(ARIELLE'S POV)I shot Jared a confused look, expecting some sort of explanation, but he just brushed me off.What the hell? Don't tell me Jared agreed to accommodate Sofia in our home without informing and discussing it with me?“Agreement?” I repeated, this time, my voice was firmer and demanding.
“She’s pregnant!” Jared exhaled heavily. “She can’t be alone right now. What if something happens in the middle of the night? She needs people around her.”“Doesn't she have a family? I understand she's divorced, but what about her family? Parents? Relatives? They are people she should be with and n
(ARIELLE'S POV) I was roused from sleep by a gentle tap. My eyes fluttered open and I saw Jared peering down at me. "Dinner is served, Mrs. Smith," he said, his voice warm and teasing as he pressed a light kiss to my forehead."Dinner? I was startled and sat up. "What time is it?" I inquired, loo
Jared didn’t seem to mind the attention. But I saw the frown when she touched him. His eyes met mine in those fleeting moments, and for the briefest second, I guessed he wasn’t entirely at ease with the way Sofia was behaving.I felt anger gnaw at my chest like worms would do to our intestines whene
(ARIELLE'S POV) I knew what I was about to do was wrong, as it went against my principles, but I couldn't help myself. My hands moved involuntarily as I typed in a password. Jared had mentioned in the car that his password was my name, right? Well, it was time to find out. I typed my name, and to
(ARIELLE'S POV) I felt Jared's body tense beside me, his arms freezing in place. I knew I had said something I couldn't take back. The question was, how would he respond? “Oh, I think I might have used your shampoo accidentally,” Jared spoke up after a while, trying to sound nonchalant. I felt
I saw anger flashing in Sofia's eyes, while I watched the exchange in amusement. “On the contrary, I think Arielle is selfish. Letting you drive her to work even when you're running late, and also coming to pick her up after work every day. She's stressing you out, and she should stop and learn to d
(ARIELLE'S POV)At the close of work, Jared was already waiting outside the restaurant to drive me home.“Your Mr. Perfect is here,” Rebecca announced, her head peeking through my office door.“Go away, Rebecca,” I replied smiling.“Alright, alright,” Rebecca giggled and left.Stepping outside, I ca
(DWAYNE’S POV.) For moments after Arielle spoke I remained silent, clenching and unclenching my fists in fury. I gritted my teeth so hardly they might have turned into fine power under the pressure. Nothing made sense. Jared opened his mouth to speak and closed it. Arielle remained silent herself,
(ARIELLE'S POV) In Flåm, a small town in Norway, I experienced the most peaceful autumn and early winter of my life. When I first arrived with Dwayne, the country was bathed in autumn colors—crisp air, golden leaves, and a quiet stillness that seemed to soften the weight of my soul. Three months p
(ARIELLE'S POV) In Flåm, a small town in Norway, I experienced the most peaceful autumn and early winter of my life. When I first arrived with Dwayne, the country was bathed in autumn colors—crisp air, golden leaves, and a quiet stillness that seemed to soften the weight of my soul. Three months p
(ARIELLE'S POV) In Flåm, a small town in Norway, I experienced the most peaceful autumn and early winter of my life. When I first arrived with Dwayne, the country was bathed in autumn colors—crisp air, golden leaves, and a quiet stillness that seemed to soften the weight of my soul. Three months p
But his expression and his stance didn't change. “I won't leave her. She needs me.” I sighed, feeling helpless. I looked to Mrs Meyers for help, but she didn't look like she could do any better than I was doing, so I decided to try all alone. “Listen to me, Buddy. You're not leaving your precious
(JARED'S POV) I remained in that position, rocking Arielle gently, until her trembling subsided and she fell asleep in my arms. I gently laid her down on the bed, making sure not to disturb her. As I stepped back, the door went open and Mrs Meyers stepped in. “What happened?” She asked, her eyes b
But his expression and his stance didn't change. “I won't leave her. She needs me.” I sighed, feeling helpless. I looked to Mrs Meyers for help, but she didn't look like she could do any better than I was doing, so I decided to try all alone. “Listen to me, Buddy. You're not leaving your precious
(JARED'S POV) I remained in that position, rocking Arielle gently, until her trembling subsided and she fell asleep in my arms. I gently laid her down on the bed, making sure not to disturb her. As I stepped back, the door went open and Mrs Meyers stepped in. “What happened?” She asked, her eyes b
“You’ve been almost non-existent for awhile now,” he began. I remained silent, my eyes still fixed on the empty nothingness before me. “I just thought the longer I waited to tell you this… I’m afraid for you, Arielle. I’m bot saying you won’t survive this. It’s just… You deserve to know the truth