LOGINChapter 101I stayed still. I wasn’t expecting our eyes to meet. Why was he looking in my direction?Drew looked away and continued talking to the lady in front of him like nothing had happened. He didn't even look surprised to see me.Did he already know I was going to turn?What he thinks shouldn't bother me in any way.I turned to Priscy, who was already watching me closely.“The food is taking time,” I let out.“Aliaaaaaa…” She dragged my name.“Yessssss…” I mimicked her tone picking up my glass.“Something is definitely going on between you both. What just happened now? And why is Drew so cold towards you?”Was it that obvious?“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I said quickly.Right on time, the waiter arrived with our tray of food.“Oh thank goodness, I’m starving.”The waiter dropped the food and left.“This looks yummy,” I said, grabbing my spoon immediately. Trying to change the topic.“Alia…” Priscy leaned forward, narrowing her eyes at me. “I know you. This is what
Chapter 100 Alia’s POV Two weeks had passed since the Las Vegas trip. Life had gone back to normal… or at least that’s what it looked like on the outside. Work was going on fine. Everything about my company was excelling. Despite my absence in Silvershore, I made sure it didn’t affect the growth of the company. I had also sorted out the kids. I realized the school Liam and Luna were attending in Silvershore had a branch here in Seattle. I contacted the school and arranged a temporary transfer since the break was over and they needed to resume classes. Now they were both attending school here. Once I’m done with everything here, we’ll return to Silvershore and they’ll continue from there. I hated that I was moving them around like this… but my hands were tied. I glanced at my watch as I parked in front of the office building. I was still early. I had thought I’d be late after dropping the kids off at school. I picked up my things and stepped out of the car, shutting the do
Drew’s POVAll my life, I had never cared about what people think about me or what they say. I’ve never been the type to get shaken by words or feel hurt.But right now… it felt like my heart had been pierced by a sword.Alia’s sword.Her words… telling me I had no right to act like the kids’ father… it shattered something in me.I kept a straight face like I always do, because I’ve never been one to show how I feel… but inside, I was breaking.When will Alia realize how much I truly want to be part of their lives?Liam and Luna are all I think about.Yes… I messed up in the past.But that doesn’t mean I’ll be a bad father to them.I’m trying… I’m really trying to be better but Alia will never see it,She still sees the old version of me.People have done worse and still got forgiven… but me she wasn't ready to give me a chance.I let out a tight breath and sat on the bed forcefully, my hands running through my hair.She said this was her fight before slamming the door on me.But I don
Chapter 98Alia's pov I stepped out of the bathroom, rubbing the towel over my hair.I had rushed in earlier without thinking, and it wasn't until I got inside that I realized I didn’t bring any clothes with me.Now I was stuck in just my bathrobe.I let out a small breath, adjusting it slightly around my body.Normally, I would have just changed in the room without thinking twice… but Drew was here.I glanced toward my luggage. I’ll just pick something and go back inside.“When did this start?” I heard Drew beside me.“Jesus!” I screamed, holding my chest in shock.I turned to see Drew leaning against the wall beside the bathroom door, legs crossed, stretching a phone toward me.“You startled me… and why are you there?”“Didn’t mean to scare you, but you still haven’t answered my question.”“What question?” I continued rubbing my hair, walking toward my luggage.He stepped in front of me. His jaw was tight, like he had been holding something in.I stopped and looked at him. “What, D
Chapter 97 Drew’s POVI opened my eyes slowly, my body still felt weak, but the pain had subsided.I blinked slowly, staring at the ceiling for a few seconds before turning my head slightly.That was when I saw Alia beside the bed, sitting on a chair, her head resting on the edge of the mattress, one hand still placed close to me, the damp towel slipping slightly from her fingers.She was asleep. Her brows were slightly drawn, and her body tilted awkwardly, like she didn’t even realize when sleep took over.I stayed still, just watching her.She was still wearing the outfit she had worn from the conference, meaning she had been watching me all through the night. I could tell by the faint lines under her eyes that she was tired, and the way her fingers still rested close to me like she didn’t want to lose touch.I swallowed slightly, my throat suddenly dry.Despite all I did to her… she still took care of me.I don’t deserve this.I don’t.Alia might have become tougher and stricter,
Chapter 96“Drew…” I shook him, my heart beating faster, but there was no response.“No… no… no, Drew…” I yelled, tapping his cheek lightly, then harder. Still, he didn’t move.“What do I do…” My body trembled in fear, my fingers shaking against his face. I had never seen Drew like this before.I looked around the room, confused, then noticed a glass of water on the table next to me.Without thinking, I grabbed it and poured the water on his face.“Drew!” I called again.His eyes opened slowly.I felt relief instantly.“Thank God…” I didn’t even realize when tears slipped down my face.“What… happened?” he muttered weakly, his voice low and rough.“You scared the living daylight out of me. You fainted.”“Did I…?”He looked confused “Drew, your body is burning.” I pressed my palm against his neck again. His skin was hot.“Hold on, let me call an ambulance—”I helped him sit properly on the bed, but just as I was about to move, he grabbed my hand.“No…” he shook his head weakly.“What d
Chapter 19The couple of weeks had been the worst days of my life. Everything I thought was true turned out to be a lie. My name had become a topic on everyone’s lips. TV stations kept replaying the disaster at the wedding. My whole life has become a public discussion.But that wasn’t what broke me
Chapter 16Kirah ransacked the room, pulling drawers open and tossing clothes aside in frustration.“Where on earth did I keep that document?” she muttered as she searched for the contract paper from a business deal she had signed. She wondered when she became so forgetful.She dragged more clothes
Chapter 14 I stayed in the car longer than I should have. My hands gripped the steering wheel tighter. I hated this feeling, it felt like weakness. My emotions were dragging me backward, like I was undoing all the progress I had fought so hard for. I hit the steering wheel again and again. Why d
Chapter 11 The universe sure had a way of playing in your face. How else would I explain being face -to-face with Harry right now? “Now this is fate,” he chuckled as he stood up and walked toward where I was sitting. “If this is fate, it clearly didn’t get my memo.” “Lucky for me, it didn’t”







