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
We leave the house after what feels like an entire emotional marathon, even though it is barely past mid-morning. My chest is still tight, my mind still buzzing, but the twins don’t seem to notice the tension humming between their father and me. They chatter nonstop as we walk toward the car. “Lio
I swallow the bitterness and stare straight ahead.“What did you expect? ” I ask, my voice quieter than I intend. “At this point, even if the evidence slapped him in the face, I doubt Noah would believe you. He’d justify it… anything except admit that the people he trusted were the ones lying to him
Gunner throws his hands up. “Fuck it. You’re both acting like someone died.”My jaw tightens. Fuck! Sierra almost did.I want to shout the words, but for some stupid fucking reason they will not leave my lips.I grit my teeth, and stay quiet while Adrian exhales sharply, something bitter ghosting ov
It’s been about two hours, and already I want to jump out of this damn jet. The tension in here is so thick I could cut it with a knife.What the hell was Lilly thinking?Sure, staying in the same house with Noah was manageable but only because his place is massive and we can avoid each other. Here?







