ANMELDENThe 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
Ever since Sylvia was admitted into the hospital, Mikayla had been by her side."To the records room," Mikayla replied. She could crack the code on the lock and get inside.Sylvia looked straight at her. "Dr. Morrow should be in the cafeteria right now."Mikayla looked puzzled. Wouldn't that make it
Hearing a knock at the door, Cynthia, who hadn't slept much all night, stared at it warily.She just couldn't fall asleep. Just when she finally started feeling drowsy, she would hear strange noises nearby—shouts, laughter, cries, and wails.Cynthia felt like she was on the verge of a breakdown.Fin
Madison remained composed. "Mental illness doesn't mean that a person can't take care of themselves. It just means that they've lost control over their mind.""Don't go! I-I need to talk to you!" Cynthia grabbed Madison's arm.The nurses exchanged glances. Madison nodded at them and said, "It's fine
Once Sylvia was settled and sleeping, Sawyer's worried expression didn't fade.Jackson, not feeling sleepy, decided to chat for a bit. "I'm not going anywhere for a while. If you're worried about Sylvia, spend some extra time with her. And you're getting engaged, aren't you? Go ahead and do what you







