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
Alice picked up a box and opened it. Her eyes lit up when she saw a chocolate cake, and then she took other boxes.She discovered a variety of sweet delights.Strawberry Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Red Velvet Cupcakes, and chocolate bread.The tempting array of desserts brought a spark to Alice's eyes as
The next morning, Alice slowly blinked her eyes a few times before fully opening them. The first thing that came into her vision was Lucas's handsome face. In their three years of marriage, she had only woken up in his arms once before. So, this was the second time that she had seen him in the morni