Jason We were all gathered at the dinner table while we talked and shared the Christmas tree. I liked that Laura was always by my side, still a little shy about joining the family again and talking openly. I liked having her close to me because I felt more in control and more stable. Furthermore, I
Jason I was standing on the balcony of the mansion next to the garden while smoking a cigarette to try and clear my mind, I wasn't much of a smoker, but I was so upset that this was the best option I had right now. Having met my father in such a spontaneous way affected me in a way I didn't expect.
Laura Jason was right when he said that there would be nothing interesting in New York for me and my daughter on New Year's Eve. I mean, I didn't want to spend another New Year's Eve alone watching fireworks and hustle and bustle everywhere while I was at the window of my house with my daughter in
For example, I was taking a long time trying to decide which of my daughter's shoes would go best with the look she was going to wear today, and I was getting stressed out because Annie wouldn't stop crying, but Jason saw that, and was still on his damn cell phone. Maybe I shouldn't blame him; aft
Laura "I promise to be a better man for you and Annie. I promise to give more and more to you two because you are everything to me. I know that this may take a while and that sometimes my arrogance and my prepotency will want to overcome the love I have for you two, but I promise to fight with claw
Laura So in the days that followed, eventually Jason and I started to become closer and closer to each other. It was gratifying to see the way he was trying hard to please me, he made me coffee, opened the car door for me, and was always kind to me. Much to my pleasure, he also started to help me t
Laura The days that followed after the holidays were very relaxing and comfortable for me. We were still in Chicago, with Jason encouraging me to stay a little longer and enjoy that feeling of the beginning of the year with him, which was wonderful. Forgiving him and taking him back was like havi
But today he was here reading Infernal Devices with me, although he was getting upset every minute because of the fantasy content of the book. “Ugh, wizards and vampires? That doesn’t even exist, this book must be for children, that’s all,” he said, which made me laugh at his reaction. "What'll I
Max POV “You want me to talk to my husband to help Gideon; is that what I heard?” Laura was asking me that with a look of shock on her face. “That's right, you heard very well,” I replied. “I want you to talk to your husband to help my brother.” Laura Williams Davies wanted to roll her eyes rig
Max POV“Could you give me a minute, please?” I asked as I approached Albert Williams. He was talking to Mel, his wife, and now that I had approached them, they had both turned to look at me.“Is it urgent?” Mel asked me, but it wasn't like I addressed her.“It has its urgency, I admit,” I replied h
Max I had left Lindsay alone with her new boyfriend in order to give them both privacy, especially because Matt Weiss might feel a little intimidated if I was around since he knew I was Lindsay's ex-husband's brother. I was going to find some fun at that party when I felt my shoulders being grabbed
Laura “I can really see your own secretary hitting on your husband and you can’t? Good God, you never change, don’t you, Laura?” Ava was rolling her eyes as she said that to me. I was really in shock as I saw that scene unfolding in front of me and at that moment I couldn't hold back, I immediate
Lindsay “Oh my Goodness, your brother doesn't stop staring at me like that. Is it because of my dress?” I asked, running my hand over my short, skin-tight dress that I had dared to wear for today. Why not, right? Max Bathory chuckled mischievously. “Maybe Gid is missing your feminine attributes, i
Laura I was in a corner of Albert's party with a glass of sparkling wine in my hand, sitting on one of the corners sofas in the company of Ava while she was telling me some gossip, and I was wandering around a little distracted, my gaze in the direction of Jason, who was chatting with some of his f
Zoey The party was in full swing. I didn't know what impressed me more: the undeniable luxury of the decoration or the people walking around, all of them looking like they came out of a movie. The atmosphere was vibrant, but in an elegant way—a play of soft lights and restrained laughter. The dres
Lindsay Melanie sent me the invitation, but I was so hesitant to confirm my presence at that party because, of course, it was her husband's party, who was Max's best friend, my ex-husband's brother, so I knew Gideon would be there. Zoey didn't need convincing; as soon as she received the invitatio
Zoey It was a cold night, but somehow, the anticipation I felt made the environment feel welcoming. Laura, always so generous and friendly, invited me to her brother Albert's birthday party. He was in his 30s, and from what I knew, he was always surrounded by a class of people I only saw in movies