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Ripples And Hills Chapter 73.
Helia. The last time Alexa was in this ballroom, she was humiliated. Fleeing from the stares, covered in chocolate and wine, after crashing into the refreshment table. She ran into me then. Shaking. Embarrassed. Trying to disappear. That was two years ago. Tonight, she walks tall. Regal. Different face, yes, but the same soul. Maybe even stronger. And more beautiful than ever. She’s a vision in blue, a stunner who steals the breath of every man in the room. But I only see her. We close the distance between us. “You clean up nice, yourself.” Her voice is playful, flirtatious. It sparks something in me. I match her tone with a smirk. “Don’t I always?” I grin. “At least I didn’t show up naked like I sleep.” Her cheeks flush instantly. I laugh softly, relishing her discomfort, because God, she looks like an angel in that blue. That bob. Those sapphire earrings. I want to buy her the world. “You look really stunning, Alexa,” I whisper. Our breaths mingle as we stand toe to toe. T
Ripples And Hills Chapter 72.
Scarlet. This beautiful girl, dressed in the prettiest blue, rushes into my arms and holds me tight. The force of it completely knocks the breath from my lungs. I'm stunned. But somehow, I hold her. Somehow, I press my cheek to her warm head. She smells like chocolate and flowers. She smells like my baby. Alexa. She feels like her. “Mum… Do you know her?” That voice. Ashley. My eldest. Her question startles me, snapping the moment in half. The girl in my arms pulls back. I look into her eyes, watery, striking blue. The exact same shade as Richmond’s. As Ashley’s. As Alexa’s. But there’s a scar running down her cheek. Jagged. Angry. It must have hurt like hell. “What happened to you?” I ask gently, reaching up to touch the scar. She leans into my palm, eyes fluttering shut. “She… She had an accident,” a woman behind her says quickly, her voice tight. The spell breaks. I pull my hand back and glance toward the speaker. “Scarlett,” Elviira interjects, measured and composed. “Th
Ripples And Hills Chapter 71.
Elviira Hills. Saturday. 18th July. Next day. Night. It’s a few minutes to the guests arriving. All morning, the house has been bustling with activity. Caterers, decorators, and the rest of the team. Despite the pain still lingering in my arm and body, I’m excited for tonight. Because tonight, we announce Alexa’s survival to the world. And hopefully, begin to fight for her name to be cleared. I don’t know what Helia has planned, but he says I should stay calm and watch. My assistant, Muriel, one of Helia’s trusted employees, is just about to fix a pair of diamond earrings to my ensemble when a knock sounds at the door. She’s done nearly everything for me since my discharge. Courtesy of Helia, of course. How many employees does that boy even have? He’s become more than a friend to me. I can almost call him family after everything he’s done for me and mine. “Come in,” I call when the knock comes again. The door opens, and Scarlett steps inside. Carefully. Measured steps, nothing
Ripples And Hills Chapter 70.
Alexa (Prudence) New York. Friday, 17th July. Night. There’s a thunderstorm tonight. It mirrors the bleakness inside me. I’ve felt unsettled since morning, like the sky sensed my mood. No one expected the rain. The forecasts promised clear skies. But here we are. Just like how I expected a calm life, only to find chaos at every turn. I was fine in Corte. I didn’t see these people. Didn’t feel this artificial life suffocating me. I saw real people, with real problems, and real hearts. But now I’m back among the polished smiles and filtered voices. And I don’t know if I can survive another night of it. Earlier today, Eveliina came to visit Grandma at the hospital, just before she was discharged. The moment I saw her, my heart leapt. I almost ran into her arms. But one glance at Martha and me and after Grandma introduced us everything changed. Eveliina's expression turned cold, detached. She barely acknowledged me. As if this version of me, Prudence, didn’t even exist. As if I w
Ripples And Hills Chapter 69.
Pier. Corte, Corsica. France. Thursday, 16th July. The next day. Night. Mother’s invited me for dinner tonight. She said it would be a quiet evening, but I know better. Nothing my mother does is ever quiet. Or simple. As I fasten the buttons on my white blazer, I catch my reflection in the mirror. Black trousers. Crisp shirt. But I don’t feel social. I don’t feel present. My thoughts drift to Alexa again, a faint smile curving my lips. Alexa Hills. Not Prudence. That’s who she really is. And I’ve accepted it. But acceptance doesn’t erase guilt. Since my conversation with Marc yesterday, it’s been eating away at me. I judged too quickly. I didn’t give Alexa a chance to explain. A second chance. Something life gave me, but I refused her. My phone rings from the nightstand. Jace. My heart skips. Does he know Alexa’s alive? I answer. “Hi, Jace.” “Pier,” he greets warmly. “How are you?” “I’m good. Just getting ready for dinner with my mum.” I keep my voice even, masking the d
Ripples And Hills Chapter 68.
Hulio. Meanwhile. The world fades into the background as I drive, putting distance between myself and the hospital. The same hospital where I just saw that girl again, Prudence. My hands tighten on the wheel, my jaw clenched as I replay the confrontation with my mum moments ago. The slap she gave me, right in front of Elviira. ‘Mum… You slapped me because of that girl?’ My voice had been low, laced with fury. ‘No, Hulio. I slapped you because you’re so stupid. You refuse to see what’s right beneath your nose,’ she snapped, her words slicing deep. ‘Alexa wasn’t responsible for the deaths. For the robbery. Even a fool would have known that.’ Mum fumed. Her words echoed in my head. I’d looked at Elviira then and saw it. The disappointment in her eyes. Disappointment in me. My gaze softened, turned apologetic, but it was too late. I couldn’t fix what I’d said. So I left. Walked out of her room. Out of the hospital. And now I’m driving with a storm inside me. Because the truth i
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