Ariel held them close, inhaling the sweet scent of their hair, her heart overflowing with love. She knew she would do anything to keep them safe, but she knew that she cannot keep her children hidden forever. She was bound to reveal them soon. **** Ariel's office was a hub of activity, her fat
Chase arrived at the restaurant, scanning the room for Monica. He spotted her waving at him from a corner table, her smile bright and inviting. He made his way over, his mind wondering what this urgent meeting could be about. As he sat down, Monica’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Thanks for c
Ariel’s father and stepmother, Whitney, arrived soon after, their faces etched with worry. Sophia filled them in on the situation, and they exchanged concerned glances. “Ariel, sweetie, please open the door,” her father coaxed, his voice gentle. Ariel finally stirred, her movements slow and deli
ARIEL I woke up early, feeling a mix of emotions as I got my kids ready for the big day. Moon was bouncing with excitement, her pink tutu dress making her look like a tiny ballerina. Star, on the other hand, was his usual curious self, asking me questions about where we were going. I just smiled an
The room erupted into chaos again, people shouting and arguing all around us. But I stood tall, my eyes fixed on Chase, my heart pounding with determination. This was it – the moment of truth. Would Chase finally take responsibility for his actions, or would he continue to run from the truth? Only
The room was tense with anticipation as Ariel sat down, her children by her side. Lisa, Grandpa, and Caleb were all present, their eyes fixed on her with a mix of curiosity and accusation. Star, ever the curious one, was asking questions and exploring his surroundings, playing with his half-brother
"No, I can't. I can't fix it. I missed out on so much. I missed out on my children's lives. I missed out on Ariel's love." He looked up at Jordan, his eyes red and puffy. "I love her, Jordan. I really do. And I wish she could forgive me." Jordan sighed, his expression softening. “Chase, you ne
Monica woke up before dawn, her mind racing with thoughts of the previous day’s events. She had barely slept, her anger and hurt lingering like an open wound. She reached for her phone, trying Chase’s number again, but it was still off. She felt a pang of frustration and betrayal, wondering why he h
Chase stood outside the conference room, adjusting his tie and taking a deep breath. He and his brother, Caleb, were about to meet with a representative from a potential investor, and Chase wanted to make a good impression. Caleb, who was standing beside him, clapped him on the back. “You’ve got
Chase stepped out of the hospital room, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. He had been by Ariel’s side for the past hour, watching as she struggled through the contractions. He knew she needed him, but he also knew she needed to stay hydrated. He decided to slip out and grab some iced water fr
Ariel's gaze bore into Monica's, her eyes searching for any sign of deception. “I want to speak to your manager," Ariel demanded, her voice firm and authoritative. Monica's eyes widened, and she nodded hastily. "Okay, okay. I'll go get them." As Monica scurried off, Ariel's mind whirled with q
“I know, duh! That is why I need to look cute when that happens.” *** Ariel pulled into the parking lot of the spa and salon, feeling a sense of excitement and relaxation wash over her. She had been looking forward to this day all week, and was eager to indulge in some much-needed pampering. As
Ariel sat on the bed, her hands gently cradling her swollen belly as she waited for Chase to emerge from the bathroom. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions – anxiety, fear, and anger – as she thought about Monica’s release from prison. The woman who had stolen her newborn baby and pretended to be he
Ariel rolled her eyes as she read through the article. “This bitch is just putting on a façade. She is just saying all that crap to get sympathy. Bullshit!” She said and continued reading. “I have hurt so many people, and I can only understand if no one wants to accept me in their community or
It’s been a year, and the Coles family is gathering outside the Coles mansion to celebrate Emily’s first birthday. The kids are gathered around a table, singing a birthday song to Emily, although, Emily has already dug the beautiful Frozen theme cake with her tiny hands. “Emily, look at you! Don’t
Caleb was enough of Victor’s threats. He wanted to confront him today and make sure that Victor never threatens him or his family ever again, so he went back to the maximum prison where Victor is locked in to set his record straight. Caleb stormed into the maximum prison, his heart racing with ang
Caleb looked at her, then down at Sophie who is looking at him. Caleb felt the responsibility over his shoulders, and he believed that it was his fault in a way. He knew he had to do something right away in order to bring peace to the family. “I know how to bring Ariel back. I am going to be gone