Chapter 60 Emily’s POV 11 Keith stood in the doorway, his face a mixture of concern and unease. I crossed my arms, the tension between us hanging heavy in the air. “Why are you here, Keith?” He hesitated before answering, his voice quieter than usual. “Lily saw you at the store. She told me you … Read more
Chapter 59. Emily’s POV It had been a month since the trial, since Frank was taken away, and yet the heartache still lingered, dull but persistent. I found myself going through the motions, living on autopilot. Numb. The students at school continued to call me Miss Donald, each time the name weighed on me more. … Read more
Chapter 58 Emily’s POV The courtroom was heavy with tension as I entered, my heart pounding in my chest. Today was Frank’s trial, and I wasn’t sure how to feel. Vincent had asked me to testify, but I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t bring myself to prosecute or provide evidence, even though Frank had hurt … Read more
Chapter 57 Lily’s POV Tyler and I sat in silence, the weight of everything that had come to light pressing down on us like a storm cloud that refused to pass. I still couldn’t believe it–Emily, the girl I had spent years resenting and mocking, was now connected to one of the most powerful families … Read more
Chapter 56 Emily’s POV Keith’s voice echoed through the room as he shouted at Frank, his anger barely contained. “You’ve ruined everything!” His eyes blazed with fury, his words cutting through the tense silence. But before Frank could respond, Tom raised his hand, his voice calm yet firm. “Watch your tone, Keith,” Tom said, his … Read more
Chapter 55 Emily’s POV Nina helped me bring them in, though I felt the weight of every step. The tension in the room was palpable as Frank followed, released on bail, his presence a constant reminder of everything that had shattered in the last few days. Before they arrived, Vincent had pulled me aside, his … Read more
Chapter 54 Emily’s POV I woke up to the soft glow of the morning sun filtering through the curtains, the light warm against my skin, but the weight on my chest felt unbearable. Everything from the day before–the revelations, the heartbreak, the truth–rushed back to me like a flood. I groaned softly, wishing it had … Read more
Chapter 53 Emily’s POV I stood there, trembling, my mind spinning with the weight of Frank’s confession. My heart raced in fear as the horrible possibility sank in: had I unknowingly committed incest with my own brother? I couldn’t breathe, the terror tightening around my chest like a vise. Frank must have sensed my panic … Read more
Chapter 52 Emily’s POV I opened my eyes slowly, the world around me spinning as I tried to piece together what had just happened. Frank stood there, his face contorted in shock, a dark red stain spreading across his shoulder. His hand was still gripping the gun, now hanging limply at his side. Blood seeped … Read more
Chapter 51 Emily’s POV Nina’s ragged breathing echoed beside me as I tugged helplessly at the ropes binding my wrists. My skin burned from the roughness of the rope, but the pain was nothing compared to the knot of fear twisting in my gut. I glanced over at Nina, who was tied to a chair … Read more