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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
“What do you think my mom made for breakfast?” Grace asked, looking at Felicia with bright excitement.Since yesterday, Grace hadn’t wanted to leave Felicia’s side. Whatever she was doing, she wanted Felicia right there with her.“I’m not sure,” Felicia replied with a smile, gently stroking the top
“Damn it,” Selena muttered, her hands clenched into fists. Her breath came fast and uneven as she struggled to contain her anger.The dining room door shut behind her with a solid thud. She walked away quickly, her breathing still ragged. Her jaw tightened every time she remembered the way Nathan an
The restaurant they were headed to be no ordinary place. Eli recognized it immediately—an exclusive establishment often featured in lifestyle magazines, frequently listed by food vloggers as a must-visit spot. Even so, only certain circles were ever allowed inside.A place where influential people m
“Then I’ll see you at the house, Mr. Miller,” Selena said with a slight, polite bow. “And you—don’t forget to say your goodbyes to your grandparents. Don’t let them think you don’t want to spend time with them.”Her words made Eli turn and stare at her mother in disbelief. Even so, she did what she







