I waited in our marital home until night fell. I reached out, tracing the outline of the tall buildings and Nicholas. The night was as dark as ink, and the glass windows reflected my exhausted face.It felt like I already knew the outcome, yet I was reluctant to let go.The clock's hands had just mo
In the conference room, Nicholas stood by the window. He had one hand in his pocket while his long legs were crossed casually. He showed no sign of discomfort, although he was in unfamiliar territory.He was just standing there silently. His mere silhouette carried the weight of authority.Anyone wh
Last night, I didn't sleep at all.Money could make the world go round. During this special time, Douglas employed some unconventional methods. Those who could be bribed would always be open to bribery.I negotiated with everyone on the list provided by Neal, and I grasped the information I wanted.
Seeing things like this again, Nicholas no longer felt anger or hatred. He was just confused.He had tried so hard to hold the family together, but everything had gone wrong. His mind told him he should react, but it was hard for him.I leaned wearily in my seat, propping my chin on one hand. I look
Douglas entered and saw me rubbing my temples with my eyes closed. He asked with concern, "Ms. Jones, are you okay?"I opened my eyes and forced a smile. "I'm fine. Get the car ready to head to Jay Caldwell & Co. and call Yasmine. We need to have a meeting.""Ms. Warren already called to say she's w
Douglas awkwardly found an excuse and slipped away. Watching his retreating figure, I couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. If I could, I would love to escape too. If someone could give me the answer, I would want to know what to do.When I told Yasmine that I planned to cover up for Claudia, my he
After talking with Yasmine for over three hours, I finally left Jay Caldwell & Co.Douglas handed me my phone, looking a little uneasy. "Ms. Jones, your phone has been vibrating non-stop.""Oh?" I took the phone and checked. There were 48 missed calls.I calmly gripped the phone and said to Douglas,
Nicholas's gaze instantly dimmed, but his voice remained full of affection. "Why not? We could if you wanted to."I listened in silence, and Nicholas became even more anxious.He gritted his teeth and said, "Ariana, I haven't eaten yet. Let's have a meal together. It's been a long time since I've ha
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
The sky had grown dark. A heavy feeling settled in my chest. I wanted to step out and get some air.Nicholas was still seething with anger at Claudia. But he refused to let go of me, holding my hand tightly.In a hoarse voice, I shook my head and said expressionlessly, "I'm not interested in her apo
Nicholas snapped, "Are you done yet?"He grabbed the vase next to him and hurled it at Claudia.The vase, though empty of flowers, still held water. It shattered against the wall with a crash, and shards of glass and water poured over Claudia's head.Claudia barely managed to hold her breath. She co