ANMELDEN“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
The thought alone makes my stomach twist.The articles about us, disappeared the same day they were published. Every single one. There hasn’t been anything about that incident since that day. Lilly told me the company had taken a hit, but not a fatal one. Their spotless, long-standing reputation smo
“So,” Mark begins, flipping open a notepad, “let’s talk about the incident. We understand you were nearly crushed by a piece of equipment at Bio-Renew?”“Yes,” I answer, my voice steadier than I expect. “But one of my colleagues pushed me out of the way just in time.”Mark makes a note, then glances
By the time I pull into the driveway, my mind is still no clearer than it was when I left Sierra’s place. I’ve been running in circles all day, trying to understand what the hell came over me. To understand why I drove there, why I needed to see her with my own eyes. None of it adds up. Every excuse
That shuts her up. The car falls back into heavy, tense silence.My heartbeat spikes the moment we pull up to the hospital. Lilly doesn’t even wait for me to park before she throws open the door and bolts toward the entrance.“Shit,” Uncle Gabe mutters, already getting out to follow her.I park as q







