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
Silence settles between us as Lilly continues to drive, but it’s the kind that doesn’t demand words. My mind, however, won’t rest. Lilly has given me a lot to think about. Secrets don’t stay buried forever and after everything Aunt Ava and Uncle Rowan have done for me. After the kindness and love
“Lilly?” he asks, eyeing me suspiciously.I bite my lips. “Uh, no… A friend.”I can see it in his eyes. He wants to ask something. Wants to dig more about who ‘The friend’ is, but he doesn’t. He just stays quiet and turns to watch the twins.Immediately his posture relaxes, and he looks at peace. Th
I take a careful breath in through my nose and another but it doesn’t help. I press my lips together, forcing myself to stay still. I refuse to draw attention. The last thing I want is Noah noticing me falling apart like some fragile mess. I adjust again, wiping my palm discreetly against my thigh.
His eyes are distant. Like he’s here physically but mentally trapped somewhere far away. Somewhere where Chloe is still alive.I swallow hard, my gaze sweeping the room again. The room It isn’t just frozen in time. It’s a shrine. A graveyard of memories he refuses to bury.I can’t stop the gasp tha






