The hospital room was bathed in the sterile, fluorescent glow of overhead lights as I hesitated at the threshold. Fear gnawed at my insides as I stared at the closed door, beyond which lay the man who had tormented my life for far too long—Bruce. Visiting him in the hospital had not been an easy d
The buzz surrounding Timothy's heroic rescue had taken over the office like wildfire, and it was grating on my nerves. The other employees, who had been reserved to talking about me behind my back, were now being upfront about their speculations. Returning to work at the law firm after the tumultuo
The echoes of the police station's walls seemed to linger in my mind as I left, the weight of Bruce's escape still heavy on my shoulders. After the chaos at the law firm and my encounter with Timothy, I was eager to leave it all behind and return to the comfort of my own home. As I stepped out of
Penny's voice held a note of amusement. "Evie, don't you get it? The media loves a good love story, and right now, you and Timothy are the hottest couple in town. Everyone is falling in love with TEVIE." I pressed a hand to my forehead, feeling the migraine set in. The narrative had spun completely
“Sorry. I wasn’t looking,” Timothy mumbled, looking down at me with a strained expression. I bent down to retrieve my phone, my cheeks flaming with embarrassment. "It’s fine." Timothy knelt down to help me collect my phone, our hands brushing against each other as we reached for it simultaneously.
I shrugged him off. “Timothy, I am trying to make a name for myself outside of you. My career is my life now, and that means putting everything behind me.” Tears welled up in my eyes, and I turned away from him, unable to bear the weight of his presence any longer. I knew that any redemption betwee
This took him back a little and his eyebrows furrowed in question. We were both heaving now, our bodies rushing with adrenaline. He reached out once more and trailed his fingers lightly over my arms. I shrugged him off. “Timothy, I am trying to make a name for myself outside of you. My career is m
Timothy stood in the bustling gym, sweat dripping from his brow as he pushed his body to the limit. The rhythmic thud of sneakers on the polished floor, the clang of weights, and the hum of conversation filled the air. It was his sanctuary, a place where he could escape the chaos of his life and foc