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
Adrian looks up from his chart and when our eyes meet, as cliché as it may sound, for a moment the world stops. It’s like everything freezes in time except for the“Sierra,” he greets with a warm smile. “Good to see you again.”“H-Hi,” I stammer, immediately feeling ridiculous.His gaze flicks to my
For a while, Lilly and I just sit there, both lost in our thoughts. Outside, a bird chirps, startling me a little.Lilly finally exhales, running her fingers through her hair. “You know, Sierra,” she says softly, “you can keep saying you’re over him, but I don’t think you are.”I groan quietly, lean
“I swear, that’s all I know,” the guy rasps again and the sound of his voice is beginning to grate on every fucking nerve I have left.Lilly stands, arms crossed, eyes blazing. “You’ve already said that. Tell us something that’s actually useful.”He flinches, his gaze darting between us, his fear ha
Noah.I’m walking up the stairs when I see her.Sierra freezes when she sees me and my chest tightens before I can stop it. Two weeks. Two long, quiet weeks of pretending she isn’t a constant ache beneath my skin. Pretending that seeing her, hearing her laugh, and smelling her perfume doesn’t pull m







