Alice could sense what he was contemplating, their faces drawing closer. However, just before James's lips could meet hers, Alice took a step back. James froze momentarily."I'm... I'm sorry," Alice apologized. Everything felt so right until that moment, but she found herself hesitating. What was sh
"Where have you been? You took a long time to return," Siya inquired, stopping near Alice, who felt a cold sweat forming in her fear. The weight of her lie pressed heavily on her.With a trembling voice, Alice asked, "What are you doing here?""Oh! I was here to drop food. My mother has sent it for
His gaze remained piercing, and he retorted, "I may have made mistakes, but I won't abandon my child."A heavy silence settled between them, and Alice couldn't deny the complexity of their situation. Her emotions were a tangled mess, torn between protecting herself and safeguarding her unborn child.
It was the middle of the night, and Alice felt wetness on her face in her sleep. She changed her side, but she still could feel something wet moving her face. Then suddenly, she felt it on her lips, and her eyes snapped open in panic.The room was bathed in a faint glow, just enough for Alice to dis
Breaking the tense moment, he whispered against her skin, "Let's not fight. I'm truly exhausted after a long flight."His words were muffled as he buried his face even further into her neck.Alice, slowly opening her eyes, fixed her gaze on the ceiling, a moment of quiet tension lingering in the air
Why should she wear a ring? They weren't married anymore, and during their time together, he had never bothered with such gestures. Now, he seemed to be feigning care, but Alice saw through it – a ploy to manipulate her into being close to him. The sudden display of affection only intensified her re
A flicker of pain crossed James's face, his expression revealing a mix of disappointment and understanding."Is everything okay?" he asked with genuine concern."Yeah, it's just some personal commitments and work," Alice responded.She could sense the lingering disappointment in James's eyes, making
Alice looked around, hoping to see Siya, but she was nowhere in sight.Her eyes pleaded for help, but it seemed like everyone around her was suddenly blinded to her danger. As he led her, Alice closed her eyes, and the moment her eyes shut, Lucas's face flashed in her mind.Tears streamed down her f