Victor’s POV“Clear!” the doctor shouted, and I watched as Aria’s body jerked from the shock of the defibrillator. I felt as if my heart was about to explode as I leaned against a nearby wall, watching helplessly as the medical team surrounded her. The heart monitor continued its unforgiving flatli
“Victor…” Aria began, her face filled with anxiety. “It was Shane who had introduced him to me before. They used to be classmates.”I felt my heart race and my anger seemed to jump several notches higher. Now that’s really troubling news. I’ll have to have it investigated. Aria closed her eyes, loo
Aria’s POVI felt drained, both physically and emotionally. The medication was making me groggy, and despite my attempts to stay alert, my body was demanding rest. As I stared at the image of the garden on Jessica’s phone, the reality of the situation began to settle heavily on me. Shane's involvem
Aria’s POVVictor stood up, his lips pressed into a tight line. He gave Samuel a curt nod, acknowledging his presence but offering no warmth. “Samuel,” he greeted with clipped formality.Samuel didn’t spare Victor another glance. His focus was solely on me as he hurried to my bedside. “Aria, how are
Aria’s POVTrepidation rose within me. “What? Are you sure?” I asked, my voice rising with concern. Suddenly, I didn’t feel so tired or sleepy anymore. Adrenaline was working overtime inside of me now, making me feel alert. Victor nodded gravely. “Yes. It’s confirmed. Without that footage, we won’t
Aria’s POVVictor’s words hovered in the silence. I stared at him, my breath catching in my chest. His eyes were searching mine, filled with hope. I wanted to speak, to respond to his words, but my voice was trapped, tangled in the flood of emotions rising within me. I really hadn’t expected this,
I didn’t know how to respond. Part of me wanted to tell him no, to slam the door shut and protect myself from the risk of getting hurt again. But another part of me still loved him dearly and was still hoping that we could have another chance and that we could be a family together with Jasmine somed
Victor’s POVOnce Samuel finally left, the tension in the room seemed to ease a little, but only for a moment. Aria was already lying back on the bed, her eyes closed. Whether she was truly asleep or pretending to avoid us, I couldn’t tell. Maybe she was pissed off, and honestly, I couldn’t blame he