The sound of Mrs. Sinclair's heels echoed as she began descending the narrow stairs slowly, step by step. Darvan said nothing. He simply stood there, fists clenched at his sides, his breathing steady. Mrs. Sinclair finally reached the basement floor. Behind her, one of the men carried down a smal
Stacy slowly sank into the couch, the wrinkled letter still in her hand. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t stop thinking about it. Who sent it? And how did they know she was getting out of the hospital today? Worst of all, how did they get into her house? Her heart pounded as she picture
After leaving the Sinclair estate, Darvan went straight to Justin’s place. He didn’t bother turning his phone back on as he arrived. His steps were slow and heavy, but he managed to reach the door. Fredrick was the first to see him. “Darvan?” he called out, immediately noticing how rough and exhau
Cassia hurried into the hospital, her heart racing faster than her footsteps. As soon as she entered, she saw Justin and Fredrick waiting outside a ward, looking like they hadn’t slept all night. "You’re here. Thank goodness," Justin said with clear relief, walking toward her. Cassia raised a
Darvan slowly opened his eyes, blinking against the light. The first thing he noticed was his friends sitting by his side, their faces filled with relief. “You’re awake,” Fredrick said softly. Darvan sat up slowly, wincing at the slight ache in his body. He looked around in confusion. How did he e
Stacy inhaled deeply as she slowly ate her breakfast, each bite losing its taste. Her mind drifted, unable to focus on the food before her. First, she thought of Darvan. Then her thoughts shifted to Cassia; the woman who somehow always stood in her way no matter how hard she tried to erase her pres
Once the dishes were done, they stepped out of the kitchen, still joking and chatting, only to find Cassia curled up on the couch, fast asleep. "That looks uncomfortable," Justin whispered, but Darvan was already ahead of him. Without a word, Darvan walked over and gently scooped Cassia into his a
Soon after the explosion, the sound of wailing sirens filled the area. The smoke rose thick into the sky, darkening the morning sun. Curious bystanders gathered from nearby shops and buildings, whispering and taking videos on their phones. Paramedics arrived quickly, their faces tight with focus. T
The moment Elara stepped out and the front door gently clicked shut, Cassia turned to Darvan with a thoughtful expression. "Do you think I was too harsh with my decision to destroy the Sinclair?" she asked, her voice calm but uncertain. Darvan didn’t hesitate. "No. It was perfect... They once dest
Like the days before, Darvan showed up at the mansion again. This time, he was holding a single lily. Cassia opened the door, arching an eyebrow. "You and these flowers..." she muttered, rolling her eyes, but still, she reached out and took it from him. "Don’t tell me you’re doing all this becaus
When they arrived at the mansion, it was exactly what everyone expected and more. Grand? No. Magnificent. The kind of place that made you stop at the gates just to take it all in. Cassia stood still for a moment, staring at the building a second too long. Of course, it was one of Master Elara Voss
Weeks passed slowly, and Cassia still hadn’t opened her eyes. Her condition remained unchanged, and despite the doctors’ efforts, there was no sign of improvement. What surprised Darvan most wasn’t just the silence, it was who kept showing up. His uncle, Martinez, had begun visiting more frequently
In Darvan’s ward, silence filled the room. Fredrick and Justin had gone to get food, leaving him alone. He stared at the ceiling, one hand on his chest, the other resting at his side. "I thought I lost her," he whispered, remembering the moment he was fortunate enough to see Cassia being wheeled i
Moments later, the forensic cleaners arrived and Liam left the scene heading straight to Cassia's firm, where he found Mira just about to leave, looking utterly exhausted. "You're still here?" he asked. "I had a lot to do. Mostly because Miss Sterling didn’t show up," she muttered, yawning. "I ne
Liam was still standing there, frozen in disbelief. The air in the house was thick with the smell of blood and gunpowder. He glanced once more at the spot Cassia's body was before it was carried out by the unknown guy, and then down at Henry’s lifeless form. His heart beat faster, but his hands wer
"I… I had twins?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. "Yeah, " Doctor Naomi said softly. " You had twins." But Nora just stared at her. Her mouth stayed slightly open, and her eyes held disbelief...not because she didn’t trust the doctor’s words, but because everything now made painful, perfect
Henry stood upright, towering over Cassia. His hand reached down and snatched her phone from the floor where it had fallen. He looked at the screen, the corners of his lips lifting into a dark smirk. Cassia's heartbeat quickened. That was her chance...he was distracted. Without thinking twice, she