"Evie," Erickson began, his voice oozing with false charm as he leaned back in his chair. "I couldn't help but notice that you haven't been finishing any cases lately. Care to explain?" I took a deep breath, trying to muster the courage to respond. "I've just been swamped with work," I said tightl
The air in the parking lot behind the ice rink was frigid, biting into Timothy's skin as he trudged towards his car. Hockey practice had been intense, and the exhaustion gnawed at him. As he approached his car, he noticed Alex just a few feet away. Timothy almost left it alone, but then he spotted
He stepped closer to Stella and lowered his voice. "Stella, we can't do this here. Let's talk in private." They moved away from the curious gazes of the hockey players, finding a more secluded spot. Timothy felt his anger simmer. "What are you really doing here, Stella?" Timothy asked, his voice
The sun was dipping below the horizon as I walked out of the office building. I had endured another grueling day at work, battling nosy co-workers and an all too invested boss. As I approached the parking lot, I couldn't wait to escape the suffocating atmosphere and head back to the sanctuary of my
My mind raced with possibilities, but I couldn't dwell on Jasper's motivations at that moment. I needed to address the situation head-on. "I need to find out what he's up to," I said, my determination unwavering. "And I need to set the record straight." With that, I rushed to the television, flipp
Depression had become a heavy shroud that enveloped me each morning, making it difficult to find the strength to get out of bed. The weight of the scandal, the loss of reputation, and the betrayals I had experienced had left me feeling emotionally drained and defeated. Yet, despite my better judgmen
I reached the nearby parking lot and stopped, my gaze falling on my car. The sight of it, still covered in the remnants of the vandalism that withstood the rain. I couldn't understand how anyone could harbor so much hatred and resentment toward me, someone they didn't even know personally. It was
Walking into the law firm felt like stepping into a lion's den. The scandal that had engulfed my life had found its way into the workplace, and my co-workers seemed all too eager to taunt me. They huddled in small groups, whispering and casting judgmental glances in my direction. I could hear their