Masuk“It’s still her.” Three words. That was all it took for the carefully constructed world of my last five years to shatter into dust at my feet. Zane didn’t even have the decency to look away as he said it. For twenty years, I had been the third wheel. The reliable shadow to Jovienne’s brilliant sun. I had buried my own feelings for Zane so deep I almost forgot they existed, only daring to dig them up and confess them after Jovi had left the country and broken his heart. We built a life. A marriage. I truly believed, in my foolish, hopeful heart, that it was my happy ending. Now Jovienne was back, and the illusion was gone. The love of my life saw me only as a consolation prize. As my world collapses, the last person I expect comfort from is her husband—a man as cold and polished as he is powerful. Vance sees the same betrayal in my eyes that he sees in his wife's. Leaning in, his voice a dangerous whisper, he proposed the unthinkable: "They are living in the past. Let's be each other's revenge. What do you say, Nerissa?" I should avoid at all costs. It was a game that could burn our broken worlds to the ground. But as I looked into his eyes and saw the same raw, humiliating betrayal reflected back at me, the answer poised on my lips wasn't "no." It was a terrifying, thrilling question. “What,” I whispered, my voice steadier than I felt, “did you have in mind?”
Lihat lebih banyakGuys... I still can't believe it. This book is finally complete, and I have received so much love and support from all of you. Thank you. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To be honest, this is the very first standalone novel I've written that has achieved this level of success after years of writing. That means more to me than I can put into words. In the past, I mostly wrote stories simply to bring my imagination to life. I never really stopped to think about what readers wanted to read. But this novel was different. It was the first time I tried to understand the market while still telling a story I genuinely loved. Of course, it isn't as successful as the books written by top authors, but I hope this is the beginning of something bigger. Every chapter, every comment, every vote, and every gift you've given me has encouraged me to keep believing in this dream. Many of you have asked me to continue the Blackwood universe and write Maya's story. Honestly... I love
The boardroom of Horizon Global was silent.Vance stood before a wall-sized screen. "...and that concludes our five-year expansion strategy."The directors nodded. One by one.Then—His phone vibrated.Nerissa.He smiled faintly. Probably another adorable picture. He opened the message with one click.The room fell silent as they watched their CEO's expression slowly change.On the screen...Luna climbed a door. Crossed a wall. Reached the cabinet. Then Noah calmly built a harness.Then...Together...The siblings lifted Ethan into the cabinet."I'm flying!"The video ended.Nerissa wrote a caption below, "Your children."Vance replayed it. Then replayed it again.Without saying a word...He picked up his suit jacket.The vice chairman frowned. "Mr. Blackwood?""I need to leave.""Sir... is everything all right?"Vance looked at the frozen image of his three smiling children inside the cabinet. "...No.""They've developed coordinated climbing tactics."Silence."...I'm sorry?""My four
Morning sunlight spilled across the gardens of Blackwood Manor. For the first time in months, the mansion was unusually quiet. William and Lily had finally agreed to take a long-awaited vacation together. They had left before sunrise after promising to send Maya postcards from every city they visited.Maya herself had already gone to school. Vance had went to the office and working now.Leaving...Only Nerissa. The staff. And three very energetic four-year-olds.The family room echoed with laughter.Luna sprinted across the carpet wearing a toy cape. "I'm climbing the mountain!""There isn't a mountain," Noah replied without looking up from the enormous tower of magnetic blocks he was constructing."There is." She pointed dramatically toward the sofa."It just looks different."Ethan immediately jumped onto the sofa cushions. "I'm the dragon!""No, you're supposed to guard the mountain.""I changed my mind." He roared anyway.Nerissa laughed as she watched them.Every single day, the h
**Three days later**The old playpen had been replaced by a much larger padded play area, surrounded by sturdy baby fences nearly twice as tall as the old ones.He walked around it twice. Checked every latch. Pulled gently against every panel.Satisfied, he folded his arms. "There."William raised an eyebrow. "Confident?"Vance nodded."Unless one of them suddenly learns to fly...they're staying inside."Lily smiled. "We'll see."The triplets adjusted surprisingly quickly. The new space was filled with soft climbing cushions, tunnels, building blocks, and stuffed animals.Luna immediately tested every corner of the fence. She pressed both hands against it. Shook it. Tried climbing it.Nothing.She frowned. Then tried again. Still nothing.Vance watched proudly. "Victory."Nerissa looked at Luna's determined expression. "I wouldn't celebrate yet."For almost a week...Peace returned. No more surprise visitors in Maya's bedroom. No more disappearing babies. No mysterious adventures.Ever


















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