Her words hit me hard. It hadn't occurred to me that my overprotectiveness might be stifling Kian. I always believed that we were doing what was best for him, but now I had doubts. A knot formed in my stomach as I pondered the situation. Nodding slowly, I absorbed Ava's words. She had a valid point
[AVA] I took a deep breath, trying to calm the butterflies fluttering in my stomach as I stared at the towering penthouse before me. Seeing Brian again after such a long time filled me with a mix of excitement and nerves. I had arrived in the city just a few hours ago and immediately made my way t
“I couldn’t resist coming to see you,” I admitted, my eyes shining with unshed tears. Brian was never one to show his emotions openly, but in that moment, I could see the genuine happiness in his eyes. It made my heart flutter with joy. “I’m glad that I have a face that makes you want to come back
I knew I had to talk to Brian, to finally get some clarity on where our relationship was heading. It was time to confront my fears and have an honest conversation about what we both wanted. Brian must have noticed the distant look on my face because he reached out to hold my hand. His touch was rea
My tears flowed uncontrollably down my face as Brian spoke. Despite the sincerity in his words, it felt like he was ending our relationship. The pain was unbearable. “Brian,” I cried, unable to hold back my emotions. Brian wiped away my tears and gave me a gentle kiss on the forehead before standin
Blurb:As Ava and Brian take their relationship to the next level, they must navigate the complexities of their intergenerational romance. Though their love for each other runs deep, the real question remains—will Ava’s parents accept Brian as an equal partner for their daughter?The significant age
[AVA]I gaze at the ring in my hand, overwhelmed with a feeling of absolute euphoria.It’s been three months since Brian popped the question in his fancy penthouse, and every second since that day has been nothing short of sheer bliss.If you had told me a few years ago that Brian Reinhold would fal
“You know,” Brian whispers softly, his voice carrying a hint of amusement, “we’re becoming experts at this sneaky morning rendezvous.”I chuckle, feeling a surge of affection for him. “I guess we are. It’s like our secret little world before the chaos of the day begins.”His grip tightens around me,
He walks back to the couch, and for the first time, I notice a camera that’s already been set up.My stomach tightens.He grabs the camera stand with one hand and drags it closer to where I am. Adjusting the angle, he makes sure it focuses directly on me. Then he straightens, his gaze locking onto m
[AVA]I might have lost consciousness because the next time I open my eyes, the bright lights make me wince and squeeze them shut again.“Ah…” I whimper, only then realizing my ankle is badly bruised.“You’re awake.”A deep male voice rings in my ears, and I look up—only to find the same staff guy w
[AVA]Once Brian leaves, I sink back onto the couch, my fingers dialing Max’s number again.Maybe if he picks up, I can convince him to drop by on his own, and Brian wouldn’t have to go.But every call goes unanswered. And the more I try to convince myself it’s no big deal—that Max is just being him
I run my fingers through his wet hair. “Because I can’t stop thinking about what happens next. About who’s behind this. About how this doesn’t just affect me but everyone around me.”“You don’t have to figure everything out right this second, Ava.”“I know,” I whisper, but knowing and believing are
[AVA]I finally feel a little better—enough to let Brian freshen up after his long flight.He kisses me on the forehead and promises to join me soon.Maybe he knows that if I’m left alone, my mind will start spiraling again, drowning me in guilt. And once that happens, I won’t be able to focus on an
I unlock the door and pull the door open, only to find his familiar handsome face looking back at me.He’s dressed in a white shirt and blue denim jeans, and I don’t think he could look any better.I know, I know. I probably sound like some horny bitch, but I don’t care. It’s Brian. And being horny
[AVA]After dropping me off at Brian’s penthouse, Aaron insists on staying until Brian returns.But I can clearly see the disinterest on his face—he can’t stand another bored minute with me. So, I do what I know is right.I ask him to leave.Maybe out of formality, he insists once more that he doesn
[AVA]“I’m sure she didn’t mean it, Ava,” Miranda tries to say, but she might as well accept that her daughter will never see me as someone to be trusted.Whatever I’ve done to piss this woman off, one thing is certain—I don’t care anymore. I neither have the time to bother myself with her nonsense
Miranda's fingers tremble as she presses them to her temples. "Stop it, both of you," she whispers.For once, Coraline listens. She clenches her jaw so tightly I swear I can hear her teeth grind, but she doesn't say another word.Aaron, though—he’s still simmering, his shoulders tense, his hands fle