"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
"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