Juliette entered Daniel's house after successfully inputting the passcode. As she stepped inside, the emptiness of the place confirmed her suspicion that he wasn't home. She recalled hearing his phone ring at Adrienne's house, which only fueled her frustration. Disdainfully, Juliette settled herself on the couch. "And he had the audacity to claim he was working here," she muttered under her breath, her disbelief evident in her tone. Sitting there, she found herself staring at the ceiling, an overwhelming sense of misery flooding through her. "This misery should be Adrienne's burden, not mine," She blurted out, as if speaking to the vacant room. Attempting to shake off her despondency, she decided to rest her eyes and patiently wait for Daniel's return, hoping for an explanation. Her dozing state was interrupted by the distinct beeping sound of the door unlocking. Someone was inputting the passcode, and Juliette's heart raced in anticipation with the realization that Daniel had r

"I want more..." she confessed, her words barely a whisper but brimming with conviction. "I was going to give you more, even if you didn't ask for it..." He whispered in her ear, causing her heart to race once more. He swiftly gathered her in his arms and carried her to the desk. With one hand, he cleared the items from his table, causing a loud crash as something glass-like shattered, but they paid no attention. All they desired was the intimacy their bodies craved. "Adrienne..." she heard him murmur. Seated on the desk, with Richard standing before her, she moved her hands sensually up her dress, teasing Richard's senses as her fingers found the zipper. Slowly, she unzipped her dress and rolled the straps gently to her waist, revealing her breasts in the confines of her bra. She intended to unhook it, but he grasped her hand, halting her movements. A soft smile danced at the corners of his lips as he said, "Allow me," his voice filled with a mix of desire and tenderness. He

Adrienne decided to dress casually, opting for a comfortable sweatshirt and denim pants. She didn't bother with any makeup, as she simply wasn't in the mood. However, she did apply a coat of lip gloss to complete her look. Slipping on a pair of sandals, she grabbed her phone and made her way down the stairs. "Hey, good morning," Lisa greeted Adrienne, her voice filled with curiosity. Adrienne offered a quick smile in response, not pausing her steps. "Hi." "Are you heading out for a walk?" Adrienne shook her head. "I'm going to break up with Ryan. Wish me luck." Lisa's brows shot up in surprise. "That quick?" "Yup," Adrienne shrugged, feigning nonchalance. Sensing that something was off, Lisa asked, "You seem so cool about it. Are you okay?" "Yup," Adrienne maintained her facade of indifference. "Are you sure? Maybe you should ask for an explanation before ending things so abruptly. This could just be fake news, you know," Lisa persisted. Adrienne stopped in her tracks,

"Hey..." Adrienne said to Lucy with concern evident in her voice. Lucy was in the guest room, looking pale and disoriented from just waking up. The IV drip connected to her veins was still attached and she was struggling to sit up when she heard Adrienne's voice. "Hi..." Lucy replied, her voice filled with exhaustion and a hint of frustration. "Look who wanted to practice celibacy with me," Adrienne teased, attempting to lighten the mood. Lucy let out a soft giggle, momentarily forgetting her discomfort. "What do you mean?" Lucy asked, her brow furrowing with curiosity. Adrienne took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself to break the news to Lucy. "Congratulations. Doctor Andy confirmed it - you're pregnant," Adrienne revealed, her voice filled with an odd mix of excitement and sadness. Lucy's heart swelled with joy, disbelief coloring her expression. "Really? For real? I'm going to be a mother again?" Lucy exclaimed, a mix of emotions causing tears to well up in her eyes.

People flocked to Juliette's side, their worry and concern evident on their faces, as she lay on the ground, seriously injured. The driver of the car hastily emerged, rushing towards her with a mix of panic and guilt in his eyes. "Someone, please call for an ambulance!" he urgently pleaded, desperation lacing his voice. Just then, two sleek black cars swiftly pulled up at the chaotic scene, drawing everyone's attention. Without wasting a moment, a man gently scooped Juliette into his arms, carefully placing her inside one of the waiting vehicles. Simultaneously, two other injured individuals were tenderly carried into the second black car. "Hold on a minute! You can't just take them like that," a woman protested, her voice filled with disbelief and concern. The man who had carried Juliette shot her a piercing gaze, his smirk dripping with arrogance. "Should I let them suffer on the cold ground while you simply stand here crying and waiting for an ambulance?" he retorted, his word