Serena’s POVWhy is Bill here? He hardly comes to the mall. Patty, Doris's mother, clears her throat and smiles at Bill. "Bill? I didn't expect to see you here. Is Doris with you?"Bill shakes his head. "I'm just browsing for some nice jewelry," Bill says. "How about you? You don't look like you're
Bill’s POVWhy do I get the feeling I've messed things up with Serena again? I'm just trying to help with her business, hoping we can get back together and move past everything that happened.But no, she's being stubborn as always, thinking I'm looking down on her.As Serena starts to turn away, I g
Bill’s POVAs I head back to my car, my mind replays the scene in Serena's shop over and over.I don't usually open up like this, but the truth is, I still love my ex-wife, and I'll do whatever it takes to win her back. Calvin doesn't stand a chance. It's clear to me that Serena still has feelings f
Serena’s POVIt's been several days since Bill walked into my shop and told me he still loves me. He really knows how to mess with my head, and he's aware of it.Right now, I’m focused on growing my business and keeping my baby healthy. I don’t want to stress myself thinking about him. But I’d lie i
Serena’s POVAs I step out of the clinic, the afternoon sun blinds me for a moment. Shielding my eyes, I start walking towards the bus stop. There's a man in the distance, someone familiar, but I can't quite place him from here.I pick up my pace, curious to get a better look at the guy. As I get cl
Serena’s POVI'm in the middle of the exhibition, surrounded by the most beautiful jewelry I've ever seen. Each piece seems to shine brighter than the last, from intricate bracelets to elegant necklaces. I'm drawn to a collection of artisan rings, each with its own unique design.Looking around at t
Serena’s POVI'm standing there, mouth slightly open, just staring at Calvin, completely taken by surprise. I can't find the words; they're lost in the shock and the quick beats of my heart. I blink a few times, trying to make sense of what he's just said.Deep down, part of me guessed he might conf
Serena’s POV"Haven't you done enough with your stupid TikTok video already?" Doris snaps.I scoff. "And what exactly did I do?" I ask. "I'm just telling my side of the story."Doris crosses her arms and levels me with a challenging look. “You can’t fool me. You just love grabbing all the attention,
Bill’s POVThe second day of the trial feels heavier than the first. I sit at the stand, every eye in the courtroom on me. Kevin sits across the room, leaning back in his chair, his face as blank as ever. But I’ve known him long enough to spot the tension in his shoulders, the way his fingers tap rh
Serena’s POVEvan Carter steps up to the stand, his posture rigid but his face set with a kind of quiet determination. He’s nervous — I can see it in the way his hands grip the edges of the chair, his knuckles white — but he doesn’t hesitate when the prosecutor starts her questioning.“Mr. Carter,”
Serena’s POVThe courtroom feels like it’s holding its breath. Kevin sits across the room, calm and collected, as if he isn’t facing the weight of his crimes being read aloud. Arson. Money laundering. Drug trafficking. Arms dealing. Conspiracy. Each charge is like a hammer falling, but Kevin doesn’t
Bill’s POVThe flashing red and blue lights from the police cars paint everything in sharp. Kevin’s hunched figure disappears into the back of a cruiser, his hands cuffed tightly behind his back. But even as he’s being taken away, he still manages to twist the knife with his parting words.“This isn
Serena’s POVKevin strides toward me, his expression dark and twisted. I don’t move. I plant my feet, keeping my stance steady, just like Bill taught me. My heart races, but my mind is sharp, clear. I’m not afraid — not anymore.He lunges, fast and aggressive, the blade in his hand aiming straight f
Serena’s POVKevin raises the knife, and my breath catches. For a split second, time seems to slow, the glint of the blade catching the faint light like a silent threat. Before I can react, Bill charges in from the side, slamming into Kevin with the full force of his body. They hit the ground hard,
Serena’s POVKevin steps toward me. His twisted grin grows wider with each deliberate step. He thinks he has this in the bag. He thinks I’m scared, that I’ll back down the second he closes the gap. He doesn’t realize he’s underestimating me.My feet stay planted firmly on the ground, my hands steady
Bill’s POVKevin and his men approach slowly, scanning every corner. They’re trying to catch even the smallest hint of movement. They’re wary but not afraid, at least not yet. Kevin’s confidence radiates off him like a bad cologne, seeping into the minds of the men with him. Serena is crouched besi
Serena’s POVBill, Matt, James, and I go over every detail of the plan again and again. I sit at the table, watching as they discuss the best routes in and out of the location, debating whether we’ll have enough cover.It’s late, and all of us are tired. But I shake it off. There’s no time for being