Nora's heart sank as she pulled into the school parking lot. Greg was nowhere in sight. A knot tightened in her stomach as she realized the inevitable: Kimberly, Graycen's teacher who had been on maternity leave, was back. Nora forced a smile as she greeted Graycen, trying to mask her anxiety. "Nora, I know you might not want to hear this Greg is a good man... ""Kimberly you're right I don't want to hear it.", Nora said cutting Kimberly off. She dropped Graycen off with a hasty goodbye and drove home, her mind replaying all the nasty looks some parents were giving her.As soon as she stepped through her front door, Nora's phone buzzed incessantly. Dread washed over her as she opened her social media app, her eyes widening in horror at the torrent of hate comments flooding her page."She doesn't deserve the prize, "one read, dripping with venom."She slept her way to the price," another sneered, twisting her accomplishments into something sordid."Those lovely designs are not even he

Mary opened the car door and said, "I will be inside." She then walked to the house. Nora was left sitting in the car, her mind racing with thoughts. Taking a deep breath, she got out of the car and walked past Greg. However, Greg quickly stopped her by grabbing her hand."Please, Nora," Greg pleaded. "I need to talk to you."Nora turned to face Greg, her emotions a jumbled mess that she couldn't put into words. "Please, Nora," Greg repeated, his voice filled with desperation. "Give me a chance to explain."Greg gently led Nora to his car, still holding her hand tightly. "Nora," he began, his eyes filled with sincerity. "I never meant to hurt you. I love you."Before Nora could react, Greg pulled her into a passionate kiss, his lips moving against hers with a fervour that made her heart race. She tried to push him away, but he held her captive, his tongue exploring the depths of her mouth.He grabbed her ass and pulled her closer so that she could feel his now erect dick. She pushed an

Sebastian was about to leave the hospital when his phone buzzed with an incoming call from Alexander. His voice sounded strained and unusual, and before Sebastian could inquire about the matter, Alexander abruptly ended the call.Puzzled by Alexander's strange behaviour, Sebastian decided to wait for an hour at the hospital before heading home. He couldn't tell if Alexander was planning to meet him or not, but the urgency in his voice had left him with an uneasy feeling.Sebastian's excitement about returning to modelling was palpable. He had spent the past few months in an African country volunteering with Doctors Without Borders, and while he found the experience deeply fulfilling, he yearned to be back in front of the camera.Modelling was more than just a job for Sebastian; it was his passion. He relished the creative process, the collaboration with other artists, and the opportunity to showcase his unique persona. Despite his success as a doctor, modelling held a special place in

Nora stood in Sandra Spears' opulent office, her heart pounding in her chest like a drum. The air was thick with anticipation as she waited for Sandra to finish her pitch meeting. Her mind drifted back to her first meeting with Sandra, a time when her life was simpler, filled with her passion for fashion and the excitement of launching her own brand. Now, she was faced with a situation that threatened to unravel her carefully constructed world.Sandra's assistant led Nora into Sandra's private office. The room was a testament to Sandra's impeccable taste, with sleek furniture and stylish décor. Nora took a seat, her eyes scanning the room as she waited for Sandra's arrival.Moments later, Sandra entered, her presence radiating an aura of power and confidence. She exchanged pleasantries with Nora, her smile warm and inviting. Once Sandra was settled behind her desk, she turned her attention to Nora, her eyes filled with a hint of seriousness."I'm glad you could come, Nora," Sandra sai

The shock of the gunshot still hung heavy in the air as Nora's heart hammered against her ribs. Seeing Sebastian sprawled on the floor, blood staining his shirt, sent a wave of terror crashing over her. But before she could fully react, Alexander loomed over them, the glint of the gun in his hand as cold as the fear twisting in her gut."Alexander, please," Nora pleaded, her voice thick with raw emotion. "Put the gun down. This doesn't have to end like this."Ignoring her, Alexander's gaze flickered to Sebastian, his eyes burning with a mix of anger and hurt. "You lied to me," he growled, his voice laced with venom. "You betrayed me.""You should at least let me explain," Sebastian rasped, his voice weak from the pain. "What do you have to explain? Why did it have to be my best friend?", Alexander queried. Nora got on her knees beside Sebastian, she took out her handkerchief from her purse and scrunched it together and placed it on the gaping wound. Taking a deep breath, Nora knew