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
Nicola Taylor I hid in my room after dinner, my thoughts swirling as I tried to distract myself from the heavy ache in my chest. It was the day after our anniversary and I still haven’t recovered from the letter he wrote. Cole was here, dropping Arabella off after she'd spent a week with him and hi
"I just want to touch you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper, thick with longing and vulnerability. He reached out, his hands trembling slightly as they cupped my face. The warmth of his touch was electrifying, and I shivered despite the heat of the room. His fingers traced the contours of
Nicola Taylor The news hit me like a freight train. My mind was a whirlwind of panic and disbelief as I raced to the hospital, my tears blurring the headlights of the car. The drive felt like it took forever, each second dragging as I struggled to hold back my sobs. When I finally arrived, I ran
Cole’s eyes searched mine for a long moment before he turned to look at his family. “Mom, Dad, Lucas—yes, of course, I remember them,” he said, his voice laced with confusion. “What happened to me?” “You were in a car accident,” Dr. Patel explained gently, his expression filled with empathy. “What