FAZER 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
Rhea had never been this radiant when with Carter. She had always stayed in his shadow, gentle and calm. She was such a silent protector that he had often overlooked her existence.Just then, Carter's phone rang. It was a call from Peter."Carter, have you heard? Louie's company has become a model e
After breakfast, Cynthia kept staring at her phone. She hesitated, wanting to contact George but stopping herself each time. She couldn't muster the courage to do it.She looked up. "Kate, which floor is your room on?""I'm right next door, Mrs. Snider. You can call me anytime you need me." Kate lef
Seamus finally turned to look at Rudy, his face devoid of emotion.Rudy looked innocent as he said, "This morning, when I was holding the elevator for you, I overheard some passing guests talking about these actors who play extras. They said they were amazing."He had believed them and had gone to t
George asked Rhea if she liked him, not if she loved him. He wasn't that self-absorbed. He didn't dare overstate things.Even though he would exude pride and authority around other men, he never did so in front of Rhea.Over the phone, she could sense his caution and fear. This was something she had







