DANTE'S POV
I was about to leave the police station, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Kenolly's refusal to speak had left me seething with anger. I couldn't believe he was being backed up by someone, though I wondered who. I needed to take a break, from the asshole and his smirk.
As I reached the door, I saw a familiar face walking in. It was Jill, Linda's mother. My ex-girlfriend's mother. I hadn't seen her in months, not since the trial.
But now, here she was. And I was still reeling from Kenolly's interrogation. I felt like I was being punched from all sides, like I couldn't catch a break.
I stopped in my tracks, my anger boiling over. What was she doing here? Did she know something about Kenolly? Was she invo
UNKNOWN POVDetective James observed Kenolly's demeanor change from arrogance to desperation, his confident smile slowly slipping away as the hours ticked by. It had been eight hours since their last interrogation, which had led to nothing. He had been boasting about his high-powered law firm, Smith and Associates, but it seemed like he had been abandoned, left to fend for himself.As the detective watched from the one-way mirror, Kenolly's eyes began to dart back and forth, his mind racing with the consequences of speaking out. He knew that if he cooperated with the police, he would be a dead man in prison, targeted by John's henchmen. His only option was to accept the charges and take the fall for John's crimes, but the weight of that decision was crushing him.Kenolly's t
ALEX'S POVI sat in my cell, mindlessly reading a book to pass the time. The words blurred together on the page as my mind wandered to all the things I would do if I were ever released. I had only been in here for a week, but it felt like an eternity.Then, I heard the sound of the warden's keys jingling outside my cell. I sighed, wondering what was going on."Addams, you're coming with me," the warden said gruffly.I didn't respond, didn't even look up from my book. I set my book aside and followed him, curious. Where were we going?As we walked, the warden didn't say a word. I began to wonder if I was in trouble.
UNKNOWN POVMeanwhile, Detective James had been questioning John Anderson for hours, but John had remained stubbornly silent, confident that his legal team would get him out of this mess.John Anderson sat in his cell, his mind racing with thoughts of his impending release. He had hired the best lawyers in the city, to defend him and his company in case of these eventualities, and he was sure they would find a way to discredit the evidence and get the charges dropped.Just as he was starting to feel a sense of hope, Detective James walked into the cell, a smug look on his face. "Anderson, I think you're counting your chickens before they hatch. You have no legal team anymore." he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.John looked
ALEX POVI sat in the courtroom, my heart racing with anticipation. The trial of John Anderson, the man who had ruined my life, was finally here. I had waited for this moment for so long, and I was ready to see justice served.As I looked around the courtroom, I saw the familiar faces of Detective James and Mrs. Jill, John's wife. She had been a surprise witness, and I was grateful for her bravery.The prosecutor, a tall, imposing figure, began the proceedings. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the case before us today is one of deceit and conspiracy. John Anderson, a wealthy businessman, used his power and influence to frame an innocent man, Alex Addams, for a crime he did not commit."I felt suddenly emotional as
ALEX'S POVI stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie countless times. Tonight was a big night."Oh my! you look great honey." my wife, Rhonda, exclaimed, as soon as she walked into the room.I took a deep breath and let it out slowly."But you need to relax. You're going to be fine." She said as she helped me with my tie."I know, I just can't believe they're doing this. I don't feel like I deserve it."Rhonda smiled and put her hands on my shoulders. "You deserve it, Alex. You've done so much for this community, and it's time they showed their appreciation."
DANTE'S POVI sat at my desk, staring at my computer screen as I tried to focus on the reports in front of me. But my mind kept wandering back to Olivia and our plan to tell our parents about our relationship.I had been thinking about this moment for days, wondering how our parents would react. Would they be surprised? Upset? Or would they be happy for us?I glanced at my watch, knowing that Olivia was working at the Barnes Bar today. I hoped she was doing okay, and that she was thinking about me too.Just then, my phone buzzed with a text from Olivia. "Hey, are you ready to do this?" she asked.I smiled, feeling a sense of excitement. "Yeah, I'm ready," I
OLIVIA'S POVThe days that followed were awkward, to say the least. Everyone went about their business, waking up, eating, and going to work, but no one addressed the elephant in the room. The tension was palpable, and I could feel it hanging in the air like a thick fog.Rhonda, my mom, seemed particularly worried. She would sigh constantly, and her eyes would cloud over with concern. But she didn't say a word to either Dante or me. It was as if she was waiting for something to happen, but didn't know what.Dante and I tried to act normal, but it was hard. We would catch each other's eye, and I could see the uncertainty there. We were both thinking the same thing: what's next?Alex, my dad, was distant. He wou
DANTE'S POVI walked into the living room, my heart pounding my chest. Olivia was already there, her eyes fixed on the floor. Our parents, Alex and Rhonda, sat on the couch, their expressions serious.It's been a week since we confessed our relationship to our parents. A week of awkward silences, tense meals, and unspoken words. The weight of their disapproval hung in the air. It was suffocating me.I felt like I was walking on a thin line, never knowing when I'd say or do something wrong. Olivia was hurting too, and it killed me to see her like that. She'd cry in my arms at night, whispering fears that our parents would never accept us.I tried to comfort her, to reassure her that everything would be okay. But deep