A month later, Ariel’s penthouse apartment was a tranquil oasis, the soft hum of the air conditioning and the gentle rustle of the wind outside creating a soothing background noise. She had just finished a virtual meeting with her team and was looking forward to a quiet evening when the doorbell rang. She hesitated for a moment, wondering who it could be, before making her way to the entrance. As she opened the door, a surprised expression crossed her face. Monica, her former husband’s partner, stood in the hallway, a smug smile plastered on her face, but she wasn’t alone. Ariel’s instincts immediately went on high alert, her mind racing with possibilities. “Monica, what a surprise,” Ariel said, her voice neutral, as she stepped aside to let her in. Monica swept into the apartment, her eyes scanning the luxurious décor, a hint of envy flickering across her face. “Ariel, your place is stunning,” she gushed, her voice dripping with insincerity. “As if you’ve never been here be

ARIELI woke up early, feeling a mix of emotions as I got my kids ready for the big day. Moon was bouncing with excitement, her pink tutu dress making her look like a tiny ballerina. Star, on the other hand, was his usual curious self, asking me questions about where we were going. I just smiled and told him to wait and see.As I helped Star into his black suit and styled his hair, he looked up at me with his big green eyes. “Mommy, you look beautiful,” he said, his voice filled with sincerity.I smiled, feeling a warmth in my heart. “Thank you, baby. You look pretty handsome yourself.”Moon chimed in, “And I’m a princess, Mommy!”I laughed, hugging them both tight. “Yes, you are, baby girl. You’re my little princess.”Sophia helped me into my red designer mermaid tail dress, the fabric hugging my curves like a glove. The trail was long and flowing, and I felt like a million bucks.Sophia gasped as I turned around, her eyes wide with admiration. “Ariel, you look stunning. I mean,

Monica woke up before dawn, her mind racing with thoughts of the previous day’s events. She had barely slept, her anger and hurt lingering like an open wound. She reached for her phone, trying Chase’s number again, but it was still off. She felt a pang of frustration and betrayal, wondering why he hadn’t even bothered to check on her, not even his mother did that.As she scrolled through social media, her wedding still trending, she felt a mix of emotions. Some people sympathised with her, while others condemned her for her past actions. But what caught her attention was the constant mention of Ariel’s name, accompanied by pictures of her and the twins. Monica’s jealousy grew with each scroll, her eyes fixed on Ariel’s confident smile and stunning beauty.She couldn’t help but compare herself to Ariel, feeling inferior and overshadowed. The comments about Chase’s cowardice and her own role in the divorce only added fuel to her anger. But then, she saw it – a picture of Moon and Star,

ARIELI looked up to see Sophia’s curious expression, her eyebrows raised in question. “Who is it?” I asked, already knowing the answer.But before Sophia could respond, Chase appeared in the doorway, his presence commanding attention. My heart skipped a beat as our eyes locked, the tension between us unmistaken.Sophia excused herself, leaving us alone in the room. I tried to play it cool, but my heart was racing. What was Chase doing here? Had he come to confront me about stopping his wedding or trying to bring him down?I raised an eyebrow, trying to break the silence. “So, what brings you to my humble abode?”Chase still didn’t respond, his gaze never leaving mine. I felt like he was searching for something, but I had no idea what.I sighed, trying to relax my nerves. “Look, Chase, if this is about the wedding or the ups and downs at the office, I’m not interested.”But Chase just shook his head, his eyes clouding over with a deep sadness. But as I looked into his eyes, I saw s

Monica stormed into the hospital room, her eyes blazing with anger and jealousy as the receptionist had already told her they had a visit. She was met with a scene that made her heart twist with pain. Ariel was sitting on the bed, playing with Austin, who was laughing and giggling like she had never seen before. Chase was standing beside them, a smile on his face, looking like the perfect family.Monica’s eyes narrowed, her mind racing with possessiveness and anger. Who was this woman, and why was she encroaching on her family? She felt a surge of resentment towards Ariel, who seemed to be effortlessly winning over her son’s affections.“What is she doing here?” Monica demanded, her voice cold and harsh.Chase turned to her, his smile faltering. “Monica, I invited Ariel to come and visit Austin. She’s been a big help-“Monica cut him off, her voice rising. “I don’t want her here. She’s not welcome.”Ariel looked up, her eyes meeting Monica’s. “I understand,” she said quietly. “I’ll