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2025-02-05 23:55:15Bryan was mid sentence, explaining something about the new project when I saw her, Sandra Hill.
My breath hitched, a sharp, involuntary reaction as my heart slammed against my ribs. I didn’t think, I just grabbed the nearest file from my desk and practically threw it up in front of my face, pretending to be deeply engrossed in its contents. My hands trembled slightly, but I gripped the folder tighter, using it as a flimsy shield against a ghost from my past. Bryan paused, arching a brow. “Uh… are you hiding from someone, or is that file suddenly the most fascinating document in the history of paperwork?” His voice was light, teasing, but I didn’t drop the file. “Shh,” I hissed, cutting him off with a sharp whisper. My eyes darted over the top edge, just enough to catch a glimpse. There she was. Sandra’s sharp heels clicked confidently against the polished marble floor, a rhythmic, arrogant staccato that echoe
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Not long after, a tall, handsome guy with an easy smile walked toward us. His dark hair was styled perfectly, and he had the kind of effortless confidence that only comes from being comfortable in places like this. “Ahh, here he is," Alessandro said, standing up with a grin. "This is Luca." He turned to us. "Anne, Eloise, meet my younger son, Luca." Luca gave my mom a warm smile before turning to me, his handshake firm but friendly. “Nice to finally meet you, Eloise. My dad’s been going on and on about this dinner.” I managed a polite smile, still processing everything. There was a warmth in Luca’s eyes, a friendliness that made him instantly likable. Then Luca leaned toward his father, murmuring something. Alessandro nodded, and with a slight frown, he turned to us. "Well, it seems Dino won’t be joining us today. He’s still tied up on a business trip and won’t make it back in time.” “Oh, what a shame," my mom said, sounding genuinely disappointed. "I was hoping we’d meet
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Bryan was mid sentence, explaining something about the new project when I saw her, Sandra Hill. My breath hitched, a sharp, involuntary reaction as my heart slammed against my ribs. I didn’t think, I just grabbed the nearest file from my desk and practically threw it up in front of my face, pretending to be deeply engrossed in its contents. My hands trembled slightly, but I gripped the folder tighter, using it as a flimsy shield against a ghost from my past. Bryan paused, arching a brow. “Uh… are you hiding from someone, or is that file suddenly the most fascinating document in the history of paperwork?” His voice was light, teasing, but I didn’t drop the file. “Shh,” I hissed, cutting him off with a sharp whisper. My eyes darted over the top edge, just enough to catch a glimpse. There she was. Sandra’s sharp heels clicked confidently against the polished marble floor, a rhythmic, arrogant staccato that echoe
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When I got home, the familiar scent of lavender-scented candles greeted me. I kicked off my shoes by the door, feeling the exhaustion of the day settling deep in my bones. The bandage on my hand tugged slightly as I adjusted my bag, a sharp reminder of the chaos I’d been trying to forget. Mom’s voice floated from the kitchen, light and cheerful. "Eloise, you’re home! Just in time." I forced a smile as I stepped into the kitchen, where she was stirring something in a pot, her face glowing with excitement. "Hey, Mom." "How was work?" she asked, glancing at my hand with a brief frown before I could tuck it behind my back. "Fine. Just busy," I replied quickly, not in the mood to relive the office drama. She didn’t press, thank God. Instead, she wiped her hands on a dish towel and turned to me, her eyes sparkling with the kind of excitement that instantly put
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"Fair enough," he said quietly, his tone measured. "I wasn’t exactly proud of who I was back then." I blinked, caught off guard by his admission. "What?" "You heard me," he said, his gaze steady. "I’ve made mistakes, Eloise. I was arrogant, selfish, and yeah, I hurt people. But I’ve changed or at least, I’m trying to. People like Amelia remind me of who I used to be, and I don’t want that in my company." I stared at him, unsure how to respond. The Dino I remembered wouldn’t have admitted to any of that, let alone shown any remorse. "Why are you telling me this?" I asked cautiously. "Because I don’t want you to think I’m that guy anymore," he said simply. "I know I can’t erase the past, but I can make damn sure it doesn’t define my future." For a moment, the room was silent except for the faint hum of the air conditioning. I didn’t know what to say. Part of me wanted to believe him, but another part of me was still holding onto the anger and hurt from years ago. "I’ll hol
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The lady sneered, crossing her arms. “Maybe next time you’ll watch where you’re going.” “What’s going on here?” a deep voice demanded. I looked up to see Dino standing in the doorway, his eyes narrowing as he took in the scene. His gaze shifted to me on the floor, my bleeding hand, and then to the lady standing above me. “She wasn’t paying attention,” the lady said, her tone suddenly defensive. “She ran into me.” Dino’s jaw tightened, his eyes dark with anger. “Is that why she’s bleeding? Because she ran into you?” The lady opened her mouth to argue, but Dino raised a hand to stop her. “Enough. Just leave. Now.” She hesitated, her eyes darting between Dino and me, before huffing and storming off. Dino knelt beside me, his expression softening. “Let me see,” he said gently. I reluctantly held out my hand, wincing as he inspected the cut. “This looks deep,” he said, his voice tight. “We need to get you to the nurse’s office.” “I’m fine,” I said, trying to push myself
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We drove in silence, the weight of everything still hanging in the air. When we finally arrived home, Jess and I headed upstairs. "Hey, you need rest. It's been a long day," she said softly. I nodded, too tired to argue. I headed straight for the shower, letting the hot water soothe my mind for a brief moment before I wrapped myself in a towel and got into bed. Jess soon joined me after her shower, slipping into the bed beside me. I turned off the lights, trying to unwind, but my mind kept drifting back to everything that had happened. My phone rang, interrupting my thoughts. It was a call from Mom. "I'll take it," Jess said, grabbing the phone from the nightstand. She answered it quickly, her voice muffled as she spoke to Mom. I couldn’t hear their conversation, but from the tone, I could tell she was reassuring Mom that I was already asleep. I closed my eyes, letting the quiet of the room lull me into a sense of calm, grateful for Jess’s presence by my side as I drifted of
