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
Helma's eyes shot open, and she caught the sound of a crisp voice just outside the door."Cole, you in there?"That was Neve's voice!Helma's eyes snapped wide in alarm, but Cole, who was right in front of her, suddenly looked all soft and mushy, and he practically raced to the door.Watching him go
When quitting time rolled around, Helma drove herself and William to Colonial Courtyard. The ride was silent until she finally spoke up, breaking the quiet, "Hey, could you keep it under wraps about me leaving Greenville, at least for a bit?"William's eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "What's