Chapter 10 That was enough to make the nearby cop step in. “Mr. Wallaker, that’s enough. Keep it civil, or both of you are coming with us to the station.” Hugh clenched his jaw. The last thing he needed was a scene at the station. If the press got wind of it, his family’s reputation … Read more
Chapter 9 +38 The officer remained professional but firm. “Sir, the registered owner is Ms. Melissa Bush. She has provided the deed as proof. Please return to the property to clarify matters.” “What the hell are you talking about?” Hugh barked, his voice rising. “That’s my apartment!” “Sir,” the officer said, his tone growing colder, … Read more
Chapter 8 Hugh’s wrist was caught mid-air by a strong, unyielding grip. He whipped around, ready to yell, but the words died in his throat when he saw who it was. Bradley stood behind him, his expression calm but cold, his grip firm as steel. The sheer authority radiating from him sent a shiver down … Read more
Chapter 7 The hurried couple froze at the sound of her voice, spinning around. When their eyes landed on Melissa, shock spread across their faces. “Melissa?!” they blurted out in unison. Melissa’s gaze locked on the woman beside Hugh, and her chest tightened painfully. Her mind reeled-it was Hannah Carpenter, her closest friend from college. … Read more
6.Chapter 6 Keep Dragging Me Down Bradley stood there like a man who’d already won, his voice steady, calm, and almost maddeningly composed. “If you really love him, you’ll tell him the truth. Help him accept his real family. Stop making a scene—it’s only making things worse for him.” Melissa felt like her chest was … Read more
5.Chapter 5 Give Him Back To Me Melissa was so freaked out, she nearly collapsed, her legs giving way as she spun around and bolted back down the highway. Bradley was right behind her, grabbing her around the waist and yanking her to a stop. “Are you seriously out of your mind? This is a … Read more
4.Chapter 4 She’s Not Your Mother “Hiss—” Bradley winced in pain, his gaze turning sharp as a knife. “You little brat, is this how she’s been teaching you?” Curtis glared at him, fists clenched in fury. “You’re not my dad! Let go of me!” Bradley’s voice hardened, low and threatening. “Listen up, Milton Moore. I’m … Read more
3.Chapter 3 Got Moore Blood In You Melissa bolted back into the house from the balcony, her movements sharp and hurried. “Curtis, wash up—it’s dinner time,” she called, keeping her tone as steady as she could manage. But her mind was miles away. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t shake the image of … Read more
2.Chapter 2 Against The World Melissa stared down at Jack’s lifeless body sprawled on the floor. Blood had already seeped to the tips of her shoes, cold and sticky, clinging like guilt itself. Her knees gave out, and she crumpled onto the floor, her hands trembling uncontrollably. “Shit… I killed him. I fucking killed him…” … Read more
elissa Bush stood in the middle of the crowded street, the noise around her barely registering over the chaos in her own head. Her phone buzzed, and when she saw her mom’s name, she picked up like it was her last lifeline. “Mom… Hugh wants to call off the wedding,” she managed to say, her … Read more