ログインNita's POV.‘I'm arriving at the airport soon.’ Mia’s message popped up on her photo like a bomb. Nita closed her laptop, her heart skipping a beat. When Mia told her she was coming back to the state, Nita had no idea she was coming back this soon. She thought she would still have enough time to do more investigations before she came back. Thankfully, no new threats had surfaced since she moved into the Toms' mansion.She changed into a more appropriate dress - a long floral dress and flat heels. It wasn't too extravagant but classy enough to wear out. She picked her bag and dropped her phone in it after sending a reply to Mia. ‘Coming over to pick you up.’She took the stairs, two at a step and the laughter echoing through the house brought a smile to her lips. Carl and Nate were seated in the living room, playing games while pushing each other's shoulders. The moment Nate eyes landed on her, he paused his game. And Carl also looked at her. “Where are you going, mummy?”Thoug
Jeremy’s POVLosing Nita felt like living in hell.Winning back her trust was the only way out. At first, he had thought getting to her would be easier here. She would no longer be in the midst of colleagues that overwhelmed her, and she had fewer projects to deal with. He thought he'd finally prove himself to her., but he couldn't be more wrong.Just blurting the wrong words to Nate had completely pushed him out of her grace, and their relationship was more strained than it had been in Adonis. That's why he couldn't afford to mess this up.He stared at the I.P she had forwarded to him. It was really that of the hotel. No matter how many times he cross-checked it, it only ended up showing the hotel. Jeremy cursed, his finger running across the keyboard, while his eyes moved across the people seated at the bar. Staying cooped up in his hotel room had literally made him think he was going insane. For hours, he checked the IP over and over, hoping the result would change.It never
Nita's POV.After the meal, Nita retired to her room. She only lay on the bed with no thoughts of working at all. She felt free, but the thoughts in her head were bothering her. Was it a wise decision to allow Theo to introduce her to society? Nicro Industries might not be what it used to be, but she bet it could still pull in crowds if they wanted to. Footsteps rushing up the stairs made her sit up. After breakfast, Nate hadn't bothered coming up with her. He was glued to Carl as if they had known each other before. The door opened and Nate popped his head in. He made no effort to come in as he announced. “Mummy, your friend is here to visit?”Nita's heart skipped. If she remembered clearly, the only person she remembered Nate calling her friend was Nate. What was he doing here?More importantly, how did he know where to find them? Was he stalking them?She jumped to her feet, adjusted her shirt and checked if her clothes were suitable enough. She hadn't bothered dressing up
Nick’s POV “Start getting to know.” Mrs. Patel smirked at him.Nick sat upright. Fine. Getting to know a boy of five years shouldn't be difficult Except this wasn't just any child.It was the son he'd lost five years with.If only the information about him wasn't confidential. He would have known all there's to know.He turned to Mrs. Patel. “How am I supposed to know a boy I have only seen briefly?”Mrs. Patel raised her hand, her eyes twinkling with mischief. “We're about to change that. Follow me.”Before Nick could argue, Mrs. Patel turned around, leading the way out of his room. The maids were finally out of their hiding places. Now that they have seen that Nick wasn't going anywhere in the next few hours, they decided it was just best to start working before they get fired. Or, so did Nick thought. Each maid they came across almost bowed to their knees in acknowledgement, but all that was in Nick's mind was whatever Mrs. Patel had in mind. As soon as they got to the kitch
Nick's POV The room smelled strange. The usual smell of books and coffee was missing. Slowly Nick opened his eyes and was assaulted by the brightness. Voluntarily, he closed it back and opened it again. For a second, he had forgotten that he had moved back to the mansion.He groaned as his head hurt. Searching for the coffee maker, he ventured down the stairs towards the kitchen. It has been his morning ritual for the past five years - coffee first. The maids made themselves scarce as if he was Medusa who would freeze them with a stare, but he wasn't bothered with that.It was only Mrs. Patel who dared to show her face in his presence. “Good morning, sir. What would you like?”Holding his throbbing head, Nick pointed at the coffee maker. “A cup of coffee, please. Black and no sugar.”Mrs. Patel went to make it herself while Nick stood with her. “While you're at that, I want my son's room fully furnished. Get the best furniture to make it into a room a young boy would like.”She
Nita's POV For the first time, Nita slept past her alarm time. She tossed on the bed with careless abandonment as if she had no thoughts on her mind. It wasn't until she felt Nate hitting her hard on the back before she stirred awake. She yawned, throwing her hand back as she looked at her son. “Wake up, mummy.” Nate screamed. “Everyone is already awake and waiting for you at the dining table. Grandma said if you didn't wake up soon, she will launch water at you.”Nita smiled, pushing him off her and roughening his hair. “Fine. I'm awake.” She picked her watch and her eyes widen in alarm. “Why didn't anyone wake me up earlier?”Nate rolled his eyes. “I've been waking you since, mummy.”After reading Mia's message, there was this strange ease that descended on her. She couldn't help but feel everything would be alright. Maybe it was because whenever she was tangled in a mess and Mia showed up, everything ended up being resolved. She didn't know it, but Mia was Nita's darling guar
Five Years Later The state had changed. It was no longer the place Nita once knew—it was more advanced, more beautiful, almost unrecognizable. The glittering glass walls of the airport reflected the light in ways that reminded her of opportunities she thought she had left behind. Her fingers tigh
A sharp, throbbing pain split across Nita’s temple, dragging her out of unconsciousness. Her eyelids fluttered open, heavy and reluctant, only to meet darkness. Not the peaceful kind that comes with nightfall, but a dense, suffocating black that made her heart quicken. She tried to sit up, but her
Nick Grimm had never liked lies. They left a sour taste in his mouth, even the ones told for survival. But sometimes, lies were necessary. Sometimes, truth destroyed more than it saved. And today was one of those days. The moment Nita disappeared from sight, swallowed by the crowd in the lobby, h
Nita lay on the wide, empty bed, her brows drawn tight, her thoughts circling endlessly. The silence of the room pressed against her ears, thick and heavy, as if even the walls were mocking her. She squeezed her eyes shut, willing herself to believe that the night before had been nothing but a terri







