She didn’t understand Alexander. She didn’t understand why he was suddenly so gentle with her, or how he could remain so calm and unshaken when everything felt like it was falling apart.
That evening, Danielle went home.
She made herself a bowl of pasta, but barely touched it. Instead, she cooked something nice for Niki.
Niki could tell her mother was in a strange mood, so she kept quiet and didn’t disturb her.
Danielle sat on the sofa with only a floor lamp switched on, the rest of the room draped in shadows.
Later, she tucked Niki into bed.
She checked Niki’s burned hand again.
Niki whispered, “It’s okay, Mom. It doesn’t really hurt anymore.”
Danielle’s heart ached for her. She stroked her daughter’s hair gently.
Niki drifted off to sleep.
The clock on the wall ticked away the hours, minute hand circling slowly.
At nine, Danielle got up to make herself a cup of tea. The steam fogged her glasses.
At ten, she opened her laptop and tried to go over next week’s work schedule, but not a single word registered.
By eleven, her phone lit up a few times—just messages from work, nothing from Alexander.
She placed the phone face down on the coffee table.
She didn’t want to text him, didn’t want to ask.
It felt as if something soft and heavy was lodged in her chest, stifling and suffocating.
There was so much she wanted to ask, so much she wanted to say.
They needed to talk—really talk.
At midnight, the grandfather clock in the corner chimed, its deep, somber tone echoing through the quiet house.
Danielle stood and stretched her numb legs.
That’s enough, she thought. She wouldn’t wait anymore.
It wasn’t unusual for him to break a promise.
As she reached her bedroom door, her phone buzzed once.


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Please update...
Please update...
Sooooo complicated sigh* Simply pls thanks....
Where is Chapter 545 - 554? I thought there'll be 9-10 chapters per update....
I knew it! He’s in love with her but he thinks she loves his brother!...
Oh poor Bianca... regrets, regrets :)...
This is it! Revenge. Way to go Dani....
OMG! Chapters 451-462 had me on edge. I wish we could also read Alexander's POV. I swear I want to punch him and Millie. This story is kind of a push and pull. The main character will win some, then lose some. Hope the writer gives Danielle a big win....
I hope not a lot of important dialogues get cut out, especially between Danielle and Alexander. But I can't complain, really. Thank you again for the updates....
I'm already in chapter 432 ATM and I have the impression that the story is so slow. Daniele remains in the dark, her reputation is low and inexistent, her accomplishment and professional abilities are stiĺl hidden, her enemies are taking the joy in humiliatihg her. No evolution in the plot? Please don't stay long in this,readers might lose interest in the long run....