There wasn’t much to discuss on the way home, at least nothing that would lead back to an unfavorable outcome.In the passenger seat, Aria sat with her arms crossed and her face pinched into a scowl. It didn’t feel appropriate to coerce her into light conversation, but I hated seeing her so upset. S
“If that’s what you want to tell yourself!” I hissed. “But I’m not taking any more of your gifts. You don’t have to bribe me into winning this case.”Timothy wrinkled his nose. “These aren’t bribes, Evie.”“Well, whatever they are,” I interrupted, tossing a stray hair out of my face, “They are vergi
The day of the trial had arrived, and I felt a peculiar mix of anticipation and dread as I approached the imposing courthouse. My steps echoed on the cold, marble floors as I made my way inside. I spent the entirety of the car ride here reviewing reciting my points, attempting to sound as confident
Jasper sneered. “Well, ‘hello’ to you too, Evie,” he said, tossing the hair out of his eyes in the most arrogant way possible. “My client did inform me that I would be going against an amateur of sorts.” I rolled my eyes. He never missed a beat when it came to insulting me. Hopefully, he would keep
It was my first experience in a court room. It wasn’t like the comedic setting of reality tv where civil cases are handled with small laughs and some parties willing to cut their losses. My reality was a small, boxed-in room with far less seating. The judge had yet to arrive at their bench, but Jas
I took a deep breath and willed myself to stay calm. But then, a rush of panic threatened to overwhelm me. My vision blurred, and the walls of the courtroom seemed to warp and sway. I gripped the edge of the witness stand, struggling to stay upright. Timothy placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
As soon as that gavel hit the table, it was like waking up from a nightmare. "Evie, you did it," Timothy exclaimed, rushing toward me. I gasped as he wrapped me in a tender hug, twirling me around. I returned the hug, feeling the swell of pride and relief. He set me down and I couldn’t help but la
Aria smiled wide. “I wouldn’t mind some buffalo caprese.”“Aria!” I narrowed my eyes at her. “You won’t even have room for dinner. You know how you are.”“Hey, it’s a free meal,” she said, then clamped her mouth shut and looked shyly at Timothy. “At least I assumed it was…I can totally pay!”Timothy
"Plenty of space here,” he started. “I figured…we could easily convert this into a nursery someday." My heart skipped a beat at his words, the mere suggestion sending a wave of emotions crashing over me. A nursery—our nursery. The thought of starting a family with Timothy filled me with a sense of
As Timothy led me through the threshold, his hands cupping my eyes gently, I couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in my chest. This was it—the moment we had been waiting for. Our new beginning, our haven. Duke trotted alongside us, his tail wagging in anticipation. I could sense the air th
The flight back home felt like a whirlwind, the memories of our honeymoon paradise fading into the background as the reality of returning to our everyday lives set in. But as the plane touched down and we made our way through the bustling airport, a knot of anxiety tightened in my chest at the thoug
"Welcome, welcome!" she exclaimed, her voice as sweet as honey. "Would you like to try some of our local fruits?" We nodded eagerly, and she began slicing pieces of fruit with practiced ease, offering them to us on skewers. I reached for a slice of mango, its flesh ripe and juicy beneath my finger
As the plane descended toward the island, my heart fluttered with excitement. The anticipation bubbled within me as the tropical paradise came into view, its crystal-clear waters shimmering like liquid sapphires beneath the golden sun. We stepped off the plane into paradise, the air heavy with the
When it finally came time to, he entered me, and my teeth clenched as I stretched around his erection. I gasped as he began to move inside me, each thrust slow and deep. The pleasure intensified until at last I was teetering on the edge of oblivion. I clung to him desperately, my nails digging into
As the festivities of our wedding night drew to a close, Timothy and I found ourselves heading up to the honeymoon suite, drunk on love and excitement. The air crackled with anticipation as we stumbled through the door, our laughter echoing off the walls. The soft glow of candlelight cast ethereal
The lights dimmed and the room fell silent. On the large screen at the front of the room, images of Timothy and his mother, Lydia, began to flash by, accompanied by gentle music that tugged at the heartstrings. I watched as Timothy's tearful gaze locked onto the screen, his eyes filled with a mixt
As I stood at the altar, my heart pounding with nervous anticipation, I could feel the weight of the moment bearing down on me like a heavy cloak. But as Timothy approached, his eyes shining with love and adoration, the world around me seemed to fall away, leaving only the two of us in its wake. W