An hour later, a 60-second video of Nicholas and I bidding our farewells in front of the court made headlines. People online even commented that the scene where Nicholas's coat billowed about in the wind as he watched me leave surpassed those in tragic films. "Just how desperate was she to file fo
Nicholas's face emitted a ghostly, pale glow under the overhead light. Just his gaze and one fleeting sentence from him were enough to render me powerless and desperate. He didn't even have to do anything else. "Nicholas, we can have one last meal together if you'd like. But the rest is off the tab
"Huh?"I had yet to snap back to my senses. While I was in a daze, Pete urged, "I'm downstairs at your place. Didn't you ask me about the fireworks? Let me explain it to you properly."I hesitated. I was utterly drained today, but Pete suddenly put on a coquettish tone just as I was about to refuse
Pete was unusually quiet, and I drifted off into a slumber as well. When I opened my eyes again, I was greeted by the vast sea and a sky of dazzling stars. I popped my head out of the convertible and lay in the car. The next moment, brilliant fireworks exploded in the night sky, their deafening sou
But what could I say to someone who had treated me sincerely from the start? I wasn't that big of a bitch.Yasmine and Silas had both called me to congratulate me, while my classmates from all around the world felt happy for me.After Zachary had publicly apologized to me on social media, he proceed
While waiting for the day of our divorce, I watched as Nicholas appeared frequently in the eyes of the public.He would take Jasmine out on walks around the malls, treat her to meals, and even watch movies with her. Ever since my name had taken a turn for the better, Zachary's fans had begun sympat
The illness had hit me like a truck, yet it took its time to leave, clinging onto me, unwilling to let go.I had lost a lot of weight. But I didn't want Nicholas to think that I hadn't been doing well without him, so I purposely wore something thick.After covering myself up, I found a pair of sungl
Jasmine's lips twitched as she forced a smile. She sneered as she asked, "Ms. Jones, how can you be so harsh with your words? Are you upset?"I smiled and looked at Jasmine. "I'm just feeling worried about you. He's raising you as a pet. No matter what, it sounds a bit cheap."Jasmine paled as her h
I was filled with excitement. Ever since that argument with Nicholas, he had already begun coordinating with his medical team. Due to the sudden changes, the team had to completely revise the questions they had prepared. Since it concerned Tabitha, we didn't mind giving them a bit more time. Now,
Since that day, Tabitha had become increasingly silent.She started zoning out often, sometimes staring at me or Nicholas, sometimes focusing on random things. Every time she drifted into this state, it would last for over ten minutes.During these moments, we didn't dare to interrupt her. We could
Everything in Coral Villa remained unchanged. I hadn't been forgetful to that extent. I still remembered those days when I stayed by Nicholas' side, feeling at peace with it all.At that time, I thought, "What's the big deal if I stay with him for the rest of my life?" We had already found some kin
"Ariana!"Nicholas caught up with me from behind, his warm hand grasping mine. I wasn't sure if it was from nervousness or the heat, but his palm was damp."Ariana, don't go back to Tabitha's room. Sleep in a different room instead."I rolled my eyes in my mind. After all this time, he was still thi
I didn't want to stay under the same roof as Nicholas, so I took my laptop and went to sit in the courtyard.A while later, Nicholas found me. As he approached, the cool summer breeze swirled around him, carrying it to where he sat beside me."Tabitha finished eating, and her little belly's all roun
Back at Coral Villa, Tabitha had also returned.I carried Tabitha upstairs and started unpacking her things from the suitcase. She was thrilled.Nicholas walked over and squatted beside her. "Tabitha, Daddy and Mommy prepared these for you. Do you want to kiss Daddy and Mommy?"Tabitha stared at him
Nicholas held one of Tabitha's outfits in his hands. It was so small it seemed no larger than a face towel he used to wash his face. He handled them with such care that his overflowing fatherly love seemed to seep into the fabric.I looked into his eyes earnestly and said, "You still have time to be
I pulled Nicholas' hands off my shoulders and turned silently to look out the window.The reflection in the car window showed his pain. I saw him open his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing.When we arrived at Coral Villa, the driver parked in front of the gate.As if eager to please me, Nichola
The drive back was silent and suffocating. Nicholas and I were separated by an invisible barrier, and neither of us dared to say another word to each other.His phone rang, breaking the oppressive quiet. After a few brief responses, he hung up and turned to me. "The police said her injuries are too