Semua Bab The Sin Between US : Bab 51 - Bab 60

I had spent the entire morning trying to convince myself that everything was fine. I laughed too loudly at Ethan’s jokes during breakfast, hugged him a little tighter, and forced my smile to be brighter than it truly felt. After a few hours of family chatter and outdoor activities, I excused myself. I needed a moment to clear my head. My mother had sent me to fetch some extra bottled drinks and a few snacks from the storage room, a simple errand meant to distract me. I grabbed my phone and headed toward the small utility room down the hallway.As I reached the door to the storage room, I hesitated briefly. The cool air that seeped through the door promised a quiet reprieve from the emotional turmoil that had been building all day. I opened the door slowly, stepping inside to find a cramped space filled with cleaning supplies, spare linens, and old family memorabilia. I quickly located the box of drinks my mother had mentioned and began to retrieve it. Before I could close the door beh

As soon as Ethan and I stepped into his room, I hesitated for a moment, my heart pounding wildly. The dim lighting cast soft shadows on the walls, the air between us thick with something unspoken. I turned to face him, my breath uneven, unsure of what I was searching for in his gaze. But when his warm brown eyes locked onto mine, filled with understanding and something deeper, something darker I felt my resolve slip. I didn’t know who moved first, but suddenly, I was in his arms, my lips crashing against his in a desperate, urgent kiss. Ethan groaned against my mouth, his hands gripping my waist, pulling me flush against him. The heat of his body seeped into mine, igniting something I could no longer ignore.I barely noticed when he guided me backward until my knees hit the edge of the bed. I gasped against his lips, and he took the opportunity to deepen the kiss, his tongue sliding against mine in a way that sent shivers down my spine. His hands roamed over my body, firm yet gentle,

The afternoon heat had softened into a warm glow, and I found myself wandering the quiet corridor of the villa, trying to clear the lingering haze of emotions that had been building all day. I leaned against a cool, tiled wall and closed my eyes for a moment, thinking of last night and the dangerous game i’d been forced to play.I told myself I was done...... done with the confusion, done with lucas’s presence invading my world. I had made my choice. I was with ethan now. but even as I tried to convince myself, that voice in the back of my mind wouldn’t let go. I was just about to take another deep breath when I heard soft footsteps approaching behind me. I opened my eyes and it was Lucas. I turned slowly, trying to keep my tone casual despite the turmoil inside me.“Ava,” he said, his voice low and almost conversational, as if we were simply catching up like old friends. His eyes, dark and steady, searched mine in a way that made my stomach twist.I folded my arms and tried to force

The morning sun filtered through the wide windows of the villa, casting a golden glow over the spacious living room. The place that had been filled with laughter, conversations, and the occasional heated exchange was now a mess of packed suitcases, half-empty coffee mugs, and people exchanging goodbyes. I stood near the balcony, watching the waves in the distance, letting the salty breeze brush against my skin. It was strange, just days ago, I had been caught up in so many emotions, but now, as we were all preparing to leave, I just felt... relieved."Ava, come on," my mom called from behind. "We’re about to start breakfast."I turned, giving one last glance at the view before heading inside. The long dining table was fuller than usual, everyone making an effort to sit together for one last meal. Plates clinked, conversations overlapped. Ethan pulled out a chair for me before sitting beside me, and I gave him a small smile. As we started eating, my mom stood up, tapping the side of he

I folded my arms, watching Lucas as he lounged on my couch like he had every right to be here. His presence filled the space in a way that made me uneasy, like he belonged and knew it. I hated that."Say whatever you came to say and leave," I said, my voice firm.Lucas tilted his head slightly, his expression unreadable. "You’re acting like I’m some stranger," he mused. "Like we don’t have history.""We do," I shot back. "We have family ties, childhood memories, and a vacation that went on for too long. That’s all."He scoffed. "That’s all?" His gaze flickered with something, amusement, disbelief, maybe something else. "So you can really stand there and pretend none of it mattered?""It mattered," I admitted, exhaling sharply. "But not in the way you’re making it out to. Lucas, we’ve known each other forever. We’re family. That alone makes this conversation ridiculous."His jaw tightened. "You keep saying that like it changes anything.""It does change everything!" I snapped. "You’re