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2025-01-30 08:05:00Caroline’s Point of View
I stand frozen at Dolly’s door, my breath shallow and uneven. I can hear my heartbeat in my ears, thumping louder with each passing second. I should’ve expected this, but part of me is still caught off guard. I’ve prepared myself for this confrontation, but nothing could truly prepare me for the reality of what I’m about to face.
When I knock, the sound echoes sharply down the hall, breaking the silence that has consumed me. A moment later, Dolly’s voice calls out from inside, almost too casual.
“Come in.”
I push the door open, stepping into her room. But before I can get too far, Dolly’s eyes widen in apparent surprise. She’s sitting at her desk, but the calm demeanor she usually wears falters just for a second. She’s taken off guard, I can tell. But she quickly recovers, putting on a smile as if she’s done nothing wrong.
“What’s this about
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Caroline’s Point of ViewI wake up in a haze, my head pounding and my body sore. The sharp scent of antiseptic fills the air, making my stomach churn. My eyes flutter open, and the bright fluorescent lights above sting my vision. For a moment, I don’t know where I am. Everything feels distant, and I can’t shake the overwhelming sense of confusion.Then panic grips me. My hands tremble as I clutch my stomach, my breath coming out in short, ragged gasps. "My baby—" My voice is hoarse, barely above a whisper.“Caroline, are you really this naïve?”I ignore the voice and immediately look down at my stomach. "B-baby… My baby! Is my baby okay?!"A firm but gentle hand presses against mine. "Caroline, calm down. Breathe."I blink rapidly, my vision clearing enough to see Penelope sitting at the edge of my bed. Her face is twisted in frustration, her arms crossed tightly over her chest, her eyes red with worry and anger."Tell me," I plead, my voice cracking. "The baby—""Your baby is fine," P
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Caroline’s Point of ViewPenelope returns not long after Knoxx storms out, her face a mask of barely contained fury. She sets her purse down on the chair and crosses her arms tightly over her chest, staring at me with a mix of anger and concern.“I can’t believe him,” she hisses, her voice shaking. “I cannot believe that man. What did he say to you?”I shake my head, my throat tight, the lump in it making it impossible to speak. Tears I’ve been holding back spill over, and I cover my face with my hands, sobbing quietly.“That bad, huh?” Penelope mutters, pulling a tissue from her bag and handing it to me. “I don’t need to hear it. I already know. He’s a grade-A idiot. Always has been.” She sits down beside me, her voice softening slightly. “But you need to tell me what happened, Caroline. I need to know exactly what he said.”I wipe my face, trying to find my voice. “He... he said when I fell down, I took Dolly with me. That I’m lying. He said... he doesn’t believe me, Penelope. He th
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Caroline’s Point of ViewI lie in my hospital bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind racing faster than my heart can handle. Everything feels like a nightmare I can’t wake up from. Lisa. Dolly. Knoxx. They all played a part in my downfall, and I had been too blind to see it coming.Lisa and Dolly worked together. The realization hits me like a cold slap across the face. It makes sense now—the way Lisa had always been around at just the right time, the way she had subtly manipulated conversations, making sure I never saw the truth. She had been feeding Dolly everything. My designs, my ideas, my weaknesses. She had never been my friend. And now, Knoxx…I squeeze my eyes shut, the memory of his voice still fresh in my mind.“I was wrong about you. I didn’t think you’d be this vicious.”I clutch the sheets tightly. The way he looked at me, like I was someone he couldn’t recognize, someone unworthy of even hearing out… it’s unbearable. He chose Dolly. He always chooses her.My mind is a mess
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Caroline’s Point of ViewThe ride back to the house is silent. Penelope grips the steering wheel so tightly that her knuckles turn white. The tension in the air is heavy, suffocating. I know she’s furious—for me, for everything I’ve been through—but she keeps it bottled up, swallowing her words.I should feel angry too. I should be livid, screaming, demanding answers for everything that’s happened to me. But I feel nothing. Not sadness, not relief, not even pain. Just an empty, hollow void stretching inside me, swallowing up every emotion I used to have.The house looms ahead as we pull into the driveway, dark and quiet. It looks exactly the same as when I left, but something about it feels different. Or maybe I’m the one who’s changed.Penelope parks the car but doesn’t turn off the engine. She shifts in her seat, her sharp gaze locking onto me. “Are you sure about this?” Her voice is firm, steady, but I can hear the concern beneath it.I force myself to nod. “I need to do this.”She
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Knoxx’s Point of ViewThe drive home is quiet, the kind of quiet that settles deep into your bones, making you restless. The city outside my window is alive, glowing with streetlights and neon signs, but I barely see it. My mind is somewhere else—still stuck in that hospital room, in the lingering echoes of Caroline’s voice.I don’t understand why I feel like this.She was hurt. I know that. Even though she refuses to admit she was wrong, even though she had the audacity to accuse Dolly of something so cruel, the truth remains—she was hurt, too.And I didn’t do anything.I should have stayed, should have made sure she was okay, should have at least listened—but she made it impossible. Her accusations, her refusal to take responsibility… what was I supposed to do?But even now, I can’t get her face out of my head. The way she looked at me. The way her voice shook when she said Dolly pushed her. The way her eyes went blank when I didn’t believe her.I tighten my grip on the wheel. Maybe
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Knoxx’s Point of ViewI search everywhere.Every street, every hotel, every place she might have gone. I call in favors, dig through every possible lead, but it’s like chasing a ghost. Every step I take, she’s already five steps ahead. Every door I knock on, it’s already closed. Every trace of her is gone, wiped clean as if she never existed.Caroline is gone.Not hiding. Not waiting for me to find her.She left.The weight of that realization presses down on my chest like a slow, crushing force, making it hard to breathe. At first, I refuse to believe it. It doesn’t make sense. She’s my wife. No matter how bad things got between us, no matter how many times she tried to walk away, she always stayed.She always stayed.She gave me cold shoulders, harsh words, and empty stares, but s
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Knoxx’s Point of ViewThe months pass like a blur, each day bleeding into the next, indistinct and empty. The city moves on, as it always does, but I feel stuck in time, trapped in the same moment—the moment she left.And no matter how hard I try to fight against it, no matter how many strings I pull or connections I leverage, I can’t change that fact.I use everything in my arsenal—private investigators, surveillance, even my own men—hoping for a single lead, a single clue about where she could have gone. But it’s as if she never existed. Every trail I follow leads to a dead end, every source comes up with nothing.At first, I refuse to believe it. This is Caroline. My wife. The woman who has always been there, always waiting, always fighting to keep what little we had. She wouldn’t just disappear like this.But the more time passes, the
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Caroline’s Point of ViewFour years.Four years since I left New York. Four years since I walked away from the life I thought I was meant to have. Four years since I decided that I was done waiting for people to choose me, to see my worth, to love me the way I deserved.And now, here I am, standing in front of a full-length mirror in my modest Milan apartment, adjusting the stiff fabric of my graduation cap. The deep navy gown drapes over my shoulders, the weight of it symbolic—not just of the degree I’m about to receive, but of everything it took to get here.I never imagined myself in this position, not really. When I left New York, I had no plan beyond survival. I had no idea where I was going, only that I couldn’t stay. But somewhere along the way, I found a path. And I walked it.‘No,’ I correct myself, gripping the edges of the cap firmly as I set it on my head.I built it.The apartment is quiet, save for the distant hum of morning traffic filtering in through the open window.
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Dolly’s Point of ViewThe moment my daughter, Evelyn, walks into the living room, I can tell something is off. She’s hesitating, shifting from foot to foot, her little fingers clenching the hem of her dress. My eyes narrow immediately.“What is it?” I ask, my voice sharper than I intend.She bites her lip, avoiding my gaze. “Mommy… Liam found out something.”My heart stops for a split second before it slams hard against my ribs.No.I set down my phone, straightening. “What do you mean Liam found out something?” My tone is controlled, but the sharp edge in my voice makes her flinch.Evelyn’s eyes dart to the side, her small hands twisting together. “He… he found out I can’t see colors right.”A sickening dread coils in my stomach.I stand up so fast that my chair scrapes against the marble floor with a sharp screech. “How?” My voice is cold now, demanding.She fidgets under my gaze. “We were coloring in class. He saw that I used the wrong colors and asked me about it. I—I told him to
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Caroline's Point of ViewThe next morning, I enter the store taking a deep breath. I brace myself for any chaos the day might bring. The bell above the door rings as I walk in. The familiar smell of polished wood, velvet displays, and faint perfume welcomes me. Warm lights cast a soft glow on the arranged jewelry making everything glitter.It's early, but some customers already look at the displays. This is a good sign. Sales have gone up , and I know why."Ah, la mia bella donna finalmente arriva."I have time to turn before I hear Alessandro's smooth, teasing voice. I look over and see him standing by the counter leaning on it with the kind of easy confidence he can pull off. His dark brown hair looks a bit messy—on purpose, I bet—and his sharp features show a relaxed amused expression."Alessandro," I sigh putting my bag down behind the counter. "You're here .""For you? Always." He puts a hand on his chest like he's touched. "Plus, my dear Caroline how could I skip any chance to s
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Caroline's Point of ViewI sit on the couch, my fingers touch the edge of my glass creating a soft clink that breaks the quiet between Adrian and me. My brain can't stop, ideas colliding as I look at Adrian, who sits across from me. His face gives nothing away, his body seems at ease, but I know better. I understand him more deeply. Something always hides under the surface with him.The impact of this revelation hits me hard making breathing tough. For years, I clung to that memory—gripped it like a lifeline during my marriage's worst times, as if it proved Knoxx could do something good, something unselfish. But it wasn't him. It was Adrian.I let out a slow breath before I break the quiet. "Adrian," I begin, my voice gentler than I meant it to be. "The watch... that day... you saved me, didn't you?"Adrian looks at me, his dark eyes calm hard to read. He doesn't answer right away, which makes my heart race with suspense.After what seems like forever, he sits back on the couch drummi
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Caroline’s Point of ViewI hesitate for a moment before knocking on Liam’s bedroom door, the soft sound barely audible in the quiet hallway. My fingers tighten slightly against the wood as I wait for a response. When none comes, I push the door open gently, peeking inside.Liam is curled up on his bed, his small frame illuminated by the glow of his nightlight. The soft, star-shaped light casts a faint pattern against the walls, a comforting presence in an otherwise heavy atmosphere.He doesn’t look at me when I enter.Instead, he stares at the ceiling, his brows furrowed in deep thought, his little hands gripping the blanket tightly. The sight makes my chest ache. I know that look—I’ve worn it too many times myself.Something is eating at him.I take a slow step forward, keeping my voice gentle. “Hey, buddy,” I say, sitting on the edge of his bed. “Uncle Adrian said you came home upset today. Want to talk about it?”Liam’s reaction is immediate. His small shoulders tense, and he shake
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Caroline’s Point of ViewAs expected, Adrian’s entire demeanor shifts the moment his gaze lands on Alessandro. His usual cool confidence falters just enough for me to notice—the sharp furrow of his brows, the slight clench of his jaw, the way his shoulders stiffen like he’s bracing himself for something.Jealousy.It hums in the air between us, subtle but unmistakable.He steps forward, his movements controlled but laced with something tense, something taut and restrained. “Who’s this?” His voice is steady, but there’s a bite to it, a careful edge that makes my stomach flutter for reasons I don’t want to analyze too deeply.Alessandro, ever the charming one, doesn’t seem the least bit fazed. He offers a small smile, tilting his head as he introduces himself. “Alessandro Luca Romano,” he says smoothly, his Italian accent thick and effortless. “Caroline’s newest employee.”I can practically feel the heat of Adrian’s gaze as he shifts his attention to me, questioning, searching for somet
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Dolly’s Point of ViewThe moment Knoxx mentions that our stay in Italy is only temporary, a sharp pang slices through my chest. I have always known this wasn’t permanent, but hearing it so plainly from his lips makes my stomach churn. It isn’t just about me anymore. My daughter loves it here.And I can’t say no to her.“Mommy, please,” she whines, tugging on the hem of my designer dress with her tiny hands. Her big, pleading eyes glisten as she looks up at me, her bottom lip jutting out in an almost perfect pout. “I don’t want to go back. I love it here. Italy is so much prettier than home! The people talk funny, but I like it!”I stroke her soft curls, my heart squeezing. She is my world, my perfect little angel. How can I deny her anything?I kneel in front of her, smoothing out the frills of her dress as I speak softly. “I know, sweetheart. Mommy loves it here too. But Daddy—” I hesitate, my lips pressing together. The words feel heavy, like they don’t belong in my mouth. “Daddy th
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Caroline’s Point of ViewThe moment he speaks, I know I’m in trouble."I saw your job posting," he says, his deep, smooth voice laced with something effortlessly charming. "I’d like to apply."Penelope grips my wrist hard under the counter, and I barely suppress a wince.This man—this Italian god—is exactly the type of employee that would drive my customers crazy. And I don’t mean bad crazy. I mean good crazy. The buy-everything-in-the-store-just-to-see-him-smile kind of crazy.He's got a boyish charm, younger but still undeniably handsome. Tall and lean, he carries himself with effortless confidence, the kind that turns heads without trying. His dark brown hair is tousled in that perfect mix of careless and intentional, and his sharp, well-defined features make it impossible to look away.But it's his eyes that truly draw you in.A deep, warm hazel—alive with mischief, edged with something both playful and a little dangerous.He tilts his head, and I realize I’ve been quiet for too l
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Caroline’s Point of ViewWinning the competition should have been the hardest part.I pour everything into my designs, fighting against sabotage, betrayal, and every possible obstacle thrown my way. Yet, standing in my boutique weeks later, watching the steady stream of customers come and go, I realize something.The real battle has just begun.Success has turned into an exhausting whirlwind. My inbox is constantly flooded with custom orders, my phone never stops buzzing with inquiries, and every time I sit down, another customer walks in needing assistance.At first, the rush of it all is exhilarating. Now? It’s just exhausting.Penelope leans against the counter, arms crossed, watching me struggle to balance three jewelry boxes while answering a customer's question. "You need help," she says, unimpressed."I’ve got it," I insist, shifting my grip.I do not have it.One box slips, and in my panic to catch it, the others follow.With a loud clatter, all three hit the floor.Penelope s
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Caroline’s Point of ViewI grip my bag so tightly my fingers start to cramp. But I don’t loosen my hold. I don’t dare. Because if I do, I might lose my grip on more than just the bag—I might lose my grip on myself.My mind is still a storm of emotions, a violent whirlwind that refuses to settle, refuses to let me breathe. I replay every word of that kindergarten disaster, every sharp remark Dolly threw at me like knives, aiming straight for the parts of me she knew were already bruised."A child raised without a real father is bound to be unruly.""No wonder Knoxx replaced you."My jaw clenches, my teeth grinding together.How dare she?How dare she stand there, smug and victorious, as if she has some moral high ground over me?Dolly—the woman who stole my designs, my husband, and now wants to act as if she has the right to look down on me?The very thought of it makes my blood boil.I should have said more. Should have ripped her down from that pedestal she’s so desperate to stay on.
