"He wants me, not you! Let him live, Bruce," I pleaded, my voice cracking with fear and desperation. But Bruce's cold gaze remained fixed on us, a twisted smirk on his lips. I wanted to scream more, to make them stop, but fear rooted me to the spot. I swallowed hard, my throat dry as I watched the
As the deafening sound of the gunshot echoed through the air, time slowed to a crawl. My heart pounded violently in my chest, and my ears rang with a high-pitched sound. Everything around me blurred into a chaotic mess. I cried out, my voice trembling with fear and anguish, as the bullet grazed Tim
The scene felt surreal, bathed in the stark glow of the streetlights as the authorities swarmed in with purposeful strides. My heart pounded in my chest as Timothy and I stood amidst the swirling chaos, watching in silence as they converged upon Bruce's lifeless body. "It’s okay. Help is here," Tim
Yet, amidst the disquiet, two familiar figures emerged from the double doors, pulling me back to the present. "Aria!" I exclaimed, relief flooding through me as I spotted her and Lucas waiting anxiously by the station entrance. Without hesitation, I rushed towards her, enveloping her in a tight em
Looking around the lobby, I sought Timothy's reassuring presence, but he was nowhere to be seen. A sense of unease prickled at the edges of my consciousness as I turned to Aria. "What happened to Timothy?" I asked, my voice breaking. Aria's expression shifted, a furrow forming on her brow. "He was
The drive was accompanied by a comfortable silence, each passing moment drawing us closer to the destination that signified the end of a tumultuous night. I glanced over at Timothy, his focused expression illuminated by the dim glow of the dashboard. "Thank you for everything, Timothy," I said soft
I accepted the box, feeling a rush of anticipation coursing through me. My fingers traced the delicate edges of the box, a sense of wonder rising within me. As I lifted the lid, nestled within the satin lining was a breathtaking tennis bracelet—a delicate band adorned with sparkling gems that shimme
The familiar scent of my lavender-scented candles enveloped my apartment as I stepped through the door. It had been a long night, and despite the long shower, the fatigue still clung to me. Still, I wanted to do anything but stay home. As I walked into the kitchen to grab an apple from the fruit bo