TANGLED BETWEEN BROTHERS のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 121 - チャプター 130

Nicole’s POV I leaned back against the pillows, letting the soft sheets hug me as Adrian sprawled lazily beside me. The room smelled faintly of his cologne mixed with the warm scent of the sheets. For the first time in days, I felt free.“You know,” I said, nudging his shoulder gently, “I never realized how soft your body is.”He chuckled, the sound low and warm. “It’s nothing special. You just appreciate comfort when you’ve been dragged around half the city like a stormy wind.”I laughed, the sound light and genuine. “Well, in my defense… the city did drag me around.”He rolled his eyes playfully. “Fair enough.”We settled into a comfortable silence for a few moments, just listening to the faint hum of the city outside and the quiet rhythm of each other’s breathing. Then I glanced at him, curiosity sparking. “So… tell me again. What made you stay so calm back at the office today? I mean… Liam showing up like that, most guys would’ve lost it.”Adrian smirked, leaning on his elbow t

Third Person POVZara arrived at her shop that morning, the sun just peeking over the skyline, and immediately slipped into her usual rhythm. Today, she had an important event to plan for a client, and every detail mattered. She moved briskly between tables, arranging flowers, checking decorations, and coordinating her team, her mind focused entirely on the work at hand.Her phone buzzed on the counter, and she glanced down. It was a message from Ethan.“Hey… how are you? You left early. Why didn’t you wake me up?”She frowned slightly, reading it again. For a moment, she considered replying, but the urge faded just as quickly. Shaking her head, she ignored the message and returned her attention to the table in front of her.“Guys, the centerpiece needs to be adjusted, make sure the colors match the theme exactly,” she instructed, her voice sharp but controlled.Her phone buzzed again, but she didn’t look. Ethan could wait. Right now, the event, the customers, and her team demanded

“No, it can't be.” My eyes gathered water. I shook my head hysterically. “That's not true.”“I'm sorry.” He didn't face me.I stood up angrily. “How dare you stand here and lie to my face?” He ignored me, not uttering a single word.“Who is responsible?” I wiped my eyes.“I- I don't know, but don't tell anyone, don't TRUST ANYONE.” He emphasized the last part.I walked away angrily.Third Person POV The small chime of the shop door announced Ethan’s arrival before she even saw him. Zara looked up from the stack of papers she was sorting, her brow slightly furrowed.“Ethan?” she said, a flicker of surprise in her voice. “What are you doing here?”He smiled faintly, holding a lunch bag in one hand. “I came to see why you’ve been ignoring me.”Zara rolled her eyes, trying to look casual. “Ignoring you? I wasn’t ignoring you. I’ve been busy, and my phone isn’t with me,” she said, waving a hand vaguely.He nodded slowly, not letting the slight edge in her tone bother him. “Alright,” he

THIRD PERSON'S POV The second she heard Nicole’s footsteps fade down the hall, the weight she had been holding all morning came crashing down. She sank back onto the bed, the bottle still clutched loosely in her hand. The alcohol didn’t numb it, not really. It just made the emptiness heavier, sharper.She hugged her knees to her chest, resting her forehead against them. The tears came slowly at first, then faster, spilling over without permission. She tried to bite them back, but it was useless. The anger, the shame, the frustration, it all needed an outlet, and her body gave it freely.“Why… why does she care?” Zara whispered to the empty room, my voice trembling. “Why does she always care when nobody else does?”The walls seemed to echo back at her, indifferent and cold. She wiped her eyes roughly, but the tears kept coming. Her chest ached with the weight of her own mistakes, and for a moment, she hated herself for letting it get this far.She glanced at the phone on the tab

Nicole’s POVI woke up before the alarm.My eyes opened slowly, but my mind was already awake.It felt heavy.Like I didn’t really sleep at all.For a few seconds, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, trying to gather my thoughts. But they came rushing back immediately.Frank, his words.Stay away from the Ryder boys.I swallowed.I sat up slowly, careful not to wake Adrian. My movements were quiet, almost hesitant. I didn’t want to think too much.If I did, I might change my mind.I reached for my phone on the bedside table and unlocked it.My fingers hovered over the screen for a second.Then I opened my messages.Frank.I stared at his name for a moment.Then I typed.> “We need to talk.”I paused.Then added—> “Today.”I hit send before I could overthink it.My heart started beating a little faster as I stared at the screen.It didn’t take long.My phone buzzed softly in my hand.I opened it immediately.> “Location?” — him. Straight to the point.I exhaled slowly.> “Come