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Shadows of care

Immediately panicking, I picked up my phone, my fingers trembling so badly I nearly dropped it. I hit Adrian's number and pressed the device to my ear, pacing in tight circles beside Ethan's slumped body on the couch. It rang once. Twice."Hey, princess," Adrian answered, his voice light and teasing like always."Adrian" The word burst out in a rush. "Mr. Blackwood—he sort of collapsed. I mean, he's burning up, like really extreme fever right now, and I'm in his office. I'm literally calling you because I don't know what to do. Please, can you come down here? Like, right now?""Whoa, whoa, Lena—breathe." His tone shifted instantly, all playfulness gone. "Slow down. Is he breathing? Is he conscious?""Yes—he was conscious a minute ago, but he just passed out. Please hurry.""Okay, calm down. I'm on my way. Stay with him. I'll be there in two minutes."The line went dead. I dropped to my knees beside Ethan, leaning close, my ear hovering over his mouth. Warm, shallow breaths brushed my

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-01-30

Stolen glances

I tried not to laugh, but the corners of my mouth betrayed me anyway. “Uhn, sir, that’s not what I meant,” I said quickly, pressing my lips together to keep the giggle from escaping. “I’m just surprised you got this for me, and well, it might be misinterpreted because I’m a married woman. That’s all I meant. Nothing more.”I held his gaze steadily, refusing to look away first. His eyes, those sharp, storm-gray eyes that usually sliced through boardrooms like a blade lingered on mine for several seconds. Something flickered in them, something almost soft, before he snickered low in his throat and gave a single nod. “But to answer your question,” he continued, scratching the back of his head in a gesture so boyish it almost didn’t belong to Ethan Blackwood, “As to why I got you the necklace, let’s just say I wanted to apologize properly for what I did last night.”My brows lifted. “Uhn…What did you do last night, sir?”I tilted my head, feigning innocence even though my pulse kicked up

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-02

Fractured threads

Noah’s POV“It’s too late for apologies now.”Lena’s words echoed in my skull like a slammed door, sharp and final, as she walked out this morning without even glancing back. The tiny thread I’d been clinging to, the fragile hope that we could still fix this, snapped clean in two. And now the cold realization settled in my chest, that I might have truly lost her for good.Today was my session with Sylvia, and the guilt gnawed at me harder because I still hadn’t told Lena I’d been seeing a therapist for months. How could I? Every time the words formed in my throat, they tasted like another betrayal. Maybe she was right about me all along. Maybe I’d been selfish this whole time, wrapped up in my own pain, and being blind to hers.The waiting room smelled faintly of lavender and old books as Sylvia’s door opened right on time. “You’re welcome, Mr. Marsh,” she said warmly as I stepped in and sank into the familiar leather chair across from her desk. Her voice carried that steady, professi

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-03

Crossroad confessions

Lena’s POV What the hell? Why would he even eavesdrop on my conversation? And what right did he have to act that way with me? I kept muttering to myself, frustration bubbling up like a storm inside my chest, as I flagged down a cab and directed the driver toward Maya's house. The city streets blurred past in a haze of honking horns and bustling pedestrians, but my mind was elsewhere, replaying the heated exchange over and over again. I glanced at my phone, noticing several missed calls and text messages from Noah lighting up the screen, with a sigh, I swiped the notifications away and set the device face down on my lap, forcing my gaze back to the road ahead. Finally, after what felt like hours, the cab pulled up in front of Maya's apartment building. I paid the driver with a quick tap of my card, and stepped out into the cool evening air.I didn't bother knocking since I knew the passcode to her place by heart. Punching in the digits, I pushed the door open and stepped inside, the f

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-07

Uncertainty

"Hey Adrian," I said, chuckling softly as I closed the door behind me. The hallway lights casting a warm glow on his face, highlighting the sharp lines of his jaw and the easy smile that always seemed to disarm me. "I'm sorry for making you drive all the way out here. I just didn't want to go home yet, and stopping by the office felt like too much work. I hope it wasn't too much trouble." I reached out to take my bag from him, our fingers brushing briefly in that electric way they always did.He shrugged casually, slipping his hands into his pockets with a nonchalantly. "Not at all. I mean, it's you, right? So I'd do anything for you, I'd go anywhere, no matter where you are. So this is a piece of cake." His words rolled out smooth as silk, like it was the most ordinary thing to say.I chuckled again, feeling a flush creep up my cheeks. "Uh, I would've invited you in, but this is my friend's place, and I don't know if—" Before I could finish, the door swung open behind me. I turned, a

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-08

Rekindled sparks

Well, what are you waiting for? Get going, girl. When was the last time he actually took you out on a date? It’s been since forever, Maya’s voice cut through my swirling thoughts, pulling a small smile from me despite the chaos in my head. I nodded slowly, letting her words sink in. "You’re right, Maya. Honestly, I can’t even remember. I think it was during our first year of marriage." My voice came out softer than I intended, laced with a hint of nostalgia I hadn't expected. "Wow, honestly, I’m so shocked right now," I exclaimed as I froze, caught in my own dilemma, staring back at her without moving a muscle. Seeing my hesitation, she snatched my phone from my hand with a mischievous grin. "Here, let me handle this." Her fingers flew across the screen, typing out a response to Noah before I could protest. “Dinner? That’s a first. Give me time and location.” Then she added, “I can’t wait. Xoxo,” followed by a kiss emoji. She hit send with a flourish."See? All done and dusted. No bi

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-12

Flames and sparks

"No baby, come on, of course not. That's not what I meant," Noah said immediately, his voice laced with that apologetic tone he always pulled out when he knew he'd done something wrong. He leaned forward slightly, his fork hovering mid-air, as if pleading with me to hear him out.I interrupted him sharply, my irritation bubbling up faster than I could control it. "So what the fuck did you mean, Noah? Because it seemed damn well to me that was what you just said, or am I stupid that I can't comprehend simple English?" My words came out snappier than I intended, but damn, it felt good to let it out. I crossed my arms, staring him down, the pasta on my plate suddenly forgotten.His fork clattered softly against the table as he leaned back in his chair, exhaling heavily. He wiped the corner of his mouth with the napkin, deliberate and slow, buying himself a moment. When he spoke again, his shoulders had relaxed, and his voice was softer, more measured. "I'm sorry, baby, I didn't mean it t

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-13

Truth and lies

I could feel the weight of his stare burning into me, like he'd just been hit with a grenade. Noah didn't say a word after that as we rode in silence all the way home. By the time the car pulled up in front of our apartment building, I couldn't sit there another second. I bolted out without waiting for him, my heels clicking sharply against the pavement as I hurried upstairs. As soon as I stepped inside our place, I dropped my bag, kicked off my shoes, and collapsed onto the couch as the day’s hustle came creeping in all at once. I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to shut out everything, but the door clicked open not long after.Noah walked in, his eyes locked on me as he shut the door behind him with a soft click. He moved toward the couch, and sat down beside me. "Lena, what is going on?" His voice was low, edged with confusion and a hint of frustration. "One minute we're good, the next you're acting like I piss you off so bad, like you can't even stand the sight of me. And how y

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-14

Jealousy

Ethan’s POV She was right, and I knew it. Not only was she right that I had no right to eavesdrop on her phone calls, but I also knew I had no right to react that way. I mean, damn it, she was just my employee. But why was I getting so riled up by the fact that she was becoming increasingly close with Adrian? Why was I more bothered that they were enjoying each other's company even more? The questions gnawed at me, relentless, as I paced around my living room. I headed to the mini bar in the corner, grabbed the whiskey, and poured a generous amount into the glass, even though the doctor had made it crystal clear, as long as I was on bed rest and still receiving medications, I should avoid alcohol. But right now, judging how I felt at the moment, I wasn’t gonna pay attention to that."You know, you should really pay more attention to your health, man, because you’re more valuable than you realize. And if anything happens to you, you know how that will turn out with Mom," Adrian’s voic

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-02-15

Unspoken tension

I stared at Adrian, my frustration bubbling up like a pot about to boil over. "Okay, smarty pants, but that still hasn't answered my questions about Lena. You've only just found a way to—" But he cut me off mid-sentence, waving his hand dismissively."Chill, dude, for real. We're getting there," he said, leaning back in his chair with that infuriating grin of his. "Anyway, to answer your question about Lena, I won't get into personal details, but let's just say I've got more than enough proof to show that she also needed a break from reality and an escape into my fantasy world." He winked at me, like we were sharing some inside joke. "But if you're so curious to know if I'm right, then perhaps you can ask her yourself. I'm sure she'll love to dive into details about her personal self with her icy, cold boss," he teased, his smile widening as he watched my reaction.I shook my head, more pissed off now than I cared to admit. I was getting bothered about something that shouldn't even be

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