Ashton…We were in the hospital right now and I watched as a doctor inspected Rosa’s bruises. He asked one of the nurses to bandage and clean her cheekbone after he stitched it. I watched intently, not wanting them to hurt her. She had enough pain as it is. The doctor said she had a few broken ribs
Ashton…As I made my way down the stairs, my father and uncle Harry walked in laughing, but as soon as they saw me, their smiles faded. “Ashton, whats wrong?” My father asked with a frown on his face.“Hi, dad, hi uncle Harry.” I greet them. I told them what had happened and they were mad.“That bit
Ashton…“Alright, it looks like I covered all.” I got up and closed my laptop and looked at Adam. “If you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me. I will still be able to work from Rome. You can Skype or mail me if there is anything urgent that needs my attention.”Adam shook his head. “Ashton,
Ashton…When we arrived at my grandparent's place, my mother and grandmother took Rosa, telling me she was saved with them before dragging her away. Bella walked up to me with a smile. “Hey, brother. Long time no see.” She smiled and gave me a bear hug.“Hi, Bella. How are you doing?” I asked once s
Rosa…Ashley and her mother dragged me inside, completely forgetting Ashton after they told him they would take care of me. Ashley introduced me to her mother Isabella, who was the sweetest lady. She had gray hair but it looked more silver than gray. She was still a beautiful woman.“Ashton, let me
Rosa…I woke up with Ashton lying beside me, holding me tightly against him. I couldn't help it. I turned around slowly, not to wake him up as I watched him sleep peacefully. I traced his cheekbone and kissed his nose. His beard formed on his face, making him look as handsome as ever. Yesterday he
Rosa…After breakfast, Ashton and I helped with the dishes. “What are you planning today?” his mother asked as she placed the last glass in the cupboard.Ashton looked at me then back at his mother, “I think I am going to show the orphanage to Rosa and show her what I do there.”Wait, did he just sa
Ashton…When Uncle Thomas told me what they found in Rosa’s flat, my blood ran cold. Someone was monitoring her every move, knowing everything Rosa had done while she lived there. Uncle Thomas will keep me up to date with the investigation. They need to track the buyer, and that will take some time.
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