LOGINThe rain had stopped being rain two hours ago. Now it was a solid wall of water, falling with the kind of violence that threatened to break down every house. Jacintha lay in her bed, staring at the ceiling. She had counted every crack in the plaster. Every shadow cast by the single lamp she left on. She repeated every lie she told herself in the past two hours. I don't care where he goes.Her own words echoed back at her, mocking.She turned onto her side. Then her stomach. Then her back again. The sheets twisted around her legs, making her further uncomfortable.Sleep in the gutters for all I care.She pressed her palm against her forehead. Her skin was warm. Too warm. Despite the heavy rain, despite the cold, she was sweating. Not sweating from the adjusted room temperature but from worry. Thunder rolled across the sky, low and growling. The window rattled in its frame.She turned again.The thousandth time. Maybe the thousandth and first.Her window faced the compound.She knew
“You want to know what I would do?” He stepped closer, eyes narrowing. Then he sighed, tilting his head ever so slightly. “Gosh, Jacintha. You will be the death of me.”Jacintha squinted her nose and eyed him from head to toe, “Get out.” She seethed. The wind whistled outside, cold wind blew across the room. He glanced at the window.“Are Vida's windows closed? She might be feeling cold.”“Don't change the topic.” She scoffed as she stepped forward. Her fingers closed around his wrist before he could step back.Firm. Not gentle.Reid looked down at her hand, then up at her face.“Are you cold? Do you want a hug?” He asked jokily. She didn’t answer. Her eyes locked with his as she pulled him closer. “You.” Her eyebrows went up.“Just follow me, okay?” An obvious fake smile spread across her face.He stumbled a half-step forward, more out of surprise than resistance, catching himself with an exhale that almost became a laugh. “Jacintha—”She turned, dragging him with her out of the
Lightning flared in violent flashes, illuminating the dark clouds. Thunder struck, the sound so deep it vibrated in the floor boards, the flash reflecting on the windo. Outside, the wind howled, fierce as if it wanted to pull every building from its roots. She stood by the window, unmoving, her reflection faint against the dark glass. The windows were shut, yet it was insignificant compared to the storm brewing in her chest. Reid Andros.Her biggest problem on earth. He was interfering with her every thought. He's not supposed to be on her mind yet he stuck to her mind like a stain that won't go away.Every hateful thought, every hateful glare now came with an exception. An exception for Vida. She loves her daughter more than she could ever hate him, and that was the cruelest twist. She hated that she had to see his face constantly.~That despicable man. He doesn't deserve to be happy. He has no right to be loved~Earlier, she saw how Vida instinctively curled his arms. Maybe becaus
Just as expected, a small voice rang from the open doorway. “Mom....Dada… look. I saved you a blueberry from Switzerland!” Vida’s innocent, tone shattered the pretense, and Jacintha broke off the hug but Reid wouldn't let her go. He spun around to face, his hand resting firmly on her waist. Reid’s eyes softened slightly as he looked at the tiny figure waving a blueberry at them. He removed his hand from Jacintha's waist, opening it wide for a hug. Vida didn't hesitate, she ran into it. Reid caught and threw her in the air. Vida erupted in excited laughter. Jacintha couldn't help but smile. He continued to play with her while she giggled loudly. He tickled her while cradling her in his arms. Steadying her to face him, he arranged her hair. “Did you save one for us? Isn't that so sweet of you?” Vida nodded, “It's the biggest one! Mommy, come take a bite and share with Dad.” She raised the blueberry towards her mother. Jacintha smiled faintly, stepping closer, she held
The three estranged family members sat round the table. The dining table was set neatly, plates arranged with care, cutlery gleaming, and the small vase of white lilies in the center of the table, a stark contrast to the storm looming above the. Vida sat in her high chair, her legs swinging gently as she poked at the breakfast Jacintha had prepared. This is not the breakfast she had in mind, this is not the breakfast she wanted to enjoy with her mom and dad. Jacintha sat beside her, the table was deathly silent. The maids that brought more food and arranged the cutleries were too careful to make a noise. They knew too well of what was going on. When they left, Vida sighed. Jacintha glanced at her. She caressed her head.“Baby what's wrong? Do you want Mommy to feed you? Should mommy carry you?” Her thumb stroked Vida's small cheek softly.Vida looked up and smiled faintly.“No mommy, Vida will eat herself.” Her tiny voice warmed Jacintha's heart. “Okay sweetie”, a sweet smile sprea
“Ahh!” A sharp gasp that broke into a scream escaped her lips as she stumbled backwards. Her hands broke free from her knees into the air, her balance slipped—Harry's head shot up from his palm, reaching for her on instinct.“Kenzie—”His hand caught her wrist, but instead of holding her in place, she dragged him down with her. The office suddenly titled as they tumbled backwards. Harry landed above her.Too close.Time stalled. His hands were braced on either side of her, his weight held back just enough. Her palms pressed flat against his chest, feeling the solid rise and fall beneath her fingers. Their breaths tangled. They stared into each other's eyes. Seconds flew by. Heavy and unspoken emotions sparked in the air between them. His gaze flicked to her lips before snapping back to her eyes. Her heart hammered loud enough she was sure he could hear it.Then reality rushed back in all at once.Kenzie broke the eye contact, her head snapped to the side, blinking rapidly. Harry sc
While Jacintha and Reid were pulling the strings of their estranged family together, Andros Group was in chaos.It has been two days since word got out that Vida is Reid and Jacintha's daughter. The tabloids tailed them but couldn't get the location of the hospital Vida was taken to. The media was
Reid observed the gentle rise and fall of Vida's chest with a watchful eye. The doctor, offering a comforting gesture, tapped his shoulder in reassurance."She will be alright." With a resigned sigh, Reid nodded. The soft click of the door signaled the doctor's departure, leaving the room enveloped
When they exited the doctor's office, the air felt heavy with thousands of questions, unspoken emotions. The silence was too loud, Jacintha sniffed, a reminder of how much she cried earlier. She followed Reid down the hallway, they reached the door of Vida's ward. He turned to her, she stopped in
The world had narrowed to the sight of her daughter’s bright, trusting face. For a heart-stopping moment, Jacintha’s every instinct was Reid’s instinct: to snatch Vida up, hide her face. But then she looked at Vida, who was beaming with joy, completely unaware of the sharks circling in the water.





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