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’s POV:For a moment I didn’t even know what to say. I had just caught William in a heated conversation with his mother, and yet all he cared to ask about was my vacation. Was this some trick, or was he really just curious about my holiday? I thought he would be angry with me for eavesdropp
Caroline’s POV:For my only first request before I would bother hearing him out, William helped bring my suitcase into my room. As soon as I was all settled, I sat on my bed, glad to be off of my feet. With that, I gestured grandly to him. “Go ahead,” I encouraged. “Give me your sob story.”William
Caroline’s POV:My initial thought was that William was just wavering in loyalty between his old lover and his ex-wife, but his words renewed my doubts. What else could Sophia be hiding?“What do you mean?” I asked at last, my brow furrowing in confusion. “Don’t tell me it’s easy to fool the Lambert
Caroline’s POV:Mrs. Lambert didn’t even bother to give a proper greeting. Instead, she just launched into the conversation with a cold, scathing tone. “William, remember I said I would do anything for my darling daughter?” she reminded, attempting a mockingly sweet tone through gritted teeth. “How
Caroline’s POV:Whatever William had expected to come out of my mouth, it certainly wasn’t that. He looked at me with eyes full of surprise, confusion, and even hints of sorrow. It seemed to struggle with himself emotionally, but when he spoke at last, he was firm in his conviction.“No, Caroline.
William’s POV:Caroline left without any explanation, leaving me with a bad feeling brewing in my gut. Luckily, and unbeknownst to Caroline, I installed a tracker on her phone. I just wanted to ensure her safety, not invade her privacy, so I rarely checked her whereabouts. This, however, was a spec
Caroline’s POV:“So your father’s condition is relatively stable,” informed the doctor, flipping through the pages of his clipboard. “An operation is on the table. However, we need to discuss some of the risks beforehand.”A hopeful smile split my face as I nodded along to what he was saying. I list