LOGINFive years had passed since Sophie's arrival, bringing unparalleled joy to the Blackwood estate. Ethan, now a seasoned uncle, cherished every moment with his niece.On this sun-kissed afternoon, Ethan tended to his garden, nurturing the blooms that brought serenity to his busy life.As he inspected
Victor's eyes snapped open, disoriented for a moment before focusing on his wife's frantic face."Ivy? What's wrong, baby?" Victor's voice was laced with concern.Ivy's eyes sparkled with panic."My water just burst!" she exclaimed.Victor's expression transformed from calm to shock."What?! Now?!"
His body slumped.Victor released his grip.Adrian crumpled to the floor.Dead.******************************************************Weeks had passed since the devastating accident that had left Ivy's life hanging in the balance, and she was finally starting to see glimpses of her former self.As
"Liam, you were like a brother to me," Victor said, his voice low and menacing. "But now, you're nothing but a traitor."Victor's eyes blazed with fury."You used me, manipulated me, and betrayed me," Victor accused. "All for your twisted sense of revenge."Victor took a step closer to Liam."Sophia
"Don't forget, Victor, Julian betrayed you," Liam whispered. "He colluded with your enemies against you."Victor's gaze never wavered."And Ethan and Lucas tried to kill Elijah," Liam added, fueling Victor's anger.Victor's eyes locked onto Liam, his expression unreadable.The Smith brothers stood f
Without disturbing Elijah and Jane, Victor slipped out of the room, his long strides devouring the distance to his car.The night air was heavy with foreboding as Victor sped toward St. Michael's Hospital.Ivy's fragile form haunted his thoughts.What if she didn't make it?The possibility sent a ch
Elijah's words hung in the air like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over Ivy's already fragile heart."Victor broke down after that accident," he said, his voice heavy with sorrow. "Everyone was convinced that Ethan was kidnapping Sofia, and once again, the enmity caught fire. Both families were thir
Victor stormed into the hospital, his eyes scanning the hallways for any sign of Ivy. He had been consumed by a sense of dread since he received the news of her critical condition. His mind was racing with worst-case scenarios, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt for not being there for h
The car pulled up to the luxurious hotel, and Ivy's anxiety spiked. She had no idea what to expect, and Victor's cryptic messages hadn't helped. Liam's constant laughter hadn't eased her nerves either.When they arrived, Victor was already standing outside, his eyes fixed intently on Ivy as she step
Ivy hadn't seen Victor for two days, and her mind was consumed by thoughts of the mysterious Sophie. Determined to uncover the truth, she sought out Maria, hoping the loyal housekeeper might shed some light on the situation.Ivy found Maria in the kitchen, busily preparing dinner. "Maria," she calle







