LOGIN"Chris.""Althea needs to know too," Chris retorted."Please, Chris." This time, there was a pleading note in Felicia's voice. "I don't want them to worry."But in the end, the woman let out a quiet sigh and looked directly at Chris. "Please."A brief silence settled between them. And for the first
"So that company grew because it changed its marketing strategy?" Naomi asked.Chris nodded. "They stopped selling products."Naomi frowned. "Then what did they sell?""They started selling experiences."Naomi fell silent for a moment. "That sounds complicated.""Because it is complicated." Chris sm
A day before they returned to Carrington Bay, Chris suddenly appeared in the family room just as Naomi was enjoying some quiet time. The man stood in front of the sofa with both hands tucked into his pockets and an expression that immediately made Naomi suspicious."Come with me."Naomi didn't even
Josh, who was sitting in the front, seemed completely unaware of the moment. His attention was fully focused on his phone, which had been filled with photos from their camping trip."This one's good.""No," Chris replied.Josh pouted, unconcerned by Chris's comment. He kept scrolling through the scr
When Naomi and Cale returned from the hill, most of the Miller family had already gathered around the simple breakfast table they had set up near the campsite. The morning air was still cool. A thin layer of mist had not yet completely lifted from the surface of the river, while the aroma of coffee
"But I can't just let go of everything." Cale's gaze turned serious again. "I can't ignore my responsibilities."Naomi lowered her head. She knew that was true."And I can't ignore you."Those words made Naomi slowly lift her head. Their eyes met once more."Mr. Gavin saved me more than once." Cale'
Heavy rain drenched SunCity that night. The sky was dark, thunder rolling in the distance, lightning briefly illuminating the streets below.Inside the warm playroom, Daven lay fast asleep on the carpeted floor, Josh nestled against his chest, Grace curled safely in his arms.Althea stood in the doo
Althea’s sobs hadn’t stopped when a sharp knock echoed from the front door. Since the dreadful call had come, Lydia hadn’t left her side. The housekeeper hurried to open it, and there stood Riana, Daniel, and Chris—each of them looking pale and stricken, as if the news had just crashed into their wo
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
“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






