Realizing his mistake, David was quick to rephrase. "Lyra, Sienna's involvement in the company is purely business. We need her expertise and the capital she's bringing in to keep the company afloat. It's not about trust, it's about making smart decisions for the business." Deep inside, David felt a
Sienna exhaled slowly, feeling a mixture of relief and apprehension. The wheels were now in motion, and there was no turning back. The consequences of her decision weighed heavily on her mind, but she knew it was necessary to protect her family and secure their future. "Good. Keep me updated on an
Lyra's eyes widened in panic, and she quickly grabbed a mirror, scanning her reflection for any signs of aging. Her heart sank as she noticed the faint lines around her eyes and on her forehead. "Oh no, mom, you're right," she exclaimed, her voice trembling. "What am I going to do? David will notic
Sienna stood outside the new school with Xander and Bella, her heart aching as she sensed their apprehension about the change. The twins clung to her, their eyes filled with anxiety, and Sienna couldn't help but feel responsible for their unease. "Mommy, what if the kids here are mean to us, too?"
Lyra sat in the cafeteria, her heart pounding as Sienna's words echoed in her mind. What had she meant by that? Was she implying that David was the father of her children? Or was she just trying to annoy her? The mere thought of it made her blood boil, and she couldn't shake off the feeling that so
The next day, Sienna woke up with a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but something felt off. As she went through her morning routine, she noticed that her twins were acting unusually secretive and giggly, whispering to each other and exchanging kno
The producer seemed pleased with her decision. "Great! We're looking forward to having you on the show, Ms. Whitmore. We'll send you all the necessary details." As Lyra hung up the phone, she felt a mix of emotions. She knew that she had made the right choice for her career, but the nagging feeling
On one hand, the thought of spending so much time alone with David filled her with a mixture of fear and excitement. She couldn't deny that, despite the years and the pain he had caused her, she still harbored feelings for him. On the other hand, her professional side recognized the incredible oppo