ログイン“We made it through,” Daven replied.Althea took a slow breath. Her hand drifted to her stomach.“But… I’m a little scared.”Daven’s expression changed instantly. “Scared of what?”“I’m not young anymore,” she admitted honestly. “I’m worried my body isn’t as strong as it used to be. I don’t want the
“Welcome back, Mr. Daven,” greeted the two security guards who had been stationed near the right-wing pavilion.Daven was a little puzzled by the heightened security, but he knew it must have been arranged by Nathan while he was at the prosecutor’s office. All he could do was nod in acknowledgment.
Eli, already seated, looked startled. She turned slowly. “Mom… I want to eat here.”“Didn’t you hear me?” Selena’s voice tightened. “Come with me.”Eli tightened her grip on her spoon. “I—”“Now!” Selena snapped. “I won’t—”Before she could continue, Riana’s voice cut in.“Selena.” Her tone wasn’t r
The Miller residence.The atmosphere in the dining room remained tense, and more than a few eyes were fixed on Selena. Althea’s question had left her momentarily speechless—but the look she gave Althea was razor-sharp.Then… she laughed.“You’re acting as if you’re someone important in this house,”
“Yes,” Cale replied casually. “But that’s who he is, isn’t he? Talking as if he’s the smartest man in the room. Still thinking he has a card left to play… and that we’ll fall right into his trap.”Harold let out another weak chuckle, the sound strained and painful.“I do have one.”Chris stepped clo
Harold sat there.And he looked far worse than merely disheveled.His hands were bound tightly behind the backrest with thick plastic restraints, digging into his wrists until the skin had turned raw and reddened. The expensive shirt he had worn earlier was now wrinkled and torn, several buttons mis







