Benjamin's face fell, disapproval etched on his features. "Ariel, honey, we've talked about this. Sky is gone. You have to accept reality," Ariel's voice remained firm. "I know you think I'm in denial, but I know my baby is alive. And I won't leave until I find him,” Whitney got up and placed
Ariel’s heart was racing with fear and anger. She couldn’t believe she’d fallen for the stranger’s trap. Her mind replayed the encounter, regret and worry gnawing at her. Why had she been so naïve? Why had she gone alone? When she arrived home, her family noticed her unease immediately. Whitney and
"I... I don't know, Jordan. I thought I did, but now... I just don't know," Jordan nods understandingly. "You've been through a lot, Chase. Buying an engagement ring but not proposing... that's a big step. What's holding you back?" Chase shrugs, his shoulders sagging. "I don't know, man. Maybe
Ariel, now 29, watched as her 5-year-old twins, Moon and Star, excitedly ran to her, eager to share their day at school. Moon, her little princess, loved playing with dolls and laughing, while Star, her observant son, had a curious mind, just like his father. Despite never meeting their father, Chas
"Hey, Mommy?" Star says, looking up at me with curious eyes. "Are we going to see Daddy soon?" I hesitate, unsure of how to answer. "We'll see, sweetie," I say finally. "But no matter what, we'll always be together, okay?" Star nods, seeming to understand. But I know that soon, I'll have to face
ARIEL LOPEZ I flung open the door to my penthouse, beaming with excitement as my parents walked in. It had been too long since we'd last seen each other, and I couldn't wait to catch up. My stepmom enveloped me in a warm hug, tears welling up in her eyes, while my dad smiled broadly, his eyes crink
ARIEL As I walked into the boardroom, my heart raced with anticipation and nerves. I had rehearsed this moment countless times, but nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of Chase’s gaze. Our eyes met, and a flurry of emotions swirled in my head. I hadn’t seen him in years, and the memor
*** CHASE COLES I sat in my car, the silence deafening as I tried to process the events of the past hour. Ariel, my ex-wife, had just walked into the boardroom, looking like a completely different person. She was confident, poised, and beautiful. I couldn’t help but wonder where she had been all