Ryan’s hand shook slightly as he ended the call with Martin. The line went dead, leaving a cold silence hanging in the room. He had barely processed what Martin had said, when suddenly, his phone beeped loudly on the side table. Instinctively, Ryan snatched it up, his eyes scanning the notifications

Ryan burst into the hospital with a speed that startled even the people standing near the entrance. His chest rose and fell heavily as he pushed through the sliding doors, his eyes darting left and right in desperation. The automatic glass hadn’t even fully closed behind him before he was already ap

Elizabeth paced around the luxurious living room of Ryan house, her heels clicking softly against the tiles. She wasn’t pacing because she was worried about Ryan or his mother. No — she was pacing because she was waiting for the right moment to leave without looking suspicious. Every now and then sh

Elizabeth’s eyes drifted to the bags on the table, but she didn’t stare too long. She didn’t want Martin to think she was greedy — even though greed was her only true motivation. “Actually…” Elizabeth said softly, turning her attention back to Martin. “Julian and I came with… a small proposal.” Ma

The room was quiet except for the soft hum of the air conditioner and the steady beeping of the heart monitor beside Mrs. Walker’s bed. Ryan sat next to her, his elbows resting on his knees, hands loosely clasped together. His eyes were on the white floor, but his mind was far from the hospital. He