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
Lauren was shifting the blame again.However, Rhea didn't give her the chance. "The only one who'll look bad here is you. You're forcing yourself into a world that isn't yours. Don't expect to escape the consequences."Giving Lauren the invitation wasn't a sign of Rhea being generous or foolish.Rhe
The auction house staff member glanced at the woman beside Colin, then replied, "I'm sorry, but she doesn't need to show proof of her funds."Sharon almost laughed out loud. "And why not?"She wondered what made Rhea so different from the rest of them that she got to ignore the rules.Just then, Col
Anthony rejected Rhea's offer, saying, "Thanks, but I'm fine, Ms. Ravelle. I need to hurry back.""Drive safe," Rhea said."Alright. Bye, Ms. Ravelle."Rhea fiddled with the card that proved her funds before contacting the manager of the auction house. Nathan had told her about him."Ms. Ravelle?" T
"What do you want to eat tomorrow?" George asked.Rhea was surprised to hear me mention "tomorrow", wondering if that meant he would come by again."I'll handle it myself. I have maids now," Rhea replied.George pulled a cigarette from his pack and repeated, "What do you want to eat tomorrow?"His i







