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
Caroline’s POV:When I saw the man’s face clearly, I recognized those aged features and stubbled chin. “Harry!” I gasped in a mixture of surprise and delight. He had changed so much, I almost didn't recognize him. While he once looked so overcome with stress and depression, he now looked happier an
Caroline’s POV:The temptation to escape from William was too great. Every day I was left trapped with William was torture. There was a chain around my ankle that kept me bound to him, and I was left desperately searching for a key that I wasn’t even sure existed. Even still, I was determined, and
William’s POV:I initially hadn’t planned to attend Elizabeth’s birthday celebration, but my mother and I agreed that as long as I attended Elizabeth’s birthday party, she would stop trying to involve herself in our barely-there relationship.When I entered the parlor, I was shocked to see just how
William’s POV:Sophia had no qualms with reminding me of just what I owed the Lambert family. Ever since their son died trying to protect me, I was left paying off the ultimate debt, and they were not forgiving with what they asked of me.When Mrs. Lambert had come to my company, she purposefully us
Caroline’s POV:With the kind of trouble I’d undoubtedly stirred up with Elizabeth, I wasn’t surprised William didn’t bother me for an entire week after his last call. Elizabeth and Sophia must have caused quite a bit of chaos in his life. My week off finally felt like a true vacation, even if it i
Caroline’s POV:As soon as my eyes took in the text my expression became unreadable save for the lingering of one distinct emotion: hope. I was one step closer to the truth.Martin and Harry noticed my sudden silence and immediately they fell into worry. “What’s wrong?” Martin inquired. I didn’t sa
Caroline’s POV:The first thing I saw when I returned to William’s villa was Gerald and George playing on the lawn. The sight had me smiling wide, and I waved cheerfully to them as I approached the front door.“Ah! Miss Caroline,” Gerald greeted with a smile, lifting George into his arms as he appro
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:After some extensive testing by the doctors and regular check-ups, William was finally moved to a regular ward. I watched after him during that time, always watching to ensure that he wouldn’t suddenly die on me. During that time, we had several long talks. He was as cordial
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:“Please! Wake up! You shouldn’t just die like this!” I desperately tried to cover his wound with my hand, but the blood kept flowing uncontrollably.“Miss, calm down, we have to get him to the hospital first!”Police had to tear me away from William’s body so that he could be
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:“Lily?” I peered behind me to see William standing in the doorway, his eyes wide in disbelief. It was as though he were seeing a ghost. He knew the identity of my kidnapper, and from the look on his face, I knew we were in trouble.A bitter smile crossed Lily’s face. “Long t
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:As I gradually returned to the waking world, the first thing that came to my attention was my pounding headache. I tried to groan, but something was covering my mouth. There was an attempt to remove it, but my hands were locked firmly behind me.Opening my eyes, I realized I
William’s POV:Watching Evelyn’s car drive away from my window wasn’t easy. My throat tightened and I spent some time on my bed, wallowing in regret. I couldn’t tell if the ache in my chest was from my condition or the knowledge that I was deceiving Evelyn.I shouldn’t have argued with her. I should
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:The doctor took one look at the pill and swiftly provided an answer. “Miss, this is a medication used to treat cardiovascular diseases. More specifically, it’s commonly used for myocarditis.”My heart sank like it was weighted by stones. “Myocarditis? Are you sure?” I asked,
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:I sprinted over and fell to my knees in front of William, quickly lifting his upper body into my lap. He looked to be in agony. Picking up the emptied pill bottle on the floor, I checked the label, only to find it torn off. I couldn’t deduce what illness he had.“William, wha
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:“But why?” I asked, confusion thick in my voice. “I didn’t ask for this. What is he trying to pull here?”“I’m just acting on Mr. Anderson’s behalf,” the lawyer stated politely. “I don’t know any more than you do. Now, please verify the terms and sign the document, and you ca
Caroline/ Evelyn’s POV:The next week flew by in a blur, and before I knew it, it was the day of the custody hearing. I sat beside Elbert nervously outside the courtroom, fiddling with my stack of papers as the minutes ticked by. I was dressed professionally with all my documents sorted accordingly,