LOGIN“Almost done…” she murmured, leaning in with a touch of gloss for my lips. I couldn’t help but laugh at how serious she looked, as if I were some delicate art piece she was trying to perfect. Finally, she stepped back with a smile. “There. Now, the dress.” Amber was already at my side, helping m
Hannah The next morning, I woke with a flutter in my stomach that had nothing to do with morning sickness. Sunlight filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. I blinked up at the ceiling, letting that first realization sink in. It was the day of our wedding. In le
Hannah Mornings had gotten louder since Melody learned to walk. And she wasn’t just walking—she was trying to run, arms flapping and her chubby legs barely holding her up as she went. This morning, she seemed to be hell bent on dashing down the hallway as Noah tried to brush his teeth and I hunted
I laughed, hoping it sounded more natural than I felt. “Hey, I can spoil you once in a while if I want. Just because it’s a Thursday doesn’t mean I can’t surprise you.” We chatted about our day as we ate, filling each other in on all the usual things. But every so often, his eyes would flicker to
Hannah My hands shook a little as I straightened the delicate flower crown over Melody’s soft hair, adjusting it so the petals framed her tiny face just right. She blinked up at me with those wide, innocent eyes, slapping her hands contentedly on the top of her high chair. I smiled as I ran my f
Hannah By the time we stepped out of the ring, it felt as if my entire body was on fire. Every muscle seemed to be taut, every heartbeat one thump away from shifting. I couldn’t tell if I wanted to run circles around the building or maybe tear up the walls like a caged animal. What was wrong wit
“As you may know,” I began, hanging out pamphlets to everyone at the table, “my eating disorder awareness campaign is coming to a close. To mark this milestone and raise final funds for our new facility, I propose we host a charity gala.”I clicked through my presentation, showcasing elegant venues
HannahI sat on the edge of my hospital bed, watching Noah fidget uncomfortably in his. We had been placed in the same room for overnight observation. The tension between us was palpable, but I couldn’t deny the way that being close to him gave me a bit of relief.The room was small, with two beds s
His gentle words surprised me, and I felt my heart skip ever so slightly. “That would be nice,” I murmured.The drive to the police station was tense and quiet. I drove, since Noah still had to wear his sling for one more day, my eyes fixed on the road. Noah stared out the window, not saying a word.
“Okay, Hannah,” Noah said, trying to keep his voice calm so as not to raise any suspicions as he pushed the car faster again. “I hear you. But five million dollars is a lot of money. I need some time to arrange the transfer. In the meantime, can you tell me more about what happened? Are you hurt?”A







