Mag-log inAfter losing his first wife, he had only wanted stability, for himself, and for his daughter. Remarrying had felt like the right choice, something that would give Alissa a complete home again. And his new wife had given him exactly what he wanted to see. In public, she was warm, attentive and soft-
The air smelled sterile, but the floor beneath her feet was wrong, dark, slick, reflecting her like a broken mirror. At the end of the hallway, she saw a hospital bed. Alissa laid there unmoving. Rose’s chest tightened. “No… she’s alive.” “You’re too late.” The voice came from behind. Rose imme
The truth was, her father did love her and that was what made it harder. After losing his first wife, he had only wanted stability, for himself, and for his daughter. Remarrying had felt like the right choice, something that would give Alissa a complete home again. And his new wife had given him e
Rose stood in a dim hospital corridor. The air smelled sterile, but the floor beneath her feet was wrong, dark, slick, reflecting her like a broken mirror. At the end of the hallway, she saw a hospital bed. Alissa laid there unmoving. Rose’s chest tightened. “No… she’s alive.” “You’re too late.
The days that followed moved quietly on the surface. Rose laughed when she was supposed to laugh. She attended gatherings, teased Leo, kept Alissa close, and even argued lightly with Eric about trivial things. To anyone watching, nothing had changed. But beneath that calm exterior, something was of
The days that followed moved quietly on the surface. Rose laughed when she was supposed to laugh. She attended gatherings, teased Leo, kept Alissa close, and even argued lightly with Eric about trivial things. To anyone watching, nothing had changed. But beneath that calm exterior, something was of
Once they’d settled, Elliot adjusted his tie and leaned slightly forward. “So, Miss Walker, how can I assist you today? I assume it’s a legal matter?” Rose nodded. “Yes. We’d like to know if it’s possible to reopen a case that was concluded about a few months ago.”Although she already knew it was
The ride was silent at first. Inside the car, the hum of the engine filled the quiet that neither Rose nor Luthor seemed eager to break. Evelyn sat at the back beside Rose, her posture stiff, eyes focused on the passing city outside. Halfway through the drive, Rose spoke quietly, “Brother Luthor,
The morning sunlight spilled gently through the glass walls of the Manor, scattering soft reflections over the polished marble floors. Rose sat on the edge of her bed, towel wrapped around her head as she stared at her ringing phone. The name flashing across the screen made her sigh — William Gray.
She didn’t waste time browsing aimlessly. Rose had a specific goal in mind. With the help of the attendant, she chose a chic but subtle outfit — something elegant enough to draw respect, but plain enough not to draw unnecessary attention. She added a few accessories, heels, and then paused when some







