Serena’s POVStevie bursts into my office the moment I sit down at my desk, eyes wide with excitement. "Okay, spill. You met Ester Paige! What happened? Is she as perfect in real life as she seems?"I laugh, leaning back in my chair. "Yeah, she's pretty stunning. Honestly, even more so in person."S
Bill’s POVI don’t sleep much after leaving Russell’s place. The name Irina Petrovna keeps running through my mind like a broken record.So when I get back, I immediately call James, and we dive into it.“Ever heard of her?” I ask him, pacing in my office. “Not off the top of my head, but give me a
Serena’s POVI step out of Matt’s car and stare at his house — no, scratch that — his mansion. It’s massive, with towering white pillars and wide, sprawling windows that make my apartment feel like a shoebox. For a second, I wonder if he’s secretly a billionaire like Bill and Calvin. The thought thr
Serena’s POVStevie leans against my desk, that familiar teasing smirk already forming. “So, you met Matt’s mom, huh? How was that? Did she ask when you two are getting married?”I roll my eyes but can’t help the smile tugging at my lips. “It wasn’t like that, Stevie.”“Uh-huh,” she drags out, her v
Serena’s POV“Could you give us a few minutes?” I ask, trying to keep my voice steady. I can already feel the conversation building, and it’s going to be a lot.Stevie gives me a look, like she knows this is going to be heavy. “Sure thing,” she says, grabbing her things and heading for the door. The
Serena’s POV“How…?” My voice cracks, barely a whisper. I don’t know what to ask first. My mind is racing, and my body is on the verge of collapsing under the weight of it all. “How do you know this, Bill?”Bill looks at me, his expression softer than I’ve ever seen it. He takes a step closer, like
Bill’s POVSerena and I are finally on the same page — something I’ve wanted for a long time. We’re both committed to finding Collin, and for once, we’re not working against each other. James has been looking into Harry O’Donnell, but nothing matches the description Irina gave us. Whoever this guy
Bill’s POVCalvin stands confidently at the front, his team gathered behind him like a bunch of well-dressed soldiers ready for battle. I watch, arms crossed, as he kicks off their presentation. The room quiets down, all eyes on him.“Ladies and gentlemen,” Calvin begins, his voice smooth, almost to
Sunset Barbecue & Forever LoveSerena’s POVThere’s something about a perfect summer evening that makes me feel like we’ve done something right.The sun is just starting to set, casting that golden glow over our backyard, and the smell of barbecue fills the air. Kids’ laughter rings through the spac
The Sleepover from HellBill’s POVI don’t know how I got roped into this.One minute, I was minding my business, thinking about kicking back with a beer and watching the Lakers game. The next?I’m hosting a damn sleepover.Collin—our sweet, energetic, too-smart-for-his-own-good son—managed to convi
When Serena Got DrunkBill’s POVIt started out as a normal night.Just me, Serena, and a rare moment of freedom—no kids, no responsibilities, and no reason to be in bed by 10 p.m.I should’ve known it was going to get wild when she ordered her first margarita and said, “I deserve this.”By the thir
The Twins’ First Birthday BashSerena’s POVI told myself we were going to keep it simple.Something small, just close family and friends, maybe a cake, a few balloons, and a couple of presents. Nothing over the top.But I should’ve known better.Because the moment Calvin found out we were celebrati
The Worst Date Ever (And the Best Night After)Serena’s POVTonight was supposed to be perfect.A night just for us—no kids, no work stress, no last-minute interruptions. Just Bill and me, dressed up, out on the town, basking in the kind of luxury we rarely get to indulge in anymore. A night where w
Couples Therapy (Because Why Not?)Bill’s POVI have done a lot of things for my wife.I have sat through terrible rom-com marathons. I have held her purse in the middle of crowded shopping malls. I have eaten kale.But this?This might be the worst.Because somehow, someway, I have let Serena drag
When Serena Got JealousSerena’s POVI am not the jealous type.I am not the kind of woman who gets territorial, who glares at waitresses for being too friendly, or who overanalyzes every interaction Bill has with another woman.But this?This is different.Because Bill’s new assistant is young, fli
The Great Twin EscapeBill’s POVThere are few things in life more terrifying than waking up in the middle of the night to an eerie, unnatural silence.That’s what does it—the silence.When you’re the parent of three kids, you develop a sixth sense about these things. Normal nights come with backgro
Teaching Collin About LoveSerena’s POVIt starts at bedtime.Collin is curled up under his dinosaur blanket, his stuffed triceratops tucked beneath his arm, when he suddenly tilts his head and asks, “Mommy, how do you know when you love someone?”I pause, his question catching me off guard.From wh