Amelia's eyes scanned the cold, gray prison walls, her heart heavy with despair. She had never felt so alone, so helpless. But then, a familiar figure appeared in the visitation room, and her heart skipped a beat. "Dad!" she exclaimed, rushing into his arms.Mr. Clifford's expression was somber, his eyes filled with regret. "Amelia, my dear, I'm so sorry. I wish I could take you away from this place, but I have no power to free you." He held her tight, his voice cracking with emotion.Amelia's grip on him tightened. "What do you mean? You're the head chef! You can do anything!" She pulled back, searching his face for answers.Her father's face was etched with sorrow. "Ava Richardson's influence is too strong, Amelia. She has connections, power, and resources that I can't match. I've tried every possible way, but I can't get you out. She has the upper hand, and I'm afraid I'm powerless against her."Amelia's eyes widened in shock. "What did I do to her, Dad? What did I ever do to deser
Amelia's sobs echoed off the cold walls of her cell, her body shaking with uncontrollable grief. But as she cried, she started to hear voices in her head, blaming her for her predicament. "This is all your fault, Amelia," the voices hissed. "You should have thought of the consequences before you acted."Amelia's mind raced as the voices grew louder, more accusatory. She felt like she was losing her grip on reality, her thoughts spiraling out of control. "No, no, no!" she shouted at herself, her voice hoarse from crying. "It's not my fault! I didn't mean for this to happen!"Just then, the door to her cell creaked open, and five women inmates entered, their faces hardened and cruel. "Well, well, well, look what we have here," one of them sneered. "The little princess is crying."“Isn’t she proud, Amelia?” Another said. “What happened to you, princess, your world is falling apart?” They mocked and laughed.Amelia's eyes darted up to meet theirs, her heart racing with fear. "Leave me alo
Ava's eyes seemed to gleam with a sinister light as she continued, "You see, Amelia, my next move is already in motion. I've taken care of your precious Uncle Smith, and now he's rotting in prison, just like you. And next, I'll be moving on to Jackson."Amelia's eyes widened in horror as she realized the extent of Ava's plan. "No, please, Ava. Don't hurt him. He has nothing to do with this. He's innocent."Ava's laughter was cold and mirthless. "Oh, but he does, Amelia. He chose you over his wife, over me. He neglected me and ignored me, and now it's his turn to pay. You all thought you could hurt me and get away with it, but I've been waiting, planning, and now it's my turn to strike."Amelia's eyes filled with tears as she begged, "Please, Ava. Have mercy. Don't hurt him. I'll do anything, just spare him. I'll take his place, punish me instead."Ava's expression didn't change, her eyes still cold and hard. "Your begging won't stop me, Amelia. Nothing will stop me now. I've come too
Ava's expression didn't change, her eyes still cold and hard. "Why should I, Jackson? Why should I forgive her when she showed me no mercy?"“Please….please.”As Jackson pleaded with Ava, Amelia was being dragged back to her prison cell, her body struggling and her eyes streaming with tears. She knew she had to find a way to escape the hell hole, if not she was going to die, but for now, she was at Ava’s mercy. And she knew that it was still dangerous. She had to flee. Ava's eyes seemed to bore into Jackson's soul, her gaze piercing and unforgiving. "You want me to forgive her, Jackson? You want me to forget what she did to me? She took everything from me, Jackson. My reputation, my career, my dignity, my everything I ever owned. She left me with nothing."Jackson's face contorted in anguish, his eyes filled with tears. "Ava, please. I know whatever happened to you was wrong, but Amelia is not a bad person. She's innocent, and she doesn't deserve this."Ava's laughter was cold and mi
Luke's anger slowly dissipated as he saw Ava's distress. He gathered her into his arms, holding her close as she sobbed uncontrollably."Ava, my love, it's alright," he whispered, his voice soft and soothing. "I'm here for you. You're safe now."Ava's tears only seemed to intensify, her body shaking with grief. "I'm so sorry, Luke," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I broke in front of him. I felt so weak around him."Luke's hold on her tightened, his arms wrapping around her like a shield. "You're not weak, Ava," he said, his voice firm and reassuring. "You're strong and brave. You faced your demons head-on, and that takes courage."Ava's sobs slowly subsided, her tears drying on Luke's chest. She looked up at him, her eyes red and puffy. "But why do I still feel so vulnerable around him?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Luke's expression was soft and understanding. "Because you're human, Ava," he said. "Because you have a heart that's capable of feeling deeply.
Lisa's promise to take care of John seemed to bring Amelia a small sense of comfort, but her eyes still brimmed with tears. "Thank you, Lisa," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "Thank you for being the only one who still cares about me."Lisa's expression was a mix of sadness and frustration. "Amelia, I care about you, but I can't keep enabling your behavior. You need to face the consequences of your actions and learn from your mistakes."Amelia's gaze dropped, her shoulders slumping in defeat. "I know, Lisa. I'm just so scared. I don't know what's going to happen to me."Lisa's voice was firm but gentle. "You need to face your fears, Amelia. You need to take responsibility for your actions and make amends. That's the only way you'll ever be able to move on from this."Amelia's eyes flashed with anger but then seemed to realize the truth in Lisa's words. She nodded slowly, her eyes filling with tears again. "You're right, Lisa. I'm so sorry. Sorry for everything."Lisa's expres
Ava's eyes locked onto Jackson's, her voice dripping with venom. "Jackson, do you know who the father of John is?"“It’s none of your concern.”Jackson's expression twisted in disgust. "I don't want to know, Ava. Just leave it alone."Ava's smile was cruel. "Oh, but I think you should know. It's Uncle Smith, Jackson. Your precious Amelia's lover, and the father of your precious son."“What?”Jackson's eyes widened in horror, his face pale. "No...no, that's not possible. You must be lying."“Oh, but it's very possible. And you know why? Because Amelia has been cheating and manipulating you from the very beginning. She used you to get what she wanted, and she never cared about you or your son."Ava's laughter was mocking. "And I’m not lying.”“Fuck that woman!”Jackson's face contorted in pain, his eyes filling with tears. "No...no, this can't be."Ava's words were relentless, piercing his heart like a dagger. "But it is, Jackson. And you're too blind to see it. You chose Amelia over me, an
The next morning, Ava woke up in Luke's bed, her head nestled on his bare chest, his steady heartbeat lulling her into a sense of tranquility. As she opened her eyes, she was met with the most breathtaking sight - Luke's handsome face, his hair scattered messily across his forehead, his eyes closed in slumber.Her hands slowly slid down his chest and felt his packs and his hard biceps. Her heart skipped a bit. The morning sunlight streaming through the window highlighted the sharp contours of his features, making him look like a work of art. Ava's heart swelled with love and gratitude as she gazed at him, feeling like the heavens had finally granted her every wish.The room was filled with a warm, golden light, casting a magical glow over everything. The soft sheets and blankets enveloped them in a cozy embrace, making Ava feel like she was wrapped in a cloud. The air was filled with the sweet scent of Luke's cologne, mingling with the faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting fro