Liam’s car came to a halt, and he unfastened his seatbelt, ready to step out. But his gaze froze on the figure standing in the rain—Darvan. He was drenched to the bone, trembling from the cold, yet he made no attempt to move or seek shelter. At the very least, he could have waited somewhere out of
Stacy drove through the gate roughly, her heart pounding as she immediately dialed James' number. "I need your help. It's Darvan," she said hurriedly, her voice shaky. In no time, James arrived. Together, they managed to carry Darvan inside, his weight heavy between them as they took him into his
Cassia tossed and turned in bed as the moonlight, bright after the rain, streamed through her curtains. Sleep felt impossible with her thoughts spinning in endless circles. Was she seriously thinking about Liam right now? She couldn’t get him out of her head—not the way he suddenly hugged her or how
Cassia locked her apartment door and held her bag tightly. The morning air felt cool, and the sound of cars filled the street. She fixed her scarf and started walking only to stop short when she saw Liam standing near the sidewalk. He was leaning casually against his sleek car, his sharp suit perf
"And what if she was?" Darvan replied, his voice dangerously calm. "Would that spark your interest, Marc?" The question hung in the air, daring Marc to respond. Marc’s jaw tightened, and he straightened in his seat. "You think this is funny?" he asked, his tone sharp with anger. "Why would I w
It was almost time to go home, but Cassia was still busy sketching. The room was peaceful as Liam stood behind her, quietly watching her work. She was completely focused, her pencil gliding carefully over the lines of her design. Her serious expression and tightly pressed lips made it clear she was
Cassia looked up from her phone and caught Liam’s gaze. His dark eyes were locked on her, as if searching for something she couldn’t quite figure out. She quickly looked away, back at Martinez’s text glowing on her screen. Her teeth grazed her bottom lip as she deliberated on how to respond. Witho
Cassia walked into the busy shopping mall, looking around as people moved past her. She pushed her cart through the aisles, picking things she needed. As she reached for an item on the shelf, her cart slipped from her grasp. In an attempt to steady herself as she nearly fell, she accidentally nudg
Cassia stopped reading, frozen in place as she stared at the piece of paper in her hands. Darvan wasn’t Mrs. Sinclair’s son? She decided to read it again. And again. Maybe the words would change, or blur enough to make her doubt them. But no, the truth was stubborn. Her hands trembled as she care
Marc inhaled deeply as he sat beside Stacy’s unconscious body. Machines beeped steadily, reminding him that despite the silence, she was alive. If not because of Fredrick who texted him about the incident, until now, he'd have been clueless. He watched her face, pale and still, her breath barely m
Adams didn’t waste another second. The moment Henry walked out of the store, blood still fresh on his lips and that mocking grin still etched on his face, Adams went after him. He didn’t care about the things he wanted to buy. Didn’t care about the people staring or the mess they left behind. He ne
Cassia blinked, trying to take in what he said. “If your mom really had something to do with this... then maybe Martinez was innocent?” she mumbled, but Darvan caught it. He looked at her. “You think he didn’t do it? Did he say anything?” Cassia sighed and sat down on the couch. “I don’t even know
“So she erased my memory?” Darvan murmured to himself, lowering his gaze, as if the explanation had confirmed something he wasn’t ready to accept. “Why do you ask? Are you considering undergoing the procedure?” the doctor asked, pushing his glasses down the bridge of his nose as he tapped the back
The phone rang once, twice… and just as Cassia was beginning to lose her patience, Martinez picked up. “Cassia?” His voice was low, almost hesitant, as if afraid to say her name. She swallowed. “Good morning.” She greeted him, but he didn’t reply. “Have you thought about it? I—” “How did you
Mrs. Sinclair froze. Her breath caught in her throat as Darvan’s words echoed in the room. She couldn’t speak. Her hands trembled slightly, but she quickly hid them behind her back. Her eyes locked with his, and for the first time, there was something raw in her expression… something she hadn’t sh
By the time the car stopped in front of Justin's house, the sky was starting to turn from dark to light blue. Everything was quiet, the streets were empty, and the morning air felt a little cold. Frederick opened the car door, letting out a sigh as he stepped out. "Thanks for the ride." he murmured
The night felt like it would never end. Cassia sat quietly in the cold hospital corridor, leaning against the wall. Her eyes were tired, but she couldn’t sleep. The only sounds were the quiet footsteps of nurses passing by. Liam sat a few seats away, staring at his phone without really looking, whi