Aria’s POVI woke up with a start, sunlight already streaming through the curtains. I blinked groggily, realizing how late it was. I must have overslept. Throwing the covers off, I quickly got dressed, my heart racing as the events of last night came rushing back.What had Victor and Dad talked abou
Aria’s POVIt was the last night of the photography exhibition, and the celebratory party buzzed with life. Laughter rippled through the crowd, punctuated by the occasional pop of a champagne cork, as people shared stories about their favorite moments from the past month. I should have felt proud a
Aria’s POVI stepped out onto the patio, breathing in the crisp night air as it swept through the open space. The party behind me faded into the background, and for a moment, I simply stood there just enjoying the quiet. The cool breeze felt refreshing against my skin, a welcome contrast to the chao
Aria’s POV“Jasmine!” Victor said with a warm smile, stepping forward as our daughter wriggled in my arms, eager to jump into his. I let her go, and she rushed into his embrace, wrapping her arms around his neck.“I didn’t know you were coming!” Jasmine said excitedly, squeezing him tight.Victor lo
Aria’s POV“Uh,I think I’ll just stay with Jasmine,” I finally managed, trying to push the sudden rush of emotion aside.With a quick smile, I leaned down and playfully tickled Jasmine, eliciting a cascade of giggles from her. “Don’t you want to dance with Mommy?” I teased, and she squealed, bouncin
“Just admiring the art,” I replied, forcing a smile, though I felt anything but at that moment. “Which you’ve seen… what? A hundred times?” He was teasing me, but he also looked concerned. I could tell that he knew I wasn’t being completely honest. “Uh, yes,” I answered quickly. “Since they’re tak
Victor’s POVAs I rushed toward the source of the noise, adrenaline coursed through my center. I couldn’t shake the sense of foreboding in my gut, especially after Aria had confided in me about her unease. She shouldn’t feel vulnerable, not in a place like this—especially not with me here.There wa
Victor’s POV“I’ll check outside quickly and get back to you as soon as possible,” I told Aria, locking my gaze onto hers. The fear in her eyes twisted my gut.“Okay,” she replied, trying to sound and look okay. There was fear in her eyes, but she was trying to control it. “I’ll continue searching f