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
Aria’s POVSeeing Samuel’s thoughtful expression, I suddenly got worried that the doctor’s remark might have made him feel awkward, strange, or troubled. “Samuel’s a really good friend, Dr. Lewis,” I emphasized when the ultrasound was done. “I’m divorced, so... I’m going through this on my own.”Dr
Aria’s POVI was at my desk, finishing up a report, when my email notification chimed. I clicked on the new message and read the subject line: Access to Retrieve Belongings from Apartment 3B. My heart skipped a beat as I opened the email, scanning the content quickly. The building management had fi
Aria’s POVOver the weekend, I had finally moved into my new apartment, the cozy place owned by Alex. It was certainly a fresh start, and I couldn’t help but feel like things are going to just keep getting better. I stood in front of my wardrobe, rifling through hangers of clothes. It felt exhilara
Aria’s POVMy heart skipped a beat, sensing the gravity in his voice. My mind raced, anticipating and anxious about what Samuel was going to say.However, just as Samuel was about to speak, someone came over and interrupted him. It was Shane's friend, Pierre. I remembered the last time he’d tried to
Victor’s POVOh, damn. Why am I back here? The evening sun cast a golden hue across the cityscape outside my office window as I sat behind my desk, the clock ticking away the seconds to 7 PM. I had flown back to the United States from the Netherlands earlier than planned, just two days ago, cutting
Aria’s POVThe laughter in the room was easy, flowing like music that hadn’t been played in far too long. It was the kind of afternoon I had only dreamed of during those long, uncertain nights. One filled with light, warmth, and peace.But what caught my eye most wasn’t the cake or the wine or even
Aria’s POVThe sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains, casting golden stripes across the kitchen floor. Outside, the wind rustled the trees in soft waves, the kind of quiet that used to feel like a luxury—but now, it felt like a miracle.I stood barefoot by the open window, sipping tea, watc
Aria’s POV"There they are! By the dock!"The shout tore through the air like a whipcrack. My heart jumped."Get down, Jasmine!" I hissed, pulling her low into the hull of the boat.More frenzied shouts followed, echoing from behind the locked boathouse door. Then came the unmistakable sound of spli
Aria’s POVThe tunnel walls closed in the farther we ran, the air thick with dust and something ancient, something forgotten. The flickering light from my phone barely illuminated the path ahead as Jasmine and I rushed forward, our footsteps echoing off the stone.We had no idea where we were going—
Victor’s POVThe moment Greco grabbed my mother’s arm, I saw red.Alicia struggled against Greco’s grasp, her body twisting as she tried to wrench herself free. But his grip was unyielding—ironclad. His smirk darkened, turning into something twisted, dangerous."You always were stubborn," Greco murm
Aria’s POVI grabbed Jasmine’s hand and pulled her close, my pulse hammering as I ran toward the secret door. My fingers fumbled with the hidden latch, my breath short and uneven. Come on, come on—Click.I shoved the door open just enough for us to slip inside before sealing it shut behind us. The
Victor’s POVThe moment the man at the far table shifted, my entire body went rigid. One second, he was still, the next, his hand dipped into his jacket.A gun? A knife?I was ready to move. One wrong twitch from him, and I’d take him down before he could even stand. My pulse pounded in my ears as I
Aria’s POV"Are Jasmine and I the real targets?" I whispered to myself, the thought chilling me to my core.No. That was silly. I was being paranoid.I shook my head, trying to dismiss the fear that had settled like ice in my veins. The bodyguards said they needed to secure the cabin, and logically,
Aria’s POVI stared at my phone, my fingers gripping it so tightly that my knuckles ached. Still nothing. No calls. No messages. The meeting had to be happening now, but I had no idea what was going on.I tried dialing Victor again. Straight to voicemail. Samuel? No response either.A pit of dread s