Alice's POVI had been noticing a lot ever since Sebastian's mom came to stay with him.Sebastian frequently seemed distant and lost in thought. I tried to ask him what was bothering him, but he usually brushed it off, saying he was okay.Don't get me wrong, Sebastian's mom had always been very nice to me, maybe a little too nice. But it appeared that Sebastian didnn't really enjoy or appreciate her kindness.Since it was the weekend, I decided to surprise Sebastian by coming to his house and cooking a nice meal for him and his mom.Louisa was easy to get along with. She was quite relatable and loved spending time with me when I was free.However, I noticed she often asked uncomfortable questions, like how much Sebastian earned at his job and the amount of bonuses he received.Initially, I thought she was just concerned about her son's financial stability. But when most of our conversations centered around money, I started feeling uncomfortable.Well, I guess no one is perfect. Everyo

Susan's POV"Come on, Sweetie, let's get going," I said to Isabella as I packed everything we needed.I had plans to take Isabella to the charity foundation I often visited when I had some free time. She was on school vacation, so she would be joining me.I had already messaged Georgina, and she mentioned she was on her way. We usually donated to the charity foundation, sometimes preparing meals in bulk to distribute to orphans, the poor, and those in need.We did this once a month, and if our schedules got too tight, we would send money to support the foundation instead."Did you bring your iPad? You wanted to watch cartoons with Ruth, didn't you?" I asked Isabella.She eagerly nodded, and I led her to the car. Ruth was a new friend she had made at the foundation during our previous visit. Even though they didn't see each other often, their friendship remained strong, and they always looked forward to seeing each other.We arrived at the foundation, and the other volunteers welcomed

Susan's POVThe touch of his lips on mine sent a shiver down my spine. It was unexpected, but not unwelcome. My surprise quickly turned into a rush of emotions – passion, excitement, and a growing connection with the man whom I had missed for years."Mommy!" Isabella swung open the door to the guest room without warning.With a speed of light, I broke the kiss and pushed Patrick away with a force that caused him to fall on the bed."What do you need, Sweetie?" I asked, trying to organize my thoughts and pretend that nothing happened.She complained, "My skirt," and pointed to the one she had on.Suddenly, I remembered I had promised to help her change into a short she preferred, but I wanted to give Patrick his clothes first."Oh, right. I will be with you in a bit," I assured her, and she walked away.Feeling awkward and avoiding eye contact with Patrick, I finally gathered the courage to look at him. He was smirking and obviously enjoying the look of embarrassment on my face."I ho

Patrick’s POVIt felt like a dream. One minute, I was chasing after Susan to clear things up about what happened between Alex and me, the next minute, I saw a car hit Susan.I was shocked and screamed her name as I rushed to the scene. It was such a terrible sight, and a crowd gathered pointing at Susan who was lying in a pool of blood.The driver who hit her quickly stepped out, pleading, " I am sorry, please, she suddenly came out from nowhere. Let's take her to the hospital! She's bleeding a lot." I wanted to argue and fight with him, but it wasn't the time. I got into his car with Susan in my arms, tears rolling down my cheeks, hoping she would be okay.My mind went back to Alex. Why did she return and suddenly forced a kiss on me?I knew Susan was coming to see me because she told me she needed to discuss something important with me but I didn’t expect Alex to actually return after she left the first time.Was it just a coincidence that Susan walked in right after Alex kissed me

Susan’s POV"I need him gone, Julius, he can't keep intruding in my life and that of my family! I am done being the nice and considerate one here; he needs to go!"I was hearing someone speaking on the phone in a menacing tone, but I couldn't make sense of it. Where was I?Slowly, I opened my eyes and was greeted by blinding brightness. I winced and tried to take in my surroundings. My head throbbed, and I felt weighed down. Tubes and wires were attached to my body, and I could hear the steady beeping of machines nearby.Fear and confusion washed over me as I struggled to recall what had happened. Images flickered like fragments of a broken puzzle. I remembered going to see Patrick at his office to discuss a business idea, as George was unwilling to listen. But Deep down, I had wanted to see him.Then, I recalled entering his office and witnessing him and Alex passionately kissing. Anger and hurt welled up in me, and I hastily left his office. I felt foolish for rekindling my feeling