LOGINThe 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
"Ms. Thayer, there's no female guest seating outside," Liora said.Lauren gritted her teeth and halted mid-step. She forced a smile and turned around, pretending nothing was wrong. "I do need to thank Rhea for her help yesterday."A cold edge crept into Liora's expression. "Ms. Thayer, is that all y
Arielle ran out of the room, leaning against the wall as she vomited until her eyes turned bloodshot.Carter hurried after her and asked a server for some tissues and warm water. He said to Arielle, "Here, have some."Arielle's temper flared. She pushed the things away and exclaimed, "I don't want t
Rhea curved her lips in a charming smile and remarked, "A phone call can't compare to a meeting in person.""That's true," Liora replied. Then, she suddenly looked at Hazel and urged, "Quick, take her pulse. If she really is pregnant, she'll need someone to attend to her. The Donovans won't tolerate
It seemed that Rhea was involved again. Carter wondered why everything seemed to go wrong whenever she was around."Don't waste your energy on Rhea. She just doesn't think before she acts," Carter said.Rhea? Was he talking about the Rhea they all knew?Nearby guests who were familiar with the Ravel







