Linda’s POVAs Chris carried me towards the bedroom, my mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Part of me was screaming to stop, to gain control of the situation before things went too far. But another part of me–the part that still loved him, craved for every part of him, it craved his touch. It was urging me to give in to the passion that burned between us.The bedroom door closed behind us with a soft click, shutting out the world and leaving us alone in our own private sanctuary. Chris laid me down gently on the bed, his eyes never leaving mine as he hovered above me, his breath coming in ragged gasps. I reached up, tangling my fingers in his hair as I pulled him closer, craving the connection that only he could provide. Our lips met in a feverish kiss, igniting a fire that had been smoldering between us since the moment we first laid eyes on each other. His hands roamed over my body, leaving trails of fire in their wake as he explored every inch of me. I arched into his

Linda’s POVAs Ben led me away from our parents, I could not help but feel a sense of apprehension mingled with curiosity. What did he want to talk to me about? Was he still involved with Fallon, or had he managed to break free from her influence?As we entered a quieter part of the house, Ben turned to me, his expression serious. “Linda, I need you to know that you have nothing to worry about. The moment Fallon let you go after you had helped her put the Kingstons behind bars, she had me sign a contract that I was free.” I scoffed, but it was more like one of relief. “Really?” I smiled. He nodded. “Yes, it is.” He laughed lightly. “I am no longer her puppet to be controlled. But I don’t think I would ever get over the fact that I am responsible for some dark things.” His smile faltered. His words reminded me that I too had some skeletons in my closet, skeletons that would have never been there if I had never met Fallon. But well, there was no changing of the past. What had happene

Linda’s POVMy heart sank at the mention of the bullet. It was a chilling reminder of the danger that still lurked within me, threatening not just my own life but also that of my unborn child. “Is…is there anything we can do about it?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, my mind racing with thoughts of surgeries and potential complications. The doctor’s expression softened as he placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. “At this stage, surgery to remove the bullet could pose significant risks to both you and the baby,” He explained gently. “It’s lodged in a delicate area, and any attempt to remove it could potentially cause more harm than good.”I felt a knot form in my stomach at his words, a sense of helplessness washing over me. I had hoped for a solution, a way to rid myself of the looming threat of the bullet once and for all, but that was just a dead end. At least for now. I guess this gift from Mr. Kingston was not going anywhere no matter how hard I tried. The doctors

Chris’s POVMy jaw clenched, anger simmering beneath the surface as her words cut through me like a knife. How dare she come into my home and behave this way?“Watch your mouth, Fallon,” I warned, my voice low and dangerous. “You have no right to judge me or my actions.” I chuckled without humor. She scoffed, her expression hardened. “And you have no right to treat Linda the way you did. She did not deserve that.” I was ready to pounce on her with a comeback but I took a few seconds to process her words. “I know,” I replied in a soft tone, a heavy feeling sitting on my chest. “But I swear to you, it was a mistake, one that I am paying for, so don’t you worry.” I flashed a dull smile at her. Her expression softened and she sighed, taking a few steps to me. “I know, we all…we all do stupid things from time to time. We’re humans, we’re not perfect, so of course, we make mistakes.” I nodded, taking in her words. “Sure,” I replied in a monotone. “So that does not mean that when we mes

Chris’s POVAunt Maze’s gaze grew distant, lost in memories I could only imagine. “But I chose not to let his darkness consume me. I chose to carve out my own path, away from his shadow. It was not easy, Chris. Do you know what it’s like to denounce your own family’s name all because you hated what it was starting to represent?” I nodded. “I’m so sorry.” That was all I could say.She shook her head, some disappointment covering her features. “I remember asking you to join me to come here, to come to China. It was right after I had found out what your father had done to that poor girl’s family.”I swallowed hard, feeling ashamed. She was talking about Fallon. “Yeah.” My voice was small. “But I was young, what did I know?”“You were a teenager,” She replied, her tone hard. “But you were very much aware of what your father and his wife had been doing. But you were…” She sighed while shaking her head. “…you were just so hellbent on impressing him, earning his approval.”I twisted my mout