Nicola Taylor As Cole and I walked into the grand reception, my eyes widened at the sheer but unnecessary extravagance that surrounded us. The ballroom was a shimmering vision of gold and crystal, with chandeliers that looked like they could have been plucked straight out of a royal palace. The air
The dinner was an elaborate affair, with courses that seemed to stretch on forever. The table was a dazzling array of crystal glasses, pristine plates, and more silverware than I knew what to do with. I found myself glancing at Cole every now and then, trying to mimic his movements. He, of course, n
Nicola Taylor I was kind of mad when I realized Sierra had dragged Cole in so fast that Arabella and I were left behind, as if we were just afterthoughts. I looked around the room, trying to spot Cole, and there he was, waving his hand around, probably trying to get my attention. I felt a little pa
I raised an eyebrow, tilting my head slightly as I considered her words. “What are you talking about, Jessica?” I asked, genuinely perplexed. I changed schools because my father got a better job. I have no idea what she was referring to. Jessica’s smirk deepened, clearly relishing the moment. “Oh
Nicola Taylor Jessica, who had clearly aimed to humiliate me, now stood there looking foolish. Her arms crossed, and her lips pressed into a thin line. “Well, isn’t that just sweet,” she sneered, though her voice lacked its usual venom. “But does she know the full story? Does she know you were the
Cole Harrington The car ride home felt like an eternity, the silence between us suffocating. Nicola sat beside me, her gaze fixed out the window, while I gripped the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. Arabella, drowsy in the backseat, broke the tension only once or twice with her
Nicola Taylor It was my first anniversary today. I couldn’t believe it had already been a year since I married Cole. The day had come and gone in a blur, with little to distinguish it from any other day in this strange new routine we’d fallen into. For the past month, ever since we decided to sep
“You did,” I said sincerely, meaning it. Cole’s actions, his kindness, and his flaws all pointed to the fact that he had been raised with love and care. But that didn’t make things easier. If anything, it made the situation even more complicated. Sienna sipped her coffee, her eyes never leaving min