LOGINNaomi 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
The question didn’t receive an immediate answer from Cale.Instead, he let out a long breath and leaned back against the sofa. He gestured for his wife to come closer—but Lydia didn’t move. If anything, her gaze sharpened, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest.“Answer my question first, Cal
And somehow, that made everything feel even more intense.Every now and then, Lydia glanced at him. Without realizing it, she kept wetting her lips with the tip of her tongue—a small gesture that didn’t go unnoticed. It pulled a knowing smile from Cale.The elevator doors slid open.They walked towa
“Mom! Althea fainted again!” Kalina’s panicked voice rang out from the living room.Riana rushed out from the kitchen, with Kate and Felicia right behind her. Althea was lying on the sofa, her face pale, her breathing shallow and uneven.For three days now, Riana and Daniel—along with the Callister
The SunCity airport buzzed with its usual midday chaos—rolling suitcases, echoing announcements, the hum of endless departures. Yet, for Althea, the world seemed to move in slow motion. She walked beside Chase, holding Josh’s small hand tightly, as if afraid that letting go would somehow break the f
The soft patter of rain tapped against the office window. It was late, yet the lights on the top floor of the Callister Group building still burned brightly. Behind the wide glass panes, Daven stood with his jacket loosened, staring out at the city lights shimmering against the reflection in his tir
“I just want to wait for his message. He always texts me right after he lands.”“Don’t overthink it,” Lydia said, giving her hand a reassuring pat. “Chase loves you. He just wanted to make sure you knew that before he left. I’m sure he’s fine.”Althea nodded faintly, though her heart refused to sett







