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,
TIMOTHY POV Timothy sat in his car, his fingers drumming nervously on the steering wheel. The quaint little cake shop, Sweet Delights, stood before them, its windows filled with decadent cakes of all shapes and sizes. Stella was still in a sour mood from their argument at the hospital. Her behav
I was thoroughly exhausted, but a soothing sense of relaxation coursed through my body as Aria and I entered our apartment late that night. Our spa trip had been the perfect remedy for weeks of stress and tension. The soothing massages and refreshing facials had washed away the worries that had plag
The next morning arrived with a soft, golden glow seeping through the curtains, casting warm patches of light across my room. I stretched beneath the cozy embrace of my covers, momentarily forgetting the weight of the world outside my windows. Aria's voice, gentle but anxious, broke through the haze