SOPHIA I looked over to the wall clock at the other end of the room and heaved a sigh. Six hours had passed since I resumed work, and I could hear my stomach start to growl. Seated in the laboratory with other technicians, I examined the results of the blood samples we collected the previous day,
“If you had missed me, you should have just said it the proper way instead of all these confusing words you are saying?” I said and shifted from standing directly before her.“Oh, don't act ignorant with me, Sophia.”“What in the goddess's name are you talking about, Adeline?”“You don't think I kno
ASHER After Sophia had left, the boys and I decided to take a stroll around the palace. I hadn't a clue how I was going to take care of them until Sophia was back though, but I just decided to go with the flow, which I went with when Darwin requested for chocolate.“Uncle Asher, can I play baseball
David and Darwin were taking turns hitting the ball while Daniel, who was on the other end, tried to catch it.“My turn, my turn,” Daniel yells to his brother and Darwin ran to switch positions with him as Daniel handed him the glove and went to take Darwin's position.In an attempt to make a hit, D
SOPHIA Coming home from work that evening, I headed straight for my room to drop myself on the bed, but, was shocked as I didn't find the boys in the room as I got there.My heart skipped a beat and I dropped my purse on the floor and hurried out. What was I thinking, leaving the kids with Asher? I
“How did you know I was lying? Why did you think I was lying?” My eyes were searching his eyes for any slightest clue that told danger.He cocked his head to the side and brought it closer to me, "I didn't, you just sold yourself out with that look on your face. The look in your eyes is screaming fe
ASHER With a raised brow and slightly amused face, I watched Sophia run away from the field, almost as though she were fleeing from it. She was funny, I had to give her that. Even as she practically fled away from me, her lavender scented cologne continued to linger around me. Like she was inches.
I bit the inside of my cheek. I don't understand why, but, it was somewhat painful that Gaston disapproved of that type of relationship with Sophia. I cleared my throat and looked sternly at Gaston.“Nothing of that sort will happen, the doctor is just here for her job and will be leaving once she i