EVIE POV Stella dropped the singed photos into the nearby trash can and let them burn. The flames danced and consumed the images, leaving behind nothing but charred remnants. Stella's eyes were ablaze with a mixture of anger and triumph as she watched the photos disintegrate. "Evie, you really s
Timothy was pulled from his thoughts when he heard his phone chiming on the chair with his belongings. He excused himself before grabbing his phone and seeing the name "Ethan" flashing across the screen. When he picked up, he heard his friend's voice trembled with urgency. "Timothy, you need to ge
The evening at the restaurant had been long and tiring. The clattering of dishes, the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, and the demands of the customers had left me drained. As I stepped out into the cool night air, all I wanted was to get into my car and drive home, away from the chaos of the day.
As I arrived at the apartment, I expected to find it empty, a quiet refuge. As I stepped inside, that wish was quickly dashed as I spotted Aria on the couch, locked in a passionate embrace with Mike, her new boyfriend. I cleared my throat loudly, causing them to spring apart, their faces flushed w
TIMOTHY POV Timothy stood at the entrance of the hospital room, a mixture of emotions churning within him. The sterile scent of antiseptic and the soft hum of medical equipment filled the air, creating a somber atmosphere that weighed heavily on his shoulders. He took a deep breath, trying to stea
With a heavy heart, Timothy stood up from his chair, his gaze fixed on his mother. "I'll visit again soon, Mom," he said, kissing her cheek. She nodded, her eyes filled with a mixture of understanding and sadness. "Alright." As Timothy left the hospital room, he couldn't escape suffocating feeli
The next morning, I woke up with a sense of dread that had become all too familiar. The events of the past few days had left me feeling tangled and confused. With a sigh, I got out of bed, determined to face the day ahead. As I made my way to the kitchen, I noticed Aria absorbed in conversation on
I made my way back into my apartment and sank into my chair in front of the computer, hoping to find some solace in the digital realm. As I powered up my computer, my inbox pinged with a new email notification. It was from Penny, and my heart raced with a mixture of anticipation and dread. She had