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
Victor’s POVNo, I did not hit Samuel. But damn, it was hard not to. Luckily, my phone rang in time. I glanced at the screen and saw the number of the private investigator I’d hired. I answered quickly, trying to push down the irritation inside me. In my peripheral vision, I saw Samuel going back i
Aria’s POVI watched Victor’s face as he read the message on his phone. His expression shifted from casual to one of intense focus, his eyes narrowing as he absorbed the information. I could tell it was something important, maybe even alarming.“Who’s that from?” I asked curiously.He hesitated, gla
Victor’s POVI watched, my heart pounding in my chest, as the scene outside the clinic unfolded in real-time. The man sprinting away from the clinic had a look of sheer panic on his face, while Arthur, determined and focused, was closing in on him.I turned to Aria, my voice sharp with concern. “Sta
Aria’s POVI sank into the plush comfort of my couch, the exhaustion of the evening finally catching up with me. Victor had finally gone home upon my insistence. He has to rest too, after all, or he’ll be the one to get sick next. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. I rose, the faintest trace of a smile t
Aria’s POVA few days later, I was back at Velvet Vibe, immersing myself in what I was passionate about — creating new scents. The studio was a sanctuary of creativity, filled with the rich aromas of various fragrances. I was especially excited about a new project: a perfume for men.As I mixed and
He smiled, and I noticed the way his eyes never left mine, a look of genuine interest and care shining through. “You always have a way of making things feel… personal. That’s what I love about your work.”His words made me pause. The sincerity in his voice struck me, and I felt my heart skip a beat.