Stella's intrusion into my life had left a bitter taste in my mouth. Her revelations about Timothy's impending fatherhood had shaken me to the core, but I refused to let her manipulative games control my actions. As I sat in my apartment, grappling with the tumultuous emotions that her visit had sti
The tension in the room was palpable as I sat across from Scarlett, waiting for Stella to arrive. Scarlett had grown increasingly agitated as the minutes ticked by, her frustration mounting with each passing moment of Stella's delay. I could see the worry etched on her face, and I couldn't help but
TIMOTHY POV A week had passed since Timothy had reluctantly agreed to take the paternity test, and the anticipation had gnawed at his every waking moment. He had spent countless hours tossing and turning in his small, dimly lit apartment, dreading the outcome of that test. He had never imagined th
Abandoning this baby would’ve been an injustice to her. With a heavy sigh, Timothy finally nodded, the pain didn’t subside in his heart. "Fine." Stella's eyes brightened with a glimmer of hope, and she reached out to touch his arm. "Thank you, Timothy. That means more to me than you'll ever know
The faint hum of the laptop filled the room as I sat hunched over the kitchen table, my eyes fixed on the screen. Papers and documents were spread out before me, a labyrinth of legal jargon and property disputes that had become my daily companions. The case with Scarlett and Stella was a nerve-racki
“How much did you hear?" Timothy asked suddenly, his eyes locking with mine. I exchanged a wary look with Aria, who seemed equally uncomfortable with the situation. "Enough," I said. Aria nodded in agreement, folding her arms securely in front of her. Still bitter about the fact that Timothy h
The holiday season had descended upon the city like a blanket of snow, and with it came a flurry of festive celebrations and gatherings. Rain turned to a harsh sleet, then into plush, dreamy snow. The air was crisp and tinged with the scent of pine, and the city was adorned with twinkling lights a
My voice trembled as I struggled to form the words. "Lucas, who’s that guy?” Lucas frowned, a troubled expression darkening his features. "Ugh, that’s Kamran Hayes. I didn't know he'd be here, Evie." My heart skipped a beat. “Kamran H-Hayes?” I stuttered. “Yeah!” Lucas rolled his eyes. “Timoth