He hesitated, his brow furrowing in confusion, but then he nodded slowly choosing to just trust me. “Okay, I’ll put it in the drawer but,” he said, carefully placing the photo inside. As he did, I couldn’t help but wonder how great our marriage and relationship would have been if he didn’t have any
Cole Harrington Walking through the polished glass doors of my office for the first time since the accident felt like stepping into a strange, parallel universe. Everything looked familiar, yet foreign at the same time. My desk was the same sleek black, the walls adorned with awards and certificate
As we rounded the corner back to my office, Lucas gave me a sly grin. “By the way, if you want to impress Nicola, just remember—she likes pink roses and—” I rolled my eyes. “I don’t need advice from you on how to romance my wife.” He laughed, a deep, genuine sound that echoed down the hallway. “Ma
Nicola TaylorAs I walked into the house, I saw Cole lounging on the couch with Arabella nestled beside him. Her voice, bright and animated, filled the room as she chattered endlessly about her day at school. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight, but a small knot of anxiety formed in my stomach.I
It wasn’t just the words; it was Cole’s presence, his sheer size. At over 6’2”, Cole towered over Finn, who barely scraped 5’8”. The difference in height made the scene almost absurd, but it was Cole’s intensity, the way his eyes burned with protectiveness, that made the threat chillingly real.“Is
Nicola Taylor The sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room as we waited for Dr. Patel to arrive. It had been two months since the accident, and Cole’s recovery had been nothing short of miraculous. Our relationship, once strained, had blossomed in a way I never could h
Nicola TaylorAs I stood at the kitchen counter, slicing some fresh tomatoes for a quick avocado toast, Cole's teasing voice broke through my thoughts. "So, what did you wanna ask the doctor?" He asked, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.I chuckled, trying to focus on my task. "You caught
Cole HarringtonI could hear Nicola's soft hums coming from the bedroom as I was heading out for work. Lucas was supposed to pick me up, but I had a little time before then. I pushed the door open, thinking I’d just say goodbye. Instead, a startled scream filled the air, followed by a hurried shuffl
Nicola Taylor I sat in the car, gripping the steering wheel tightly, staring at the entrance of Cole’s office building. I felt utterly defeated. Six years ago, my life had crumbled in his absence. And now, here I was again, stuck in an endless loop, except this time, I wasn’t competing with the
Cole Harrington I watched Nicola walk off, her retreating figure stirring something uneasy in my chest. The weight of the day’s events pressed down on me like a storm cloud refusing to dissipate. I felt suffocated, torn between what was happening and what I was inadvertently doing to the woman I c
Nicola Taylor The weight of her words hit like a tidal wave. I felt my chest tighten as I realized what she’d sacrificed, and I could see the shift in Cole’s expression. The anger in his eyes dimmed, replaced by something closer to heartbreak. “And you just… agreed to that?” he asked, his voice b
“Because I knew you wouldn’t let me go,” she said simply. “You would’ve fought him, and he would’ve come after you too. After Arabella. I couldn’t risk it. I couldn’t let him hurt you the way he wanted to hurt me.” The three of us stood in silence, the weight of Courtney’s confession hanging heavy
Nicola Taylor Arabella went back inside, her small figure disappearing into the house with a frustrated sigh. The heavy front door creaked as it closed, leaving just the three of us standing in the cool morning air. Silence settled over the driveway, broken only by the occasional rustle of leaves i
Nicola Taylor The night was a restless blur. Aaron’s small, trembling body pressed against mine as he cried himself to sleep, his tears soaking through my shirt. I stayed with him, stroking his hair and whispering soft reassurances until his breathing evened out. Even then, I couldn’t bring myself
Nicola Taylor As I sat on Emma’s worn but cozy couch, “I think I should head home now,” I said, breaking the comfortable silence between us. “I miss my kids, and I can’t keep running away. If I stay away much longer, Cole might do something drastic to track me down.” The thought made my stomach ch
Cole Harrington “Where is she?” my mom screamed, her voice cutting through the thick tension in the room as her glare landed on Courtney. Courtney shrank back, but she didn’t respond, her face pale and drawn. My mother had never been a fan of Courtney—not openly hostile, but certainly not warm. S
Nicola Taylor Her apartment was modest but surprisingly clean. A small living room with a sagging couch and mismatched furniture opened into a kitchenette. A door to the left likely led to her bedroom, and there was a pile of laundry in one corner. The faint smell of lavender hung in the air, mixi