Mag-log inDaven fell silent for a moment. “Thank you for believing in me, love.”“Of course,” Althea said with quiet conviction. “I know you won’t let this drag on.”“Honestly, I’m angry, Althea. I hate being attacked from directions I can’t see. Everything is hitting at once, and it’s overwhelming. I don’t e
The sky over Jiangshe looked dull and colorless through the glass windows of the temporary office Daven was using. The city was usually brimming with light and optimism, but this morning felt different—cold, oppressive, and unwelcoming.A light drizzle had been falling since the night before, with n
Riana fell silent, her jaw tightening. “Is that woman really Eli’s mother? Her biological mother? No real mother would willingly sacrifice her own child for personal gain.”Cale let out a soft, humorless laugh. “Mom, there are people who’ll do anything to get what they want. Even sacrifice a child.”
“Welcome, Mrs. Miller.”So many greetings were directed at Riana. It was only natural—after all, the wife of the TnC Group’s CEO showed up at the office without warning. This wasn’t something Riana usually did, but clearly, whatever needed to be discussed mattered more than habit or protocol.All sh
“Then what do you want?” Althea finally asked.Selena looked at her with open hope. “I want you to see me as someone who also had a connection with Chase. As a mother.”Althea smiled faintly. “That’s amusing.” She crossed her arms over her chest. “You know, I see you as someone who arrived too late—
Several packets of seasoning slipped from Althea’s hands, just moments before she could place them into her shopping cart. Whether the other shopper hadn’t been paying attention, or Althea herself had stepped into the way, these things happened all the time.“It’s alright. Don’t worry,” Althea said,







