Cassia’s friends paced restlessly around the living room. They had knocked on her door several times, hoping she would come out so they could head out together like they used to, or at the very least, eat something. But ever since she had returned, her face pale and her voice trembling after reveali
After spending hours at the park, Liam and Cassia finally decided to head home. The evening air had grown cooler, and the streets were quieter now. Neither of them said much on the way back, but the silence between them felt peaceful, like they understood each other without needing words. When they
By the time Cassia and Liam stepped into the house, the living room was quiet. The TV was still on, playing some late-night documentary, but the volume was low. She saw her friends asleep on the couch and floor. Quinn was wrapped in a blanket, and Kiara was slouched over a cushion. There were empty
Morning sunlight gently touched Cassia’s face, making her stir. Her eyebrows pulled together a little before she slowly opened her eyes. The room was quiet, except for some birds chirping outside. She stayed still for a moment, staring at the ceiling, trying to find the strength to start the day. W
Darvan slipped out of bed and quietly got himself ready for the day. After a quick shower and a change into fresh clothes, he paused in front of the mirror, adjusting his watch and running a hand through his hair. Once done, he grabbed his keys and stepped out of the room only to see Fredrick and J
Martinez walked out of Cassia’s firm, his chest heavy and tight. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t accept her decision to end things. His heart hurt more than he expected… but one thing was clear; if he couldn’t have her, then no one else would. His sister had always called him obsessed, and
After leaving Marc’s place, Darvan drove directly to Cassia's firm. That would be the first time he'd be going there. As he drove, the conversation with Marc kept replaying in his mind. Marc’s betrayal hurt more than he wanted to admit, but there was nothing to do now except move forward. When he p
Darvan’s car raced down the highway toward the Sinclair estate, but his mind wasn’t on the road. It was still stuck in his mother’s office on that mysterious painting he had somehow never noticed before. There seemed to be a hidden door behind it, maybe leading to a secret room or another office. Ho
The moment Elara stepped out and the front door gently clicked shut, Cassia turned to Darvan with a thoughtful expression. "Do you think I was too harsh with my decision to destroy the Sinclair?" she asked, her voice calm but uncertain. Darvan didn’t hesitate. "No. It was perfect... They once dest
Like the days before, Darvan showed up at the mansion again. This time, he was holding a single lily. Cassia opened the door, arching an eyebrow. "You and these flowers..." she muttered, rolling her eyes, but still, she reached out and took it from him. "Don’t tell me you’re doing all this becaus
When they arrived at the mansion, it was exactly what everyone expected and more. Grand? No. Magnificent. The kind of place that made you stop at the gates just to take it all in. Cassia stood still for a moment, staring at the building a second too long. Of course, it was one of Master Elara Voss
Weeks passed slowly, and Cassia still hadn’t opened her eyes. Her condition remained unchanged, and despite the doctors’ efforts, there was no sign of improvement. What surprised Darvan most wasn’t just the silence, it was who kept showing up. His uncle, Martinez, had begun visiting more frequently
In Darvan’s ward, silence filled the room. Fredrick and Justin had gone to get food, leaving him alone. He stared at the ceiling, one hand on his chest, the other resting at his side. "I thought I lost her," he whispered, remembering the moment he was fortunate enough to see Cassia being wheeled i
Moments later, the forensic cleaners arrived and Liam left the scene heading straight to Cassia's firm, where he found Mira just about to leave, looking utterly exhausted. "You're still here?" he asked. "I had a lot to do. Mostly because Miss Sterling didn’t show up," she muttered, yawning. "I ne
Liam was still standing there, frozen in disbelief. The air in the house was thick with the smell of blood and gunpowder. He glanced once more at the spot Cassia's body was before it was carried out by the unknown guy, and then down at Henry’s lifeless form. His heart beat faster, but his hands wer
"I… I had twins?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. "Yeah, " Doctor Naomi said softly. " You had twins." But Nora just stared at her. Her mouth stayed slightly open, and her eyes held disbelief...not because she didn’t trust the doctor’s words, but because everything now made painful, perfect
Henry stood upright, towering over Cassia. His hand reached down and snatched her phone from the floor where it had fallen. He looked at the screen, the corners of his lips lifting into a dark smirk. Cassia's heartbeat quickened. That was her chance...he was distracted. Without thinking twice, she