Mag-log inNaomi 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
To Josh, the man beside him—his shirt sleeves rolled up to his elbows after ditching his blazer and loosening his tie so he could move freely—looked impossibly cool. Daven made every game seem simple. Unlike Josh, who still fumbled here and there, yet found pure joy in playing.If only they could do
Tightness spread through his chest, regret seeping in sharp as thorns. If time could turn back, he would never have let her go. He would never have cast Althea aside so easily, never allowed her to be crushed beneath the shadow of his obsession with another woman. But time didn’t bend. And what he h
The hotel lobby glowed with warm morning light. The moment Josh stepped out of the elevator, his eyes lit up and he bolted forward, excitement bursting into his little frame.“Mr. Handsome!” he shouted with delight.Daven bent down, arms wide open. “Josh!” He swept the boy up and lifted him high int
Chris leaned back. “That’s what we’re working on. Our team is compiling a complete dossier. But you can see how slick Harold is. Even the authorities have trouble tracking him down.”“He can’t hide forever,” Daven cut in. “Every move leaves a trace. I won’t sit idle until he pays for this.”“I won’t







