Chapter 104 104 HER eyes still lingered on the bouquet in Ella’s hands, the orchids and roses, carefully selected, perfectly arranged, exactly the kind of thing Adrian would send. But instead of softening, her gaze hardened, her chin tilting ever so slightly as though she were putting on armor. Ella

Chapter 103 103 +25 Bonos 103 THAT evening, Amelia sat in the nursery, her back pressed against the rocking chair as her mother gently cradled one of the twins against her shoulder. The little boy still fought sleep, his tiny fists opening and closing as though he had the world

Chapter 102 +25 Bonos 102 AMELIA placed the neatly packed bag on the counter and pushed it toward him. Her fingers were stiff, her expression unreadable. His eyes turned soft, and he simply said. “For you p> Her heart skipped, but pride surged faster. She recoiled as though he had

Chapter 101 101 THE bell above the boutique door chimed, a soft note announcing the entry of another customer. Satin & Sage was bustling as usual, that afternoon, the faint scent of roses from the display corner mixing with polished wood and designer perfumes. Behind the counter, two sales representatives

Chapter 100 100 +25 Bonus 100 ADRIAN sat behind his desk, the city lights spilling in through the tall glass windows of his office. The night was alive outside, but his thoughts were consumed within. Peter stood before him, a tablet in hand, scrolling carefully as he spoke. “You asked

Chapter 99 099 +25 Bonus 099 THE room was quiet, too quiet, except for the steady tick of the clock on the nightstand. Amelia lay sprawled on her side, her eyes fixed on the ceiling though the lamp had long been switched off. The sheets tangled around her legs felt

Chapter 98 098 +25 Bonus 098 SOON, night came. The twins were finally asleep, their soft rhythmic breaths filling the nursery. Amelia lingered by their cribs for a moment longer, her hand brushing over their tiny blankets before she quietly slipped back into her room. The house was silent except

Chapter 97 097 THE hum of the city outside faded into the background as Amelia Cole stepped into her office at Satin & Sage. The glass walls reflected her poise, her stride as sharp as the clicking of her heels across the polished marble floor. Gone was the weary woman

Chapter 96 096 +25 Bonus 096 ADRIAN’S steps were heavy as he walked back into the tall glass building, his jaw tightened, eyes shadowed with the storm brewing inside him. The echoes of laughter, applause, and lingering chatter of dignitaries trailed faintly behind him, but he ignored them all. Some

Chapter 95 095 THE minute they walked away, he sank into a seat, sitting stiffly, his hands gripping the polished edge of the table. Dignitaries and colleagues were already filing out with polite nods and murmurs of thanks, but his eyes were fixed on the doorway through which Amelia had

Chapter 94 094 +25 Bonus 094 THE sleek black Toyota Glanza gently and slowly drove into the driveway, then parked at the parking space. Ryan was behind the wheels as he navigated turns. Amelia sitting beside him was agitated, her eyes widened as she looked around. “Ryan. Hold on, are

Chapter 93 093 +25 Bonus 093 MORNING sun spilled through the large glass windows of Satin and Sage, casting warm light across the boutique’s polished floors and elegantly arranged racks. Amelia paused at the threshold, taking a deep breath as she adjusted her blazer. It was her first day back

Chapter 92 092 +25 Bonus 092 THE next morning sunlight streamed into Amella’s home office, reflecting off the polished wooden surfaces and casting warm golden patterns across the floor. The soft hum of activity filled the room: the twins cooing in their bassinets, Hazel skipping around in her bright school

Chapter 91 091 +25 Bonus 091 THE morning sunlight streamed through the wide windows of Amelia’s sitting room, spilling golden warmth across the plush cream rug where the two bassinets sat side by side. The quiet hum of domestic life filled the air: the low rustle of Beth folding baby

Chapter 90 090 090 +25 Bonus …Few Weeks On p> THE morning sun spilled generously through the large glass windows of the living room, bathing everything in a golden glow. Amelia sat back on the wide cream couch, her frame soft against the cushions, a sight of pure motherhood and

Chapter 89 089 +25 Bonus 089 MRS. Harlow’s gasp still lingered in the air, her eyes wide as she turned fully to her daughter. She pressed her hand against Amelia’s shoulder, voice trembling. “What has he come to do?” she asked urgently. “How did you know p> Amelia swallowed, pointing

Chapter 88 088 +25 Bonus 088 ADRIAN’S hand, still resting on the doorknob, stiffened. His eyes narrowed, scanning the stranger who now sat confidently behind the desk that should have belonged to Amelia. The man leaned back slightly, composed, almost annoyingly unbothered. “Good morning,” he said, his voice calm and

Chapter 87 087 +25 Bonus 087 ADRIAN’S black sedan roared into the wide parking space, tires grinding against the asphalt as he steered hard, his chest heaving with restless urgency. His knuckles whitened against the wheel. The weight of the call he had received earlier gnawed at him, every second

Chapter 86 086 THE minute Amelia entered her room, she carefully lowered herself onto the edge of the bed, her hand brushing her forehead. But before she could even settle in properly, there was a soft knock on the door, followed by the slow creak as it opened. “Amelia?” Mrs.

Chapter 85 085 +25 Bonus 085 HAZEL blinked at her father, her brows knitting together. For a moment she thought she had misheard him. Since they had begun these calls- since she and her mother left the house- he had never once asked about Mom. Never. So why now? “What?!”