“No, Mom,” Daven said firmly. “That news—it isn’t true. I can promise you that.”The lie burned in his chest, sharper than he expected. Telling a falsehood this big to his mother cut deep, but he had no choice. He feared the domino effect it might have, especially when the storm he was already caugh
Daven nodded, knowing this was the moment she’d been waiting for—her chance to hear every detail about the storm that had shadowed the past few weeks. He followed her into the cozy family room, where plush sofas and soft lamplight created a welcoming glow. Mira entered with a tray of steaming jasmin
“For the time being, I’ll be staying at my mother’s house. So if there are any files left in my apartment, you can go and collect them right away.”“Yes, Mr. Daven,” Arsen replied dutifully. “In that case, I hope you enjoy the weekend with your family.”He escorted Daven all the way to his car. For
“How’s it going, Thomas? How far are the preparations? Do you still need any crucial documents?”Daven’s voice was low but firm.Across from him, Thomas Harrison—his attorney—closed the brown folder in his hands and set it neatly on the table. “Everything is in order, Mr. Daven. The divorce petition
Meanwhile, far from the chaos in downtown SunCity, a dimly lit room sat in silence. It looked abandoned, though inside, a woman lingered—someone who usually had her schedule packed with endless activities.But not now. Not when even stepping out to the corner store was enough to spark a frenzy, repo
Pens scratched against paper, cameras clicked rapidly. A few reporters leaned forward, their lenses trained tighter on her.“I am here to make it clear,” Althea continued, her voice growing steadier with every word, “that I have taken legal action in this matter. The process will run its course, and