INICIAR SESIÓNThe tears he had been holding back slowly slipped down his cheeks. Regret flashed across his face, followed by pain so raw and profound that Olivia could almost feel it radiating from him. “I could have lost you…” His voice broke completely. “And the baby…” He pushed his chair back and stood. He m
“It’s packed,” Olivia said the moment they entered the upscale restaurant. “It usually is,” Clayton replied matter-of-factly as he slipped his hands into his pockets. “Good thing you rescheduled our reservation.” “I told you not to worry.” The hostess greeted them almost immediately and gestured
Olivia made her rounds and visited each of her patients. Those recovering from surgery were doing well, and none showed any signs of complications. She spoke with a few of them before giving the nurses their instructions for the night. Once she was satisfied that everything was under control, she r
She never got the chance. The exhaustion finally overwhelmed her, and she slipped into unconsciousness before the nurses could place the baby in her arms. When she thought back on that day now, what hurt most was how little she actually remembered about the child she had given birth to. She didn't
She reviewed test results, studied scans, checked medication charts, and made notes on patients who needed closer monitoring. One file led to another until she barely noticed the time passing. A couple of hours later, Olivia closed the last folder and leaned back in her chair. She glanced at the cl
The words shouldn’t have affected her, but her treacherous heart still skipped a beat. “I know you don’t want them. These flowers are nothing compared to the mountains of flowers your admirers send you every morning. You probably have enough to fill an entire flower shop by now. But this is my litt
The words were delivered with an exaggerated sweetness that was truly venomous, but Olivia didn't even flinch. The words were nothing compared to the verbal lashings Mrs. Hilton made her endure on a daily basis. “Come on, girls, she’s not even worth our time.” Marian finally found her voice. She tu
The dinner went off without a hitch. After clearing the last course of the meal, the precious wine everyone had been waiting for was poured. Lianne gracefully rose from her seat, her glass raised to propose a toast. Everyone turned, and the chatter faded into a respectful silence. “Thank you all f
“She's an excellent painter, Auntie,” Clayton replied with a hint of pride in his tone. He placed an arm around Olivia's shoulder before adding, "You'll love her work.” Olivia’s cheeks burned at his praise. She dipped her chin, her gaze darting to the ground. “Let's go inside. Everyone's waiting,”
Olivia had barely gathered her composure when the car door opened. Clayton offered her his hand, and she took it without hesitation. The gentle warmth of his palm seeped into hers, offering a strangely comforting sensation. Her chaotic thoughts gradually faded, replaced by an unexpected sense of co







