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Was this feeling real? Seeing him with Lyla earlier… something hit my chest fast and uneasy. And when he said Lyla’s name, it stung even more. I should hate him. I do hate him. Maybe it’s because he’s the only person who keeps showing up in my life lately. Maybe that’s all there is to it. This weird feeling isn’t real, just a distraction. And I’ll never admit it. I sank onto the living room couch, scrolling through social media, trying to distrAngela's POVA few minutes later, I realized Aaron wasn't making just one dish.He was making several.Curious, I got up and walked over to the kitchen.The sight in front of me stopped me in my tracks.On the kitchen island sat slices of toasted sourdough, grilled chicken, and roasted potatoes.Meanwhile, a pot of hot chicken soup simmered on the stove.I stared at everything in disbelief for a moment.Even the way he plated the food looked professional."So, you can cook."He didn't answer.My gaze shifted to the large freezer beside me."I remember seeing a bunch of labeled containers in your freezer. They had the names of dishes and dates on them. Did you make those?""No."His answer was short."Then who did?""A chef.""I hired him to keep the freezer stocked."I nodded.Aaron turned off the stove and set down the ladle."I don't have time
Angela's POVAaron immediately turn toward me.I was still trying to act like nothing was wrong when another wave of nausea hit me so hard that I couldn't hold it back anymore.One hand braced against the brick wall while the other covered my mouth.“Ugh...”I doubled over and finally threw up.My breathing turned uneven as I tried to steady myself.A few seconds later, Aaron was standing right in front of me.“What’s wrong with you?”I quickly wiped my mouth and forced myself to stand straight.“Nothing.”His expression remained cold. He simply stared at me for a few seconds.Then his next words hit me completely off guard.“We’re going to the hospital.”My eyes widened.“What?”“No.” I shook my head immediately. “There’s no need.”“I haven’t eaten all
Aaron's POVWhen I got home later that night, I loosened my tie as I walked into the house. I dropped onto the couch, exhausted after a long day, but Angela was still stuck in my head.I walked farther into the house looking for her, but she was nowhere to be found.I immediately pulled out my phone.The call connected after the second ring.“Where is she?”“At a private members club in West Hollywood.”“Who’s she with?”“Alone.”“Send me the address,” I said before grabbing my car keys from the table.“Yes, sir.”***Less than thirty minutes later, I walked into the private club and stopped in front of one of the rooms.The moment I stepped inside, both of them immediately turned toward me.Angela froze while Lyla’s expression changed instantly.My gaze fell to the thick envelope sitting on the t
Angela's POVLyla’s name popped up on my phone screen.“Hello?”“Let’s meet.”“Now?”“Yes.”I closed my eyes for a moment.“Lyla, there are paparazzi everywhere right now.”“I know.” Her tone sharpened immediately. “That’s why I already picked a private place.”“I’ll send you the address,” she said quickly. “Use the back entrance. No one will see you.”Before I could respond, she hung up.***That night, about forty minutes later, the car I was in stopped behind a private members’ club in West Hollywood.The place was well-known among celebrities because paparazzi couldn’t just walk in.I pulled on a hoodie and cap before getting out of the car.A staff member led me inside through the back entrance without saying much.A few minut
Angela's POV“I’m tired, Beth.”Beth immediately fell silent.“I’m really tired.”The room went quiet again for a few seconds.Then Beth walked over and sat down beside me.“Listen.” Her voice was much softer now. “If you want to take a break, fine. If you want to step away from Hollywood for a while, I’ll support you.”“But don’t make huge decisions when your life is falling apart like this.” Beth looked straight at me. “Because once things calm down… you might regret walking away from something you still love.”I stayed quiet.Beth watched me for a few seconds before letting out a slow sigh.“And honestly… I don’t think you’re just trying to run away from Hollywood right now.”“You’re trying to run away from Aaron too, aren’t you?”“I kn
Angela's POVI closed my eyes for a moment.“I’m at Aaron’s house.”“What?”“Angela,” Beth said, sounding frustrated. “The entire internet is already making assumptions about the two of you. This is seriously the worst possible time to say something like that.”I didn’t answer.A few seconds later, Beth spoke again.“Send me the address.”“Beth…”“I’m coming over right now.”Her tone was firm this time.Before I could argue again, she hung up.In the end, I sent her Aaron’s address.Honestly… I didn’t even know how to explain all of this to Beth myself.***About thirty minutes later, my phone buzzed again with a new message from Beth.The guards at the gate won’t let me in.I immediately walked outside toward the front
Angela's POVI moved my hands to pull back the blanket—and froze. My chest tightened. I wasn’t wearing my clothes from last night. Instead, I was in a man’s shirt, way too big for me.“Shit… what happened last night?” I muttered, panic creeping into my thoughts. I tried to remember. Bits and pieces
Aaron’s POVShe didn’t answer. Her hand knocked mine away from her jaw.“I have to go back. They’ll start looking for me if I don’t.”“That’s not my problem,” I said flatly.I stayed right where I was, not moving. She tried to pull her wrist free again, but I d
Angela's POVBeth looked at the car again.“Okay,” she said. “So you won the lottery… or you secretly became a billionaire and forgot to tell me?”I let out a quiet laugh. “Yeah. Exactly that.”“I’m serious.”
Angela's POVMy chest tightened when he said Lyla’s name.“Oh. That was fast.”“You needed certainty,” I continued. “Now you have it.”Silence filled the room before he finally spoke.“You sound like you’re b







