When it was time to be discharged, Isabel walked out carrying both oral medication and topical treatments. Jeremy was sitting in the lobby. He was still wrapped in bandages but looked much better than before."Come on. I'll take you home," she said cheerfully. "Need me to help you walk?"As Jeremy l
Jared got home soaking wet and burning with a fever.He didn't go to the hospital and didn't alert anyone from the Ford family. He just popped an ibuprofen without water and collapsed into bed.His head was spinning, and his ears were ringing, like the world had twisted into something unrecognizable
"What? You have that many brothers? You must come from a huge family," the shop owner said while glancing at the four men again. They did look vaguely alike.She didn't dwell on it and handed over a tray of glasses filled with fresh juice.Yvonne took it and turned around, just in time to see Samuel
The busiest morning market in Jeriton City was nestled in the narrow streets of the old district.Samuel's Rolls-Royce was far too flashy for a place like this, so Raymond parked it at the corner well before the intersection.The shops on both sides of the old street were just starting to open. The
Clearly annoyed, Charlie muttered from the side, "Your sweetheart's long gone. Quit staring."Samuel shot back lazily, "Weren't you just watching your ex-wife?"Charlie was rendered speechless. His sharp edge from earlier had dulled now. He sat down, lit a cigarette, and uttered in a scratchy voice
Isabel froze slightly under Charlie's cold stare.Anyone from the Gill family could question her commitment to that marriage but not Charlie."Yes, my biggest regret… was marrying you."When Isabel answered, she masked her emotions behind an indifferent gaze, hiding the tremble in her voice at the v