“You guys seem happy this morning,” I said, smiling at them. “Yup, Daddy is taking us out to space!” Bella jumped up and down, grinning. I couldn't figure out what she meant by that, so I turned to Adrian for assistance. With an amused grin on his face, he said, “I am taking them to the Intrepid S
Willow… Ah Sunday. Another day off, but since I didn't have anything else to do, I spent it watching movies with the children. I haven’t seen Adrian at all today. This was a good thing, because it would make my job much easier. Evening came by quickly, and I did not realize it until Maureen came to
"Um, let's see how we both feel tomorrow," I said, and he finally released my arm. I didn’t want to talk to him tonight. I knew it would just end up in another fight and honestly, I didn’t want to go to bed angry. Besides, he needed to spend time with his children and go to bed. Any fool could see t
Willow… The next morning, I woke up to the ring of my alarm. I quickly took a shower and got dressed, pulling my hair up in a messy bun. I went to wake Bella first. “Hey, princess, it’s time to get up,” I said softly. She sat up and gave me a toothy smile. “Good morning, Willow,” she mumbled. “Go
“Okay, I will be here when school comes out. Enjoy your day.” They look at me and nod before taking each other's hands and walking towards the huge building on their own. I couldn’t help but wonder if Adrian knew about them being bullied. The rest of the morning ran slowly. I cleaned my room and t
Willow… I knew I was in trouble but I don’t know why. I can't think of anything that I have done wrong. After I tucked the children in, I made my way to his office, feeling rather scared. I was just about to knock when the door opened, and I came face-to-face with Adrian. “Oh, it’s only you.” I r
Willow… The next few days passed in a blur. I only saw Adrian for breakfast and dinner. Something tells me he isn't avoiding me, but he has been really busy these past few days. I must admit that things between the two of us have changed these past few days. He seemed more relaxed in my presence th
Willow… I sowollowed hard when I saw his glare and knew I had some explaining to do. The way he looked at me told me I was in deep trouble because Bella had cried. “Ashton, why don't we go and get some dinner? I'm sure Bella and you are hungry,” I said, wanting to get away from this man in front o
On our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As