Aria’s POVI stared at Victor in surprise as he looked at me with great concern. His eyes searched mine, filled with an emotion I couldn't quite place. Before I could say anything, though, Samuel's voice cut in, oblivious to Victor's presence. “Aria, are you sure you’re not hurt? Did you inhale a l
Aria’s POVThe acrid scent of smoke lingered in the air as I stood outside my apartment, my heart heavy with devastation. The fire had been completely put out, leaving nothing but charred remains and a smoldering sense of loss.Before I could respond to either Samuel or Victor, a medic approached me
Victor’s POVI sat in the corner of the upscale coffee shop on the ground floor of the Elixir office building, my foot tapping nervously against the polished marble floor. I glanced at my watch for what felt like the hundredth time. Five more minutes, then I’m out of here.Sending that message earl
Samuel didn't answer directly. Instead, he leaned forward and asked, “Why do you care so much, Victor? You and Aria are divorced.”“I believe I still have a chance to win her back,” I said firmly.“You really think that, don’t you?”“Yes, I do,” I replied sharply. “And I can’t see why you’d be so cl
Aria’s POVI loved this hotel room. The spacious rooms and hallways, the quiet neighborhood, everything was a refreshing change from my previous apartment. It felt like a sanctuary, but of course I could not afford to stay here much longer.The phone rang, and I hurried to answer. “Aria, it’s Samuel
Why did Victor send me flowers? I wondered. It was just so odd. I was surprised and bothered at the same time. And perhaps, a little part of me, maybe the old me, jumped with joy even for a little while. Victor and I had a complicated past, and his sudden gesture stirred up a mix of emotions. Howev
Aria’s POVI felt helpless. Victor only did what he wanted, ignoring my wishes and never taking the time to understand me.Just then, Victor's phone rang. He raised his phone and glanced at the caller ID, and I saw it was Shane.“If you pursued Shane, she would definitely agree without hesitation,"
Aria’s POVI took a deep breath as I prepared for my scheduled prenatal check-up. The weekend was the only time I could fit it in, and I didn’t want to delay it any longer. With my appointment confirmed, I decided to have a quick breakfast at a nearby café before heading to the clinic. I grabbed my