The air crackled with tension as Lucas stood in the doorway, his presence a stark reminder of the chaos that swirled around us. Mia shifted uneasily beside me, her eyes darting between Lucas and the dress in my hands. "Lucas, I..." Mia began, her voice faltering as she struggled to find the right
Anxiety knotted my stomach as Lucas steered the car through the winding streets towards the hospital. The tension in the air was palpable, thick enough to suffocate. My mind raced with questions, each more urgent than the last. The image of Aria lying unconscious haunted me, her delicate features ma
Mia's face paled beneath a mask of denial, her hands trembling as she reached for her purse. "I-I don't know how her phone got in there," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. "It must be a mistake." But the truth was plain to see, the evidence of Mia's deceit laid bare before us like a
The sound of rushing water filled my ears as I stood frozen in shock, staring at the phone sinking into the toilet bowl. Mia's words echoed in my mind, a painful reminder of the betrayal that had just occurred. For a moment, I was paralyzed, unable to comprehend what had just happened. But then, a
TIMOTHY POV Timothy's fingers tightened around the phone, his breath hitching as he listened to the final click on the other end. The line went dead, leaving him with nothing but the bitter taste of defeat in his mouth. With a growl of frustration, he slammed the receiver back onto its hook and sl
“I heard you on the calls,” the man named Jared muttered, his voice gravelly with age and regret. Timothy’s curiosity surged. He studied Jared, noting the burn scars that marred his weathered skin. “What about them?” Timothy prodded, his pulse quickening with a mixture of apprehension and curiosit
The air hung heavy with anticipation as I sat cross-legged on the floor of Aria’s room, my fingers flying over her phone's screen. With a sense of trepidation, I punched in the code, my heart pounding in my chest as I delved into her photo album. Each image held the potential to uncover secrets, to
I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, the weight of the past bearing down upon me like a burden too heavy to bear. "She always seemed more like… a confidant, or an acquaintance," I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper. Lucas's brow furrowed in confusion as he processed my words. "What do you m
"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