And she could only force a grin."Come here." His hand reached out to invite her to come near him."No. You will scold me.""That means you know you were doing wrong. How many bowls have you had?""Hmm. Five?""Count it correctly, honey.""Okay. Okay. Nine." She raised both her hands in the air and surrendered herself."No, honey. The bowl in your back is the eleventh."He actually didn't have a problem with her enjoying the ice cream. But Anna liked overeating, and she might have more if he didn't watch her."Good job Dave. She needs to be more careful with her health." Rebecca, standing beside h

Finally, the day they had been waiting for came. It was hectic but also fun. Their friends and families gathered together to celebrate the happy day. What was more pleasing than that?The vow went well. Although Anna felt more nervous, everything was perfect this time compared to the real one. Her father led her to the altar and handed her to Dave, which generally did at a wedding ceremony. And she and his husband stated their vow again and became husband and wife one more time.And to make it perfect, he sealed their vow with a kiss on her lips. Then cheers and applauses filled the hall.It was indeed a favorable moment. And it lasted until night."It's a pleasure to finally meet the newest Mrs. Byrne." Alexander greeted Anna and took her hand to land a quick kiss, like how a gentleman met a lady for the first time. "My name is Alexander Green.""Oh!" Anna couldn't help but show her surprise. She heard a lot about him from Dave, but this was the first time they met in person."Based