Clementine entered the living room and found Phoebe sitting with her elbow on her thigh, her hand resting on her forehead. "Phoebe…" she called out as soon as she walked in, but Phoebe was lost in thought and didn't respond. "Phoebe…" she repeated, her voice steady, as she approached Phoebe. Still, Phoebe didn't react. It wasn't until she tapped Phoebe's shoulder and raised her voice that Phoebe jolted back to reality. "Phoebe!" Clementine's concern was evident. Phoebe's response was a startled, "hun!" Clementine's forehead furrowed in confusion as she gazed at Phoebe. She sat down beside Phoebe, her hand instinctively going to Phoebe's back, where she offered gentle pats. "Phoebe, is everything okay?" She asked, her voice laced with concern.Phoebe's gaze lifted, and a single tear escaped, rolling down her cheek. She hastily wiped it away, shaking her head. "Nothing, I'm fine. I'm okay." She said quickly, her voice trembling, her eyes still brimming with unshed tears. Clementine
Rosie's mind was elsewhere, still reeling from the morning's events. She struggled to focus on work, her thoughts consumed by the sudden change in Dominic's behavior. What could have caused him to become so distant and cold overnight? The questions swirled in her head, but she couldn't find any answers. Her distraction was palpable, and her usual sharp focus was nowhere to be found. Just then, Hannah walked in, and Rosie's gaze turned towards the entrance. "Did Dominic send you to me?" She asked, her voice tinged with hope. Hannah nodded, her steps purposeful as she approached Rosie's desk. "Yes," she replied, her single word enough to bring a smile to Rosie's face. Rosie stood up, her excitement evident. "Is he calm now?"Hannah didn't respond until she reached the desk, placing a file on the table. "He asked me to give this to you," she said, her tone neutral. "He's already signed it, so you need to sign it too."Rosie let out a soft sigh, her body slumping back into her chair a
As Rosie stepped out of the elevator, she nearly collided with Hannah. "Where's Dominic?" She asked, her brow furrowed with concern. "Have you seen him today?" Hannah shook her head. "No, ma'am." Rosie's questions came rapid-fire. "What's his schedule for today? Did he have a meeting I don't know about?" Hannah shook her head again. "Not that I know of, ma'am." "And he didn't call to tell you about his plans? Maybe an emergency came up or someone needed his attention urgently?" Rosie pressed on, her worry growing. Hannah's response was prompt. "No, he didn't." Rosie's concern deepened. "Where could he have rushed off to?" She wondered aloud. She hadn't been awake when Dominic left the house in a hurry early that morning, and now she was starting to feel a sense of unease.She had assumed Dominic had left for an emergency, expecting to meet him at the office, but it had been over three hours since she'd arrived, and he was still nowhere to be seen. She grabbed her phone and ope
Reginald's words kept echoing in Dominic's mind as he left his office and got into his car, driving back home, lost in thought. His concern for Rosie's well-being weighed heavily on him, and a part of his mind cautioned against going through with the plan he had carefully laid out with Reginald. As he pondered the future and questioned Rosie's feelings for him, the darker side of his mind seemed to gain the upper hand, urging him to push forward. His frustration boiled over, and he vented his anger on the clutch pedal, pushing it harder than necessary. The steering wheel jerked in his hands, and the car surged forward, picking up speed as it hurtled down the main road.He slammed on the brakes, but it didn't respond. His eyes widened in terror, his mouth hanging open as he watched helplessly as his car hurtled towards an oncoming truck, speeding down the road. In a last-ditch effort, he tried the brake again, and to his surprise, it suddenly kicked in. The car screeched to a halt m
Phoebe's eyes widened, her voice barely above a whisper. "Hun?" Archie nodded, his gaze piercing hers. "Yes." He confirmed, his tone confident and unwavering. "You asked if I still have feelings for Rosie, right?" Phoebe was frozen in shock, unable to respond. She fixated on his lips, watching as the words cut deep into her soul. "This should answer your question and clear your doubt..." Archie said, his words hung in the air like a challenge to her. "Yes. I still have feelings for Rosie. My feelings for her haven't changed," He pressed his hand to the left side of his chest. "Rosie has a special place in my heart, and she owns it to this day. No one, not even you, can take her place...""Your place ranks lower, and you're nowhere near her abode in my heart." He declared. With that, he turned to the door, his back to Phoebe as if emphasizing the finality of his words."Do you think she'll accept you back after everything that happened?" Phoebe asked, her question making him glance
Phoebe pulled into the compound, parking her car haphazardly on the wrong side, deliberately blocking Archie's vehicle. She climbed out of the car and stormed towards the house, her anger evident in every step. Arabella emerged from the house, a welcoming smile spreading across her face as she caught sight of Phoebe's approach. "How–" she began, attempting to initiate a conversation as Phoebe drew near, but Phoebe brushed past her without a word. Phoebe yanked open the door and slammed it shut behind her, the sudden noise making Arabella jump back in shock.Arabella's face twisted in distaste, as if she'd tasted something bitter. "What's wrong with her?" She muttered. She shrugged her shoulders in indifference. "Her problem." She said, before turning to walk towards her car in the parking lot. Meanwhile, Phoebe's voice echoed through the house. "Archie!" She called out, her tone shrill with urgency. She flung her bag onto the sofa and stormed upstairs, her footsteps heavy with ange