"What kind of things?" I pressed, my voice betraying a hint of fear. Scarlett hesitated, choosing her words carefully. "She mentioned something about secrets, about you being involved in something..." Her voice trailed off, leaving a heavy silence between us. A rush of emotions washed over me – co
The click of Scarlett's heels on the polished office floor lingered in the air long after she had departed. Her parting words echoed in my mind like a cryptic melody. "I have a decision to make now." What decision? What made it more unnerving was that her decision, likely about Stella, would be rid
Timothy's eyes blazed with fury as he struggled to pin Andy down. "What the hell are you doing here, Andy?!" The blood vessels in Andy’s face and neck bulged, his struggles growing more fervent as Timothy fought to keep him restrained. "Let me go, damn it!" My gaze flickered to Timothy’s car, and
“She is in this,” Andy hissed as he lifted his head. "For gods sakes, she was stabbed because of you!” I shook my head. “No. That was my-” “Your stepbrother?” He cut me off and a cruel grin emerged on his lips. “Yeah, everyone knows. But I don’t care, considering you brought that monster around he
Fifteen minutes later, Lucas's car pulled up behind Timothy’s, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Stepping out of his car, Lucas approached us with his usual calm demeanor, a reassuring smile on his face. "Hey," Lucas greeted us, offering a casual salute. His eyes flickered to the deflated tire, but
“I’m fine, Evie, really” he said, smiling gently. He wrapped an arm around my waist and bent down to kiss me on my temple. “Let me just get you out of this cold.” I nodded, though I couldn’t tear my eyes away from his face as he guided me to his car. Once we were home, I helped Timothy settle onto
TIMOTHY POV The aroma of sizzling bacon and brewing coffee wafted through the kitchen, enveloping Timothy as he deftly moved around the countertops. He glanced at the clock, noting that Evie would be waking up soon. Despite the breakfast preparations, his mind was consumed by concerns far weightier
I sat in Timothy's apartment, the quiet ambiance only broken by Duke's playful barks as I tossed a toy for him. His enthusiasm was infectious, and I found myself laughing as he pranced in a circle, proud that he’d caught the ball. It was a nice distraction from the thought of Timothy having to meet
"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