catch him off guard. I didn’t wait for his reaction. I turned and headed upstairs. The next day, I met up with my best friend, Lila Brooks, at a café. “Lila,” I began, “does your offer to take me abroad for work still stand?” She raised an eyebrow, setting her coffee down. “Of course. Why? … Read more
01 I was on my way to tell Silas Crowe that I was pregnant when I got into a terrible car accident. Clinging to life, the first person I called was Silas. But he didn’t even hesitate… He hung up. That single moment of indifference cost me everything. I wasn’t rushed to the hospital … Read more
Chapter 70 but I wasn’t ready to offer anything in return. I wasn’t sure if I could let go of the hurt just yet. But maybe, with time, things would change. For now, all I could do was focus on the future–on my child, on Zane, and on trying to piece my life back together, … Read more
Chapter 69 Emily’s POV I sat in the hospital’s waiting room, feeling a familiar knot of anxiety tightening in my chest. It was hard to believe I was here again, waiting for another examination, another ultrasound. The sterile smell of the place, the quiet hum of medical equipment, it all reminded me too much of … Read more
Chapter 68 EMILY’s pov We pulled up to the gated community where Vera and Tom lived, and I felt my nerves kick in. The homes here were grand, much more than anything I had ever lived in. A butler came out to greet us as soon as we parked, and I took a deep breath … Read more
Chapter 67 Emily’s pov A wolf. I couldn’t help but smile. Of course, he’d choose a wolf. It was like Keith in miniature. “A wolf, huh? That sounds awesome!” Keith replied, clearly thrilled. “You know, when I was your age, I was always drawing animals too. I was pretty terrible at it, but I bet … Read more
Chapter 66 Emily’s POV I stared at the note in front of me, the paper trembling slightly in my hands. I had been home for over an hour now, pacing back and forth, unsure whether or not to open it. Part of me wanted to leave it unopened, to shove it into a drawer and … Read more
Chapter 65 Emily’s POV Nicole stood before me, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. I could sense the desperation in her voice as she spoke, but I wasn’t in the mood for it. Not now. Not after everything. She had been silent for so long, ignoring me, pushing me aside, and now, here she was, … Read more
Chapter 64 Emily’s POV I sat at a cozy corner table in Y Restaurant, savoring every bite of my favorite chocolate cake. The sweetness was comforting, and I found myself lost in thought, reminiscing about my recent visit to Frank in prison. It wasn’t easy seeing him behind bars, knowing that we once shared something … Read more
Chapter 63 Frank’s POV I never expected to fall in love with Emily. Not when I started this plan, not when I got close to her, and certainly not when I was tasked with destroying her life. But it happened. I fell for her, hard. By the time I realized how deep my feelings ran, … Read more