Richard flew into a rage. “The police said that your mother’s death was an accident! Why do you insist on your theory that has been proven wrong so many times?!”“Because I’m stubborn like that. I can’t help it. I’m your son.” Titus pushed down his anger before smirking and leveling Richard a sharp
No matter who the person was or why they sent the message, Carol felt the need to tell them the truth. [If Kieran would just go to the city hall for the divorce procedure, I’d divorce him this moment. I wouldn’t stay in this marriage for a second longer!]This time, the person answered quickly. [Rea
In the past, Aelia had long, straight hair and wore no makeup. She looked innocent and pure. “The phrase seeing is believing fits you to a T, Miss Aelia.”Aelia was shocked that Carol recognized her. “You know me?”“No. But I’ve often heard about you from Kieran. He even hung a portrait of you in h
Aelia had come to knock Carol down a peg or two and intimidate her, but Carol had instead insulted her!She had finally returned to Northvale after three years, but Kieran had changed, and she felt threatened. Aelia had thought that no matter how much time passed, Kieran would still love her, but t
Everyone knows?To think he would say that. Carol watched him shut the breaker’s lid in stunned silence. She did not know what she should say next. “Why are you just standing there? Go turn on the air-conditioner.”Carol nodded and ran into the living room to turn on the air-conditioner. It had b
In the past, Carol would have answered Titus without batting an eyelid, but she no longer dared to be wilful around him. “Are you going to get angry again if my answer doesn’t satisfy you?”“No.” Titus stared at her. “I want to hear the truth. Don’t humor me.”“Alright, then.” Carol met his gaze and
Titus was rough with Carol. He grabbed her waist and pressed her flush against him. Even if there was no longer any space between them, he still felt that it was not enough. He picked her up. “No! You’ll leave marks!”Carol pushed his head away and tried to push his hands as well, but she could no
Carol collected her thoughts and heard Myka say, “I heard from Sirius that Nancy Lilac was high on the autism spectrum when she was a child, but Titus Black helped her become normal. She became a fashion designer later on because of him too.”Carol did not understand. “She became a fashion designer