Bill's POVThe rest of the hearing becomes a blur as my anger at Doris's lies boils over. Hansen's questions keep twisting the story, making it seem like Serena and I set Doris up. By the time the judge finally calls for an adjournment, I'm seething. My mind is racing with everything that's happene
Serena's POVThe yoga studio is warm and inviting, with soft lighting and calming music playing in the background. I take a deep breath, trying to let go of the tension that's been building up over the past few days. Bill is right beside me, looking just as determined to make the most of this exper
Bill's POVAfter the yoga class, Serena and I decide to stop for ice cream. We walk down the street, hand in hand, enjoying the cool evening air. It feels like a normal date, something we haven't had in a long time. We found a small ice cream shop with a cozy outdoor seating area. The place is alm
Serena's POV"Mr. Alvez," Hansen begins, his tone measured and calm, "can you please state your full name and occupation for the court?"Alvez clears his throat, shifting uncomfortably. "My name is Carlos Alvez, and I'm a mechanic."Hansen nods. "Mr. Alvez, can you please tell the court about your i
Bill's POVI could kill Alvez right now. He's a no-good son of a bitch. I can’t believe this is happening.Everything we've worked for is falling apart because he couldn't keep his end of the bargain.I feel Serena's eyes on me, burning with anger and betrayal. She has every right to be pissed. I o
Bill's POVWe walk in silence to the nearby park, finding a secluded bench. Serena sits down first, her posture tense. I take a seat next to her, unsure of how to start.“Serena,” I begin, my voice low. “I know I’ve messed up. I was trying to help, but I see now that I went about it the wrong way.”
Serena’s POVThe tension in the courtroom is palpable as we wait for the jury to return with their verdict. Every second feels like an eternity. I can feel my heart pounding in my chest, and my palms are sweaty. I glance at Bill, who looks as anxious as I feel. This is it. Everything we’ve been th
Bill’s POVI'm waiting outside the courthouse, pacing back and forth on the steps. The security guards are keeping a close eye on me, making sure I don't go back inside. I keep glancing at the entrance, hoping to see Serena walk out. I can't believe how badly things went in there. Doris getting awa
Stevie’s POVDay two of bed rest, and I’m already losing my mind.I’ve tried everything—scrolling through social media, half-watching a documentary about deep-sea creatures, even flipping through one of Calvin’s absurdly expensive coffee table books about architecture. None of it sticks. My brain is
Serena’s POVWalking into Stevie’s hospital room feels like stepping into a warzone after the battle has already ended. She’s lying back against a mountain of pillows, looking pale but steady, her hair messy in a way that she’d normally complain about. Calvin is by her side, of course, holding her h
Calvin’s POVThe hospital room is too quiet, the kind of silence that makes every beep of the monitor feel like a gunshot. Stevie’s asleep, her face pale and fragile in a way that makes my chest ache.I step out into the hallway, the sound of my shoes echoing on the sterile floor. My phone is alread
Stevie’s POVI’m crouched on the floor, camera in hand, trying to get the perfect angle on the way the late afternoon light filters through the glass vase on my coffee table. The shadows spill across the hardwood in a way that makes me itch to capture it.“Almost got it,” I mutter to myself, leaning
Stevie’s POVThe smell of the takeout I ordered fills the apartment, mingling with the faint scent of lavender from the candle I lit earlier to make this whole situation seem less... intense. My stomach is doing somersaults, and it’s not because of the baby.I glance at my reflection in the microwav
Serena’s POVThe sound of laughter and clinking glasses fills the room, mingling with the faint hum of conversation. I lean against the edge of the kitchen counter, sipping sparkling water from a champagne flute and watching as Bill twirls Collin around the living room.“You’re going to wear him out
Calvin’s POVThe Lancaster estate feels colder than usual today, and it’s not because of the weather. The vaulted ceilings and polished marble floors echo with the tension that always seems to fill the air when the family gathers.This isn’t a casual dinner or a holiday reunion. It’s a “concerned di
Stevie‘s POV“Calvin, I can’t just say yes.”The words tumble out before I can stop them, hanging in the air between us. His eyes, which had been so hopeful, cloud over with something I can’t quite place—disappointment, maybe, or worry.We’re sitting in my apartment, the baby gear shoved into the co
Stevie‘s POVThe lens feels foreign in my hands at first, like it’s judging me for neglecting it for so long. I twist the focus ring back and forth, snapping shots of random things in my apartment: the pile of laundry I still haven’t done, the chipped paint on the windowsill, the vase of wilted dais