SebastianWe drive back to school on Sunday, and Evelyn seems to be acting more like her normal self. I know the Ava situation is weighing her down, but there’s a clear shift in her attitude and fears.At a stop light near campus, she surprises me with a kiss on the cheek. I can’t help but look surp
I nod. “Sure thing, Evelyn. Whatever you say.”“Well, don’t just sit there, we have to study!” Evelyn pushes.“That’s true. I’m going to absolutely bomb my English final if I don’t remember enough about the Grimm Fairytales.”“What stories did you read?” Evelyn asks, looking through her notes.“I’m
Evelyn“What’re you doing for the break?”Sebastian's text comes seemingly out of nowhere. He’s been spending a lot of time around me and Olivia, which I find…different.I’ve pondered the idea that maybe he’s trying to help fill the void without Ava—who I still haven’t heard from. Or does he want me
“That’s so cool!” I say, unable to contain myself. “But, wait, I don’t have anything that’s good enough for this?”“Don’t worry, honey, we can go shopping together this weekend. I need to get something as well. I’ll need a beautiful dress to wear to host my first party with Gregory post wedding.”I
SebastianThis is the first event Madelyn has hosted since the wedding, and I have to be honest when I say the place looks immaculate. It’s clear my new mom has always been good at planning.I mean, with Gregory’s money, she’s able to bring her biggest party fantasies to life.The moment I step into
It’s so strange how one look from her can propel me forward to talk to her.“About time you got here, Princess,” I tease, winking at her as we meet in the middle of the building, no one within ear shot. “Thought I was going to have to drag you here myself.”She smirks but doesn’t say anything.“Your
After they walk away, Evelyn lets out the longest sigh.“Having a good time?” I ask sarcastically as she takes a sip.Evelyn smirks back at me, giving me an all-knowing look. “Thank you,” she says, sighing again. “That was so much.”I look out at the crowd. “Welcome to this world, Princess.”She huf
EvelynSpinning around the ball, dancing with Sebastian, and the beautiful sentiment it all brings is making my heart race faster than his F1 car.“So, am I as bad a dancer as during the wedding?” He asks cheekily.I shake my head but can’t stop the smile from forming. “You’re just fishing for compl