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
Lucas reached out and placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "We'll figure this out, Evie. You're not alone in this. We'll find a way to clear your name somehow." His words offered me a glimmer of hope, and I managed a small smile. "Thank you, Lucas. I don't know what I would do without you."
With the day trip to the spa scheduled, I decided it was time to start packing, though my mind was weighed down by the heavy tension that had enveloped our apartment. Aria had been avoiding me ever since our fight, and I couldn't help but feel like I was walking on eggshells. I began folding cloth
Penny's eyes narrowed in thought. "Her sister Scarlett hates her right? And she was at the Hayes mansion that day when the dress was torn, and might have been there earlier to tear it." The mention of Scarlett made my heart race. Scarlett’s sudden appearance had always struck me as odd. She had sh
TIMOTHY POV The atmosphere in the car remained tense as Timothy drove toward the hospital. They had a cake tasting appointment soon, but Timothy had promised his mother that he would visit her at the hospital that day. It was a routine he had never wanted to miss. Of course, this stop along the
Lydia's tears continued to flow, her voice filled with sorrow. "I want what's best for you, Timothy, above all else." Suddenly, she reached over, grabbing his wrist and tugging him closer with a surprising amount of strength. “You have to tell me. There’s someone else, isn’t there?” Timothy shut
The early morning sun bathed the city in a soft, golden glow as we all piled into Lucas's car, bound for a spa resort located just an hour away. The tension between Aria and me was still present, like an invisible wall that separated us. Lucas, ever the mediator, sat in the driver's seat, casting wo
We decided to put the heated exchange behind us and focus on somewhat enjoying the rest of our day. After all, we were at a spa resort, and there were plenty of activities to indulge in that didn’t require talking. Next on the agenda was a session of back massages. Aria and I were led to a serene,