———————————————The room buzzed with a gentle , relieved energy as Evelyn’s family and friends gathered around her hospital bed. Dominic sat beside her , carefully feeding her spoonful of soup. Evelyn smiled weakly but genuinely , a hint of color returning to her cheeks. The warmth of her loved ones filled the room , their chatter light and comforting. Her mother recounted a funny story from Evelyn’s childhood , drawing laughter from everyone. Her best friend , Lilah chimed in with playful jabs , making Evelyn to chuckle. The sound of her laughter , albeit faint , brought a wave of relief to Dominic and everyone else present. It was a small smile of hope , a glimmer of the vibrant Evelyn they all knew and loved. As night fell , Evelyn’s family and friends reluctantly decided to head home , promising to return first thing in the morning. They hugged Evelyn gently , exchanging soft words of encouragement before leaving. Dominic remained by her side , his hand clasped with hers , thei

The room was dimly lit , the faint glow from a small lamp casting long shadows on the walls. She blinked her eyes open , her vision blurry and her head throbbing. Disoriented , she tried to sit up but her body felt heavy and weak. Every movement was a struggle but she managed to prop herself up on her elbows , glancing around the unfamiliar room. The metal bars on the window sent a chill down her spine. She pushed herself further , swinging her legs over the edge of the bed but when she tried to stand , her legs buckled beneath her. Panic set in as she realized the door was locked. She stumbled back to the bed , gripping the edge of the bed tightly. Gathering all her strength , she called out , her voice hoarse and weak. “ help! Is anyone there ? “Her pleas echoed off the walls , unanswered. She tried again , louder this time , desperation fueling her strength. “ help ! Please someone ! “The sound of footsteps approaching made her heart race. The door creaked open , and she look

———————————————————Evelyn sat on the edge of the bed, hugging her knees tightly to her chest. Her body trembled with each sob that escaped her, tears streaming down her face despite her efforts to hold them back. The room around her felt cold and unfamiliar, a stark contrast to the warmth and safety of her family and her husband. She longed to be with them, to feel their comforting presence and escape the nightmare she was living.Her attempts to stifle her tears were futile, the overwhelming sense of fear and helplessness crashing over her in waves. Her eyes were red and swollen, her breaths coming in uneven gasps as she buried her face in her arms, trying to hide from the harsh reality.Suddenly, the sound of footsteps approaching the room reached her ears. She froze, her heart pounding in her chest, dread seeping into her veins.her heart pounded badly in her chest. The door creaked open, and Evelyn looked up, her tear-filled eyes widening in a mix of fear and anger as she saw Mat

———————————————————Evelyn stood next to the large window in Mateo's penthouse apartment, her eyes fixed on the sprawling cityscape below. The twinkling lights of the buildings mirrored the storm of emotions swirling within her. She felt a mixture of confusion and isolation, struggling to find a sense of calm amidst the chaos of recent events.Suddenly, she felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her from behind. Startled, she gasped and quickly pulled away, turning to see Mateo standing there, a gentle smile playing on his lips."I'm sorry, Evelyn," he said softly, raising his hands in a gesture of peace. "I didn't mean to scare you."Evelyn took a step back, her heart racing. She managed a small, hesitant smile. "It's okay. I just... wasn't expecting it."Mateo's smile widened, understanding the unspoken words. "I know you need time," he said, his voice soothing. "I just wanted to let you know that I've made dinner."He reached out and took her hand gently, guiding her towards

———————————————————————As Mateo opened the door, she saw Lucian standing there, his presence striking and unexpected. Her heart sank immediately, a wave of anxiety washing over her. Lucian, her husband’s stepbrother, stood tall and imposing, his piercing eyes scanning the room before settling on her. His face was a mask of unreadable emotion, but his eyes held a sharp intensity that made her stomach churn. "Hello," he said, his voice smooth but with an edge that sent chills down her spine.She felt her heart beating faster, each thump resonating in her ears. Nervousness gripped her, making her feel small and vulnerable under his gaze. Mateo, sensing her discomfort, stepped closer to her, his hand brushing against her arm in a silent gesture of support.Lucian stepped inside, his movements deliberate and confident. His eyes never left her, making her feel exposed. She could barely breathe, her mind racing with memories of their last encounter and the tension that always seemed to