Isabella stood outside her new apartment, pulling her jacket tight to block out the cool evening breeze. The night was dark, and the streets were quiet. The dim streetlights only added to the peaceful stillness around her.Before long, a black sedan pulled up in front of her building. Isabella gave a small smile as she saw Nicholas step out of the car and wave to her. Nicholas, grinning widely, walked over to her, feeling a surge of happiness that Isabella had agreed to meet with him.Without saying much, Isabella got into the car. Nicholas started the engine and drove off slowly. Throughout the ride, his heart raced, as if Isabella’s presence alone was a sign that she was accepting his feelings.Meanwhile, Isabella remained silent, gazing out of the window, lost in deep thought.Nicholas, wanting to break the silence, spoke softly, "I know it’s a tough night for you, but there’s somewhere I’d like to take you, if you’re okay with it."Isabella turned to him and nodded, not saying muc
After they left the park, Nicholas walked Isabella to her apartment. She paused in front of the door, giving Nicholas a faint smile. The night felt filled with unspoken things, like there was a subtle distance between them, yet at the same time, a pull that made it hard for them to part ways."Do you want to come in for a bit, Nick?" Isabella asked softly, her voice carrying a tone that was hard to read.Nicholas nodded gently, accepting her offer. She opened the door, and they both stepped inside. The apartment still felt unfamiliar to Nicholas. It was neat but quiet, with a few boxes left unpacked, a sign that Isabella had just moved in."Nice place," Nicholas said, looking around.Isabella gave a small smile. "There’s still a lot to do, but I’m starting to feel comfortable here."She walked over to the small kitchen in the corner, opened a cabinet, and pulled out a bottle of wine. "Do you want some wine?" she offered, searching for two glasses. Nicholas nodded and sat on the sofa,
Felix gently tucked Sarah into bed. The dim light softly illuminated the quiet room, with only the faint sound of Sarah’s raspy breathing breaking the silence. Her body was bruised and pale, with marks from the abuse clearly visible in several places.His heart ached every time he saw the state of the woman he once loved. Louis, Sarah’s husband, had crossed every line. Yet, even though Felix was furious, he found himself caught in a dilemma that haunted him.On one hand, he wanted to move on with his life, leave behind the drama of the past, and build a future with Isabella. But on the other hand, he couldn’t just abandon Sarah, especially when she was trapped in such a violent, painful relationship.Felix stood up from the bedside, taking a deep breath before walking into the living room. The room felt dark and cold, almost like a reflection of his own messy, confused thoughts. He sat on the sofa, staring blankly at the TV that wasn’t even on. His mind was flooded with unanswered que
Sarah looked at Felix with deep regret. The guilt and long-buried pain came rushing back with force. Sarah realized that her decision to marry Louis to save her father's business had thrown her personal life into unavoidable chaos. If only she had been more patient, maybe Felix would have come to help her. But now, everything had changed, and the regret grew sharper every time she looked at Felix.Gently, Sarah reached out her hand, brushing Felix's cheek as he slept soundly. She felt the warmth of his skin under her fingers, warmth that once belonged to her. Slowly, Sarah leaned in and kissed Felix’s cheek softly, as if hoping that moment could erase all the pain she had ever felt.But just as Sarah's lips touched Felix's cheek, the sudden sound of a door opening echoed through the room. Isabella stood frozen in the doorway, her eyes wide in shock. The box of pastries she was carrying fell to the floor with a loud thud. The room seemed to freeze, time stopped as Isabella realized wha
Isabella sped through the streets in her car, racing without paying attention to the streetlights changing around her. The night wind rushing in through the open car window hit her face, but it didn’t make her feel any better. Her mind was filled with images of Felix and Sarah, as if those pictures couldn’t be erased. Every time she tried to push the thoughts away, the pain in her chest only grew stronger. She needed a place to escape, somewhere she could forget everything, even if just for a while. Her car moved aimlessly, but deep down, Isabella knew exactly where she wanted to go—the nightclub she used to visit. A place where the flashing lights and the thumping music could drown her in a sea of people, all of whom were also trying to forget their own problems.Once she arrived, Isabella parked her car haphazardly and walked into the club. The pounding music immediately greeted her, making her heart beat in sync with the rhythm. The club was packed with people dancing, laughing, an
Isabella had lost the reason for why she kissed Nicholas, but before she could process all her confusion, Nicholas closed the door behind them. The sound of the door shutting added to the heavy silence in the room. In a sudden movement, Nicholas pushed Isabella against the wall, staring at her with an intensity she had never seen before. Isabella’s heartbeat quickened, yet her body felt warm with Nicholas’s proximity.Without words, Nicholas leaned in again, and they resumed the kiss that had been interrupted. This time, the kiss was deeper, more urgent, as if Nicholas wanted Isabella to forget all the confusion clouding her mind.Isabella closed her eyes, letting herself sink into Nicholas's warmth. All the feelings that had been troubling her—doubt, pain, and confusion—disappeared momentarily under the intensity of the moment. Nicholas held her tightly, his hands moving to her hips, pulling her closer, leaving barely any space between them. The soft, sweet scent of her perfume—vanil
Nicholas opened the door for Isabella and let her sit beside him. A small smile appeared on his face as he gently fastened her seatbelt for her.Isabella looked at Nicholas, feeling a different kind of warmth inside her. She never expected Nicholas to treat her so sweetly, as if she were the center of his world.Her heart raced, not just from their intense kiss earlier, but from the small, thoughtful gestures Nicholas gave her.“Thank you,” Isabella whispered, smiling warmly.“Don’t worry, we’ll get through this together,” Nicholas replied, softly stroking Isabella’s cheek, giving her a sense of calm she had never felt before.They continued their journey. Along the way, Isabella started singing softly with Nicholas. Old songs played on the car radio, bringing them together in a simple yet joyful moment. Isabella laughed at herself, realizing how comfortable she was next to Nicholas, even after all the confusion and chaos that had just unfolded.When they finally arrived at the 24-hou
Sophia covered her mouth in shock, but moments later, she burst into satisfied laughter. The anonymous article she had just read on her phone gave her the long-awaited reason she needed: a reason to force Felix to divorce Irene—or at least the woman she believed to be Irene.In truth, that woman was actually Isabella, Irene’s twin sister. But Sophia had never realized the enormous secret.Quickly, she grabbed one of her beloved GUCCI bags and started getting ready. Her face reflected satisfaction, filled with enthusiasm to execute the plan she had kept in her mind for so long. This was the perfect moment to remove the woman she deemed unworthy of Felix.In Sophia's mind, only one woman was fit to be with her son: Sarah, the girl from a prestigious family whom she hoped would guide Felix to a brighter future.Michael, Sophia’s husband, was sitting in the reading room when he heard the commotion from their bedroom. Curious, he walked over to see Sophia enthusiastically getting dressed.