LOGINAs if asking her to return to him—to the version of her that smiled easily, without the lingering tension from this morning.No matter what, Cale still cared about how she felt.“Of course.” Lydia gave a faint smile, slipping her hand into his.Their fingers intertwined.Andrew quickly stepped forwa
“Where is she?” Lydia asked, her voice edged with confusion.Her eyes kept searching for the girl she had just been talking to. As she stepped out of the restroom area, her pace slowed, her breath still slightly uneven—as if she had left something behind in there. Not an object. Not a sound.A feeli
Naomi nodded again without hesitation. “Ah, I should get back to work.” She picked up a few cleaning tools, moving quickly—until—“Ouch!” Naomi winced, instinctively grabbing her wrist.A dark bruise was visible there.“I should go,” she added quickly.“Are you okay?” Lydia asked, startled by what s
The Berlin sky was bright that afternoon, but Lydia’s mood was anything but light. She wandered through a city park without direction, letting her steps carry her wherever they pleased. The rustling trees, the soft breeze, the people passing by—it all faded into the background.There was only one th
The building rose high in the heart of Berlin’s business district, its wide glass panels reflecting the bright midday sky while the traffic below moved in steady order. The car carrying Cale came to a smooth stop at the main entrance, and without delay, a staff member stepped forward to greet him wi
Morning came quietly.Breakfast passed in a strange silence, not awkward, but not comfortable either. The soft clink of cutlery filled the space, occasionally broken by a quiet breath, but no real conversation followed.Lydia looked at her plate more often than at Cale. It wasn’t that she lacked app
“I rushed back to the hospital the moment I heard Mommy was awake. Sorry I’m a bit late—I had to wrap up one last commitment,” Vanessa said with a smile as sweet as honey.And she wasn’t lying. The second she received the news, Vanessa had come straight to the hospital, perfectly styled and wearing
“You heard what the doctor said, didn’t you?” Daven offered a faint smile, gently brushing the top of his sister’s head. “There’s nothing to worry about. Just be a little more careful with Mommy’s meals, okay? I can count on you both for that, can’t I?”Both Kalina and Felicia nodded obediently.“Da
As always, Chase was the perfect gentleman—pulling out a chair for Althea, making sure she was seated comfortably before turning his attention to Josh. He gently helped the little boy settle in, trying his best to ease any discomfort in this unfamiliar place, surrounded by strangers.Throughout dinn
Althea had sighed more times than she could count, each breath an attempt to calm the nerves twisting in her stomach. She kept checking her appearance, again, making sure everything looked perfect. Her dress matched the polo shirts that Chase and Josh were wearing, a detail that made the trio look d







