As they sat in one of the city's best restaurants, James took the initiative to make the evening more enjoyable."You know, this place is renowned for its exquisite dishes. Let me order some of their specialties for us," James suggested, flipping through the menu with a confident smile.Alice and Si
Alice tried to avert her gaze from his intense eyes, but she found herself trapped in his penetrating stare. His anger was palpable, a side of him she had never witnessed before – hurt and disappointment etched on his face.Their eyes remained locked until the elevator doors mercifully closed, separ
James retrieved a small first aid kit from his bag, opened it, and began to carefully tend to Alice's injured ankle. He applied a soothing ointment and wrapped a bandage around it."There, it should feel better soon," James said, looking up at her with a gentle smile. Alice nodded, appreciating his
Alice took a steadying breath, determined not to let Milla get under her skin."I don't need your advice on affordability, thank you. I know what I can and cannot afford."The tension escalated, creating an invisible battlefield in the chic boutique. Alice and Milla locked eyes, each refusing to yie
Tears streamed down her face as she slowly wiped them away, making her way out of the shop. The false hope she had clung to shattered the reality that she didn't matter in his life.Why couldn't she just let him go? Regret filled Alice as she questioned herself, why she had challenged Milla.A profo
"Alright, shh," he whispered, wiping away her tears. Alice stared at his face, trying to decipher his thoughts, but all she could see was genuine concern for her. Lucas looked at the table, and his eyebrows raised when he saw it full of desserts and drinks.What she was thinking when she ordered thi
Alice couldn't find the courage to abandon Lucas while he was struggling for her. Silently, she turned around and returned to the room. After messaging Siya to reassure her that she was fine, Alice lay on the bed. But restlessness overwhelmed her. She contemplated getting up to help Lucas but restra
It was dark outside, and Alice sat at the window with her messy thoughts. She didn't know why she was still there; she couldn't understand herself. As she was deep in thought, her mobile's ring startled her.When she looked at the screen, she felt nervous. It was James. Alice glared at the door, mak