LOGINIt had been a grueling few weeks for Daven and his legal team, entangled in a long and exhausting trial.That morning, the courthouse was more crowded than usual. Members of the press gathered outside the barricades, eager to capture every moment of a case that had drawn public attention from the ve
The Miller family dining room felt more alive than usual that evening.The chandelier cast a warm glow over the long table, its light settling gently across the neatly arranged dishes. The aroma of warm soup, roasted chicken, and freshly baked bread filled the air, wrapping the room in a comforting
Eli’s eyes lit up before she even realized it.Althea, walking beside her, caught the change immediately. A faint smile touched her lips as she asked, “Are students allowed to use these facilities outside class hours?”“Of course,” the principal replied. “With supervision, naturally. We want them to
Althea stepped down first, then turned to Eli. And this time, without much hesitation, Eli followed, walking beside her.They moved side by side toward the entrance. Inside, the atmosphere was orderly. Some students walked by with books in hand, others sat in open areas, quietly engaged in discussio
The Miller family car moved steadily out of the residential area, the engine humming softly beneath the quiet.Inside, the atmosphere was calm—neither awkward nor entirely relaxed. Althea let the car’s audio play softly in the background, filling the silence without overwhelming it.Eli sat by the w
Hello, my dearest readers!I’m so sorry for the recent slow updates of only 1-2 short chapters. I’ve been busy preparing for the Eid al-Fitr festivities, but thank God, the celebrations are over now! I’m back to my normal routine and ready to update more frequently again.For those asking when this
“No, Mom,” Daven said firmly. “That news—it isn’t true. I can promise you that.”The lie burned in his chest, sharper than he expected. Telling a falsehood this big to his mother cut deep, but he had no choice. He feared the domino effect it might have, especially when the storm he was already caugh
“Does it really have to be like this?” Althea asked, uncertainty lacing her voice.The conference room in SunCity was thick with tension that afternoon. Seated beside Chase Miller, Althea found herself surrounded by a team of attorneys handpicked by the Miller family. At the head of the table stood
Pens scratched against paper, cameras clicked rapidly. A few reporters leaned forward, their lenses trained tighter on her.“I am here to make it clear,” Althea continued, her voice growing steadier with every word, “that I have taken legal action in this matter. The process will run its course, and
“For the time being, I’ll be staying at my mother’s house. So if there are any files left in my apartment, you can go and collect them right away.”“Yes, Mr. Daven,” Arsen replied dutifully. “In that case, I hope you enjoy the weekend with your family.”He escorted Daven all the way to his car. For







