LOGIN“Ryan…”Ryan parked and grabbed her hand, leading her up the steps. “Welcome home,” he said softly. “Our first home. I thought it was only fitting that we start our marriage here.”Tears of joy filled her eyes. “It’s perfect.”He came around and helped her out of the car, then, in one swift motion,
The morning of the wedding day dawned clear and bright, the sky a perfect, cloudless blue. Elena stood before the full-length mirror, her heart beating a frantic, joyful rhythm against her ribs. Her fingers trembled slightly as she adjusted the thin veil over her hair.Today was the day. Her heart p
“Mom,” Ryan said, his voice unusually gentle. “There’s something I want to tell you.”Anna tilted her head, studying him. “You look too serious for this early in the day.”His lips curved faintly. “I wanted to tell you that Elena and I, we’re getting married.”Anna’s hand flew to her mouth. For a mo
The silence in the car as they drove away from her father’s house was different from the furious tension of the afternoon. Elena leaned her head against the cool window, watching the familiar streets of her old neighborhood blur past. Her hand rested loosely in Ryan’s, their fingers entwined as if n
That evening, Ryan led Elena to the Carter residence. She was quiet on the drive, her mind buzzing with apprehension. When they arrived, the lights were on inside, casting a warm, welcoming glow that felt like a lifetime ago to Elena. Her stomach was a tight ball of nerves. Ryan, sensing her anxiety
Elena’s sobs shook her shoulders as she stood in the living room. Ryan listened carefully, silent at first, giving her space to pour everything out. When her cries softened to ragged hiccups, he didn’t respond with words. He rose from the chair and with two long strides, he closed the distance betwe
“Shut up, Ava, and Ryan isn’t a boy.” “Who are you guys talking about?” Paris frowned as she returned with the products she needed. Elena’s eyes went wide, fearing she might have heard Ryan’s name. “I was asking if Lena is seeing any boy.” Avonlea jumped in to rescue her best friend.Paris nodded
Anna wrapped her hand around Will’s waist, making him smile. She sure loved cuddling. He moved her hands gently, pushing himself off the bed. He looked back at her with a content smile.“She's so beautiful and she's mine and I love her so much.”Staring at the time, Will’s eyes widened. He had just
She met his gaze reluctantly.“I’ll call you,” he said. “Every night.”Her chest tightened. “You don’t have to. You have work.”“Don’t do that.”“Do what?”“Pretend like it doesn’t bother you.”Elena shrugged, hopping off the hood and smoothing her skirt. “Why would it? We’re not… anything.”Ryan fr
Elena’s breath hitched. “I know.”She turned on her heel and walked toward the stairs. He followed.Her room was dim, a soft lavender hue from the lamps casting warmth over the books, the messy sheets, and the scent of her perfume still lingering in the air. He stepped inside like he’d been there be







