SASHA’S POVI looked lovingly at Xander, who had been by my side since the accident.Honestly, I didn’t know Adeline would fall into my trap. I smiled when I remembered the look on her face when I let myself fall from the stairs. She was very shocked. I snickered, trying hard not to burst out laughing."Are you alright?" Xander asked, concerned. I nodded and smiled weakly.He looked deeply grieved, still thinking about the child we lost. I would see him staring at my stomach randomly with a sad, longing look.He hadn’t said much since everything happened because I would start crying at the slightest mention of it.But I knew he was going to have a conversation with me soon.Just then, Mrs. Devon walked into the room carrying a large basket. There were fresh fruits, cookies, a warm blanket, a small bouquet of flowers, and a couple of magazines.She came straight to me, hugging me closely and kissing my forehead. She had also been so attentive, visiting the hospital regularly."How are

SASHA’S POVI was so happy to be getting discharged today. I was so done with being in the hospital, I wanted to go to the club and drink but I couldn’t leave. Someone fumbled with the lock and I quickly lay on the bed, trying to look as pale and weak as possible.The door creaked open, and my mom walked in, carrying a greasy brown paper bag. The smell of fried food wafted through the air, making my mouth water."Sasha," she said softly, sitting by my bed. I didn't respond. My eyes were glued to the bag in her hands.Without thinking, I reached out and snatched the bag from her. She came with fried chicken, burgers, fries, and onion ring. I tore open the bag and grabbed a handful of fries. They were still warm. I shoved them into my mouth, groaning deeply as I chewed, savoring the salty, oily goodness. I almost ran mad from eating the bland hospital food and the so-called nutritious meals Xander's mom had been forcing on me."Sasha” my mom called “I’ve been avoiding this conversatio

XANDER’S POVMy phone buzzed on the table, vibrating furiously. I glanced at the screen and saw Victor’s name flashing. I wondered what he could want this early in the morning. I picked up the call.“Hello, Victor. It’s been a long time,” I said, leaning back in my chair.“Xander! Good to hear your voice,” Victor’s tone was cheerful but a bit hurried. “Listen, I need a huge favor from you.”“Sure, what’s up?” I asked, curious.“I’m supposed to speak at the Idea Fest today, but there’s been a change in my travel plans. I have a flight I can’t miss. I need you to replace me as one of the speakers.”I paused for a moment, “Me? But I haven’t prepared anything. I don’t even know the details.”“You don’t need to worry about that, all you have to do is share your experiences. Also, there’s another guest speaker, so you won’t be alone.”“Who’s the other speaker?” I asked, feeling a bit more at ease but still skeptical.“Don’t worry about that either. Please, Xander, I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’

SASHA’S POVI returned from my morning run, breathing heavily and my face flushed from the exercise. I’ve been trying to fit the role of a perfect daughter in law; working out, learning about business and eating healthy to impress Xander’s mom. I hated waking up early and the morning air felt so cold since it was spring and I felt like passing out each time. I rounded the corner to the house when I saw Xander stepping out of the front door. He looked sharp in his suit, and I knew he was going to the company. I slowed down, catching his eye."Xander," I called out, wiping sweat from my brow.He turned and smiled, walking towards me. "Morning, Sasha." He leaned in and gave me a quick kiss on the lips. I blinked, taken aback. "What's going on? Why are you leaving so early?"He glanced at his watch, looking a bit guilty. "I'm sorry, Sasha. I have to go to the office. There's a lot to do.""But we were supposed to pick flowers today," I protested. "And the ring. Remember?"Xander sighe

ADELINE’S POVI walked down the hallway, towards the elevator my high heels clicking furiously on the polished floor. My secretary, followed me keeping a comfortable distance, clutching a stack of files. I haven’t felt this furious in a while. "Reject every advertisement offer with Xander," I snapped, not bothering to look back at her. "Any show offer, anything that has Xander or his company on it.""Got it." She nodded, her voice tense.Nothing had prepared me for how viral the clip of us talking at the show had gone. The internet had exploded, our conversation dissected and re-edited into countless versions. My company website was getting so much traffic and everything I wore on the show was sold out. We were getting thousands of emails, and the media had dubbed us the "couple of the century." It was absurd, the world seemed convinced we were soulmates. .I got to the last floor entered my office and collapsed into my chair, my head pounding. The constant buzz of my phone and the