Chapter 123  Soren stared at her, stunned and bewildered.  How could she be so calm?  The unease in his chest swelled, tightening until it was almost unbearable.  He never liked…

Poppy grabbed her hand, worry etched on her face as she looked Flora over. “Flora, what are you doing here so late? Did something happen?”  Flora, still haunted by the…

Chapter 121  “What are you doing here?” Evangeline asked, her brow furrowed in confusion.  Flora had heard from someone that Glenn was living in this neighborhood, so as soon as…

“She spent five years as a housewife, and the moment she joined UME, Mr. Carlisle handed her a manager’s position. None of us who’ve put in years here ever got…

Chapter 119  When Evangeline woke the next morning, her face was streaked with dried tears.  She took a moment to compose herself before leaving her room and heading toward the…

Soren froze for a second.  Then, with a faint, dismissive laugh, he said, “Did Evangeline put you up to this?”  It sounded like a question, but his tone was certain. …

Lose Us 116 She’d only meant to get rid of Evangeline and Soren’s child. That was all.  But what she hadn’t expected was that, as soon as Soren got her…

pter 116  Chapter 116  They had loved each other a long time ago. Back when they were young and naive, Poppy met Soren–and she quickly learned just how sensitive he…

The fall had been no accident.  Chapter 115  She’d guessed Soren would come back tonight, which was why she’d chosen this particular silk nightgown with such care.  No matter how…

Thunder cracked outside the window.  Soren thought of Poppy. He hesitated for a moment, but instead of insisting any further, he turned and strode away.  After all, he was Old…