He continued, his voice heavy with regret. “I was in a coma for five years. The person who helped me wasn’t anyone known to my family. If Frank had found out I was alive, he would have had me killed. I had no choice.“Theodore Bennett saved me and gave me back my life. But that salvation came at a c
[Peter Palmer]“Sir, I’ve tried contacting the agent for flight clearance to Valentia, but I haven’t had any success. I also called the airport, but they’re not resolving anything. They’ve said we’ll need to wait until at least dawn.”“You’re useless! I need to travel now! I need to get to Valentia!
My house had slowly begun to take shape. The garden was thriving after weeks of care, and the last month and a half had been surprisingly peaceful. Thanks to the courses I took during my recovery, I had secured a new job—a recommendation from my art professor landed me a position at the Royce Cerami
Mary stood on the balcony of the room she had slept in for the past three years. She didn't want to turn on the lights; the darkness of the night would hide the tears rolling down her cheeks.'This is over! I can't go on like this. I can't take it anymore,' she thought as she stared straight ahead.
Mary was exhausted from all the crying. As she put on her pajamas, she saw a large bruise on her stomach, caused by the blow her husband had landed earlier that day. A tear rolled down her cheek, but she chose not to think about it anymore. This wasn't the first time it had happened, so seeing her s
Mary lay down, trying to calm herself and find the right words to tell Catherine that divorce was the only viable option for her marriage. Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a new text message.[How did you like yesterday's scene?You know, this isn't the first time. We do it once or twice a day; your
After what felt like a long journey, the ambulance finally arrived at the hospital. Mary was pale and unconscious. One of the paramedics said, "She has lost a lot of blood. Let's hope we can still do something."Another said, "We have to. She's so young, she can't die like this.""I don't know what
As Maximus, Emma, and Catherine waited in a private room for news about Mary's condition, Catherine couldn't help but remember how the girl had come into their lives five years ago. Much of this information was unknown to Maximus.Mary had been 17 years old when she was suddenly forced to leave her
My house had slowly begun to take shape. The garden was thriving after weeks of care, and the last month and a half had been surprisingly peaceful. Thanks to the courses I took during my recovery, I had secured a new job—a recommendation from my art professor landed me a position at the Royce Cerami
[Peter Palmer]“Sir, I’ve tried contacting the agent for flight clearance to Valentia, but I haven’t had any success. I also called the airport, but they’re not resolving anything. They’ve said we’ll need to wait until at least dawn.”“You’re useless! I need to travel now! I need to get to Valentia!
He continued, his voice heavy with regret. “I was in a coma for five years. The person who helped me wasn’t anyone known to my family. If Frank had found out I was alive, he would have had me killed. I had no choice.“Theodore Bennett saved me and gave me back my life. But that salvation came at a c
Peter quickened his steps, and when he finally reached the same stair as Valerie, he hesitated for a second before the sight of her hazel eyes overwhelmed him. Those eyes had stolen his breath so many years ago, and now they drew him in once more. Without a word, he pulled her into his arms, holding
I say goodbye with affection,Celeste Mason]She folded the letter and placed it on the bedside table. After calling a taxi, she carefully left the house, carrying Spike in his carrier. The taxi would take her to the train station, where she faced a journey of over nine hours, followed by another tr
Celeste returned from the doctor and immediately began packing her belongings. Her hands trembled, but she knew it was something she had to do. If she stayed any longer, she feared she would lose her resolve and possibly regret her decision.Peter’s last visit had made it clear to her—there was more
Peter drove his truck at full speed, the weight of his decision pressing heavily on him. He feared the consequences, but he knew that anyone who had learned of his existence could expose the truth. And the only truth that mattered was the one he had lived—the one no one else knew, the sad reality wh
"Celeste, there’s nothing to worry about. Look, all of these symptoms are completely normal.""What do you mean, Dr. Kensington? Normal? I don’t feel normal at all...""Celeste, my dear, your situation is very normal. Congratulations! You’re pregnant!"Celeste’s face turned pale. Just when she had d
“Valerie! What are you doing up so early and on your feet?”“Hi, Emma! I was a little hungry and came for some milk and cake. By the way, Serenity should be having breakfast by now, but I don’t see her. Maybe I should go wake her up.”“No, sweetheart, don’t worry. Serenity didn’t sleep here last nig