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
As James wrapped his arms around Milla, drawing her closer, the intensity between them deepened with each kiss. It was as if time stood still, allowing them to fully immerse in the depth of their feelings for one another.Eventually, when they finally parted, the air around them was charged with an
Tears filled Milla's eyes."It's my dad. Will you kill him?" she sobbed. James was momentarily stunned by her revelation, but he didn't hesitate."Do you want me to?" he asked, determination shining in his eyes. Even if he couldn't bring harm to her father, he vowed to ensure he faced the consequenc
"I'll walk you out,"James offered, reaching out to hold Milla's hand, but she instinctively pulled her hand away without realizing it.James felt blank as he stared at his empty hand."It's okay, I'll go by myself. You rest," Milla said with a smile before walking out. James watched her leave, his
As she worked diligently in the kitchen, Milla poured her heart and soul into each dish, hoping that her efforts would convey her feelings for James.She couldn't wait to see the smile on his face when he tasted her cooking, knowing that every bite was infused with her affection.Before changing her
This was the first time that someone showed so much care for her. James lowered his arms and wrapped them around her waist, holding her close to him.As the elevator descended, Milla could feel the tension slowly dissipating from James's body.She buried her face in his chest, relishing the warmth a
After what felt like an eternity, they reached Milla's office building.James remained silent as he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car.James quietly followed Milla into her company. Her office was on the top floor, so they took the elevator. Milla stole glances at him from time to ti
Just as Milla's order arrived, James instinctively began to set up the utensils for her.He couldn't explain why, but he found himself wiping the spoon and chopsticks clean with tissue paper before placing them neatly in Milla's bowl of noodles.Milla looked at him with a blush spreading across her
As she approached, Milla could feel her heart pounding in her chest.She tried to compose herself, but the sight of James with another woman stirred up a storm of emotions inside her. With each step closer, her determination grew stronger.She reached them just as they were ordering food, her eyes f
Suddenly, he leaned closer to her, and Milla's heart began to race.Their faces drew nearer, and her mind went blank. With just a tiny movement, their lips would meet. James's eyes unexpectedly flickered down to her lips, and Milla followed suit, her gaze fixated on his.Their proximity sent shivers