Her phone buzzed in her pocket. It was a message from Cole.Cole: [Hey, it's your bro's big day. Jordan's dropped off my present. Take it easy, okay?]A smile flickered across Helma's face, but it was quickly overshadowed by the memory of Owen's awkward confession and the video call Liam had sprung
The engagement party was over, and as the afternoon turned to five, Neil escorted Wanda back to the Cox residence.Later that evening, Yosef, concerned about the company back in Pacific City, took his leave.Grandma Mary and Mira had settled into a cozy routine at King Residence, opting to extend th
His voice, low and close, sent a shiver through her. "I missed you."Her heart did a somersault, and she tried to push him away with her free hand. "Let go, please."Cole seemed to snap out of it, realizing he had been too hasty, and he let go.His intense gaze stayed locked on her. He had been plan
Helma touched her belly, lost in thought for what felt like an eternity.Cole stood nearby in silence, his hands balled into fists at his sides, bracing for the verdict."I've got to admit, I'm not one to easily forgive betrayal," Helma finally said, her voice steady.Cole's heart plummeted. He knew
Helma walked him to the window and then paused, feeling something was not quite right. Cole had snuck in that way, but it seemed wrong to send him back out into the night like some cat burglar. "Never mind, I'll show you out," she whispered. "This is the second floor, and I can't have you taking a
After the call, Helma went back to the pile of lumber.William, still working the wood, glanced up at her with a smirk that seemed to know all her secrets, "Cole?""Mhm."William took a quick look at Helma's expression."Cole's finally made it, huh? Even the toughest girls can't resist a guy who won
Before Chandler could type another word, a new notification chimed in.Liam: [Ignore Chandler. We're at Karaya Club. He's fuming because Owen called you his dream girl. He's plotting to haul him off for a thrashing, stuff him in a sack, and dump him in the river.]Helma was speechless. Suddenly, Hel
Cole's breath was heavy, a canopy above her, his heartbeat a drumbeat in her ears.A warmth spread through Helma's chest.She swatted Cole away, her voice a playful grumble, "Cole, we've barely started going out. Don't you think we're moving a little fast?"His eyes crinkled with laughter.To him, i