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Chapter 59 Third-person POVThe car ride to the hospital was quite tense. Cecily was buckled in the back, fast asleep after an emotional afternoon. Evelynโs fingers gripped the steering wheel, her mind racing with everything Bennett had said on the phone. Claire had collapsed. Blood pressure, he guessed.The hospital corridors felt colder than usual as Evelyn made her way to the room where Claire was being monitored. Bennett stood just outside, his arms folded, his eyes weary but calm. As soon as he saw Evelyn, his shoulders dropped in relief.โSheโs okay,โ he said. โThey ran a few tests, and itโs just what I thought. Her blood pressure has been unstable for a while. She didnโt say anything.โEvelyn exhaled a breath she hadnโt realized she was holding. โAnd now?โโThe doctor said she can go home today. Theyโve given her something to stabilize it. Prescribed a few meds. She just needs rest.โInside, Claire sat upright on the hospital bed, sipping from a paper cup. Her cheeks were pale
Chapter 58Third-person POVThe morning sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, casting golden rays across the living room where Evelyn sat with her laptop open, halfway through a video call with Mr. Harrington and Carlos.โWe should be done here in about two or three days,โ Mr. Harrington said, his voice steady but tired. โOnce we wrap up this presentation in Geneva, weโll be on the next flight back.โEvelyn nodded, her hand gently stroking Cecilyโs curls as the little girl sat beside her, leaning toward the screen. โWe miss you already,โ Evelyn said, her eyes soft with warmth.Carlos grinned from his corner of the video. โDonโt let her eat too many marshmallows, okay?โCecily giggled. โI only had five yesterday!โEvelyn and Mr. Harrington exchanged knowing glances. After a few more minutes of catching up, the call ended, and just like that, the morning routine resumed. Cecily ran off to get her backpack while Evelyn checked in with Claire and Bennett.Claire and Bennett were t
Chapter 57: The Drive HomeThe mall lights faded in the rearview mirror as Carlos steered them onto the main road, the car humming gently beneath them. The city was quieter now, painted in shades of amber and navy. Evelyn leaned back into her seat, her body relaxed but her mind unusually quiet.Carlos broke the silence with a low chuckle.โNow thatโฆ that was a scene to behold.โEvelyn turned to him with a teasing brow. โWhat do you mean?โCarlos smirked. โOh, donโt play dumb with me.โโIโm not playing dumb.โ She folded her arms. โWhat are you even talking about?โCarlos scoffed, shifting gears as they took a curve. โGirl. Come on. The way Zenda was looking at you all evening? That man is head over heels.โEvelyn let out a laugh, tinged with disbelief. โCarlos, stop it. Donโt start assuming things.โโIโm not assuming anything. Iโm stating facts.โ He glanced at her. โHe wasnโt just being nice, Evie. That man was practically breathing in sync with you. Watching your every move. If youโre
Chapter 56: Games and Glancesthird person povThe mall glowed with early evening light, its ceiling lit with warm yellow bulbs and glass panels that reflected the bustle below. After browsing through rows of shoes, handbags, and a few chic dresses that Evelyn didnโt need but enjoyed admiring, Carlos suggested they check out the gaming area.โCome on, Doc. Youโve had a long week. Time to unwind a little,โ he grinned, nudging her toward the escalator.Evelyn chuckled. โYouโre just trying to make me lose at arcade racing so you can brag all the way home.โโMe?โ Carlos raised his eyebrows. โIโm offended you think Iโm that competitive.โโCarlos. Last week, you argued with Dad over chess for three days.โโOkay, mildly competitive,โ he said, leading her to the glowing neon lights of the mallโs gaming floor.The area was bursting with sound bumping music, kids laughing, machines flashing. The scents of popcorn and cotton candy clung to the air. Evelynโs eyes widened in amusement.โOh wow. Th
Chapter 55:Sunshine in Small Momentsthird person povCecily was already awake before anyone else in the house. With her curly brown hair bouncing wildly behind her, she dashed into the hallway like a spark of joy, calling for everyone to get ready.โToday is park day!โ she sang, jumping onto Mr. Harringtonโs bed with a toothy grin. โUp, Grandpa! Up!โMr. Harrington chuckled from beneath the covers, pulling the child into a warm embrace. โYouโve been up since sunrise, havenโt you?โCecily nodded proudly. โMommy promised. Today is our big day.โAnd she made sure no one forgot. She dragged Bennett out of bed, tugged on Claireโs robe, and even knocked on Carlosโ door with a wide grin. By the time Evelyn was out of the shower, the house was already alive with laughter and the faint smell of cinnamon pancakes wafting from the kitchen.By midmorning, everyone was dressed and packed snacks, drinks, Cecilyโs tiny soccer ball, a picnic blanket, and her favorite bubble wand.They arrived at the
Chapter 54: The Cracking Empirethird person povThe sleek Manhattan penthouse, perched above the chaos of the city, looked exactly like Jade Hollandโs life used to be flawless, polished, and expensive. But just like the woman pacing barefoot across its marble floor, that perfection was crumbling fast.Jade stood near the floor-to-ceiling window, her silk robe loose around her frame, a glass of untouched wine in hand. Her eyes werenโt on the skyline. They were on her reflection.โYouโre quiet,โ Charlie muttered, voice gruff as he walked in from the guest bedroom, pulling a shirt over his head. He tossed his phone on the couch with a grunt. โWhatโs that supposed to mean? You havenโt said a word since I walked in.โJade exhaled. โBecause Iโm tired, Charlie.โHe laughed dryly. โTired? Or broke?โShe turned sharply. โExcuse me?โโYou heard me. Landonโs not sending money like he used to, is he? Guess the cash cow finally stopped mooing.โโDonโt be ridiculous,โ Jade snapped, setting the win
Chapter 53 โ third person pov The days following her unexpected encounter with Landon passed with quiet intensity. Evelyn buried herself in work, redirecting her focus to Luminaโs broader operations where she belonged. Sheโd handed Landonโs case to another senior physician without further explana
Chapter 52 โ Obsession in the ShadowsThird person povOne month later.Landon stood in front of the wide, tinted windows of his corner office, his hands buried in the pockets of his tailored slacks. The skyline of stretched out before him, sleek and indifferent a perfect mirror of how he used to b
Chapter 51: third-person povAfter Dr. Evelyn walked out of his room that day, everything became a blur.The beeping monitors, the oxygen line taped to his nose, the pulse-checks Landon barely noticed any of it. His head throbbed with more than just the remnants of his injuries. The only thing he c
Chapter 50: A Safe Place to FallThe hospital hallway was quiet, but Evelyn felt like her entire world was crashing. She stood against the wall, arms wrapped tightly around herself, her phone still in her trembling hands. She didnโt have to wait long.Carlos appeared at the end of the corridor, st







