“Sir, here’s your coffee.”The café server placed the cup gently on the table, careful not to spill anything on the scattered documents in front of Daven. But more than the mess, it was the dark cloud hanging over the man’s face that had the server walking on eggshells. Daven looked absolutely intim
“Why did you hold me back?” Vanessa snapped, her voice laced with fury. She yanked her arm away from James, who had been gripping her firmly since they reached the car. “Were you trying to stop me from speaking to Daven on purpose?”“I would never do that, Miss Vanessa,” James replied calmly, his to
“That’s enough, Vanessa,” Daven warned coldly. “We’ll talk later.”“When?” she demanded, her frustration spilling over. She didn’t care that Kalina wanted her gone. “I need to talk to you, and I won’t accept being treated like this! Do you have any idea what I gave up just to be here?”Daven clenche
“You heard what the doctor said, didn’t you?” Daven offered a faint smile, gently brushing the top of his sister’s head. “There’s nothing to worry about. Just be a little more careful with Mommy’s meals, okay? I can count on you both for that, can’t I?”Both Kalina and Felicia nodded obediently.“Da
“I’ve prepared the finest gift for your mother-in-law,” James said, glancing sideways at Vanessa, who sat poised beside him.“Have you heard anything new from Daven?”“Not yet, Miss,” James replied, eyes fixed on the road. He had to keep himself composed—especially whenever Daven came up in conversa
"You haven’t touched your tea," Ruth said casually, her voice light as she took a delicate sip from her porcelain cup, its surface etched with dainty floral patterns. "Such a shame to let good tea go to waste."Althea gave a sheepish smile and finally lifted the cup she’d been holding but hadn’t yet