ReignaNow that all the troubles have passed, it is time for me to come back to work.It had been months since I’d last set foot in these polished halls of XCC building—months since my world had been turned upside down, starting from my entanglement with the love of my life, Carlisle.My leg, though still a little stiff from the fracture and subsequent healing, felt strong enough to carry me, and the confident clack of my heels on the polished marble floor was a defiant rhythm against the whispers of the past.Today was my first day back at work, my first deliberate step back into the public eye beyond the protective, loving bubble of Carlisle and Erwin."Ms. Amethyst! Welcome back! It's so wonderful to see you!" A junior executive named Mr. Dela Cruz practically leaped from his desk, his face contorted into a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.He was one of the ones I'd distinctly overheard gossiping in the cafeteria, speculating loudly about my "scheming" nature and Carlisle’s
ErwinThe park was my favorite place. It had tall, green trees, and a super-big slide that went whoosh! Nanny Lucy used to bring me here a lot.One time, it was my birthday when Dada and I came to a nearby big place! I got bored in that fancy hall so I played around and ended up here, where I saw mommy for the first time. She was sitting on a swing, looking very sad, and there were wet lines on her cheeks like when I cry.Today, though, she was smiling.Today was a special day! Dada said it was our "Family Day Out" to celebrate that Mommy's leg was all better. Well, not all better, because she still walked a little funny sometimes and Dada still watched her like a hawk, but she wasn't in the big special chair anymore!We were sitting on a big red-and-white blanket under a giant mango tree. Dada had packed a basket full of yummy snacks."Mommy, can I have another apple slice, please?" I asked, holding up my tiny hands.Mommy giggled. "You're going to eat all the apples, my little bear!
[RED WARNING]Reigna and Carlisle stood together in the living room of his penthouse, a sense of relief washing over them after the grueling custody battle with Violet had finally come to a close. They had emerged victorious, and now Erwin was fast asleep in his room, oblivious to the emotional turmoil of the past few weeks.Carlisle pulled Reigna close, his strong arms enveloping her as he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. If this were any other day, Reigna would’ve swallowed the urge to lean in and try to remind herself that whatever they have right now…is still unnamed, unofficial, and not hers yet.But tonight is different."We did it, princess," he murmured, his deep voice laced with satisfaction and love—a tone no one could deny. "Erwin is safe with us now."Reigna leaned into his embrace, her eyes shining with unshed tears of joy and exhaustion. "I can't believe it's over," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "I was so afraid we'd lose him."Carlisle shook his hea
VioletNever in this plan had I considered the possibility of defeat—but here I am, tasting one."You assured me this would be clean, so work and make it happen before I punish you myself," he’d speak in pure dissatisfaction, his face a mask of bitter disappointment. "Never forget how much shame you’ve brought to the Harrington name." Mother, usually my fiercest defender, now regarded me with a chilly silence, her elegant features pinched with mortification. If she were to speak, it would only be about her detachment. “Fix this mess before my next gala this coming Saturday, Violet.”But they shouldn’t cast me aside. Not yet. Erwin was still my son.The custody battle had become my last stand, the final arena where I could prove my worth, reclaim some semblance of control. We had launched a desperate counter-campaign, arguing that the footage was taken out of context, that I was under extreme emotional duress.It was a flimsy defense, but it was all I had left.And now, today is the d
ReignaThe world outside the hospital had been a maelstrom of flashing lights and shouts, but stepping into our home felt like entering a different dimension entirely.The cool, quiet air of the house, the familiar scent of wood polish and faint lingering vanilla from Lucy's baking, wrapped around me like a warm embrace.Erwin’s joyful screams and the feeling of his little arms tight around my neck were the only sounds that truly mattered. He was a warm, vibrant weight in my lap as Carlisle carefully wheeled me into the living room."Mommy, look!" Erwin immediately began pulling toys from a overflowing basket, presenting them like precious offerings. "My new car! And my superhero!""Easy there, buddy," he murmured to Erwin, gently taking the basket from his hand. "Mommy needs to rest that leg. And don’t crowd her space too much, she might get overwhelmed."He adjusted the pillows behind me on the sofa, his movements precise, almost like a strict caretaker who wouldn’t even allow me to
Emma“This is absolute hell!”The news alert flashed across my phone screen, mocking me.Amoroso & Amethyst Charges DROPPED! New Evidence Emerges. Harrington Narrative Challenged?!My breath hitched, a gasp of pure, unadulterated disbelief. Dropped? How? It was impossible! “Just yesterday, the headlines were all about Violet’s praises, condemning her!” I pace around the living room, anxiety crippling inside like unsettling nausea.“It is always HER!” Reigna this, Reigna that! Always Reigna, somehow pulling herself out of every mess, always landing on her feet!It wasn't fair. It was never fair. All my life, I'd been the one everyone looked at first."Emma, you're so beautiful!" "Emma, you're so confident!" Mama’s favorite and Papa’s pride, always showered with compliments, always the center of attention. But somehow, Reigna always got the real prizes. The deep admiration. The unwavering loyalty. The kind of love that wasn't just about appearances.She has people who will always reme