ARIA’S POVWhen Adam comes home, I can't wait to tell him about my day. I mention that Regis was here, and we had a wonderful time together. I’m expecting him to be pleased, maybe even relieved to hear that I had such good company.But as soon as I mention Regis, I notice a change in Adam’s demeanor. His face flushes slightly, and there’s a tightness around his mouth that wasn’t there before. He comments, almost offhandedly."Oh, so now he comes to check if we are fine?"The tone of his voice is strange, almost sarcastic, and it catches me off guard. I wasn’t expecting such a reaction. I pause, trying to make sense of his words and the sudden shift in his mood. What does he mean by that?I ask him directly, trying to keep my voice calm."What do you mean, Adam?"I can see the conflict in his eyes, as if he's weighing whether or not to tell me what he’s really thinking. After a moment of hesitation, he shakes his head and dismisses it with a short."Leave it, it’s nothing."However, it
ARIA’S POVThings are finally starting to settle down now. I notice a change in the air, a lightness that hadn’t been there before. It feels like a good day to start fresh. Adam seems more relaxed too, and I decide that it’s time for him to stop working from home on and off and return to the office. I gently suggest it, and to my relief, he agrees. It’s a step toward normalcy, something we both need.“Okay, boss! I do as you say.”“Ha! Ha! You’re so funny, Adam.”This morning, I wake up early with a renewed sense of purpose. I want to do something special for Adam, to show him just how much I appreciate everything he has been doing for me and for us. I head to the kitchen and start preparing his favorite breakfast; fluffy pancakes with fresh berries, a side of scrambled eggs, and a steaming cup of coffee. The aroma fills the house, and I can’t help but smile as I work.I also decide to pack a lunch for him, something he doesn’t usually expect. I fill a small container with a fresh sal
ADAM’S POVI am on top of the world right now. Aria is such a wonderful wife, lover, and life partner. Every day, she shows me a side of love and care that I never knew I needed. When I think of the way she packed lunch for me this morning, I can't help but feel overwhelmed by a wave of emotions. It’s such a simple gesture, yet it means the world to me. No one has ever taken care of me like this before.Growing up, I never had anyone who really went out of their way to show me this kind of affection. My mother wasn’t the nurturing type—she was always busy, always preoccupied with her own life and parties. I don't blame her; she had her reasons, and she did the best she could. But seeing how Aria looks after me with such thoughtfulness and attention makes me realize what I’ve been missing. It’s like she instinctively knows what I need, even when I don’t.As I sit at my desk, trying to focus on the tasks ahead, my mind keeps drifting back to Aria. I’m scared—terrified, actually—that whe
ARIA’S POVI’m intrigued by the envelope that just arrived, though there’s no name on it indicating who it’s for. I thank the maid for bringing in the courier, and once she leaves, I stare at the plain, unmarked envelope, feeling a mixture of curiosity and unease. There’s no return address, no stamps—nothing to suggest where it came from. It looks like someone might have slipped it into the mailbox and quickly left. But why would they do that?I hesitate to open it, confused about what to do. Should I wait for Adam to get home? Maybe this envelope is meant for him, and I shouldn’t pry into something that’s not mine. I run my fingers over the surface, feeling the faint outline of what seems like papers inside. They feel thick, like a stack of documents or maybe even photographs. My imagination starts to run wild with possibilities. What could it be?I sit down on the couch, turning the envelope over in my hands, trying to decide whether to open it or leave it be. Minutes stretch into w
ADAM’S POVMy thoughts are consumed by Aria as I sit at my desk, replaying moments in my mind. The way she smiled this morning, the careful touch she put into packing my lunch, her effort to make everything seem so normal despite all the chaos around us. As I try to focus on my work, my assistant steps into the office, interrupting my thoughts. He holds a small envelope in his hand and tells me it has just arrived for me.There's no return address, no indication of where it came from, just my name written in bold letters. Intrigued and a bit wary, I take the envelope and open it right there in front of him. The envelope is thin, almost weightless, but the contents are heavy as lead. Inside, there is a single note, its message sharp and direct:“Did you think you could win? Your EX-wife will know the truth today.”The words hit me like a punch to the gut. For a moment, I just sit there, frozen, the paper trembling in my grasp. Then it all clicks—the urgency, the threat. My mind races,
ARIA’S POVIt’s strange how quickly Adam arrived after the envelope was delivered. Almost as if he knew what was coming. He burst through the door, out of breath, with a look of sheer panic on his face. He barely glanced at me, his eyes fixated on the envelope in my hand. It was as if he had only one goal: to get to that envelope before I could open it.The way he grabbed it from me without any explanation, his hands shaking, and his face flushed—it all felt off. The urgency in his movements, the desperation in his eyes—it was more than just concern. It was fear. And now, that fear has been transferred to me.What could possibly be inside that envelope that would make him react like this? Adam has always been so composed, so steady. But today, he was a different man, one who seemed haunted by something I couldn’t see. He muttered something about official documents, but he didn’t elaborate. When I asked, he brushed me off, saying it was business-related and that I shouldn’t worry about
ARIA’S POVIn the days that follow, everything feels different. There's a heaviness in the air, a tension that wasn't there before. Adam, once my steady rock, seems distant, his mind always elsewhere. His avoidance is obvious—he’s more withdrawn, quieter, and constantly on edge.I notice the way he skirts around me, his eyes clouded with worry. It’s not the usual stress from work; it’s something deeper, something more unsettling.He’s spending more time in his study, often closing the door behind him. It’s unusual because he has never been one to shut me out, but now, he’s making an effort to keep me away from whatever he’s doing in there. I’ve seen him jump when I knock, scrambling to hide papers or close his laptop. His protectiveness over what’s in that room is unnerving.At first, I thought it was just business, but the way he has been acting—almost scared—has me questioning everything. There are moments when I catch a glimpse of his face, and it’s as if he’s carrying the weight o
ARIA’S POVThe Mitchells’ intense stares feel like a weight pressing down on me, each glance a wordless demand for an explanation I cannot give. I don’t understand why they’re looking at me like this, why they expect me to have answers about Ethan, their son—someone I don’t even remember meeting. If he was involved in our business, his face is lost to me now, just another forgotten face in a sea of confusion.I try to push the discomfort aside as I turn to Stella, needing some clarity. When I mention Ethan, her reaction is immediate and unmistakable—her face flushes the same way Adam’s did the other day.“I hope they don’t ask me about Ethan again!”“Shh… Better not to speak about him here.”She leans in, whispering urgently that now isn’t the time or place to talk about Ethan. Her tone is sharp, almost pleading, as she tells me that whatever happened to Ethan has nothing to do with me and that I should avoid speaking with his parents. Her words leave me more bewildered than before, h