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
George said, "The marital home I bought is in the same neighborhood as your private residence. It's just a two-minute walk away! So what on earth are you freaking out about, Nathan?"Crying would be one thing. He understood Nathan's reluctance to let Rhea go. But Nathan was actually wiping his eyes
"In fact, you should look at your face in the mirror," Seamus added.Kate's gaze landed on a nearby car's window. She glanced at herself to see her face contorted in anger. It was a far cry from her usual gentle, demure appearance. She looked like a psycho who had lost control.That made her panic.
Kate wondered why that kind of tenderness from George was only reserved for Rhea.George had never been the type to notice the small details. His life should have been all about career, power, and success. How could he possibly get so entangled in matters of the heart?"Mrs. Snider, I'll join them,"
Elena rolled her eyes. "...Mom."Esther cleared her throat and tried to reason with her. "You need to get to know him better. From what I can see, he's not exactly interested in you."Elena smacked the armrest. "I've made up my mind! I just want him! Besides, his sister and parents are such good peo







