Heather's beautiful eyes sparkled with a charming glint as her lips curved into a sly, triumphant smile. She delighted in her little tricks, and Tyrone always fell for them. His earlier concern now seemed almost comical. Tyrone stared at her for a moment, his expression growing stoic. Abruptly releasing her ankle, he rose to his feet and started to walk away. Heather's eyes widened in surprise as she watched him leave. In a rush of panic, she lunged forward and clutched his leg. "Tyrone, don't go!" Furrowing his brows, he glanced down at Heather clinging to him. "Let go." Sitting on the floor, Heather looked up with tear-filled eyes, her gaze pleading. "Promise me you won't leave, and I'll let go." She was clueless about Tyrone's fury, but she feared that if she released her hold, he would walk away without hesitation. She was too weak to chase after him; otherwise, she wouldn't have had to feign a broken ankle just to get him to come over. Tyrone's patience was wearin
Tyrone sneered. "Heather, Craig will still pay even if you talk your way out of this. And once I'm done with him, I'll deal with you." "I heard someone say I had to keep living, no matter what. That was you, wasn't it?" she asked. Her eyes met his icy gaze with surprising calmness. "I woke up because of your words." Tyrone was taken aback and stared at her in stunned silence. Using a nearby shelf for support, Heather slowly stood up. "If you want to go after Craig, then do it. But don't blame me for it. I'm not taking the fall." Heather was exhausted and had no intention of delving further into it. She turned toward the door, seeking a place to rest. In her fatigue, she failed to notice an object on the floor and tripped, falling directly toward a weight rack. Her eyes widened in terror, and a scream escaped her lips. But before she could hit the metal rack, someone grabbed her and pulled her back into a firm embrace.Still shaken, Heather looked up at Tyrone, swallowing
Heather tilted her head back, bracing herself for Tyrone's passionate and overwhelming kiss. His kisses were always intense and commanding, as if he wanted to consume her whole. But today, something was different. There was a current of excitement mingled with an unfamiliar hint of nervousness. She couldn't quite understand why he seemed anxious. As their lips and tongues intertwined, Heather was swept up in the emotions conveyed through Tyrone's kiss. Her heart trembled with a sensation she couldn't quite name. Her long lashes fluttered, and her delicate arms instinctively wrapped around his neck as she gently returned the kiss. In the past, Heather had always been on the receiving end of their kisses. Even when she initiated them, it was only at Tyrone's demand. But this time, she was responding to him of her own accord for the first time. This small, unexpected gesture made Tyrone pause. After a moment, he tightened his grip around her waist and deepened the kiss, his
Heather hesitated before asking, "Tyrone, where is Lucy?" "Ridge Memorial Park," he replied. The mention of the memorial park crushed the faint, improbable hope Heather had been clinging to. She bit her lip and said, "I want to visit her." "Of course." "Tyrone, Lucy died in my place. That man came to kill me. I can't let her death be in vain. I need to avenge her!" Heather's eyes flashed with determination. "Alright, we'll seek justice. But first, you need to eat and regain your strength. Once you're better, you can do whatever you need to." For the past few days, Tyrone had been entirely focused on taking care of Heather, leaving him no time to investigate the situation. Now, the realization that someone had dared to harm someone he cared about ignited a fierce resolve in him. He wouldn't let them get away with it.He scooped another spoonful of soup and fed it to Heather. She ate silently, one bite after another. She was aware that she was very weak now and was in u
A heavy silence fell upon the room. Tyrone’s deep gaze met Heather's eyes for a few moments before he finally spoke. "Hattie, what do you think?" The use of her nickname sent a shiver through Heather. Only her mother used to call her that. Tyrone had always addressed her by her first name. Yet now, his husky voice carried the intimacy of a lover's whisper which was almost flirtatious. Despite the warmth in his tone, Heather detected a slight chill in his eyes. It was clear that he wasn't interested in hearing anything he didn't want to. Just as she was about to respond, her eyes caught sight of a box on the nearby cabinet. It was an ancient ivory box, one of the many gifts Tyrone had given her. The weight of her debt to him suddenly felt heavy. They were both adults, and she wasn't naive to miss the implications behind Tyrone's actions. She bit her lip before she said, "Tyrone, I can be with you, but you have to agree to two conditions." Tyrone hadn't expected her to s
Heather slowly stood up, her silence heavy. "My dad and Ava are buried here. Don't you think it's time you paid your respects? The entire Snyder family should be on their knees in repentance!" Jay barked, his eyes blazed with cold hatred. Heather was startled to learn that his family was also in this memorial park. The thought filled her with disgust, as her dislike for Jay extended even to his deceased relatives. She knew Tyrone had rescued her from Jay. For a moment, she wondered if Jay could be the culprit, but she quickly dismissed the idea. Jay hated her because of the Snyders, but his deepest grudge was against Thomas. If he were to hire a hitman, Thomas would be his first target. He sneered, "Playing mute, aren't you? I thought you were back to normal. Still pretending you can't speak?" Keeping her eyes on Lucy's tombstone, Heather murmured, "I'm not in the mood to talk to you. Please leave." She was dressed in a black wool dress, her long hair neatly pinned into
"Alright," Caleb agreed. "Choose the best psychologist you can find to treat Heather," Tyrone instructed. "Mr. Elkin, isn't Ms. Sutton already recovering? Why do we need another psychologist?" Tyrone narrowed his eyes and glared at Caleb. "Just because she's awake doesn't mean her psychological wounds have healed. If she encounters another trigger, who knows what might happen?" Caleb was taken aback. It was clear that Tyrone was determined to ensure Heather's complete recovery, leaving nothing to chance. As they spoke, Heather's graceful figure appeared outside the car window. She opened the door and slid into the seat. "Why is your hair down?" Tyrone asked, his gaze sharpening. With a faint smile, she replied, "The hairpin fell out." Heather had been recovering well. Her complexion was radiant and her figure was more attractive, despite being a bit thinner than before. Tyrone pulled her onto his lap and handed her a folder. "We've found the man who attacked you th
The man's target that night was Heather, but he failed. Instead, another middle-aged woman died. Since then, he had been in hiding, constantly feeling like someone was watching him. He planned to move to a new location tomorrow, but to his shock, Heather had found him first. On the night of the incident, Heather hadn't seen the masked man's face, but she recognized those cold eyes. He was the killer. "Surprised to see me?" Heather's voice was cold and steady. A flash of malice crossed the man's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "I must've mistaken you for someone else. I don't know who you are." He tried to shut the door after speaking, but Heather's hand shot out and blocked it. Her piercing gaze pinned him in place. "I wouldn't be here if I didn't have proof you tried to kill me. Pretending not to know me now is a bit late, don't you think?" The man's expression shifted and he narrowed his eyes. "If you've got evidence, why not go to the police and ha