Aidan arrived at the Everhardt mansion in no time and was contemplating how to take Gina into the house when her phone rang. He took it out from her purse and saw her mother, Hana, calling. He answered it."Hello?" he said. “I'm Aidan." "Aidan? Who is this?" Hana's voice was filled with concern and a hint of irritation. "Where is Gina? It’s almost midnight, and she’s not back yet."Aidan explained the situation. "I found her at a bar, quite drunk. I’ve brought her home. We’re outside the Everhardt mansion."There was a brief pause before Hana responded, "Wait there. I’ll be out in a moment."After a few minutes, Hana emerged from the house, her expression a mix of worry and frustration. Aidan stepped forward, showing her Gina, who was slumped over in the back seat.Hana gasped and then looked at Aidan suspiciously. "Who are you?"He introduced himself. "I’m Aidan Algernon, Karina's ex-husband. I found Gina at the bar and thought it best to bring her home."Hana’s eyes widened slightl
As if sensing his presence, Sophie arose and turned, a big smile lighting up her face. "Daddy!" she exclaimed, running to him.Aidan knelt with his arms spread wide and hugged her tightly. "I've missed you so much," she said, her small voice full of warmth.He kissed her forehead. "I’m sorry I haven’t kept my promise to see you sooner.""You always come when I really need you, Daddy. Like now," she replied, her words touching him deeply."How are you feeling? How's your recovery going?" he asked gently.Sophie nodded enthusiastically. "The doctors say I'm getting better. I've had a lot of check-ups and regular visits to the hospital since I got discharged."Aidan smiled softly. "You're so strong, Sophie. Soon, you won't have to go to the hospital so often."Her smile brightened. "I believe you, Daddy." She paused, noticing him looking around. "Are you here to see Mommy?"He nodded, sighing before forcing a smile. "Yes, I need to talk to her."Sophie studied his expression, her young e
Amira's breath caught, disbelief etching lines on her face. "You loved her all this time, didn't you?" she accused, her voice cracking with emotion.Aidan's silence spoke volumes, confirming her worst fears."That's why you called me a fool," Amira whispered, tears welling up. "You never stopped loving her."Aidan didn't respond, his gaze distant and conflicted.Amira stood abruptly, her voice trembling with hurt and betrayal. "Fine, Aidan. If Karina is what you want, then go to her. But don't expect me to be waiting when you realize your mistake."Aidan chuckled, a bitter edge to his amusement. "Oh, Amira. You know I've made nothing but mistakes. Divorcing Karina was the worst of them all."Amira felt her heart wrench as his words cut through her. "What about me?" she demanded, her voice wavering with raw emotion.He shrugged nonchalantly, grabbing his jacket and heading for the door. Pausing briefly, he glanced back at her with a mix of regret and resolve. "I don't know, Amira. Figu
Amira sat up, wrapping her arms around herself as she fought to hold back the tears threatening to spill over. She knew what she needed wasn't in this room, with this man. It was something deeper, something she couldn't find in fleeting encounters or whispered promises.As he gathered his things to leave, she whispered a quiet apology. "I'm sorry," she said again, her voice barely audible. "I thought I could... forget."He nodded understandingly, his gaze lingering on her briefly before he turned away. "I hope you find what you're looking for," he replied softly, before closing the door behind him.After he left, Amira started laughing like a psycho, admonishing herself for just acting like a damned bitch. "What the hell are you doing, Amira?" she muttered, her voice tinged with hysteria. She grabbed her phone and dialed Tasha's number."Tasha, send me another man," she demanded, her voice shaky yet firm."Amira, are you out of your mind? This isn't healthy," Tasha scolded her, but Am
The following day, Karina was in her office, lost in deep thought. She found herself unwillingly thinking about Aidan. His unbelievable love confession the previous day had left her feeling distracted, confused, and more upset than ever.She couldn't get him off her mind even when she tried her best. It was a big shock to her too because she hadn't felt this way since they parted ways years ago. Whenever she shut her eyes, vivid images of him trying to kiss her, their proximity, and other intense encounters from their past flashed in her mind in seconds.Her assistant, Georgia, knocked lightly on the door before stepping in. "Karina, you have a meeting in ten minutes," she reminded gently.Karina snapped out of her reverie, forcing a smile. "Thanks, Georgia. I'll be right there."As Maria turned to leave, Karina's phone buzzed. She picked it up, expecting another mundane email, but her heart skipped a beat when she saw it was a message from Aidan."Can we talk? I need to see you," the
Lucas' expression darkened slightly, but he kept his tone light. “Well, you should get used to it.” He reached her and smirked. “You know, it’s quite unfortunate for you, missy. I'm going to be your mother’s husband.”Sophie frowned and shook her head vehemently. “You’re not going to ever be my daddy.”Lucas chuckled darkly. “And why is that?”“Because I don’t like you, and my daddy’s name is Aidan Algernon.”Infuriated, he grabbed her arms roughly, wanting to hit her. “Listen here, you little brat—”Before he could finish, a voice called out, “Sophie?”He straightened up, forcing a smile as he turned to see Phoebe standing there. “Aunt Phoebe!” Sophie screamed, running to hug her tightly.Phoebe returned the hug, eyeing Lucas with suspicion. “What’s going on here?”Lucas waved awkwardly. “Hi, I’m Lucas. I was just waiting for Karina. Sophie was keeping me company.”Phoebe’s gaze hardened. “I know who you are. What were you doing?”Lucas shook his head, feigning innocence. “Just tryi
Back at the mansion, Karina finished dressing Aidan’s wound, her hands lingering on his arm a moment longer than necessary. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and lingering affection."I owe you one," she whispered."You don’t owe me anything," Aidan replied softly. "Just stay safe, Karina."She nodded, the weight of the night’s events settling over her. "I’ll try. Thank you, Aidan."He gave her a reassuring smile, and for a brief moment, everything felt right in the world again.Karina was putting the things back into the first aid box, neatly organizing the gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, bandages, and medical tape. Aidan watched her, his expression softening with each movement she made."I didn't know what made me come here," Aidan began, his voice breaking the silence, "but I did, and I'm happy I was able to save you again."She sighed, her back still to him. "Don't do it again.""I'll keep doing it over and over," he insisted, stepping closer. "I'd ev
Aidan rammed into her, their bodies moving as one, lost in the ecstasy of the moment."Karina, you're everything to me," he groaned, his pace increasing.She couldn't form words, her entire being consumed by the sensations coursing through her. They reached the pinnacle together, their climax a powerful, shared experience that left them both breathless.As they collapsed onto the bed, entwined and exhausted, Aidan whispered against her skin, "This is just the beginning, Karina. I'll never stop proving my love to you."She lay in his arms, her heart pounding, knowing that despite the uncertainty of the future, this moment was theirs to hold on to.After a brief rest, Karina slowly got on top of him, pushing her hair back as she slid down his body. Her fingers found his hardened length, and she began to massage him, her touch both firm and tender. He growled, his hands instinctively grabbing her head as she took him into her mouth."Goodness, Karina," he moaned, his voice raw with desir