•Juliet’s POV•We fell into silence as Vera’s phone began to ring. She glanced at the screen before answering, her voice dropping to a more serious tone as she got up and walked toward the hallway.Pushing myself up from the couch, I grabbed my bag and made my way upstairs to my room. Once inside my room, I dropped my bag on the bed and headed straight for the bathroom. After a quick shower, I stepped out, wrapped in a towel, steam curling behind me as I walked over to my wardrobe and pulled out a brown flowery gown, slipping it on. It hugged my waist just right, light and breezy. I tied my hair up into a neat ponytail, before I made my way out of the room. By the time I got into the living room, Vera was curled up on the couch, a bowl of popcorn resting on her lap while she watched TV. She glanced over as she heard my steps, then grabbed the remote and lowered the volume. With a grin, she dropped the bowl onto the coffee table."Where are you heading looking this beautiful?" she as
•Juliet's POV•Edward's voice echoed in my ear as I sat in the car, staring out the window. I hadn't expected him to react the way he did, and the fact that I told him about Jace being his son must've triggered all that."Uh, what was I thinking?" I mumbled to myself. "I shouldn't have gone to see him on my own. Now I feel awkward."I squeezed the hand that was resting on my lap and took in a deep breath, exhaling slowly as if calming the storm within me. Luckily for me, Eric pulled into the driveway of the mansion and opened the door. I stepped out and walked hastily to the entrance.Clutching my bag handle in my hand, I drowned in thoughts of what to do the next time I see Edward. Since I’d already told him I would reply later, I had to be sure that whatever response I gave wouldn't end up hurting me. I walked into the living room and saw Vera and Jace sitting on the couch. Jace had a chocolate bar in his hand and was nibbling on it while he watched TV peacefully. Vera must’ve hear
•Juliet POV•The rest of the week passed by in a flash, and before I knew it, it was Saturday. I rolled over to the other side of my bed and, surprisingly, touched someone. I raised my head for a better view, and saw that it was Jace.He must’ve left his room to come sleep in mine. A smile tugged at my lips as I pulled him close into a cuddle. While I watched him sleep, I could lie to myself or to anyone else, but I couldn’t deny the fact that whenever I stared at Jace, it felt like I was staring at Edward. They had almost everything in common, blue eyes, perfect curly hair, and even their body composure.Jace was like a smaller version of Edward, and the thought alone made me feel slightly uneasy. If I accepted Edward back into my life, would he do the same thing he did that tore us apart? What if I ended up regretting it?I was pulled out of my thoughts by the ringing of the alarm clock. I gently pulled my hand away from Jace and reached out to turn it off. When I turned back to him
•Juliet POV•I took a deep breath the moment I got to the car and exhaled it softly. I didn’t know what I felt in there, but I was sure I didn’t want to feel it anymore. Edward would be alright, and things would go back to the way they used to be.I shook my head at the thought and looked at Jace as he scooped ice cream from a small white cup, his face lively and the bond he shared with Edward undeniable. Then there was Vera, suddenly on Edward's side.“Maybe I should leave things the way they are,” I mumbled to myself, trying to shake the thoughts running through my mind. I looked towards Eric. “Eric, what’s the schedule for today?”“I’ve informed the staff about the meeting and the finality of the project in Shanghai. That’s all. Is there anything you’d like to add to the schedule?” he asked, his gaze focused on the road as he drove.“No, that would do just fine,” I muttered, resting my back on the chair as I watched the view of the road blur past.The ride took a while, and Eric pu
•Edward POV•Everything seemed blank in my head as I lay there, the drowsy feeling relieving me softly. But I had my eyes closed, the image of the incident replaying in my head until I heard Jace’s voice.His voice was like a reminder to me of how much I needed to be awake, how much I needed to be strong. I brushed my hand softly over his hair, a smile pulling up on my lips."Are you okay, Mr. Edward?" he asked, his eyes peering at me with curiosity."Yes, I'm fine," I mumbled, trying to sit up, but the ache in my arm stopped me. I winced at the pain and groaned softly."Are you okay?" Josh asked, and I looked to see him sitting on the couch next to me. My gaze drifted from him to Juliet and her friend standing close to the door, staring at me. Seeing Juliet standing there was almost like a dream to me.It only meant one thing, she had come to check up on me. I felt ease in my heart knowing the fact that she didn't hate me like she did before. She walked further into the room and stoo
•Juliet POV•My heart skipped a beat, but when I turned and saw it was Jace, I let out a deep breath and exhaled slowly."Baby, you scared the hell out of Mommy," I mumbled, placing a gentle hand on his little arm."Mommy, I was looking for you all night," he said softly. "You weren't in your room.""Baby, Mommy slept in the living room," I replied, pulling him in front of me and resting his head on my lap. I brushed my fingers through his curls. "How are you doing, my love?""I'm fine, Mommy," Jace replied with a chuckle. "But I don't feel like going to school today."I looked down at him with a smile as he turned his face to mine, his blue eyes sparkling under the chandelier light. "Okay, baby. That means you can come along with me to see Mr. Edward."His face lit up with excitement. "Really, Mommy?"I nodded softly. "But first, let’s get you freshened up and dressed."Jace got up from my lap and helped himself off the bed, now standing beside me, clapping his small hands in excitem