Chapter 227 [Music: Still Here (Even When I’m Not) By Exiles Of Eden] I rasped heavily, sitting up while trembling, before I shattered in tears. It streamed down my cheeks hotly as I gripped to grapple with reality again. Sobbing, I looked at my hands, but they weren’t covered in

Chapter 226 “That house?” I asked, my interest piqued. “Oh, the reminder. The previous couple there made me a nosey neighbour, one thing after another. The number of noise complaints was something else p> Good thing they found their dream home somewhere else, I thought I was gonna spend the

Chapter 225 I heard my burner phone ring. Shit! I haven’t changed the SIM yet. I picked. “Tori, you shouldn’t have called this line back p> “Are you okay p> I sniffed. “Trying to be p> “You saw the article, didn’t you p> “What article p> “Don’t play dumb with

Chapter 224 Reed stood at the door, and I quickly shoved the picture in my pocket. “Hey p> “She’s finally asleep p> “Yeah, like a log p> I switched off the big lights, and I stepped out of the room, closing the door quietly behind me. “You’re home early. How

Chapter 223 CATHERINE Ares King Searching for a Wife? The Billionaire Might Find Love Again. My eyes read the headline, and it felt like shards were piercing through them. I remained frozen like a block of ice, feeling numb from head to toe. I released a sharp, shaky exhaled, closing

Chapter 222 [Music: Altar By Saint Vice] I felt a hand grazing my chest and a heat transmitting to my body like the warmth of a flame. The touch was delicate, fingertips tracing every curve. Goosebumps rose on my skin, my senses picking up along with the smooth flow of

Chapter 221 “Don’t worry, Grandmother’s here, and I’ll make it all better.” She sipped her tea. “What is the word used when a granddaughter murders her granny Athena asked out of the blue, amidst the pressure tightening the room. “Anyone p> “Such childish behaviour at your age p> Athena shrugged.

Chapter 220 [Music: The Devil You Know By Blues Saraceno] Our gaze remained locked with more intensity. She’s challenging me, not just me, but my authority. I’m not exactly geared up to go toe to toe with someone who didn’t have long, but I knew better than to underestimate her.

Chapter 219 I lowered the barbell to my chest, controlling my breathing and staying there for a while before I pushed upwards, repeating the action. “Ares p> I moved my gaze when Athena stepped into the gym, glaring at me like she was gonna kill me. I went back to

Chapter 218 Present Day I took the glass in my hand and sipped before setting it down on the table. My eyes roamed the pub; it wasn’t as refined, but they had good taste here, the kind with unique aesthetics. There were a few eyes here and there, but I