Evan stood there for a moment, his hand on the door handle, his eyes fixed on the closed door. He took a deep breath, trying to process the emotions that had just flooded him.He knew he had to give Bella space and had to respect her boundaries. He couldn't keep pushing her, couldn't keep trying to force his way into her life.With a heavy sigh, he turned and walked back to his car, his eyes scanning the darkening street. He felt a sense of defeat, of frustration, but he knew he couldn't give up.He got into his car and started the engine, sitting there for a moment as he tried to gather his thoughts.But then he saw a car approaching her house, and he saw a man inside; he knew him; it was Jason.Evan's eyes narrowed as he watched the car pull up to Bella's house. He felt a surge of jealousy and possessiveness as he saw Jason get out of the car and walk towards the front door.He couldn't believe it. Bella was already moving on, already replacing him with someone else. The thought mad
Bella hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. She didn't want to hurt Jason; she didn't want to make him feel like he was competing with Evan for her attention. Just then Evan came inside and walked toward them.Bella's heart skipped a beat as she saw Evan walk towards them, his eyes fixed on her with an intensity that made her skin prickle. Jason's hand tightened around hers, a subtle gesture of support and possession."Evan," Jason said, his voice neutral but with a hint of wariness.Evan's gaze flicked to Jason, his expression unreadable. "Jason," he replied, his voice low and even.The air was thick with tension as Evan stopped at their table, his eyes locked on Bella's. "Mind if I join you?" he asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm"Mind if I join you?" he asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm.Bella felt like she was trapped in a nightmare, unable to move or speak. Jason's hand was her only anchor, her only sense of reality."It's okay," Jason said, his voice firm. "We were jus
"That's enough! " Jason angrily said, "You don't have to remember that horrible past.Bella's friends kept shooting Adrian a secret from her, just like Evan did, because they didn't want to cause her any more stress during her pregnancy.Bella's eyes widened in shock, her mind reeling with the revelation. "I shot him but you guys told it was an accident?" she whispered, her voice trembling.Jason's face was red with anger, his eyes blazing with fury. "Evan, how could you?" he demanded. "She doesn't need to remember that."But Evan's eyes were filled with tears, and his face contorted in anguish. "I'm sorry," he whispered. "I didn't mean to hurt her."Bella's mind was racing, trying to process the truth. She remembered the gun, the hospital, and now... she remembered shooting Adrian.She felt like she was going to collapse, her world shattered by the secrets and lies. She looked at Jason, her eyes pleading for help."Get me out of here," she whispered. "I need to get out of here."Jaso
As Adrian and Karen continued to discuss their sinister plan, they failed to notice a quiet figure lingering in the shadows. The maid, who had been dusting the furniture, had stopped to listen; her ears perked up with interest.She had been working for the Ross family for years and had always been discreet, never prying into their personal affairs. But she knows Evan Knight very well; she paid for her son's education; he is a nice man. There was something about this conversation that sent a chill down her spine.She listened intently, her heart racing with every word. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. These two people were planning something truly evil.The maid knew she had to act fast. She couldn't just stand by and let them harm innocent people. She made a mental note to find a way to warn Evan and protect them from Adrian and Karen's sinister plans.As she continued to listen, she realized that she had stumbled upon something much bigger than she had initially thought. Th
As Aaron continued to excitedly share details about his castle, Evelyn's twin boys, Jacob and Jamie, tumbled in, their blond hair messy from sleep."Mommy, Mommy! We're hungry!" They chimed in unison, their bright blue eyes sparkling with mischief.Evelyn laughed and handed each of them a glass of orange juice. "Good morning, my little monkeys! How about some pancakes and scrambled eggs?"The twins cheered and climbed into their seats at the table, immediately starting to bicker over who got to sit next to Aaron.Bella smiled, feeling a sense of chaos wash over the kitchen. But it was a warm, comforting chaos, filled with the sounds of laughter.She met Jason's gaze. She hadn't expected him to show up, and certainly not so soon after their kiss.Evelyn, sensing the tension, jumped in to break the silence. "Of course, Jason! Come on in. We're just having a casual breakfast."Jason smiled and walked into the kitchen, his eyes never leaving Bella's face. "Thanks, Evelyn. I didn't mean to
Evelyn beamed with excitement, "Can you believe Jackson is finally coming home today? I've missed him so much!" She fidgeted with the throw pillows on the couch, rearranging them for what felt like the hundredth time.Bella smiled, happy to see her friend so joyful. "I know, it's been ages! The kids must be thrilled to have their dad back."Jason nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I'm sure they've missed him terribly. It's always tough when he's away on business trips."Evelyn checked her watch for what felt like the tenth time. "He said he'd be home by 5 pm. I hope he's not delayed again."Bella got up and walked over to Evelyn, giving her a reassuring hug. "He'll be home soon, Ev. Try to relax."Just then, the sound of children's laughter and shouts of excitement came from the next room. "Daddy's home! Daddy's home!" The twins chimed in unison. They saw him through the window.Evelyn's face lit up, and she rushed to the window, pulling back the curtains to see Jackson's car pulling into th
Bella's eyes widened in shock as Aaron ran towards him, his little arms open wide. "Daddy!" Aaron exclaimed, throwing himself into Evan's arms.Evan's face crumpled as he scooped up Aaron, holding him tightly. "My son," he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion. "My little boy."The room was silent, with all eyes fixed on the emotional reunion. Bella looked stunned, her eyes fixed on Evan and Aaron. Jackson's expression was a mix of confusion and concern.Evelyn, who had been watching from the sidelines, stepped forward. "Evan, what's going on?"First of all, tell me, Aaron, who told me this man is your father?""I saw the pictures of you and Daddy Mommy; please forgive Daddy.""Wait... what... pictures? When and where, and why didn't you tell me?" Bella asked in surprise,Evan looks down,"You already met Aaron and easily won him over; I can't believe Evan, you could do that, first my company and now my son. ""Bella, I had no bad intentions; I just wanted to tell my son that I
The air was thick with tension as they stood there, the only sound was Aaron's gentle breathing. It was as if time had stood still, leaving only the three of them, suspended in a moment of raw emotion.Jason was about to enter the room to look at Aaron, but his step halted when he saw Evan and Bella.Jason's hand hesitated on the doorknob, his eyes fixed on the scene before him. Evan and Bella stood frozen, their gazes locked in an intense moment of emotional connection. The air was charged with a mix of emotions—love, longing, and uncertainty.Jason's eyes narrowed, his mind processing what he was seeing. He had always been protective of Bella and Aaron, and Evan's sudden reappearance had raised his hackles. But now, witnessing the raw emotion between Evan and Bella, Jason's stance softened ever so slightly.He didn't want to intrude on this moment; he didn't want to break the fragile connection between the two. So left.*******************************Evelyn approached Jason, who wa