Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Audrey’s POV: The door suddenly swung open, and I nearly tumbled off the railing. ‘Good heavens, child, what on earth are you doing p> Margaret stood in the doorway, looking absolutely bewildered at my disheveled appearance as I prepared to climb over the railing. “Grandma p>
Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Audrey’s POV: I was drawn to the sound of an argument in the distance, turning to see what appeared to be a woman yelling at a small boy. 1 frowned–that voice sounded like Sienna. Just as I was about to walk over and check what was
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Sienna’s POV: Caspar moved to Noah’s side, shielding his son behind him, his gaze as cold as a glacier. The air seemed to freeze in that moment, and the entire ballroom fell into a terrifying silence. “This is my son, Noah Thornton p> His voice wasn’t
Chapter 17 Audrey? What are you doing here p> I stood at the entrance of the Thornton family estate, so shocked I could barely speak. How the hell could she be here? I’d spent the entire day getting dolled up, determined to be the belle of the ball at this
Chapter 16 Audrey’s POV: I returned to my room exhausted, gently closing the door behind me to shut out the chaos from outside. Slipping off my coat, I headed straight for the bathroom. I turned on the shower and let the warm water cascade over my body, hoping it might
Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Audrey’s POV: It was already nine o’clock when I returned from the Thornton family estate. I took a deep breath and pushed open the apartment door. To my surprise, the living room was brightly lit, with George, Eleanor, and Sienna all present–clearly waiting for me. ‘Finally
Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Caspar’s POV: I drove straight from the gallery back to the Long Island estate, abandoning my usual schedule of heading to the office. The wheels crunched over the cobblestone driveway, the sound doing nothing to quiet the restlessness churning inside me. Audrey Lane’s words cut through
Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Audrey’s POV: I took a deep breath, forcing myself to stay calm. I crouched down to his eye level, carefully choosing my words. “Noah, why do you want me to become your mommy p> Noah tilted his head, seeming confused by the question. He looked up
Chapter 12 Chapter 12 “Audrey?’ Caspar’s voice seemed to come from very far away. I tried to respond but found my lips wouldn’t move, my limbs felt heavy as lead. Black spots spread across my vision, and the world seemed to be moving away from me. ‘I’m fine…” I mumbled,
Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Audrey’s POV: “Think whatever you want,” I sighed, trying to step around her. I’d been through enough tonight and had zero energy left to deal with her petty provocations. But clearly, she wasn’t about to let me off the hook. ‘Drop the act,” she blocked my
Chapter 10 Audrey’s POV: I hastily set down my wine glass, trying to hide the slight tremor in my fingers. “Indeed, quite unforgettable.” I forced a smile. “But speaking of wine, don’t worry, I don’t usually drink on the job p> Caspar’s gaze still stared at me without any reservation,
Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Audrey’s POV: “I–I’m sorry, Mr. Thornton,‘ I stammered, my throat suddenly dry. “The class is scheduled to statt right now, and I really shouldn’t keep the children waiting.” I was babbling now, desperate to escape, His grip finally relaxed, releasing me from whatever spell had momentarily
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Audrey’s POV: New York’s morning rush hour was an absolute nightmare. I practically tumbled into Luminous Gallery, my heart still pounding from the frantic sprint I’d just made. Before I could even catch my breath, a small figure came running toward me. Noah stopped in front
Chapter 7 Caspar’s POV: Noah lowered his head and didn’t respond to my question, gently stroking the star-shaped bookmark as if it were some precious treasure. I sighed and gave up pressing him. “It’s okay,” I said softly, “I’ll take you to see her myself tomorrow p> The next morning.
Chapter 6 Audrey’s POV: “Listen,” I said, leaning slightly forward and softening my voice. “I want to help you, but I need to know what to do. Would it be okay if I took you to a police station? The police officers there could help you find your way home.
Chapter 5 Audrey‘s POV: If it weren’t for Grandma Margaret’s insistence, I wouldn’t have spent another minute in this house. The Bailey mansion might look like a palace from the outside, but to me, it had always felt like a beautifully decorated prison. Once inside my room, I slammed the
Chapter 4 Caspar’s POV: The shrill ring of my phone cut through the early morning silence. I groggily opened my eyes, a sharp pain shooting through my temples. Fumbling around the nightstand, I grabbed my phone, seeing “Dorothy” flashing on the screen. Damn it. I frowned, the discomfort from last
Chapter 3 Audrey’s POV: Sienna recovered almost instantly. “Oh, Audrey,” she sighed dramatically, placing one hand over her heart. “You have no idea how much we’ve missed you. Haven’t we, Mom p> No wonder she is an actress. I maintained my neutral expression while internally rolling my eyes at her
Chapter 2 Audrey’s POV: The plane touched down at JFK with a gentle thud, and I rubbed my aching temples. Ten hours in the air had left me completely wiped out, but the physical exhaustion was nothing compared to the mental preparation I needed for what lay ahead. I’m the
Chapter 1 Audrey’s POV: Sunlight pierced through the gap in the curtains, slicing across my face. My eyelids fluttered open, immediately protesting against the invasion of morning. Pain throbed behind my temples. Where am I? The question took a moment to process as I registered the unfamiliar ceiling. I attempted