Aaron met her gaze, holding it."If you want to thank me, sunshine, don't think about pushing me away."Her eyes twitched for a second and she quickly averted her gaze."What do you mean?" She asked.He was silent for a second. Then, "I can tell you're about to start distancing yourself from me. But
And she had. All those times that Nicole had treated her like trash each time she followed William over for their little family gathering. All those times, she had dreamt about the day when she could finally stand up for herself.And now, it had finally come and Lily had never felt more satisfied.A
Lily stared in disbelief.She was drenched.The champagne had left an uncomfortable wet patch on her dress, making the material stick to her body like a second skin.She didn't move. Didn't even attempt to wipe the champagne off.Instead, she met Nicole's gaze, holding it steadily."Is this a joke?
William shot him a glare."Don't get me wrong, I'm not mocking you or anything. After all, we're brothers and I wouldn't do that. But I am disappointed,""Shut up, Aaron," William growled.Aaron shook his head, grinning. "It's not my fault you chose a bad woman. If only you had picked a better woman
"Mr. Aldridge, Madam Aldridge," the steward bowed slightly. "Young Master Aldridge has arrived."William purposely dropped his cutlery and scoffed in disgust the moment he heard this. Nicole however, smiled like a delicate mother."Let him in!" She chirped, causing William to frown even more.He ser
Lily hadn't been to the Aldridge estate in over 2 years.Standing in front of the luxurious house she'd once dreamt of calling her second home, she sighed out gently.Just one night and then you'll officially be done with them, she told herself."You ready?" Aaron's voice sounded from beside her.Sh