LOGIN"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
"So that company grew because it changed its marketing strategy?" Naomi asked.Chris nodded. "They stopped selling products."Naomi frowned. "Then what did they sell?""They started selling experiences."Naomi fell silent for a moment. "That sounds complicated.""Because it is complicated." Chris sm
A day before they returned to Carrington Bay, Chris suddenly appeared in the family room just as Naomi was enjoying some quiet time. The man stood in front of the sofa with both hands tucked into his pockets and an expression that immediately made Naomi suspicious."Come with me."Naomi didn't even
Josh, who was sitting in the front, seemed completely unaware of the moment. His attention was fully focused on his phone, which had been filled with photos from their camping trip."This one's good.""No," Chris replied.Josh pouted, unconcerned by Chris's comment. He kept scrolling through the scr
When Naomi and Cale returned from the hill, most of the Miller family had already gathered around the simple breakfast table they had set up near the campsite. The morning air was still cool. A thin layer of mist had not yet completely lifted from the surface of the river, while the aroma of coffee
"But I can't just let go of everything." Cale's gaze turned serious again. "I can't ignore my responsibilities."Naomi lowered her head. She knew that was true."And I can't ignore you."Those words made Naomi slowly lift her head. Their eyes met once more."Mr. Gavin saved me more than once." Cale'
“Miss Eli, your breakfast is ready.” Silvia knocked gently on Eli’s bedroom door.In the living room, Selena was already there, adjusting her hair in front of the mirror.“Is she still not awake?” Selena asked with a sharp click of her tongue.“Not yet, ma’am,” Silvia sighed softly. “I’ll try callin
Elsewhere—far from gleaming high-rises, crowded boardrooms, or rows of cafés where people lingered over coffee and sugar-drenched cake—a dilapidated buildings stood hidden behind a line of long-abandoned storage warehouses. Its location lies well away from the city’s main roads. Traffic noise was ra
When they arrived home, the atmosphere felt far quieter than usual, not a cold silence, but one deliberately created so everyone inside could breathe a little easier. Lydia went straight to the kitchen without much comment. She rolled up her sleeves, unpacked the groceries, and began working with ef
Meanwhile, in SunCity.After the call ended, Althea remained staring at her darkened phone screen. Her chest felt tight, restless—not because of what Daven had said, but because of everything he hadn’t. It seemed the pressure was coming at him from all sides, especially with the news surrounding Cal







