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
Helma flashed a smile and nodded, "Remember I mentioned I brought my bodyguard? He's also my boyfriend."Owen's face lost all color, "You've forgotten what he did to you?"Helma just nodded, "Yep, totally slipped my mind."Owen was grinding his teeth, "He abandoned you! Cheated with Neve! Ring any b
Richard and Madam Pearce were startled to see Helma and Cole return.Owen's mother, looking a bit embarrassed, forced a smile. "Hemmy, what brings you back?"Helma nodded toward the dining room awkwardly. "Forgot my phone."Her eyes then found Owen, standing in a corner, his face pale and twisted in
Mira's cheeks were tinged with pink as she lingered off to the side. "Mom, you're just as eager to see your son as I am. Why do you keep teasing me?"Jade grumbled, "We hardly get to visit, and now we're barely staying a few days."The vibe at home was all warmth and laughter.Helma felt her spirits
Helma had spent the better part of the day at the research institute and did not head out in her car until the afternoon. She checked the time; it was just four o'clock. There was still a good chunk of the day left. She decided to drive over to Greenville University.When she got to the university's
Grandma Mary and Mira had already left, leaving the house feeling emptier.In the days that followed, Helma made time to visit Old Madam Guller.Helma would sneak in some work for the institute online now and then, but whenever she felt up to it, she would zip over to Westwood for a secret rendezvou