During this time too, I decided to return to town. Sharon had protested and even pleaded for me to stay since she could not leave the business but I couldn't. I needed the space and time to really think. But no matter how much time I used to get ready or whatever decision I came to, the marriage w
ANASTASIAI scanned the memo on my computer screen, the words "Corporate Retreat" and "Team-Building" jumping out at me. The office buzzed with excitement, the rest of my colleagues chatting animatedly about the upcoming getaway."Can you believe it? A whole week in Hawaii!" A blonde haired woman ex
I opened up to her. "It's just...my friends have been super helpful recently, especially Clara. But currently, she's out of state, and I know Dennis has been helping out a lot too, but I don't want to keep asking favors of him. It feels like I'm constantly indebted to others. So...it's just hard to
ANASTASIAI sat beside Amie's hospital bed, watching as her pencil moved deftly across the sketchbook. Her brows furrowed in concentration and her eyes shined with creativity."I'm guessing that is us?" I pointed to her drawing of two caricature bearing semblance to both of us, minus the feet all po
I wrapped my arms tightly around her body as I , add a conspiratorial whisper of my own. "I will. These nurses have no idea how I plan to whisk you away."Her laughter filled my ears once more and she pulled back with a wink. Then I pressed one last kiss on her crown as if to seal the deal. "Go on a
CLARA Flashing a smile at the old lady who smiled at me as our eyes met, I dug into my purse to fish my ringing phone while simultaneously making my way out of the airport.My face lit up at the caller's ID.“Hey, bestie," I chirped as I pressed the phone to my ear."Hey,” Ana's voice came from the
I laughed at the sound of her hearty laughter again. “Well, my hands are right here so I didn't forget them."“Thank Goodness."“But to be honest, I wouldn't know if I forgot anything until I unpack."“Oh God," I rubbed my forehead. “I just hope you don't get stranded. Where are you guys now?”She
ANASTASIAAt long last, we arrived at the lodge for the business trip.Bags in hands, everyone gaped in awe at the building in front of us. The anticipation that had built during our journey seemed to crescendo as we took in the sight.On a wood that was nailed at the top of the establishment were t
AUTHOR'S POVAna exhaled loudly as she stepped into Dennis’ ward and took her seat by his side. She brought out a book and began to read.Occasionally, she'd open up her phone to watch Justin sleep or play around the house while the nanny got busy or just snuggled in one of the sofas to read, keepi
AUTHOR'S POVSharon is found not guilty of direct involvement in Amie's death, but guilty of conspiracy. She was lucky enough to get a lighter sentence, a shorter jail term. Her attorney made sure of that and it was all thanks to her father.Despite how disappointed her father was in everything that
AUTHOR'S POV“Stop!” Her voice quivered as she yelled to the taxi driver.That was enough for Ana to return.“What have I done?” Her breath trembled as she threw the door open and hurried out of the taxi. Her hands trembled as she stumbled onto the pavement.“Dennis!" She yelled as her knees fell to
AUTHOR'S POVAfter Aiden heard those words, he did not think twice before he walked out of the courtroom.Sharon's heart broke as she watched Aiden storm out. Was he so repelled by her that he couldn't even stand to watch her trial? A tear rolled down her face and she quickly wiped it before her fat
AIDENOvertime, Amie's case garnered lots of media attention. Every news channel had a picture of the poor girl as they talked about her unfair death and how everyone responsible must be punished accordingly.In the midst of it all, the spotlight shifted from Amie to Sharon and I. Somehow, words had
DENNISAna got admitted to a mental health crisis center, and I spent most of my days there. Even though I try to equally share my time between work, Justin and Amie, I found myself spending the most time here.Work was going absolutely fine. I now made way more than I used to before I got duped, bu
AIDENThe detective sent me the address of the hospital Sharon was rushed to.In the room, Sharon was curled around herself as far as the cuffs that connected her hand to the bed railing could allow.She quickly sat up when she saw me enter the room. “Aiden,“ she breathed, eyes wide with fear.“So n
AIDENI was taken aback by his words, he already knew?Dennis was also in on the investigation. He just wasn't as active as I was. So it should be no surprise that he'd heard. Besides, it was his daughter's case afterall. He had every right to know.But I chose to ignore his harsh words. I was still
AIDEN“It's okay,“ Sharon said as she curled her arms around my shoulders. “You really need to stop beating yourself up over this, babe. It wasn't your fault and throwing yourself into this whole investigation wouldn't help.““I need to find the culprits, Sharon. I need to find who did this. It's th