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ANNALISE'S POVAs the car pulled up to the event venue, my heart began to race even more in my chest. The red carpet stretched ahead, illuminated by flashes from cameras and the low buzz of murmured anticipation from the gathered crowd. Once upon a time, this was the reality of my life, but then I left. Now it seemed that no matter what I did, this was my fate. I was born for the spotlight. My eyes flickered over the place. As Caroline said, this was a huge event. Every major player in high society would be here, and tonight, they would see me. The possibility of running into Kathrine, Diego, or even my parents was not slim. I had to mentally prepare myself for anything. No more playing hide and seek. It was time to get my head into the game and take everything back. My fingers tightened around Hope’s small hand, her soft skin grounding me in the moment. I glanced down to find her looking up at me with her bright and wide eyes. Somehow, they reminded me of Diego's, but I s
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DIEGO'S POVMy heart thundered in my chest as I stared into space. She looked so different from the person I once knew. Even if she was different, she was still Annalise—the woman I grew to love without even realizing it. Just like the first time I met her, she was shining like the star she was, flashing her warm smile. Guilt crept into my heart the more I stared at her. My eyes darted to her side, and my heart stopped when I saw the little girl standing beside her. A sharp pain cut through my chest, and I forced air out of my lungs. My hands tightened over the frame of my glass, my gaze glued on the mini version of Annalise. Was she married? That wasn’t possible, right? How could she be married so soon—and worse, with a kid? My thoughts began to spiral out of control when I felt a nudge on my arm. "Babe, what's going through your mind?" Katherine's voice rang in my ears. Suddenly, I felt a rush of raw emotions. I grabbed her wrist, my movements sharp and abrupt. The sight
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ANNALISE'S POV"I want a divorce," I said firmly, despite being overwhelmed with pain.My heart felt like it was being ripped out of my chest.He shook his head, still unwilling to accept our new reality."You can't," he whispered, choking on his words."You can't leave me."I bit the inside of my lip, forcing myself to meet his gaze.My eyes were cold, void of the love I once felt for him."It’s over between us, Diego. You don’t get to decide what I do with my life anymore."I turned and headed for the door, my footsteps heavy with finality, but before I could take another step, I felt his hand wrap around me from behind, and I froze.That familiar scent hit my nostrils. One I knew all too well, the one that used to give me butterflies. Now, it only stirred up disgust, a bitter reminder of how much had changed.My breath hitched, tears threatening to spill as I fought the growing ache in my chest.He got what he wanted, so why was he still acting this way?Why was he acting like he c
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ANNALISE'S POVThe next day, I woke up to the sound of running water, a steady stream filling the quiet room. My head was throbbing, a dull ache pulsing behind my eyes. I pressed my hand to my head, hoping to find some form of relief from the pain. "My head is killing me," I muttered softly. I blinked, trying to shake the grogginess that clung to me like a thick fog. I didn’t recognize my surroundings. The walls were unfamiliar and I shifted in the bed, the sheets cool against my bare skin, and it hit me. Bare skin.My eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as I shot up, my heart pounding wildly in my chest as realization washed over me. "Oh God," I gasped, placing a hand over my mouth. The events of last night came rushing back like a tidal wave, crashing over me with relentless force.I had slept with a stranger. My body trembled with embarrassment, my stomach churning with the nauseating mix of regret and shame.How could I let my pain get the best of me, causing me to fal
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ANNALISE'S POV"Five years had passed, and it was still the same," I muttered, glancing at the hotel.The grand entrance of the Delight Hotel loomed before me, as magnificent as I remembered. It was still one of the most prestigious establishments in Sterling City, and now that I had the means, I demanded nothing but the best.But no matter how much I tried to convince myself that I belonged here, I couldn’t shake the unease gnawing at me."Have a nice day, ma'am," the receptionist said brightly, handing me the key card with a warm smile.I managed a stiff nod, glancing over at Jenny as she took the card from my hand and thanked the receptionist."Right this way, Miss," Jenny said, leading me toward the elevators.It had been five years since I walked away from Sterling City, but just being here again made it feel like yesterday. The weight of the past still tethered me, pulling me back into the depths of memories I had buried for so long, but I tried my best not to dwell on it.Onc
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ANNALISE'S POVI froze, my body going cold as my eyes landed on the one person I never expected to see again.Diego Lopez.Here. After all this time?My heart slammed against my chest, each beat louder than the last.The air in the room thickened, and I had never felt so suffocated in my entire life.For years, I had imagined what it would be like if I ever saw him again, but not like this. Not here with my one night stand as his cousin, and certainly not when I was completely off guard.I stared at him, and my heart ached.Diego's face was so familiar, those sharp features still striking.How could someone still look the same after all these years, still be the man I had once loved?But now, he was nothing more than a ghost from a past I thought I’d buried. Seeing him ripped open old wounds—wounds I had spent five years pretending had healed.He took a step toward me, his voice gentle, like he was afraid I might shatter."Annalise, I can't believe you're here."I clenched my fists as
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Annalise's Point of View"What are you doing here?"Those were the words my own father said to his daughter, whom he hadn’t seen in five years. Did he really despise me that much? Why did he hate me and love Katherine? Wasn’t I his blood too?My thoughts began to spiral out of control, but I forced a smile to my lips. They didn’t need to know what was going on inside me. They didn’t need to know how much his words had pierced my heart. Besides, it was too late to crave fatherly affection from a man who wouldn’t think twice before running me over with a truck.My eyes darted to the side, and the sight of Katherine and Diego made me want to puke. As usual, she took her role very seriously, clinging to him as if he were the only thing that mattered. He just stood there, his expression unreadable, but I couldn’t help noticing how his eyes softened when they landed on me.I snapped my head back to my father and held his gaze.“Mr. Romeo. It’s an honor to see you again,” I said with a curt
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DIEGO'S POVMy heart thundered in my chest as I stared into space. She looked so different from the person I once knew. Even if she was different, she was still Annalise—the woman I grew to love without even realizing it. Just like the first time I met her, she was shining like the star she was, flashing her warm smile. Guilt crept into my heart the more I stared at her. My eyes darted to her side, and my heart stopped when I saw the little girl standing beside her. A sharp pain cut through my chest, and I forced air out of my lungs. My hands tightened over the frame of my glass, my gaze glued on the mini version of Annalise. Was she married? That wasn’t possible, right? How could she be married so soon—and worse, with a kid? My thoughts began to spiral out of control when I felt a nudge on my arm. "Babe, what's going through your mind?" Katherine's voice rang in my ears. Suddenly, I felt a rush of raw emotions. I grabbed her wrist, my movements sharp and abrupt. The sight
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ANNALISE'S POVAs the car pulled up to the event venue, my heart began to race even more in my chest. The red carpet stretched ahead, illuminated by flashes from cameras and the low buzz of murmured anticipation from the gathered crowd. Once upon a time, this was the reality of my life, but then I left. Now it seemed that no matter what I did, this was my fate. I was born for the spotlight. My eyes flickered over the place. As Caroline said, this was a huge event. Every major player in high society would be here, and tonight, they would see me. The possibility of running into Kathrine, Diego, or even my parents was not slim. I had to mentally prepare myself for anything. No more playing hide and seek. It was time to get my head into the game and take everything back. My fingers tightened around Hope’s small hand, her soft skin grounding me in the moment. I glanced down to find her looking up at me with her bright and wide eyes. Somehow, they reminded me of Diego's, but I s
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ANNALISE'S POVAs expected, my sister wasted no time in painting me as the villain in front of the manager. Unbelievable. She was the very definition of a goody two-shoes, always trying to look like the saint while, in reality, she was a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a monster hidden behind a pretty smile.“Is what she said true?” Mr. Evans asked, casting a stern look in my direction.I crossed my arms and pressed my lips into a thin line. “I don’t have to explain myself to you,” I replied firmly.And I was right. Whatever opinion they held of me didn’t matter. It didn’t define who I was.“Miss, I’m so sorry for the inconvenience,” he said, turning to Katherine with an apologetic tone.I scoffed inwardly. As if his apology would finally satisfy her. But imagine my surprise when Mr. Evans gave me a slight bow, shifting his attention away from her.Katherine’s face flushed red as she bit down on her lip, her fingers digging into the fabric of the dress she was holding. For a moment, I thoug
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ANNALISE'S POV"Oh my, Annalise. I didn't even expect to see you here," Katherine says in a sly voice, but I couldn’t miss the fire in her eyes.Her hands were still clinging to the gown. Neither of us wanted to let go. "The dress is mine," I said dryly, but her face tightened."I got it before you did." She gave me a stern look, but her sassy attitude was the least of my concern."Alright. It seems that stealing is a hobby. You can have it."My hands slipped from the dress, and I crossed my arms over my chest. I didn’t break eye contact; I kept my gaze firm, hoping it would sink into her skull that I was not her toy.I was not her sister who would do anything to please her. The only reason I decided to let this go was because I was too big to be dragging dresses with her. I could buy the whole boutique if I wanted to.She bit the side of her lip, and I smirked. I guess I hit a nerve. This was just the beginning of my payback for what she had taken from me."When are you going to tell
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ANNALISE'S POVMy lips curved into a sly smile as I narrowed my gaze at Caroline, who looked worried about my expression."What?" I shrugged as the smile widened. "You were the one who said I should live a little, right? That’s what I plan to do, so don’t be scared."Caroline gave me a long look before shaking her head."I don’t think this will end well. Especially when you do that eye thing." Caroline pursed her lips, her shoulders slumping slightly."What eye thing?"My voice rose slightly above normal, and my eyes instinctively squinted."Forget it. What’s the plan you have in mind?" she asked, leaning back on her elbows.Hope’s little hand tightened around my neck, and I cradled her closer, feeling her warm, steady breaths against my skin. My little angel was fast asleep. I exhaled, gently caressing the back of her neck.The journey must have taken a toll on her."Is she sleeping?" Caroline arched her brows, stretching her neck to get a glimpse of Hope’s face."Yeah, she is."I lo
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ANNALISE'S POV"Well, honestly, he didn’t say much." Caroline pursed her lips, and I had to hold back a scoff. It was hard to believe her."He didn’t say much, and you just decided to pack up your bags with my daughter and show up in town?" I arched a brow, my skepticism was palpable. This was so typical of Caroline—always jumping headfirst into something without thinking it through."Sweetheart, I found it really hard to believe you." She shot back defensively, but I could see the tension in her shoulders."Alright, fine." Caroline rolled her eyes, her pout deepening. "Promise you won’t be mad."I narrowed my eyes, my suspicion growing. Just what game was this girl playing?“Jackson doubled the money for our contract,” she finally blurted out, and my heart sank. “I could refuse the offer again, but…”I threw my hands up in frustration. “Oh, of course! Why wouldn’t he? You always were his golden ticket to success.” I loved Caroline, truly, but her ambition was sometimes blinding. B
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ANNALISE'S POVI crashed down on my pillows as exhaustion seemed to swallow me whole. I closed my eyes as the headache came rushing over my mind like a hurricane. "God, I'm so tired," I groaned, twisting softly into my pillow. "My head is killing me."A small smile crossed my lips. The softness of the mattress seemed to ease the tension. Just when I was about to drift back into sleep, I heard a loud bang on my door, and my eyes snapped wide open. Who dared to wake me up this early? I pondered.If it was Jenny, I swore I was going to teach her a lesson about not disturbing her boss. "Who is it?" I moaned drowsily, but the knocking persisted.When there was no response I tried to sleep again but the sound of the bang won't just let me. "Just leave me alone." I whimpered.I jumped out of bed, ruffling my hair as a squeaky sound escaped my lips. I swung my legs over the edge and slipped into my cozy fur flip-flops. I grabbed the robe lying near the bed since I couldn’t go out in j
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ANNALISE'S POVI stood there, my breath heavy, waiting for Jackson to respond. But he didn’t answer my question and it made me furious. He shifted slightly, that same smug smile tugging at his lips and I clenched my jaws. I was trying to be serious and he was here shamelessly flirting with me. "Now that doesn't matter anymore, does it?" he finally said, avoiding the truth.Before I could push further, he smoothly changed the subject. "Meet me at the restaurant down the street, Annalise. We can talk over dinner."He noticed the way my eyebrows knotted and he chuckled. "I don't bite you know."I stared at him for a moment, trying to make sense of his sudden shift in tone. It felt like a trap, but there was something about him that always managed to stir my curiosity, no matter how much I resisted. His offer had nothing to do with Diego. It was just him and me.Now I was feeling ashamed for not being able to maintain my composure. I acted out of impulse by running away from m
