I sighed, resting my head on the pillow and looking at the ceiling. “Maybe it wasn't Richard I should protect myself from, but rather you,” I commented. “I definitely had to turn down your marriage proposal when I had the chance,” I commented with distant thoughts, thinking about how my life had gon
Laura Suddenly, my breathing was heavy, and my chest hurt. Panic was building inside me. Where did those people come from? What were they doing? Why were they asking questions about such intimate topics in my life? “Do you think it’s right to destroy a home, Mrs. Thompson?” “You got back togethe
“The only thing I want is a divorce, but he refuses to give me even that; he doesn't want me to get rid of his evil clutches. But today I'm here to beg you to give me a divorce and set me free, so I can pick up the pieces of my broken heart in peace, Jason Davies. Please, set me free,” she said, end
Laura “Did you slap him in the face?” Ava asked, eyes wide with amazement, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. “That was really strong,” I said with a chuckle, stroking the palm of my right hand as I thought about it. “You should have seen his face. He was more in shock than in pain, not bel
I ended up putting my hand on her belly. “Is my nephew or niece growing up well?” I asked with a smile. She giggled. “The doctor said that everything is fine with my pregnancy; it’s been ten weeks now,” she said, excitedly. “How cute! The baby will soon be jumping in your belly; Annie loved doin
LauraI decided to leave my hair blonde as it already was. I decided to keep it that way from now on as a memory of Richard and also to represent this change in my life. Furthermore, I could fail countless times, but I wasn't afraid to start over from scratch. I took a deep breath, looking at my im
They were quiet but still had hostile looks directed at me. I didn't care and spoke again. “I carry the weight of Richard's death in my hands, and if one day life wants to charge me with it, I will be ready to accept it. But until that happens, I plan to make Richard's name proud, and I plan to make
Laura“Laura Thompson? So, are you back to work?” Asked the male voice on the other end of the line, it was Mr. Gardner, owner of one of the best-canned foods processors in the region. Hextec had received several requests for marketing in recent months because of the reference we had with Nemesis an
I blinked, trying to process what he was saying. "But what if... what if I mess it all up again? I’m not perfect, Matt. I have my flaws, my scars." He smiled, a smile both gentle and confident. "No one’s perfect, Lindsay. I’m not either. But you know what? My dad, Killian... he’s not my biological
Lindsay POV We arrived at the hotel after a night that still echoed in me like a good dream. Wyatt was exhausted, which wasn’t surprising after such an eventful day at the Weiss house. He fell asleep almost immediately after I put him to bed, a slight smile on his face that made me feel that, despi
Lindsay POV The dinner was a marvel, an experience that felt like a warm hug in the form of food and company. Emma Weiss insisted that I try every dish she had prepared with such care, and I couldn’t deny how much it made me feel welcomed. "My lasagna recipe is famous," she said with a proud smile,
Lindsay POV The weekend in Atlanta had a taste of novelty and nervousness. Matt had invited me to dinner at his mother's house, Emma Weiss, and the idea of meeting his family left me in a state of anxiety mixed with anticipation. I had never met the parents of someone I was dating since, well, sinc
Laura POV Jason and Terence were terrible singers, but that didn't stop them from diving into karaoke, hitting every note off-key while making their wives laugh with their comedic performance. Ava and I, now alone in a VIP area of the bar, continued the celebration of our daughters' entry into col
Laura POV"This strawberry drink is delicious," I commented, sipping my drink through a straw."Oh, nice. My pineapple one is really irresistible," Ava also commented, smiling, though the smile was somewhat reserved and awkward, just like mine.We were at a luxurious bar, a place that contrasted wit
As we walked, I thought about what Abby had said. It wasn't Caleb who mattered; it was the betrayal of a friendship I thought would last forever. The pain of losing that trust was still fresh, and perhaps that was why I didn't want to think about Caleb at all. But at the same time, there was a part
Annie POV I watched my parents' car drive away with a sense of sadness; part of me wanted to go with them and give up on everything, but I was also excited to start a new life at Oxwell. The sound of the engine fading into the distance seemed to carry away a piece of my childhood, leaving me with a
Jason POV We were in the Oxwell campus parking lot, giving our final hugs before heading back home. Annie was practically engulfed in our embrace, hugging us tightly and saying she would miss us, even though she knew she could come home every weekend. Her hug was a mix of farewell and beginning, so