เข้าสู่ระบบ"Yeah, but that's different." Naomi let out a quiet sigh. "Besides, I still have to take the equivalency exam, right? Other than preparing for that, what else can I do? Just stay at home?"Lydia looked at Naomi with an amused expression. She knew the girl sitting in front of her was pouting and tryi
Naomi mostly listened. Occasionally, she responded when Lydia spoke to her or when Cale made comments deliberately intended to tease her.Yet, unexpectedly, the atmosphere felt much more comfortable. It no longer felt awkward.And for the first time in a long while, Naomi began to enjoy something as
[Chris: Have you made it home yet? If my calculations are correct, you should have arrived two hours ago. I just finished a meeting. Exhausting.]Naomi read the message while finishing the glass of milk Mr. Smith had prepared for her. The old man had insisted she drink it all because he felt she had
For most of the journey from the Miller family's main residence to the airport, Naomi had remained quiet. Even on the plane, she spoke only when necessary. As if she wanted to enjoy the trip, when in fact she didn't. Naomi's thoughts were still back in Sun City.She had lost count of how many times
The day of their return to Carrington Bay had finally arrived.Since morning, the Miller mansion had once again been bustling with activity. The suitcases that had been unpacked were now neatly arranged near the entrance. Servants moved back and forth carrying luggage while the sound of conversation
"Chris.""Althea needs to know too," Chris retorted."Please, Chris." This time, there was a pleading note in Felicia's voice. "I don't want them to worry."But in the end, the woman let out a quiet sigh and looked directly at Chris. "Please."A brief silence settled between them. And for the first
Chris stared at her, his attention sharpening when she took out a folder from her bag—as if fully prepared to prove that her claims weren’t just empty words.“Then how do you explain this, Chris?” she asked, sliding another photo across the table. This time, it showed Chris with another woman, and S
“Please, Miss Selena,” Erick said as he opened the car door, gesturing for her to step inside—the car Nathaniel Miller had personally ordered for her.Erick didn’t dare ask who this woman was or why his employer had instructed him to treat her with special attention and careful service. Even so, cur
That afternoon, the house was filled with the sound of Josh’s laughter—soft, bright, and utterly contagious. The little boy sat cross-legged on the living room rug, carefully stacking colorful blocks into a tower that wobbled dangerously high. Beside him, Althea watched with amused focus, occasional
That night, the hospital room was painfully still. The only sound came from the steady beeping of the heart monitor, blending softly with Althea’s uneven breathing. Sleep refused to come. Her trembling hand reached for the phone on the small bedside table.The news was still playing on the screen —







