Aria’s POV"You need to calm down," Victor said, his voice firm as he moved between the woman and the receptionist, blocking her from advancing further. I quickly stepped beside him, keeping my tone steady but assertive."If you don’t stop, we’ll have to call the police," I warned, glancing back at
Aria’s POVQuestions kept running through my mind as I sat there, trying to make sense of what I’d overheard. What did Dr. Levine know about the casino? Should I ask him directly? Should I wait for another day? Should I tell Victor about it now, or see what I can find out on my own? The uncertainty
Aria’s POVI forced a smile as I said goodbye to Dr. Levine. "Thanks again. We'll see you next week."He nodded, his expression warm as he glanced down at Jasmine. "Take care, all of you."I turned to follow Victor and Jasmine, who were already heading out, but after a few steps, I hesitated, catchi
Victor’s POVSitting here with Aria and Jasmine, sharing a simple meal together, I couldn’t help but feel a rare sense of contentment—a feeling I’d missed for a long time. For the first time in what felt like ages, it was like we were a family. We’d taken Jasmine to her doctor’s appointment together
Victor’s POVThomas pulled over a chair without waiting for a real answer to his “Mind if I join you?” His grin was broad, and though I tried to match it, I could see Aria’s subtle tension as she nodded and said, “Go ahead.” She didn’t mean it, but he was already settling in, looking genuinely thril
Aria’s POVI clutched Jasmine’s hand tightly as Victor and I moved closer, trying to catch sight of what was happening. A familiar voice floated over the murmuring crowd, filled with a tension I couldn’t ignore. I rose on my tiptoes, straining to see over the heads of curious diners gathered around
Victor’s POVI moved closer, inch by careful inch, my eyes fixed on the knife trembling in Samantha’s grip. Her knuckles were white, her shoulders tense and hunched, and I could feel her desperation hanging in the air like a storm about to break. Dr. Levine’s gaze shifted toward me, and for a split
Aria’s POVFabian pulled up to the restaurant just as I wrapped my arms around Jasmine, her small hand gripping mine tightly. I was grateful for his familiar face, his steady presence, even though the concern on his face told me he’d already sensed something was off.“Hey,” he greeted gently, steppi