LOGIN"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
At the prosecutor’s office, Daven received the report with a long, heavy breath. Just the night before, he’d finally felt a sliver of calm—thanks to Althea’s visit, and the quiet strength his wife had given him to face all of this.But this morning’s news sent his emotions surging all over again. If
Oscar fell silent. His jaw clenched, his gaze dropping to the floor. The muffled groans and restrained cries coming from Noel on the screen made his stomach twist with fear. But he couldn’t reveal Harold’s whereabouts. “I don’t know,” he said at last.Cale smiled faintly—a smile devoid of warmth. “N
“Arsen, listen to me carefully.”Daven’s voice was low, weighted with emphasis. The black car carrying him sped down the main road of SunCity. He had to reach Callister Group headquarters as quickly as possible—before anything else could make the situation spiral further out of control. Two escort v
The television screen in the living room glowed brightly. Selena had deliberately turned the volume up. There was no one else in the apartment anyway—Eli had already left for school, and she had intentionally sent Silvia out to do the grocery shopping. There were plenty of household items she claime







