Cautiously, I entered Timothy's apartment, my footsteps echoing in the silence that enveloped the space. "Timothy? Duke?" I called out, surprised by the absence of both Timothy and his dog, who would’ve come running to the door in most cases. The living room revealed no signs of their presence, ex
The hot water cascaded over me in the bathtub, washing away the grime and exhaustion from a day that seemed endless. Timothy had insisted on preparing dinner for us after my long soak, claiming he had a few recipes up his sleeve that would tantalize the taste buds. As the aroma of his culinary prowe
Aria lay on the cold floor, her eyes wide with terror as she muttered incoherent phrases. My heart sank at the sight of her, her usually vibrant spirit reduced to a delirious state. "Aria," I whispered, my voice catching in my throat. "What happened? Why are you here?" Her response came in disjoin
“What?” I was breathless, still struggling to gasp in clean air. Mia walked closer, her cold expression growing clearer. “You’ve been a busy guy, Tim,” said Mia. The world spun around me as Mia's words sank in. I staggered, trying to comprehend the magnitude of the betrayal. "Arson? Timothy woul
My thoughts were interrupted by the clatter of approaching footsteps. A uniformed officer led Mia into the holding area, her heels clicking against the cold floor. She wore a smug expression as she looked me up and down. "Enjoying your time in the slammer, Evie?" Mia sneered, her tone dripping wit
I had always known Mia to be impulsive, but her actions that night surpassed even my wildest expectations. Dragged to Kamran's opulent mansion against my will, I found myself ensnared in what looked like yet another trap. "Mom," I growled, clawing at her hand as her nails dug into my wrist, "you'v
Just as Mia’s tirade about my supposed interference in her plans came to a conclusion, the doors flew open and a maid entered, holding them just long enough for Kamran to stroll in casually. He seemed content to find Mia at first, his offering a small smile, but it quickly deflated upon seeing me.
The tension in the room was palpable, thick with unspoken accusations and simmering anger. I stood frozen, caught in the crossfire of a confrontation I never saw coming. "Evie, get out of here," Kamran's voice cut through the air like a knife, his tone sharp with frustration and disbelief. I bli