Chapter 20 Keith’s POV I sat at my desk, staring blankly at the piles of paperwork in front of me. The numbers and words blurred together, refusing to make any sense. My thoughts kept drifting back to Emily, to the way she looked at me with that cold, distant expression, as if I were a … Read more
Chapter 19 Emily’s POV I sat down on the edge of the bed, the new phone Keith had given me resting in my hand. The weight of it felt disproportionate to its size, as if it carried with it all the complexities of our fractured relationship. He had even gone so far as to change … Read more
Chapter 18 Emily’s POV I I stared at the nurse, as she introduced herself, her voice calm and professional. “Good morning, Miss Emily. My name is Amanda, and I’ve been appointed by Mr. Keith to assist you during your recovery.” It took a moment for her words to sink in. My mind was still fuzzy … Read more
Chapter 17 Emily’s POV I woke up with a start, disoriented and alone in the bed. The events of yesterday felt like a distant, blurry dream. Had it all really happened? I blinked against the morning light streaming through the window, my mind trying to piece together the fragments of the day before. Keith carrying … Read more
Chapter 16 Emily’s POV I dialed Zane’s number, my heart aching with each ring. When he answered, his voice was laced with the kind of sadness that only a child who misses his mother could feel. “Mommy, why didn’t you call me?” Zane’s voice wavered on the edge of tears, and it felt like a … Read more
Chapter 15 Keith’s POV The phone rang, pulling me out of my thoughts. When I saw Nicole‘ s name flash on the screen, I hesitated for a moment before answering. “Hello, Nicole,” I greeted, trying to keep my voice steady. “Keith, how’s Emily?” Nicole’s voice was filled with concern. “She’s stable currently, but it’s going … Read more
Chapter 14 Emily’s POV The pain was unbearable, a constant throb that pulsed through every inch of my body. I tried to call out to Keith, to say something -anything–but my voice wouldn’t cooperate. My head felt heavy, and my vision blurred as I fought to stay conscious. Voices echoed around me, frantic and urgent, … Read more
Chapter 13 Emily’s POV Frank drove me home, the silence in the car heavy with the lingering tension from the day. My thoughts kept drifting back to the encounter with Keith in the bathroom. I couldn’t shake the image of him, the way his eyes burned with an anger and possessiveness I had never seen … Read more
Chapter 12 Keith’s POV The sight of that police officer holding Emily’s hand sparked a fire in me that I couldn’t quite understand. My jaw tightened as I watched them, the casual intimacy between them grating on my nerves. But why did it bother me so much? I had Lily back–the woman I had always … Read more
Chapter 11 Emily’s POV His smile faltered, and for a moment, it seemed like he wanted to come over. But I couldn’t face him, not like this. I hailed a taxi and got in, not giving him a chance to say anything. As the taxi pulled away, I reminded myself that Keith had moved on, … Read more