ARIEL (PLEASE READ WITH THE COPY OF YOUR HEART AND NOT THE ORIGINAL... LOL. MANY THANKS... MISS X.)Ariel stood in front of the mirror, her hospital gown stretched over her swollen belly, her eyes fixed on the reflection of her triplets, Star, Sky, and Moon. She couldn't help but reminisce about the journey that had brought her to this moment. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door opening, and she turned to see her stepmother, Whitney, walking in with a bouquet of flowers and a basket of treats.Whitney's eyes welled up with tears as she took in Ariel's pregnant form, and Ariel felt her own emotions surge. They hadn't seen each other in months, and the reunion was long overdue."Ariel, my dear, you're glowing!" Whitney exclaimed, setting the flowers and basket down on the bedside table.Ariel's voice cracked as she spoke, "Whitney, I'm so glad you're here. I've missed you so much,"Whitney rushed to Ariel's side, embracing her tightly. "I've missed you too, sweetie

Ariel trudged through the front door, her exhaustion evident in every step. Her babies, Star and Moon, toddled towards her, their eyes shining with excitement, knowing their mother’s return meant food and comfort. Ariel’s fatigue momentarily vanished as she scooped up her little ones, her heart overflowing with love. However, her enthusiasm was short-lived, as a sharp pain reminded her of her gym ordeal. She winced, and her stepmother, Whitney, chuckled knowingly.“No pain, no gain!”Ariel playfully rolled her eyes. “I’m never going back there again.”Whitney disapproved, but Ariel was resolute. After feeding and putting the twins to bed, Ariel gazed at their peaceful faces, her mind drifting to Sky. She couldn’t shake off the feeling that he was still alive, somewhere. The hospital’s explanation only raised more questions, and she couldn’t accept that she’d never see her baby boy again.Whitney noticed Ariel’s sadness and sat beside her. “Ariel, I know it’s hard, but you have to m

Ariel, now 29, watched as her 5-year-old twins, Moon and Star, excitedly ran to her, eager to share their day at school. Moon, her little princess, loved playing with dolls and laughing, while Star, her observant son, had a curious mind, just like his father. Despite never meeting their father, Chase, the twins had grown up beautifully, resembling both parents.Star’s curiosity was evident even in nursery school. He noticed that most kids had both parents, unlike him. When Ariel’s assistant, Sophia, fetched them from school, Star asked her about his father, but Sophia directed him to ask his mother instead. Ariel had been preparing for this conversation, knowing it was inevitable.As the family settled in at home, Ariel dedicated her time to her kids, giving them her best attention. After they shared their day, Ariel pulled Sophia aside and shared her decision to return to Brooklyn, New York, after five years in England. Sophia’s face fell, but when Ariel offered to take her along, So

ARIEL As I walked into the boardroom, my heart raced with anticipation and nerves. I had rehearsed this moment countless times, but nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of Chase’s gaze. Our eyes met, and a flurry of emotions swirled in my head. I hadn’t seen him in years, and the memories came flooding back.I took a deep breath and began my presentation, pointing out the positives and negatives of Coles Group. My voice was steady, but my eyes kept drifting to Chase, wondering what he was thinking. Did he still resent me? Did he at least feel love for me?“I own 10% shares in this company,” I stated, my voice firm. “And I demand a position on the board.”Chase’s face turned red with anger. “Absolutely not,” he spat. “You have an ulterior motive, Ariel. We can’t trust you.”I felt a sting from his words, but I stood my ground. “I’ve worked hard to fix the mistakes of the past, to make this company grow. I deserve a place here.”Chase opened his mouth to argue, but his gr

ARIEL As I arrived at Coles Group, I felt a mix of emotions: excitement, nervousness, and determination. I was ready to take on this new challenge and prove myself. Sophia, my assistant, had helped me prepare for this day, and I was grateful for her support.As I settled into my small office, I didn’t mind the size; I knew my purpose was bigger than this room. But as the day went on, the workload became overwhelming, and I needed a break. When lunchtime arrived, I decided to step out and grab something to eat.As I waited for the elevator, I noticed Chase, and our eyes met. I felt a flutter in my chest, and I quickly looked away, not wanting to reveal my emotions. But then, I spoke up, telling him not to leave on my account. He denied it, but I knew better.We stepped into the elevator, and the silence was palpable. I couldn’t help but think about all the questions I wanted to ask him, all the things I wanted to say. But I didn’t have the courage. The elevator seemed to take forever,