Tears filled my eyes, blurring his beloved face. "I promise to match my tie to Mia's dresses for as long as she wants me to. To cut Leo's sandwiches into dinosaur shapes, even when I'm running late. To never miss another of Sam's soccer games, no matter what crisis arises. To listen to James's scie
The Brown-Sinclair-Graves family compound buzzed with excitement as final preparations for the quadruplets' sixth birthday celebration came together. Balloons in four favorite colors filled the great hall, blue for Mia, green for Leo, red for Sam, and purple for James. Each child had chosen their ow
The metal gates of Westlake Women's Correctional Facility groaned open. Victoria Reeves stood at the threshold between captivity and freedom, her small bag of belongings clutched in white-knuckled fingers. Ten years. 3,650 days of her life spent behind those walls. The morning sun hit the right si
She clicked through to the "Events" page. The foundation's annual gala was scheduled for next Friday night at the Grand Harbor Hotel. "Celebrating Second Chances." A harsh laugh escaped Victoria's damaged lips. Second chances. What about her second chance? Where was Victoria's foundation, her su
Chapter 283 Eva woke before the alarm, Max's arm heavy across her waist, his breathing deep and steady against her neck. Six months since they had renewed their vows. Six months of rebuilt trust and stronger love. Six months of peace. The morning light filtered through the tall windows of their be
"Happy six months since you got married for the third time!" Leo announced proudly. "Half a year of not being divorced," Sam added helpfully. "We made heart-shaped pancakes," Mia pointed to a plate where misshapen attempts at hearts were piled high. "And coffee," James added. "But Grandma wouldn'
Eva's point of view The metal gates of the Brown Industries underground garage closed behind my car with a reassuring thud. I hummed softly as I gathered my portfolio from the passenger seat. The board meeting had gone better than expected, the foundation's new initiative to support women rebuildi
"The children?" I asked immediately. "Safe," Max assured me. "Helena has them in the panic room, telling them it's a drill. Sara and Josh are with them." My father approached, his face grave. "The security footage from the garage shows nothing. Whoever did this knew where the cameras were." "What
Chapter 343 Sara's Point of View The email to Versace sat drafted on my laptop, cursor blinking accusingly. Two simple words that could change everything: "I decline." My finger hovered over the send button when Josh burst into my room, waving a paper printout. "What is this?" His voice cracked
Chapter 342 The mansion's lights glowed warmly as Josh pulled up the long driveway, Sara's hand clasped tightly in his. Through the windows, they could see small faces pressed against the glass, waiting. "They haven't moved from that spot since you left," Helena's voice carried from the front step
Josh point of view The photoshoot studio buzzed with frantic energy as crew members broke down equipment. I burst through the doors, heart pounding against my ribs, only to find Sara already gone. "She left ten minutes ago," the photographer informed me. "Headed to the airport. Said something abo
The jasmine's sweetness wrapped around us as we sealed these vows with kisses. Somewhere in the mansion, a light flicked on, probably Helena watching with satisfaction as her family grew stronger. But in that moment, there was only Sara. Her love. Her acceptance. Her unwavering faith in the man I c
Josh's Point of View The garden's night-blooming jasmine filled the air with sweetness as I paced between rose bushes. Something felt different tonight, the weight of Marcus's threats mysteriously lifted, leaving me oddly unbalanced. Like a prisoner suddenly finding his cell door unlocked. "We nee
The trap was set in Helena's private office, every detail meticulously planned. Max's security team monitored feeds from hidden cameras while William stood ready with legal documents. Eva kept watch through the mansion's security system, making sure Josh remained occupied with the quadruplets' "emer
"Including whatever happened at Danny's Bar," Eva added quietly. Helena's fingers tightened on her chair arms. "That night is buried for good reason." "Clearly not buried deep enough," William observed. "The question is: how do we handle this without making things worse?" "I have contacts in the
Chapter 338 "Uncle Josh is in trouble," Mia announced, her small face unusually serious as she burst into Eva's study. Her brothers tumbled in after her, all wearing matching expressions of concern. Eva looked up from her paperwork, noting their agitation. "What makes you say that, sweetheart?" "
Chapter 337 Sara's Point of View Something changed in Josh after that man appeared in the alley. The warmth we'd built, those precious moments of connection - all vanished behind walls higher than ever before. He moved through meetings and photoshoots like a ghost, checking his phone constantly wi