Alex's POVAlex stared out the window, watching the rain pelt against the glass. The decision to cooperate with Tyler had been a difficult one, but Alex knew it was the only way to keep the peace for Jasmine and the twins. Still, every fiber of his being rebelled against the idea of sharing the woman he loved with another man.Deep down, he knew he was pretending. Pretending for Jasmine’s sake, to ease her worries, and to give her the rest she desperately needed. But his true feelings were a storm inside him, threatening to break free any time soon.Tyler’s presence in their home had been a constant reminder of the precarious situation. The tension between them was palpable, and it didn’t take long for it to come to a head.One evening, as the twins slept peacefully upstairs, Alex and Tyler found themselves alone in the living room. The atmosphere was charged, and it didn’t take much to ignite the simmering tension."You think this is easy for me?" Tyler spat, his eyes blazing with an
Jasmine's POVI loved the change; I could actually smell the difference in the air. I could finally leave Alex and Tyler in a room together without them fighting. A smile crept onto my face as I rested my head on the pillow, reflecting on how I had ended up here. My thoughts were soon interrupted by Tyler walking into my hospital room, his broad smile lighting up the room. The smile on his face could illuminate the entire world. For the first time in so long, I found myself admiring his physique. He was giving 100 all over 100 minus nothing. His presence was magnetic... What was this fluttering I was feeling in my belly? I smiled at him as he came even closer. He placed some things on the table next to me probably my food or something.“Hey,” he greeted me, pulling a seat close to the table beside me. He sat down, still smiling, and pulled out a bouquet of flowers. Roses. He handed them to me with a grin that reached his eyes. Roses were my favorite flower, and I was touched that Tyle
Antonio stormed into his room, his footsteps thundering on the floor like a raging bull. He paced back and forth, his mind racing with the implications of Reina's so-called smartness . His eyes blazed with fury, the red hue a testament to his unbridled anger. He couldn't fathom how Reina had outmaneuvered him, a seasoned mafia boss. The only plausible explanation was that one of his trusted men had betrayed him, feeding her information like a mole.His gaze narrowed as he thought of his men, his mind scanning their faces like a surveillance camera. That's when he remembered the CCTV footage, and his eyes widened as he recalled the suspicious scenes he had dismissed earlier. Albert, his loyal man, had been caught on camera entering and exiting Reina's room, his movements furtive and secretive.Antonio's mind raced back to the day he had sent Albert to return Reina's phone, the same phone he had planned to use to get information about Evelyn. The connection was crystal clear now - Alber
Jasmine's POVI gulped loudly as the door creaked open. I was scared of everything, every sound. It was the nurse who always came in to check my vital signs, and I was very relieved. I didn’t know why I was so scared of Emily; what if it was just my mind playing tricks on me? I faked a smile as the nurse greeted me, proceeding to take my vital signs record before excusing herself. I gave a relieved sigh as she left. Alex squeezed my hand softly and assured me that I didn't need to be scared and that Tyler and he were there to protect me and the twins."Don't worry, Jasmine," Alex said softly, his eyes full of warmth and determination. "We'll keep you safe. Emily won't get anywhere near you or the boys."Tyler nodded in agreement, his expression equally resolute. "You need to focus on getting better. We'll handle everything else."Their words were comforting, but a lingering fear remained. Emily had caused so much pain in the past; the thought of her returning sent shivers down my spin
Tyler's POVI panicked as I saw the text, but I kept my cool and headed to the hospital. I was still worried about the message, but I needed to act calm so Jasmine wouldn't see through me. The last thing I wanted was to add more stress to her already fragile state.The text had come from an unknown number. The words were few, but they sent chills down my spine: "It is not over, the fight just began."As I parked the car and walked through the hospital doors, I forced a smile onto my face.I did not want her to notice that I had a problem. Jasmine needed my strength right now, not my fears. When I entered her room, her face lit up with a smile that made my heart ache with love and worry."Hey, beautiful," I said, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "How are you feeling?""Better now that you're here,"she replied, her eyes full of warmth. She reached for my hand, and I squeezed it reassuringly.Alex was already there, holding one of the twins while the other slept peacefully in the crib
Tyler's POVI panicked as I saw the text, but I kept my cool and headed to the hospital. I was still worried about the message, but I needed to act calm so Jasmine wouldn't see through me. The last thing I wanted was to add more stress to her already fragile state.The text had come from an unknown number. The words were few, but they sent chills down my spine: "It is not over, the fight just began."As I parked the car and walked through the hospital doors, I forced a smile onto my face.I did not want her to notice that I had a problem. Jasmine needed my strength right now, not my fears. When I entered her room, her face lit up with a smile that made my heart ache with love and worry."Hey, beautiful," I said, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "How are you feeling?""Better now that you're here,"she replied, her eyes full of warmth. She reached for my hand, and I squeezed it reassuringly.Alex was already there, holding one of the twins while the other slept peacefully in the crib
Tyler’s POVI walked towards the half-built construction site, feeling a knot of anxiety tightening in my chest. Why was I here? The anonymous text message had directed me to this place, promising information about finding my children. I couldn't bear to see Jasmine so heartbroken. Her sadness tore at me, knowing I was partly to blame.I looked around frantically, scanning the deserted area. It was late afternoon, and shadows stretched across the unfinished walls and concrete floors. The site echoed with the faint sounds of distant traffic, a stark contrast to the urgency pounding in my head.Jasmine's eyes haunted me. I could see the sadness in them, especially when tears filled her eyes. She blamed me for bringing Emily into our lives. Emily was someone I had loved deeply once, but now I saw her differently. She had tricked me into loving her with lies and false affection. I let her into our home, thinking she was good for us, but she brought only pain.I remembered how it started.
AlexI was getting tired of all the problems we started facing since Tyler came back into the scene. Jasmine had always had a reason to cry because of this guy, and now the twins were nowhere to be found. I held back my tears as I watched Jasmine look all sad and gloomy. This was not the usual beautiful Jasmine; she had grown so lean and malnourished, her eyes puffy from lack of sleep, crying, and stress.I remembered the first time I met her. It was a cold, rainy evening, and the streets were nearly deserted. I had been walking home after a long day at work, my mind preoccupied with mundane worries. Suddenly, I heard frantic footsteps and desperate panting from behind. I turned around and saw a young woman running towards me, her eyes wide with terror. She was drenched from the rain, her clothes clinging to her as she stumbled forward.Despite her disheveled appearance, she was strikingly beautiful. Her wet hair framed her face, and even in her distressed state, she had a certain gra