Caroline’s POV:Before I knew it, my vision began to blur. It could only ever be because of the pain embedded in my stomach, but part of me knew it was spurred on by the agony of this betrayal. Strong arms wrapped around me, and yet I couldn’t even clearly see who held me. But all I could think was
Caroline’s POV:Just when I thought he wouldn’t agree to my request, he suddenly stiffened and looked away. Conflict danced across his face before he finally decided to speak.“Where do you want to go?” he inquired. “No matter where it is, I can accompany you.” I had to keep myself from scoffing at
Caroline’s POV:I should have been happy to hear that I had had a fighting chance. After all, what was once considered a death sentence for me had completely flipped onto its head and turned into a real possibility of survival. Or, I should have been singing praises from the rooftops and dancing po
William’s POV:Thankfully, the rest of the workday had remained relatively uneventful, allowing me a stress-free afternoon in preparation for dinner later that evening. My thoughts lingered on what I could say to placate Elizabeth and how to get out of there as quickly as possible.Later that eveni
Caroline’s POV:My day had been so chaotic that I grew suspicious when William never returned to the villa as he said he would. Was the universe finally giving me a break from his overbearing presence? It seemed so, and I could only thank fate for finally showing me mercy on that day. Although the
Caroline’s POV:The next day arrived and I packed my bags in preparation for a nice stay in a hotel for a whole week. Gerald came to help me as soon as he saw me carrying my suitcase downstairs. “Packing your bags, Miss Caroline?” he asked, taking my things over to the front door. “May I ask where
Caroline’s POV:I arrived at the hospital with a smile on my face and a pep in my step. Where hospitals had once been a foreboding monument only signaling approach demise, I now found comfort being in one. I was on the path of healing, and nothing could bring me down from this high I was feeling. M
Caroline’s POV:Once I was released from the hospital and arrived back at the hotel, I put my plan into action. I took out my phone, clicked on Elizabeth’s text message, and replied in a deliberately provocative tone.Why are you so sure William likes you? Didn’t you see the news today? William has