“Brian!” The voice called out again, cutting through the stillness of the room.“Wait, I’m coming!” Brian replied, hastily adjusting himself. Ruby, who had been comfortably seated on his lap, stood up, her cheeks flushed as she grabbed a towel to wrap around herself. The soft fabric clung to her curves, but her attention was quickly drawn to the door as Brian opened it to reveal Chloe, standing there with an expression that flickered between hope and dread.“Mabel has woken up!” Chloe shouted, her voice bright with joy, but just as quickly, her eyes dimmed, casting a shadow over her excitement. Brian noticed the abrupt shift, his heart sinking as he took in Chloe’s sudden change in demeanor.“What’s wrong, Chloe?” he asked gently, concern etching lines on his forehead. “I thought you said your sister had just woken up. Why do you look so sad?”“She’s suffering from memory loss,” Chloe admitted, her voice trembling. “The doctor says she has the brain of a child now, and we need to be t

The night had wrapped Ruby and Brian in a cocoon of shared fantasies, their first time together igniting a spark that felt both electric and timeless. They had ventured into untold territories of intimacy, each moment dripping with romance and unspoken promises. As the dawn broke, the world outside was a blur of colors, but within the confines of their room, reality was still suspended in the magic of the night before.“Good morning, Ruby,” Brian whispered, his warm breath brushing against her skin as he pressed his lips softly against hers, lingering just long enough to steal her breath away before kissing her forehead. He rose from the bed, a smile on his face, glancing back at Ruby, who lay peacefully asleep, her hair tousled like a halo around her.He tiptoed into the bathroom to freshen up, excitement bubbling within him as he mentally planned their breakfast. He wanted to make today special for Ruby, to create a memory that would linger long after the sun had set. As he prepared

Mabel dangled perilously over the edge of the rooftop, her heart racing as she stared down into the abyss below. Just as her grip began to slip, Claire lunged forward, her hands clasping Mabel's wrist with a fierce determination. "Hang on, Mabel! I’ve got you!" Claire shouted, her voice strained as she struggled to pull her friend back to safety.The air was thick with shock; onlookers stood frozen, eyes wide and mouths agape, unable to process the unfolding drama. Time seemed to stretch, each second heavy with the weight of impending disaster."I can’t hold on much longer!" Claire cried, desperation lacing her words as she fought against the gravity of the situation. "Brian! Get it together!" she yelled, hoping to jolt him back to reality."I want my mommy!" Mabel wailed, her voice cracking as tears streamed down her cheeks. She felt suspended between life and death, a fragile thread connecting her to the world above."How could you be so reckless?" Claire cursed under her breath as

Chloe smiled as she held his hand. "What do you think you are trying to do?" she asked as she stared at him angrily. With a smile, she slapped him hard enough."This is a correction to reset your brain. I'm not Mabel. You and your mother have no influence on me," she said as she pushed him backward."Now listen, you two fools. I'm Chloe Maxwell. If I see your four legs close to my sister's ward, then don't blame me for being ruthless. I don't mind showing you what I'm capable of," she said as she pushed her hair backward before walking back inside.Claire laughed as she walked back without saying anything, her smile was full, so long as she saw such a show.Ruby looked at Chloe. She could no longer hide her hatred and anger. "Such a shrew," Ruby sneered as she walked toward Kate.As Chloe passed, she could hear their gossip. "Whoever raised this girl did a big bad job. Such a mannerless and ill-tempered bitch," one of the bystanders said, and she stopped in her tracks.She turned to l

Ruby stood in the hallway of the hospital, holding a bag of fruit. She walked into the room, her eyes landing first on Mabel, who was sleeping, and then on Chloe, who was seated next to her.“You’re still here?” she asked in surprise. From the way Chloe had stormed out of the ward earlier, Ruby had thought she was finally going to leave their lives for good. But here she was, sitting down as if nothing had happened.“Yes, I’m still here. I’m not planning on leaving anytime soon,” Chloe said without even looking at Ruby. “My sister is still in the hospital, so I have to be here. And don’t worry, I’m not here to disturb you and your boyfriend.”“Hmm, like you’re even worthy of disturbing us.” Ruby rolled her eyes as she sat in one of the empty seats next to the sleeping Mabel. I can’t wait for her to get back to normal so I can have Brian all to myself, Ruby thought as she brought out a fresh apple from her bag.“Where’s Claire?” she asked.Chloe looked at her. Even she didn’t know wher