adminj Chapter13 “You’re awake, Julian!” Bianca Sterling was overwhelmed with joy at first, then burst into tears. “You’re finally awake… If you hadn’t woken up, I don’t know what I would’ve done. Your parents would’ve hated me forever, and the guilt would’ve eaten me alive…” “I never should’ve let you go offer those Blessed Rosary Beads … Read more
Chapter12 Julian Lancaster had fallen off a cliff. He was rushed to the hospital and barely pulled back from the brink of death. But even the doctors were puzzled. All his vitals showed he was stable. His brain activity was unusually active, nothing like what you’d expect from someone in a coma. And yet, he … Read more
Chapter11 In Charlotte’s memory, snow in Northbridge always came late. As a child, she’d cling to Julian Lancaster’s arm and count down the days on her fingers, eyes shining with excitement: “How many more days until the big snow? You promised to build me a yard full of snowmen!” Julian’s hands were terrible at crafting … Read more
Chapter10 Bianca Sterling insisted on cutting off all of Julian Lancaster’s contact with the outside world. So the two of them left their electronics behind at the base of the mountain and spent each day in quiet seclusion, following the rhythm of the monastery, morning mass bells and evening hymns, with the novice monks. Julian … Read more
Chapter9 His assistant went pale. Cold sweat drenched the back of his collar almost instantly. He could already imagine himself being fired on the spot by Julian Lancaster. Dragging his feet toward the VIP Private Suite, he arrived just in time to see Julian gently patting Bianca Sterling’s back, having just lulled her to sleep. … Read more
Chapter8 Even after the helipad jet took off with a roar, Nurse Evelyn stood frozen in place, still in shock. She never would’ve guessed that the injured young woman who’d spent days in the hospital without a single visitor… came from such an elite family. Still dazed, she started heading downstairs, only to run right … Read more
Chapter7 “Come on. If he could so easily abandon his childhood sweetheart, imagine what kind of misery your granddaughter would face if she married into that family.” “Those are old wounds…” Their whispered chatter drifted faintly into Charlotte Wynn’s ears. She tried to lift the corner of her lips in a smile, but it was … Read more
Chapter6 “Fire! There’s a fire! Somebody help!” Flames shot into the sky, painting the night a terrifying crimson. “Find some water! Call the fire department, now!” Chaos exploded all around, shouts, clashing equipment, the crackle of burning wood. But Charlotte Wynn stood in the safe zone, unmoving. She knew panicking would only add to the … Read more
Chapter5 Charlotte was shoved hard to the side, stumbling to the ground. Pain shot through her ankle, sharp and searing. Her palm scraped against the gravel, a fiery sting spreading up her arm. Before she could get up, Julian had already dove into the water like a madman. By the time he carried Bianca Sterling … Read more
Chapter4 Charlotte stood staring at the fading embers of the fireworks for a long time. The night dew soaked her shoulders, and the chill snuck down her collar, finally dragging her out of her daze. She pulled her coat tighter and turned to head back into the house. The Lancaster estate was quiet in the … Read more