All Chapters of Subsequently : Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

I lead Clarisse through the house, guiding her down the familiar hallways until we reach the room where Mia used to stay. I open the door, revealing a tidy and beautifully decorated space."Make yourself at home," I gesture towards the bathroom attached to the room. "Feel free to freshen up. I'll be waiting for you in the living room." I cannot help but notice the faint scent of Mia's perfume that still linger in the air, threatening to bring back memories of how we used to spend time here, laughing and enjoying each other's company. I pull the closet door open, revealing a treasure trove of our shared experiences. My eyes fix on the dresses she have worn on our most memorable dates – the flirty, sundress from the breakfast athe the diner, the elegant gown from the gala where we danced the night away. Each dress holding a story, engraved in my heart forever. I sift through the garments, the emotions within me becoming tangled like the hangers. A forlorn smile curl on my lips as I pic

The house is quiet and my desk a mess as I sit behind it, engross in reviewing files of potential new children and families, when suddenly, the door swing open and a disheveled appearing Achille storms in, looking anxious and out of breath."Achille? What's the matter? Why didn't you knock?" I question my brother as he almost fall into my office giving me a slight fright. "Ben, we need to talk about something important. I couldn't wait. It's about last night. Why did you send the security home?" He shake his head worried.My brows furrow, momentarily getting distracted from the files I am reviewing. I gesture for him to take a seat in the chair opposite my desk."Alright, calm down." I close the file infront of me. "I didn't send them home for no reason, brother. I was alone and sure as hell didn't need any protection. Besides everything was locked and I did activate the security system. What happened?" Achille slumps into the chair, visibly relieved by my explanation." You cannot ju

Among us is seated Dr. Reynolds a respected physician known for his dedication and compassion. He have always been a source of calm and stability to everyone around him, but tonight, something weighed heavily on his mind. As the night wore on, the alcohol flowing freely, an unspoken tension filled the room. I notice him taking a sip of his drink before placing it down with a heavy sigh, the change in his demeanor clearly visible and the game pause for a moment, sensing that something is amiss. Paul, CEO of a big clothing company and many food destributers, break the silence, concern inscribed on his voice."Tom, is everything alright? You seem troubled tonight."Dr. Reynolds lean back in his chair, running a hand through his graying hair. His usually composed face betraying a combination of exhaustion and fear and with a deep breath, he begin his tale, his voice laced with sadness."I need to share something with all of you – something that has been tearing me apart for years." He hes

I storm through my front door, my briefcase sling over my shoulder, and make a beeline for my office. I have a lot of work to do and couldn't afford to waste any time. As I pass through the kitchen, I hear Clarisse's voice calling out to me, but I ignore her, not wanting to be distracted from my task. "Hey, Ben! Where are you off to?" Clarisse call out, her voice following me into the hallway. "Are you okay? You look a bit flustered." I grit on my teeth, feeling my irritation grow. I have forgotten that Clarisse is staying with me for a few days, and now she is bothering me at the worst possible time. I do not have time for this. "I'm fine, Clarisse," he call back over my shoulder, not stopping to acknowledge her. "I have a lot of work to do." Clarisse's voice follow me into the office, her footsteps padding behind me. "But Ben, you're not even going to say hello? You're just going to ignore me?" I sigh, my frustration growing. Why couldn't she just leave me alone? I have important

Clarisse just settled comfortably into the passenger seat when an idea pop into my mind and a mischievous grin spread across my face. An impulsive thought crosses my mind, and in the moment, I cannot resist the temptation to add a little spontaneity our drive and without warning, I step on the brake and expertly swirl the car around, veering onto a different path. The sudden maneuver send an immediate jolt of adrenaline through Clarisse, causing her to grip onto the armrest tightly. A blend of surprise and fear glow from her face as she struggle to make sense of my impromptu decision."Grazie, what are you doing? Where are we going?" Clarisse ask, her voice sprinkled with concern as she desperately seek answers, wanting to understand the reason behind my spontaneous change of heart. Ignoring her questioning, a mischievous sparkle dance in eyes and I continue to drive with determination, taking us further away from my initially planned destination. The wind rush through the windows, pl