Nicholas and Sabrina had become a couple as they were in the first year of their high school. Today, Sabrina had accompanied Nicholas to his home for dinner, and everyone liked his pretty girlfriend. She had a crush on him, and he could see it from the very beginning. Slowly, they started hanging out together, and one day he realised that he liked her too. Then, he asked her out, and ever since then, they were inseparable. Nathaniel was calmly eating while Sabrina asked, “Nate, will you attend the party?”Although she had gotten very close to Nicholas, she didn't know his family much. Now that she was his girlfriend, she wanted to be close to them, too. Emery chirped with a broad smile, “My brother has a track record of not attending any parties.” Sabrina looked at Nathanael with puppy eyes, “Please, come! It's my birthday! I want you to be there for my sixteenth birthday. Do you not know how special a sixteenth birthday is for a girl? Please! Please!”She was beautiful, and when s
Sabrina was attending the class, and suddenly, a boy came and took a seat next to him. She turned to her left and saw Nathaniel, a smile blooming on her lips. What a beautiful surprise it was! She whispered his name, but he didn't reply throughout class. Thinking that the teacher was strict, he didn't want to put anyone in trouble. So, she waited for the class to be over before talking to him. When the teacher left, she asked him, “Nate! How are you?”Nathaniel gave her a look that she did not know he was capable of showing. She gulped. “Are you okay?”He answered, “Do I look dead?”His voice was coarse, and the look that he was giving her was saying that he did not like to be around her. She shook her head. She did not know why he was talking like that to her. Nathanial told her, “Focus on your work. Please don't disturb me. If you get bored, find your boyfriend. Dont disturb me.”She wanted to say more, but he cut her off, “But—”“But what?”He looked very impatient. Sabrina's e
From that moment, things didn't improve but instead worsened. Nicholas and Nathaniel had a big rift between them. Sabrina stopped talking to Nathaniel because he would not answer her, and she got tired of playing the good guy. In the last year of high highschool, so many things were changing. Nicholas was spending more and more time with his father, learning the ropes of business. Ryan had a girlfriend, and she didn't disturb him much as for Nathaniel, even though he used to sit in the same place where he sat all three years, next to her, he wouldn't bother looking at her face. She was getting frustrated with things. She had a boyfriend who was never around, and her friends were involved in their own life. She fell all alone. However, she thought that things would get better once the school passed. She and Nicholas would apply somewhere together and would live a happy life together, and it was just the bad phase of their life going on. Once they finish school, Nathaniel won't be t
After that day, she didn't try to talk to him. A few days later, they heard the rumour that Cindy Lucas was dropping out for some reason, and after that, they never saw her again. It's not like anyone cared about knowing about Cindy Lucas’ whereabouts. If there was anything, the students were happy that an evil witch like her was dropping out. Unlike other dropouts, no one bothered to make rumours about her. They were just glad to get rid of her. From that day, Sabrina would notice Nathaniel stealing glances at her, but she wouldn't entertain him. It was he who broke their beautiful friendship, and she owed him nothing. If he was without her in his life, she should not bother him either. One day, when Ryan and Sabrina were having lunch while Nicholas was once again gone, Ryan said, “I think he likes you.”Sabrina huffed. “Everyone likes me, Ry.”Ryan said seriously, “I think Nathaniel has feelings for you.”Sabrina gave him a look. “Even if he does have feelings for me, so what? W
Nathaniel said, “If you don't break up with him, I will do something to break you up. It's up to you to choose.” These words were testing her patience. Anger burned inside her and came out as water in her eyes, and she screamed at him, “He loves me! If I break up with him, he will not let me go! I love him, and I won't let him go! Your ideas of fueling venom into our lives are miserable!” “Fair enough. If he doesn't leave you and your relationship stays intact, I will never show you my face,” Nathaniel said while cocking a brow. “But what if he agrees to break up? What if he's waiting for the breakup?” She wished that he could see how much he was always hurting her. She understood that he was fighting with his family on a daily basis, but what did it have to do with her? Why was he torturing her? What had she done to deserve this hate? He was literally wishing her a cursed life. She could not live with Nicholas. She loved him so much that she believed that she would die withou
When Sabrina went home, Nicholas didn't call her but sent an apology message. In two days, prom was going to happen. They didn't call for two days. They didn't exchange any information. However, she was hoping that they would meet on the day of prom. On the day of prom, she got ready to go to school. But she didn't find Nicholas anywhere. She called their familiar friends, and there was no news. She didn't want to ask Nathaniel. Ryan came running to her and asked, “Did you hear that?”He didn't know how to share the news with her. But he knew that he had to tell her. “What?” Sabrina asked. Her heart was beating loudly. The look on his face said that he had terrible news. She was already going through a lot these days and did not have the courage to bear anything anymore. Ryan said with great caution, “Nicholas went to Europe with his father.” He added, “Although I'm happy he is gone from your life, I'm worried about you now. This break-up is going to hurt. Especially with Nicholas
One day, Sabrina left home, leaving her family with just a letter. She didn't know where she was going but she left New York with the money she had saved. The money was not enough for her to survive but it was enough for her to leave the country. Before leaving, she registered in a police station that she was leaving home because of her own will and she was not getting kidnapped. She did so that her father would not file a police complain and try to look for her. Seeing the way the police officer treated her in the police station, with great nonchalance, she realised that it was not the first time a girl came to him with this request. However, it was the start to her era of self discovery and healing. And lord knew how badly she needed healing of all kind. She reached China and from there, she tried to heal herself by joining a monastery but it didn't work out as the lord himself had no wish to give her peace. She had watched a lot of shows where people found peace in religious p
“What do you want?” Sabrina asked him. She was getting frustrated. Now she doesn't even have a house.“Nothing!” he shrugged. He suddenly commented, “You have grown up, Sabrina.”She gave him a dirty look. Did she ask him? He just chuckled. His laugh was attractive. Ugh. She hated him. He probably knew what was going on inside her mind. She did not want him to think that she liked anything about him, even if it was a tiny bit. She hated him. It was as simple as that.She reached her house, and he was walking alongside her. She did not want him around. However, since she was ignoring him once again, he just kept following her. She wanted to tell him not to come with her, but deep inside she was scared to walk home alone. Her house was not in a good neighborhood. Thus, she usually avoided going home late at night. When he was walking alongside her, it gave her a little assurance and security that she would be fine. She didn't want to get mugged again.Daily, they heard stories about gir
EpilogueThree Years Later“Dr. Hart?”Abella turned around to see a nurse hurrying toward her.“The patient in the NICU is responding to the medication,” the nurse informed her. “Could you check on her?”Without hesitation, Abella rushed to the NICU, her heart throbbing fast. That morning, the baby girl’s condition had been critical, but now, as she looked into those tiny, bright eyes, she felt a wave of relief.“Hey there, sweetheart,” Abella cooed, smiling warmly. “You’re such a fighter. You fought so hard to be here with your mom and dad.”The baby stared up at her, and Abella’s heart melted.“Yes, you’re such a strong, big girl,” she whispered, gently touching the baby’s hand.Outside the NICU, the parents expressed their gratitude; their tearful smiles reminded Abella why she had chosen this path. In moments like these, she was reminded of how beautiful it was to help save these little angels. But there were also the heartbreaking days, the ones where some angels didn’t make it.
Meanwhile, Kate and Rhys were sitting with Anne.“Why is Aunt suddenly changing colors?” Rhys asked.“Because she knows she was wrong and wants back what she lost,” Kate said matter-of-factly.Anne chuckled. “Kate, as much as I love your straightforward attitude, I’d appreciate it if you toned it down in front of Emery. She is… well, very touchy and fussy.”Kate shrugged. “MIL, I have a complaint. Coco and Sia had a girls’ day without me! Can you imagine? I’m trying to be as cool as them, but they left me out!”Rhys suppressed a chuckle. “Yes, Mom, they left my dear Kate out.”Anne played along. “That’s terrible, I’ll scold them,”“Yes, scold them well,” Kate agreed, then added mischievously, “but don’t tell them I snitched. Just say it was Rhys.”Anne smiled. “Alright, dear.” Then, she glanced at Kate. “I saw you have been spending time with Abella. How’s that going? I know you two weren’t close.”Kate sighed. “Everyone coddles her too much. She is living in disillusionment. Coco and
It was a beautiful day that was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Anne and Nicholas’s wedding anniversary had brought the entire family together, and the house was buzzing with warmth and joy.Nicholas turned to Anne as his eyes were soft with affection. “We have been together for forty years,” he said, a gentle smile on his lips.Anne smiled back, a touch of nostalgia in her gaze. “Yes, we made it this far.”Leaning in, Nicholas pressed a tender kiss to her lips. “Thank you for giving me the chance to be your husband.”Anne’s voice was barely above a whisper as she responded, “Thank you for fighting for us.”Just then, Leon and Coco appeared out of nowhere while wrapping their arms around their parents in a tight hug. “If anyone deserves the credit, it’s us!” Leon declared with a grin. “We made sure you two ended up together.”Nicholas and Anne exchanged amused glances before nodding. “Yes,” Nicholas agreed, “and we’re very thankful for your scheming. Turns out, it w
“Did you match into your preferred branch of residency?” Madam Facci asked, excitement filling her voice.Abella swallowed. “Ma, I’m still checking the results,” she admitted. “I’m scared.”“You have nothing to be scared of, my dear. Just look,” she heard. With a deep breath, Abella entered her credentials for the residency match. Her eyes darted across the screen as the words appeared before her.“I…” Her voice caught in her throat.“What is it?” Madam Facci asked eagerly.“Pediatrics…” Abella whispered in disbelief.A joyful gasp came from the other end. “Oh my god! I am so happy for you, dear!”Abella’s chest tightened as she read the rest. “With NYU…” she murmured. “If I accept it, I will have to stay in New York.”Was she ready for this?Madam Facci’s voice was warm and reassuring. “Whatever you choose, we are proud of you. You’ve worked hard for this. Don’t overthink it, just enjoy this moment. You did it, Abella. I’m so, so proud of you.”That evening, the entire family gather
Augustus Hart was born a healthy, chubby baby with a bald head, looking absolutely perfect in every way. His arrival was so sudden that only Callum and Estelle were present at the hospital when her water broke. They barely had time to inform anyone, but Abella rushed over as soon as she found out.The moment Callum stepped out of the delivery room and saw his sister waiting outside, a wave of emotions hit him all at once. Without hesitation, he pulled her into a tight hug.“Congratulations, brother. I’m so proud of you,” Abella whispered, pressing a kiss to his cheek.Callum let out a shaky breath, still overwhelmed. “When did you get here?”“Just now,” she said with a smile. “How’s Estelle?”“Tired,” he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck. “Still cursing me.”Abella chuckled. “And the baby?”“Just perfect,” Callum said, his eyes softening. “Come inside. She is going to be so happy to see you.”When Estelle saw Abella, she let out a small gasp before pulling her into a long, tight
After her divorce, Abella didn’t leave the country. Cillian had given her a staggering sum in alimony, even going as far as naming half of his assets to her, but she refused to take a single dime. She had her own inheritance. More money than she could ever need. But what could wealth do? It couldn’t buy her happiness. It couldn’t fill the void in her heart.Cillian knew her too well; he didn’t push her to accept anything. He let her go, even when it shattered him.When her mother lived in Italy with Coco and Leon, alongside her uncle Nate, she had bought a beautiful bungalow. It had never been sold, left untouched over the years. When Abella married Cillian, Leon had given her the key to that house as a quiet token of their family’s past. There were two bungalows beside each other, one where her mother had raised her two older siblings, and the other where her father had stayed, the place where her parents had met and reunited. One had been passed down to Charlotte, the other to Leon.
Cillian stared at her, his throat tightening as he heard the finality in her voice. He had imagined this conversation a thousand different ways, but none of them had prepared him for the calm and almost serene acceptance in her eyes.“Abella…” He whispered her name like a prayer, like a plea. “Can we please rethink this?”Abella smiled. It was a soft, bittersweet smile that made his chest ache.“Cillian, there is nothing to rethink,” she said gently. “Alessandro came to see me. He told me that he was leaving the country with his mother. He said he doesn’t want to come between us, that he would be happy if you called him once in a while and only if it was okay with me.” She let out a humorless chuckle. “That’s too big of a burden for me to carry. I mean, I don’t care how you navigate your relationship with your son. But I will give you one piece of advice: don’t be a jerk. Don’t hurt one more person. You have already hurt me, you have hurt him, and you have hurt his mother. Stop making
Cillian reached for her hand, his grip firm but trembling as well. “Abella, please listen to me. I’m sorry. I made a mistake by not telling you the truth. Can you please forgive me?” His voice cracked with desperation.She looked at him, her expression unreadable. “I don’t know,” she said softly.Cillian’s breath hitched, and he tried again. “Please, I’ll change. I’ll work on myself. Just give me a chance.” His hands clenched at his sides as if willing himself not to break apart. “I don’t want to see you like this, so shattered. You mean so fucking much to me. Please.”But to Abella, his words felt like echoes in an empty room. They were hollow and weightless. Once upon a time, she had longed to hear them, had dreamed of a moment where he would look at her like this, beg for her, choose her. But now? Now, they felt unimportant. They meant nothing.She exhaled, rubbing her temple. “I heard you. But my head is splitting apart, Cillian. Can you please just go back to your house? I just w
Madam Facci looked at her son, her expression undecipherable. She had seen Cillian walk through storms without flinching, but today, he stood before her looking utterly wrecked. His usually sharp eyes were bloodshot, his arm wound had reopened, staining his sleeve with fresh blood, yet none of that seemed to matter to him or anyone at this point.“What do you want, Cillian?” she asked, her voice firm but not unkind.“I’m here to see Abella,” he said. His voice was hoarse, almost desperate.Madam Facci crossed her arms. “I’m sure you have no idea what happened last night.”“I know,” he admitted, running a hand through his already disheveled hair. “I just want to explain things to her. She is overthinking this, and there is nothing much to overthink. I just—” He exhaled sharply. “I just want to make everything okay.”A wry smile tugged at Madam Facci’s lips, but there was no amusement in her eyes. “Son,” she said, “we can never tell someone what is worth overthinking or not. For you, th