Chapter 32 Emily’s POV After the date at Frank’s place, I couldn’t stop smiling. The evening had been everything I needed and more. Frank had gone out of his way to make me feel special, cooking a meal that was not only delicious but also comforting in a way I hadn’t experienced in a long … Read more
Chapter 31 Keith’s POV As I slumped into the leather chair in my office, the weight of the day pressing down on me, I couldn’t shake the deep sense of guilt gnawing at my insides. I had let Zane down. Again. He was angry, and rightly so. He wouldn’t even answer my calls, and each … Read more
Chapter 30 Emily’s POV After Frank and I shared that kiss, a warmth I hadn’t felt in a long time. lingered with me. Later, when he invited me to his apartment for dinner, I hesitated for a brief moment but ultimately couldn’t say no. The idea of spending more time with him felt right, even … Read more
Chapter 29 Emily’s POV The fluorescent lights of the supermarket felt too bright, ast harsh against the dull ache in my head. My body still bore the n…..s of the attack–bruises that hadn’t yet faded and a deep fatigue that clung to my bones. Every movement felt heavy, every breath an effort. But life didn’t … Read more
Chapter 28 Unknown’s POV The room was suffocating, the walls seeming to close in around me as frustration gnawed at my insides. The smell of whiskey and…le air clung to the room, a fitting backdrop to the fury building within me. My fingers dug into the arm of the chair, knuckles whitening as I struggled … Read more
Chapter 27 Keith’s POV Lily was nestled against my chest, her soft breaths in sync with the rise. and fall of my own breathing. We were watching a movie, but I had to force myself to stay focused on it. It had taken so much effort to get her to forgive me, to let things … Read more
Chapter 26 Emily’s POV When I woke up, the world around me was a blur of confusion and pain. My head throbbed with a dull, persistent ache, and as I blinked to clear my vision, I realized I was in an unfamiliar room. The stark light overhead made everything seem even more surreal. coarse My … Read more
Chapter 25 Emily’s POV I had just finished the dishes, the last chore for the day, and let out a deep breath, feeling a small sense of accomplishment. Cleaning had always been my way of finding calm in the chaos–a simple routine that brought a semblance of order to my life. As I dried my … Read more
Chapter 24 Emily’s POV I still don’t understand what happened with Keith a few days ago. His kiss was filled with such passion and desire that it left me shaken, the memory of it lingering in the corners of my mind, despite my best efforts to forget. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced … Read more
Chapter 23 Lily’s POV After Keith left, I collapsed onto the couch, tears streaming down my face. The pain in my chest was unbearable, a deep ache that seemed to pulse with every beat of my heart. I tried to hold it together, but the moment the door closed behind him, I lost all control. … Read more