INICIAR SESIÓN"Nolan..." Ava whispered, losing the little consciousness she had left from the fear coursing through her body.He rushed toward her and caught her before she could fall.Then he looked at Evelyn, and at Nancy, who was rubbing her eyes as she came down the stairs."What kind of family are you?" he shouted. "You let a stranger strangle her. None of you deserve her kindness."Nancy stared at him, then at Ronald."Leave. Now," Nolan said coldly to Ronald before lifting Ava into his arms."Her room is the first door on your right," Nancy whispered.Ronald glared at him with pure hatred.Evelyn immediately rushed over."Come, let me tend to your wound," she said, reaching for his arm.Ronald shoved her away. "I can handle myself."Without another word, he turned and staggered out of the house.Nancy only looked at her like she was a fool."You know, Evelyn, I'd be an idiot if I didn't say this," Nancy said. "That man doesn't care about family. He never has. Why do you still love him so unc
“Mr. Ronald Moretti, you were asked to come in for questioning. The hospital reported signs of a struggle prior to Mrs. Moretti’s death. Based on the evidence gathered so far, we are no longer treating this as a simple fall down the stairs.”“Sorry, Officer,” Ronald replied over the phone. “I had an urgent matter involving my daughter. I had to leave the state and couldn't ignore it. I can't afford to lose two of the most important people in my life.”There was a brief silence.“Be that as it may, Mr. Moretti, this is a serious investigation. I expect you at the station as soon as possible, or we'll come to wherever you are and bring you in ourselves.”“Of course.”“And Ronald,” the officer added, his tone turning colder, “don't mistake professionalism for friendship. If you're involved in this, I will find out.”The call ended.Ronald stared at the phone for a moment before tossing it onto the passenger seat.“Damn it,” he muttered.In his rage, he hadn't thought everything through,
Chelsea couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.She got up from the bed."Hey, where are you going?" Jane asked, stopping her.Chelsea rubbed her arms uneasily. "I don't know... I just feel like my mom isn't okay. I think I need to go back to New York."Jane frowned."Relax. She told my mother you were coming. She specifically said you'd be staying here for a while and that we shouldn't let you leave no matter what." She gave her a reassuring smile. "I'm sure she's fine."Chelsea tried to nod, but the sinking feeling in her stomach refused to go away."I can help you take your mind off it," Jane suggested. "Maybe we can go out somewhere.""N-no." Chelsea shook her head. "Do you have a cigarette?""Yeah, of course."Jane handed her one along with a lighter.Chelsea lit it and took a long drag."Slow down," Jane said with a small laugh. "At this rate, you'll finish the whole pack."Chelsea didn't answer.She just stared ahead and took another drag.Jane's smile faded. "I'l
Bella clenched her fists, ready to smash Evelyn's face into the wall.But her eyes suddenly landed on Ava who was struggling to breath."Ava!" Bella rushed forward and caught her just as she collapsed into her arms.Selene and Danielle immediately ran over."Ava!""Aunt Ava!” Nancy hurried to call the doctor while Bella carefully lays her on the bed.******A few minutes later, the family doctor arrived.Everyone was asked to leave the room while he examined Ava.Everyone left, except Evelyn.She lingered outside the door, listening to the conversation.After several minutes, the doctor was done with the check up."Please be more careful with her," he said. "She has a weak heart. Fortunately, the baby seems fine, but stress is extremely dangerous for her condition." Bella nodded “Thank you doctor” she was relieved it wasn't a hospital matter.He smiled, then left the room and greeted Evelyn on his way out.Bella sat beside Ava rubbing her head.Evelyn frowned as she looked inside tr
“Mother!” Chelsea screamed. “I can’t marry that old man. Would you really let your husband do this to me?” “Calm down,” Melinda said gently. “Tomorrow, you’re leaving New York. You will go as far away as possible so he’ll never find you. I have a friend in Fredericksburg, Texas. You’ll stay there.” “What about you?” Chelsea asked through tears. “You’ll be the one suffering. Mom, I can’t leave you here. Come with me.” Melinda shook her head. “I can’t. I used my last resources to give you this chance. I don’t have any money left, and I won’t let you waste the opportunity I fought so hard to create. I’ll pretend I don’t know where you went.” Chelsea nodded slowly. “You’ll be okay, right?” “Yes.” Melinda smiled softly. “Now listen carefully. Tomorrow, leave the house with a few helpers and pretend you’re going shopping for groceries. Don’t come back. I’ll send everything you need to your phone.” Chelsea threw her arms around her mother. “Mom... before I go, please tell Bella that
“You are useless!” Evelyn screamed at her daughter.“What did I tell you before you left? You went all the way to New York and wasted the beauty I gave you.” She threw her hands into the air dramatically. “Look at that Selene. Do you even know who that man is, or should I remind you, you silly child?”“Mom, why are you so jealous?” Danielle shot back. “Even if I don't end up with a Draven Valerio, I can find another man. Just admit you're greedy for money. What exactly do you want that Ava doesn't already provide?”“So you want to spend the rest of your life being provided for?” Evelyn fired back. “Didn't you see how Nancy stood her ground? She doesn't want handouts forever. Imagine having a wealthy son-in-law.”“I am homeee!” Maddie announced as she walked into her sister's room.She paused the moment she noticed the tension in the air and the anger burning in their mother's eyes.“What's going on?” she asked.“Look at your sister over here.” Evelyn pointed accusingly at Danielle. “S
"Lucian," she moaned, her ass pressed hard against the glass wall. Shame burned through her, she felt exposed, as though every eye in the world was fixed on her.He drove upward tirelessly, ignoring the hot tears streaming down her face. They did nothing to stop him from striking that exact spot th
The dance ended, and Bella immediately asked Lucian for permission to use the restroom, swearing on her life that she truly needed to pee.Lucian allowed it, only because Caspien was still within his line of sight.As Bella walked away, Caspien stepped closer.“Well, if it isn’t Lucian Rodriguez,”
Lucian didn’t hesitate.The moment the door closed, he shoved Bella hard onto the bed.She scrambled backward, wrapping her arms around herself, shaking with fear.“Why are you doing this to me?” she sobbed. “What have I ever done to you? I want my life back.” Her voice broke. “I’ll tell everyone w
The hall was brimming. Guests filled the space, laughter and warm chatter blending with the beauty of the decorations as everyone congratulated the newlyweds.Lucian walked into the venue with a scowl on his face. He hadn’t seen Bella since returning from his so-called meeting. He suspected she was







