Mag-log inIan raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was completely sober.“Sweetheart, I knew exactly what I was doing. I have been aware of my feelings for you for a long time. I just kept holding them back. But last night, when you hired those male escorts and leaned into that man’s arms, I could
Mia’s expression hardened. “Ian, what kind of thing is that to say? Who I date is none of your business.”“Fine.” Ian gave a short, cold laugh. “None of my business.”His face remained dark as he walked out. From that day on, he never returned to the Quinton estate.Mia did not see him for more than
Mia’s relationship with Ian had changed completely. Somewhere along the way, she had become the one doing the bullying.If she was upset, she would pinch or swat him without hesitation, and Ian would only grin and call her “Little Princess” or “Miss Trouble,” never once fighting back.Later, Mia was
By the time Ian was eighteen and in his senior year, his life was too busy with schoolwork to waste time picking on his stepsister. It had been a long time since he had teased Mia.The high school and middle school buildings were close to each other. That afternoon, he and a few classmates walked to
Lester was often away from home.In the beginning, whenever Mia was bullied by Ian, she would run to her mother, Sharon, in tears. But as a stepmother, Sharon felt she had no authority to discipline Ian. For the sake of keeping the household peaceful, she chose to turn a blind eye and never told Le
The first time Mia met Ian, she was only nine years old.Her mother, Sharon, held her hand and smiled brightly. “Say hello to your new brother.”The little girl tilted her head up at the tall boy in front of her, pressed her lips together, and obediently said, “Hi, brother.”The boy didn’t look the
Charlotte had never seen Sean look so disheveled.Something tightened in her chest, and her eyes burned unexpectedly. She didn’t even know what she was feeling—just that it was overwhelming.Without thinking, she ran up and wrapped her arms around him from behind.“You’re here.” The words came out s
Charlotte nodded. “Sounds good.”Manon’s husband sat behind the stove, tending the fire.Meanwhile, Petra was off to the side, playing with Manon’s two-year-old son, Kai.After rinsing the vegetables, Charlotte turned around and saw the two of them having a surprisingly good time. She raised an eyeb
Sean’s voice was low and hoarse. “I didn’t come alone. Sam’s with me. We’ve been taking turns driving. Lottie, I won’t be at ease until I see you with my own eyes.”The drive from Jersey City was over nine hundred kilometers. Under normal conditions, it would take at least ten hours. But with the fl
All the men had gone after Petra, leaving no one to watch Megan. Charlotte quickly rushed over and caught her before she could fall. “Miss Stone, wake up. I’m Charlotte Riley,” she said, supporting her firmly.With the men distracted, Charlotte helped Megan toward the car.“Hang in there, Miss Ston







