Caroline’s POV:My husband, William, had promised to accompany me to have a prenatal checkup, but he hadn’t come home for three days. He had told me he would only be gone for a day for a business trip and promised to be back in time, but I didn't know what happened to him. As the days passed, I grew
Caroline's POV:I awoke once again in a hospital bed, feeling an agonizing pain in my stomach. Instinctively, I brought a hand to my stomach, only to be horrified when I realized that there’s no longer a bump.Screaming, I sit up with tears in my eyes. “Where’s my baby?” I gasp as nurses crowded aro
Caroline's POV:I had never once faced the fear of death until now. It wasn’t until I lost my baby that I realized I didn’t want to die. I didn’t want it to end like this. Now, in my darkest moment, the only person I wanted to rely on was my husband.My life has been a happy one for the most part. M
Caroline's POV:I nearly stumbled over my own feet entering the police station. I entered the building, about to rush to the front desk. I could hear a slew of pings from my phone, no doubt all from William trying to find out where I was. We were supposed to be registering for our divorce, but my fa
Caroline’s POV:William stopped as soon as he saw me, his hand clutching Sophia’s while Sophia cradled her baby on one arm. I struggled not to burst into tears at the sight and instead clutched the ring in my hand. “Caroline…” William murmured, his face a mix of agitation and confusion. “What are y
Caroline’s POV:The hand over my mouth smothered any hope of a scream. I struggled, but my body didn’t obey. Silent tears streamed down my face as I felt their hands on me, invading every inch. The world around me blurred and faded, sounds warping into cruel echoes.“She’s not even fighting back! I
Caroline’s POV:Hearing Martin’s soft-spoken words sent a flurry of mixed emotions washing over me. He wanted me to rely on someone? As I was silently deliberating what to even say to that, my phone started to ring. I curiously glanced at the caller ID to see that it was James, William’s personal a
Caroline’s POV:William’s grasp on my shoulders was painfully tight. I tried to look away, but he said angrily, “Look at me when I’m talking to you! No one ignored me like that.” “William, get off me!” I replied, firm and uncompromising, but he wasn’t even bothering to listen to me“Do you know tha
Caroline/Evelyn’s POV:The masquerade ball was only hours away and I spent all afternoon getting ready for what would come to be a shining moment in my life.For the night, I had chosen a beautiful green gown that perfectly hugged the curves of my body. It held a small train that would trail behind
William’s POV:I loved Daniel more than I could ever say, but as of late, I’d been neglecting my son because of work and… looking for Caroline. Ever since I met with Sophia, her parting words were still haunting my mind. Thankfully, Daniel never blamed me for the lack of my companionship. He was al
Caroline/Evelyn’s POV:It wasn’t until I sat in my car to escape from the havoc that was Haute Couture that I realized how exhausted I was. It swept over me like a stifling blanket, and I couldn’t wait to go home and have a nice rest. So, I started the car and made my way back.When I hit a red ligh
Caroline/Evelyn’s POV:The sudden shout sent a shockwave of silence throughout the entire store. Selena nearly jumped out of her skin and let go of me to face the source of the voice. I took the opportunity to return the mask to my face and stepped away from her to avoid any more mishaps.From the d
Caroline/Evelyn’s POV:Selena struggled to come to a stand, her whole body trembling in unbridled fury. “You’re done for, do you hear me? Done for!”Without warning (yet unsurprisingly), she came at me again. Her face was twisted in fury and her arm was stretched with sharp nails protruding from eac
Caroline/Evelyn’s POV:“What did you just call me?” Selena roared. If looks could kill, I would surely have been cremated by then. “Miss Stand-In? Who the hell do you think you are?” I crossed my arms, unafraid of her temper tantrum. She looked like nothing but a child throwing a fit. “You don’t de
Caroline/Evelyn’s POV:Work ended quickly enough, I was focused on what dress I would wear for the masquerade.I drove to a Haute Couture store, renowned for their exquisite dresses that would make anyone the center of attention. Inside, I met a young sales girl, who quickly went about showing me al
Caroline/Evelyn’s POV:I was working at my desk, taking a look at some projects that I needed to approve of. The memory of Daniel and his warm hug was still fresh in my mind, and I needed a few tasks to get me off of it. I needed to work harder and become stronger career-wise if I wanted to stand a
William’s POV:The prison Sophia was being kept in was cold and unwelcoming, just like the woman I’d almost married. I could feel the harsh glares of the prisoners as I was escorted through its halls and down towards the visitation room. All the guards were silent and stoic, hardened from years of d