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
Hi my dear readers, I wanted to apologize in advance for I won't be able to update this book. I know I'm going against the words I gave to you and for that I am really sorry. I have so much going on that my mental state is a mess and I can't seem to focus or do anything for that matter. I have an upcoming exam and I have to prepare for it. I love this book and I have great ideas for it, but with my current burnout I'm afraid that I'll ruin it. I already feel it's not flowing like it was supposed to. It won't be fair to you or the book not to give it my all or just write for the sake of writing. Please understand that I'm not abandoning or giving up on the book, I just need a bit of time to sort out my head before I can go back to writing. You deserve an awesome story and I would be disappointed in myself if I didn't give you that. I won't be gone long, hopefully a maximum of one month will be enough. Thank you for understanding and again I'm really sorry for any inconvenienc
Stanley's voice was urgent, "Ava, I'm so sorry, I misspoke earlier. Jackson is about to leave with John, but they haven't departed yet. They're still at the airport."Ava sprang into action, jumping out of bed and rushing to put on her dress. "I have to get there, Stanley. I have to stop him."Luke, still lying on the bed, sat up, concern etched on his face. "Ava, Are you going to leave now? What can I help with?"“Like you have just overheard.”Ava's hands moved swiftly, zipping up her dress. "Jackson's taking John away. I have to get to the airport, now."“Okay, operation stop Jackson from sending his son out of the country.”Luke threw off the covers, getting out of bed. "Do you want me to drive you?"“Uhhh…”Ava's eyes met his, gratitude shining in them. "Yes, please. We have to hurry."Luke nodded, already moving towards the door. "Let's go. We'll make it to the airport in time."Ava grabbed her purse and followed Luke out of the room, her heart racing with anxiety. She had to get t
Luke's eyes scanned the area, his mind racing for an alternative. "Ava, follow me!" he whispered, pulling her towards a side door marked "Authorized Personnel Only".They slipped through the door, finding themselves in a narrow corridor behind the scenes of the airport. Luke led the way, his long strides eating up the distance."This way, we can avoid the crowds and get to Jackson before he boards the plane," he explained, his voice low and urgent.Ava nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. They were getting close.But just as they turned a corner, they were confronted by two burly security men. "Halt! Where are you headed?" one of them growled, blocking their path.Luke tried to think fast. "We're, uh, airport staff. We need to get to the...uh... baggage handling area."The security men exchanged skeptical glances. "I wasn't notified of any staff needing access to that area," one of them said, his hand resting on his hip.Ava's mind raced. They couldn't afford to be delayed. She sp
Luke and Ava finally caught up to Jackson and John, stopping them in their tracks at the front of the entrance to the plane. Jackson's eyes narrowed, his expression darkening as he took in the sight of Ava and Luke."What are you doing here?" Jackson demanded, his voice low and menacing. “And why are you blocking my part?”“Isn’t it obvious?”Ava stood tall, her eyes locked on Jackson's. "I'm here to stop you from sending John away," she said, her voice firm and resolute.Jackson sneered. "Why do you care? He's not even your son."Ava's eyes flashed with determination and bitterness at the fact she had no child. "I know why you're doing this, Jackson. John is your weak point, the only thing that can bring you down. You're trying to protect yourself by sending him away."“Funny,” Jackson's expression faltered for a moment before he regained his composure. "You don't know what you're talking about," he snarled.But Ava pressed on. "Does your son know about our past, Jackson? Or know abou
Amelia sat in the crowded prison cafeteria, her brutally disfigured face drawing curious glances from the other inmates. Her once beautiful features were now marred by scars and burns, a constant reminder of the fire that had ravaged her body.As she ate her meager meal, a tear slowly slid down her cheek, her eyes welling up with pain and despair. She thought inwardly, "I'll never see the daylight again. I'll never be free to live my life as I want. I'll never be able to acquire all the wealth and power I desire."Most of all, she thought, "I'll never have Jackson to myself again. He's gone, and I'm left here, alone and broken."Amelia's thoughts consumed her, her mind a jumble of regret and longing. She had lost everything: her freedom, her beauty, and the man she loved. The only thing that matters to her is not even her son John. As she struggled to eat, her disfigured hands shaking as she held her spoon, Amelia felt a sense of hopelessness wash over her. She was trapped, trapped i