Evan Cooper, consumed by worry and unable to visit Aubrey at the hospital due to work obligations, contacted the doctor in a frantic phone call. He anxiously inquired about Aubrey's discharge, hoping to learn when she would be released. "Hello, Doctor. When will you be discharging Aubrey from the hospital?" Evan questioned urgently, his voice laced with concern. A day had passed since he had left Aubrey under the hospital's care, and he was eager to be reunited with her. "Mr. Cooper, she was discharged two hours ago," the doctor informed him. Evan's frustration bubbled up, almost causing him to raise his voice. "Why didn't you call me before discharging her? What if something had happened to her on her way home?" he nearly shouted, his worry palpable. The thought of Aubrey being alone and vulnerable in her weakened state troubled him deeply. "Apologies, Mr. Cooper, but Aubrey expressed a strong desire to leave the hospital. She seemed uncomfortable here," the doctor explained, unde
Aubrey's heart skipped a beat when she felt a presence behind her. She turned, only to find Lucas standing there, catching her off guard while she was engrossed in her breakfast preparations."Cooking," Aubrey replied, her voice betraying her surprise as she resumed her work. She couldn't shake off the memory of Evan's recent warning, a lingering caution that kept her on edge."I'm sorry, Aubrey. I know Evan was angry with you because of me," Lucas apologized, his voice tinged with remorse.Aubrey quickly dismissed his guilt, refusing to let it burden him. "No, Lucas, it's not your fault. There's nothing wrong between me and Evan," she reassured him, hoping to put his concerns to rest.Lucas's inquiry about the state of her relationship with Evan didn't go unnoticed. Aubrey understood the underlying meaning of his words as they reached her ears. She pleaded with him, her voice filled with a mixture of vulnerability and desperation. "Lucas, please, don't ask me anything about me and Eva
Aubrey's mind spun with a mix of confusion and anger as Cassie innocently feigned ignorance. The whispers from the surrounding guests only intensified her disdain for Cassie's act. How could she pretend not to understand what Aubrey was implying? "You don't know?" Aubrey's voice quivered with a newfound courage, her eyebrows raised in defiance. She couldn't fathom how she had summoned such audacity. "STOP IT, AUBREY!" Evan's booming voice jolted her. He forcefully grabbed her hand, pulling her away from the party. Aubrey obediently followed, the murmurs of the crowd fading as they reached the quiet of the parking area. In a fit of anger, Evan propelled her forward, causing her to stumble. She managed to regain her balance, though his harsh demeanor unsettled her. He took a step closer, and she instinctively retreated, but he gripped her upper arm with an unyielding force, eliciting a hiss of pain. "ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?" Evan's voice echoed with fury, and Aubrey winced, shutting
Aubrey's heart raced as she tried to push him away, but his grip remained unyielding. Trembling hands betrayed her fear as she pleaded with Evan to stop. His lips found her neck, eliciting a shiver that coursed through her body. Desperate to escape, she clenched the bedsheets tightly, closing her eyes in a futile attempt to block out the terrifying reality. "What do you mean, 'What am I doing?'" she managed to utter, her voice quivering. "This isn't what couples do in a hotel room alone." His hot breath against her skin intensified her unease, compelling her to seek refuge in her own room. A sob escaped her lips, catching Evan's attention. He paused, his gaze softening as he wiped away the tears that flowed freely down her cheeks. His hand felt warm against her skin, offering a fleeting sense of comfort amidst the chaos. "Why are you doing this?" she mustered the strength to ask, her voice laced with vulnerability. Evan chuckled, the sound piercing through her fragile resolve. "Such
Aubrey's heart fluttered with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation as Evan's lips finally made contact with hers, initiating their very first kiss. It was a moment filled with electrifying surprise for Aubrey, as she hadn't expected him to respond with such fervor. He teasingly licked and nibbled on her lips, causing her to part them willingly, granting him unhindered access to the depths of her mouth. Aubrey couldn't suppress the soft moans that escaped her throat, her mouth becoming a conduit for a delicate trickle of saliva that dripped sensually from the corner of her lips. As their embrace intensified, Evan's rough hand traced a tantalizing path down her exposed belly, eliciting delicious shivers of pleasure that coursed through her entire being. Reluctantly breaking the kiss, he rested his forehead against hers, their heated breaths merging into a symphony of desire. "I fear that once I start, I won't be able to restrain myself," Evan confessed, his voice saturated with bo
Aubrey's heart pounded as she struggled to stand up, her eyes fixated on the television screen. The news that flashed before her eyes sent a wave of shock through her body. Slowly, she turned her gaze towards Grandma, who sat on the couch, engulfed in anger, her grip tight on the TV remote. "Gran-Grandma," Aubrey managed to utter, her voice barely a whisper. But before she could complete her plea, the TV remote flew through the air, striking her forehead with a resounding thud. "Ahh!" Aubrey winced, her hand instinctively reaching for her throbbing forehead. As she touched her skin, her fingertips came away stained with blood, a stark reminder of the pain she was enduring. "How dare you do this!" Grandma growled, her anger seething. But instead of recoiling, Aubrey took a hesitant step forward, mustering her courage to approach her grandmother. She knelt down in front of Grandma, closing her hands in a supplicating gesture. "I am sorry... I didn't..." Aubrey's words trailed off as
As the doctor handed Evan a prescription for medicine, he delivered a solemn message, his voice filled with concern. "There is a wound that will take time to heal. Until then, please take care of her," the doctor advised, emphasizing the importance of caring for Aubrey's well-being. Evan accepted the prescription with gratitude, his eyes reflecting his worry as he glanced at Aubrey, who lay pale and fragile on the bed. Slowly, he approached her and tenderly brushed her hair from her forehead with his finger. "I am sorry," Evan whispered softly, a tinge of sadness evident in his voice. His face bore the weight of his regrets as he realized the impact of recent events. Just then, a knock at the door interrupted his thoughts, and without uttering a word, a maid entered the room. "Sir, the old madam is requesting your presence," the maid informed Evan, her voice respectful and cautious. Evan understood the reason behind his grandmother's summons, and he assured the maid that he would att
Aubrey was startled by the knock on her bedroom door, causing her to jump in surprise. She felt a tinge of fear coursing through her veins as she contemplated facing her formidable grandmother. "Come in," she replied in a small voice, mustering up the courage to confront whoever was on the other side. To her astonishment, Lucas stood at the door, a mischievous grin on his face and a bag of popcorn in his hand. "Can I come in?" he asked, his grin widening. Aubrey's confusion grew as she welcomed him inside. Lucas made himself comfortable in a nearby chair, and Aubrey's gaze shifted to the popcorn in his hands. "Why did you bring popcorn?" she asked, her brows furrowing in puzzlement. "Here," he offered the bag to her. "I heard you weren't feeling well and needed some rest. Since I didn't have anything to do, I thought we could watch a movie together." Aubrey's face lit up with a giggle at the unexpected suggestion. "Okay," she agreed, finding the idea rather delightful. "Which movi