LOGINSlowly, Lydia let out a long breath.Enduring the pain that still flared up from time to time throughout her body, she carefully sat up on the edge of the bed. The doctor had repeatedly warned her not to exert herself, but there was one thing she wanted to do that night.She wanted to watch Cale lea
Lydia slowly shifted closer to him. She reached for Cale's hand and held it tightly. Its warmth had always given her comfort. But this time, that very comfort only made the tightness in her chest grow worse."This time," she said, her voice almost a whisper, "could you please not go?"Cale looked at
That afternoon, the sky above the villa was clear after several days of relentless rain. The late afternoon sunlight streamed warmly through the large windows of the living room. For the first time since all the chaos had unfolded, the atmosphere inside the house felt truly peaceful.Lydia sat on th
His gaze shifted from Brandon to the black urn still resting in the center of the table. "I don't believe it."The middle-aged man's voice was quiet, almost a whisper."Where's Falcon?"The same question was spoken once more. This time without shouting, without anger. Just a father still hoping his
A moment later, a small handgun appeared in his hand. He didn't point it at anyone, nor did he raise it as a threat.With a movement so calm it was almost unsettling, Brandon placed it on the table, then slowly slid it forward until it came to a stop directly in front of Don Falcony. The black metal
Brandon walked to his seat. But before sitting down, he placed the black urn adorned with gold engravings, which he had been carrying all this time, in the very center of the dining table.Gently, without making much noise. Even so, it immediately drew everyone's attention.Don Falcony frowned. "Wha
The pain no longer mattered. There was only one thought in his mind.Get out. Be free.At last, he reached the door. His trembling hand reached for the handle. He pulled it with all the strength he had left. The door opened. No guards blocked their way.None.Beyond it, the corridor lay empty. Harol
“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
“I didn’t realize you two were close,” Althea said, shifting slightly in her seat so she could speak more comfortably with Josh.The car rolled away from the restaurant at an easy pace. City lights flickered on one by one, their reflections sliding across the windows. Josh sat quietly in the passeng
The atmosphere at the Miller family home was calm and peaceful. Althea chose to relax, losing herself in one of her favorite novels—until her phone rang several times, pulling her attention away.Arsen’s name appeared on the screen, and her body tensed instantly. She answered before the ringing even







