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
The drive to the Hayes' mansion felt like an eternity, my mind consumed by a whirlwind of anxious thoughts. Scarlett's urgent call had summoned me here, and the fear that had been growing within me since our last meeting had intensified. As I approached the grand estate, I couldn't help but feel lik
Frustration welled up within me, and I couldn't contain it any longer. "You think I wanted any of this? You think I enjoy being at the center of this family’s stupid chaos? I've been trying to protect all of you from the truth, but it seems like no one wants to hear it!" “Truth?” Timothy furrowed
I had hoped that the chaos in my life would somehow subside, but the next morning, I was met with yet another unsettling surprise. As I retrieved the mail from my mailbox, a white envelope with an official-looking seal caught my eye. I tore it open, my heart pounding with a mix of curiosity and drea