เข้าสู่ระบบIvan’s hands cupped mine, his eyes glistening.“Emily,” he said, his voice thick. “You changed everything. I didn’t know what it meant to live fully until I saw you laugh. I didn’t know what it meant to love until I watched you hold Mila when she was scared, when she was sick, when she just needed s
E M I L YSix months later.The soft swell of violins filled the chapel air, and I blinked through a veil of tears as the double doors creaked open before me. My hand tightened around Mila’s tiny fingers, her giggle a spark of light in the stillness. She looked up at me with a beaming smile, radiant
I opened the box.“Will you marry me?”The room was silent for a heartbeat.Then Emily dropped to her knees and flung her arms around my neck.“Yes,” she whispered. “Yes. A million times, yes.”The room erupted.Mila squealed and clapped. Laura cried openly. Mikhail whooped. Elle burst into full sob
I couldn’t stop staring.“You’re going to burn a hole in me,” she teased, glancing at me through the mirror.“Can’t help it,” I said, my voice hoarse.She stood then, unwrapping the towel from her body. I looked away out of instinct, respect, habit, nerves, but she laughed and tossed a pair of tight
I V A NThe day after the courthouse verdict felt like the first real breath I’d taken in months. We’d finally won. Emily had full custody, Tristan was out of our lives for good, and Mila… Mila was safe. I thought that kind of peace would be enough to steady my nerves for a while. But now, standing
The final day of the hearing, when Tristan took the stand, it was like watching a stranger unravel.He was combative. Defensive. Sloppy. He tried to paint himself as the victim of a cruel mother who shut him out and poisoned his daughter’s mind. But under cross examination, it didn’t take long for h
L A U R AGiovanna and I sat in the waiting room, my head resting on her shoulder as we waited."You know, you should get checked too. You are injured, Laura." Gio said, pointing to my arm."It's not a big deal. Besides, Sebastian is the one who needs medical attention.""But, you need to be patched
E L L EToday was one of my happiest days, because I was going to pick out my perfect wedding dress.And what better way to do this than with my friends? Mikhail booked a full day for us at one of the biggest and best wedding shops.So, I was excited, and couldn't wait.The past one week has been am
L A U R A"Get the fuck up."I groaned and opened my eyes.My body ached and the throbbing pain in my face made me want to cry. But, the tears wouldn't come..The moment I arrived here, Viktor had beaten me. He was so furious, and had beaten me to a pulp.He had punched me, and kicked me. He had spa
She had no idea what was coming.She thought her birthday was the best day of the year, but, I had something bigger, and more special.After a few minutes, there was a knock on my door."Come in.""How's the latest upcoming married man doing, huh?" My best friend said, walking into my office with a







