MasukThe seatbelt clicked into place, and Carter let out a quiet breath.Meanwhile, Arielle and Adrian watched as Lauren's figure faded into the distance. A dull ache rose in their chests.They couldn't help wondering why every mother they had ever had eventually left."Dad?" Adrian's voice was barely ab
Lauren let out a laugh right after.Perhaps some people just weren't meant to be together.So, after the family event, she invited Carter and the kids out to dinner. The restaurant she chose was on the pricier end, and she'd planned to spend half a month's salary on that one meal.At dinner, Arielle
Resting her chin on one hand, Lauren continued to tutor Adrian and Arielle, her tone patient but firm. "Look, this one's a grammatical error."The kids were bright, and they picked things up fast. Lauren nodded, pleased with their progress. "Not bad. You two definitely take after your dad.""Were yo
"Make sure you save it for me, okay? Don't sneak any for yourself. I'm saving up for a house," Lauren said.Affording a mansion was out of the question in this lifetime, but an apartment in an upscale neighborhood might be possible. Still, in a city like Draventh, even that wasn't easy.Lauren wasn'
A dull ache stabbed through Lauren's chest. All of a sudden, she sprang up from the ground, threw herself into Carter's arms, and let out a raw, anguished cry.She broke down completely. Her wails were hoarse and filled with grief as they tore through the air.Carter, Arielle, and Adrian were all sp
On the drive to Colburn, Carter watched the streets and buildings roll past outside the window.This was the city where he had spent most of his life. He'd grown up here, and every street seemed to hold a piece of his past.Out of nowhere, Lauren asked, "You must've shared a lot of memories here wit
Arthur Ravelle withdrew his gaze. His authoritative features radiated dominance. He did a double-take when he heard the name Rhea, as it was the same name as his precious niece.As a commander, Arthur's instincts were sharp. He instructed, "Do a background check on those two."The man in the suit gl
Even Aiden, Lauren's closest friend, was siding with Rhea.Tears streamed down Lauren's face as she said, "I really have nothing left."After saying that, she left on her own, not letting Aiden accompany her.…Lauren arrived at the Henderson residence—Peter's house."Lauren?"Peter's mother, Helen
Lauren spoke first. "Rhea, you're finally here. You were really too impulsive. Women shouldn't hold such heavy grudges. Fortunately, Peter isn't badly hurt. He's just mad and needs a simple apology. You can still be friends after this."Zoe, Lauren's friend, chimed in, "Exactly. Peter only said one
Rhea looked up. "Is that really necessary?"George sat back, smoking and watching them as if it were a theater performance.Carter's gaze was fixed on Rhea. Her eyes were calm, completely devoid of the love she once felt for him.At that moment, memories of the past years flashed through his mind. T







