LOGIN“Why wouldn’t they want you back?” Lilly scoffs, waving a dismissive hand. “They’d be idiots to let your talent go and besides, with that million-dollar compensation, you’re set for a while. You don’t have to rush back to work.”“You’re right.” I smile faintly. “Especially now with the baby so close
SIERRA.I run my fingers gently through Nolan’s soft hair as he sleeps across my lap. He’s completely knocked out after Aunt Ava gave him some medicine for a stomach ache.He refused to sleep anywhere else and insisted he’d be most comfortable on my lap even after I told him my bump would get in the
The pain is consuming watching her now while knowing I’m the reason she once looked hollow… it’s unbearable.“Fuck,” I mutter under my breath, gripping the glass so tightly it digs into my palm.I used to think it was her loss... That hurting me and losing me was her punishment... And I clung to tha
When I pulled back, I scanned the bleachers smug and proud and that’s when I saw Sierra sitting there, frozen.Lilly’s hand wrapped tightly around hers as tears slid down her cheeks silently as she watched me celebrate with someone else.I remember that look. The look of someone who had been broken,
NOAH.I stand at the far end of the backyard, a glass hanging loosely from my fingers as my eyes lock onto Sierra.The garden is strung with warm lights, laughter floating through the air as family and close friends mingle.This is a little celebration her mother arranged to celebrate Sierra winning
Jocelyn’s attorney stands. “Objection. There is no proof that this dinner had anything to do with proprietary information.”Kerry turns slightly toward him. “You’re correct, counsel. A dinner alone proves nothing.”She clicks again and the screen changes.“Which is why we obtained the corresponding
Inside, the living room lights are on and Noah is pacing. His jaw locked, shoulders tense and eyes angry. The moment he sees me, he freezes, then storms toward me with a glare so sharp it feels like a slap.“Where the hell were you?”I blink, startled. “I was meeting—”He doesn’t let me finish, his
⚠️ Content Warning: [This chapter contains graphic violence and torture. Reader discretion is advised.]NOAH.Sierra walks away with her shoulders low, and the sound of her steps fading up the stairs feels like a punch straight to my chest.I shouldn’t have shouted at her. I shouldn’t have chastise
“You tried to kidnap her,” I murmur. “Tried to take her, why?”My voice stays calm, too calm for the storm I feel inside.He looks at me, as if challenging me. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”I stop behind him and lean down close to his ear. “Lie again, and you'll regret it.”I walk to the
I’m still smiling by the time I leave the clinic. The sun has climbed higher and the world somehow feels different.As I walk toward the car, my smile grows until I can’t help the quiet laugh that escapes me.The driver spots me from the parking lot and hurries to open the car door. “All done, Miss







