I met her accusing gaze head-on, refusing to back down. "Yes, Stella, I am. And let's not pretend that it's a secret anymore. The truth about your affair with Andy would have come out eventually. It's only a matter of time before it makes its way to the public, and we all know how messy that could g
I bit my tongue, wanting to scream Scarlett’s name despite likely not receiving a response. Blood stained her clothes, and I couldn’t tell from where I stood whether she was even breathing. Stella was there too, her face twisted in anguish as she sobbed uncontrollably. Timothy shouted for someone
The sterile, fluorescent-lit waiting room was suffocating, and the atmosphere was thick with tension. I couldn't sit still; my foot tapped a restless rhythm on the worn linoleum floor. Timothy was still beside me, his jaw clenched so tightly that I could practically hear his molars grinding together
With every passing minute, the sterile hospital waiting room grew colder, and my anxiety soared higher. Time seemed to slow to a crawl, the minutes stretching into hours. I watched the clock on the wall, its ticking sound echoing in the silence. Timothy broke the oppressive silence. "Evie, it's la
Back at the apartment, I helped Olive get settled in, her small frame looking even smaller in this unfamiliar place. She had been through so much, and I couldn't imagine the trauma she must be carrying. As I made up a little nest for her in the living room for the time being, the weight of responsib
Olive shook her head. “No.” "Not since we left the hospital,” I added. Aria gasped. “You must be starving! How about I make us some dinner, hm?” Olive piped up, "Can we have macaroni, please?" Aria smiled warmly at Olive. "Of course, sweetheart. Macaroni it is." As Aria bustled about in th
I found myself awakening to the first rays of daylight that streamed through the curtains. My eyes blinked open, and as I turned to look at the room, I saw Olive sitting on the edge of my bed, her big green eyes staring back at me. "Good morning!" she exclaimed with a bright smile, her enthusiasm
Back in the apartment, the air seemed lighter after my conversation with Timothy. I couldn't help but smile as I saw Olive as she bounced her legs on the couch. Once she spotted me, she sat up and ran to my side. "I can’t believe Uncle Timothy lives right next to you!" she said, her excitement evi
"Plenty of space here,” he started. “I figured…we could easily convert this into a nursery someday." My heart skipped a beat at his words, the mere suggestion sending a wave of emotions crashing over me. A nursery—our nursery. The thought of starting a family with Timothy filled me with a sense of
As Timothy led me through the threshold, his hands cupping my eyes gently, I couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in my chest. This was it—the moment we had been waiting for. Our new beginning, our haven. Duke trotted alongside us, his tail wagging in anticipation. I could sense the air th
The flight back home felt like a whirlwind, the memories of our honeymoon paradise fading into the background as the reality of returning to our everyday lives set in. But as the plane touched down and we made our way through the bustling airport, a knot of anxiety tightened in my chest at the thoug
"Welcome, welcome!" she exclaimed, her voice as sweet as honey. "Would you like to try some of our local fruits?" We nodded eagerly, and she began slicing pieces of fruit with practiced ease, offering them to us on skewers. I reached for a slice of mango, its flesh ripe and juicy beneath my finger
As the plane descended toward the island, my heart fluttered with excitement. The anticipation bubbled within me as the tropical paradise came into view, its crystal-clear waters shimmering like liquid sapphires beneath the golden sun. We stepped off the plane into paradise, the air heavy with the
When it finally came time to, he entered me, and my teeth clenched as I stretched around his erection. I gasped as he began to move inside me, each thrust slow and deep. The pleasure intensified until at last I was teetering on the edge of oblivion. I clung to him desperately, my nails digging into
As the festivities of our wedding night drew to a close, Timothy and I found ourselves heading up to the honeymoon suite, drunk on love and excitement. The air crackled with anticipation as we stumbled through the door, our laughter echoing off the walls. The soft glow of candlelight cast ethereal
The lights dimmed and the room fell silent. On the large screen at the front of the room, images of Timothy and his mother, Lydia, began to flash by, accompanied by gentle music that tugged at the heartstrings. I watched as Timothy's tearful gaze locked onto the screen, his eyes filled with a mixt
As I stood at the altar, my heart pounding with nervous anticipation, I could feel the weight of the moment bearing down on me like a heavy cloak. But as Timothy approached, his eyes shining with love and adoration, the world around me seemed to fall away, leaving only the two of us in its wake. W