Aria’s POVI plopped down on the sofa in the waiting area, the plush cushions enveloping me as I let out a deep sigh. My mind was filled with chaotic thoughts, anxiety creeping in with every tick of the wall clock. Just then, my phone buzzed in my pocket. “Samuel,” I murmured, glancing at the scree
Aria’s POV“W-What do you mean by that?” I managed to whisper as I stared at my daughter. Jasmine shrugged, her expression innocent but unnervingly calm. “I don’t know. I just feel it.”My heart pounded in my chest as I turned to Dr. Levine, hoping for some kind of explanation. His expression mirro
Victor’s POVI leaned back in my chair, the last remnants of the meeting still vivid in the back of my mind, though my thoughts had drifted far from work. No matter how many deals I closed, no matter how successful the business kept growing, my focus always circled back to Aria and Jasmine. Especial
Aria’s POV“Okay, sure, you can visit Jasmine at our house,” I was saying to Samuel. That was when I turned around with my phone in hand and found myself meeting Victor’s steely gaze. Oh, shit. He’s here and he must have heard everything. “Sorry, Sam, I have to go,” I said quickly, cutting him off
Aria’s POV“I didn’t know about this visit, Aria. You could have told me.” Victor honestly looked hurt and betrayed. But of course, I never had any intention of making him feel that way. “Could have?” I shot back. “I didn’t plan this. You know how hard it is for me to navigate this whole situation.
Aria’s POVAs we arrived at Dr. Levine’s office for Jasmine’s second session, I could feel the burden of the past few days hanging heavily over us. We hadn’t had a chance to discuss Shane’s potential return since that call in the parking lot, and with Jasmine right there, I was determined to keep th
Victor’s POVI leaned over the small table in the waiting area, crayons scattered everywhere, and a sheet of paper already filled with bright colors and stick figures. Jasmine was giggling, her little face scrunched in concentration as she carefully selected a crayon from the array. I couldn’t help
Aria’s POV“Do you know anything about The Mirage Casino, Dr. Levine?” I asked, unable to hide my concern.He shook his head slowly, his eyes narrowing slightly. “Not really. It just rings a bell from some conversations I've had. It’s mentioned in relation to certain... activities. Nothing specific,