Chapter 2  Raven’s face turned crimson in an instant.] The crowd started whispering, and people were already pulling out their phones to Luna pushed to the front of the crowd, practically vibrating with excitement.[] record.[] “Ms. Sinclair… isn’t this a bit…” the assistant stammered, trying to intervene.[] “A bit what?” I shot back. “Mr. Hawthorne clearly misses his liquid happiness. As his wife, shouldn’t I fulfill my husband’s wishes?”  Kai was shaking with rage: “Have you lost your damn mind? Making a scene at a school–how am I supposed to show my face ground around here?” “Show your face?” I laughed lightly. “Kai Hawthorne, you’ve been acting like a complete scumbag and landed yourself in this mess, and you’re worried about your reputation?“[] He opened his mouth but couldn’t get a word out.[] I turned and walked away as whispers erupted behind me.[] “Wait, he’s married? So what’s the deal with Ms. Bellamy…“] “What was that teacher thing about?“] “Liquid happiness… what’s that supposed to mean?” I let out a cold laugh and turned away. After work, Luna called me up, practically bouncing off the walls with excitement about dinner. The second she walked in, she rushed over: “Phoenix, you were absolutely savage today! Raven’s expression was so impressive!” She handed me her phone, the screen filled with screenshots and audio files. “I collected all the evidence of her shady behavior this past year, just like you asked.“[] “Late–night text conversations, private movie dates, and that necklace he gave her for her birthday last month–eight grand, easy.” I scrolled through the chat logs, each message more nauseating than the last. [Raven, rough day at work? Get some rest.]]] [A sweet girl like you deserves to be protected and cherished.]]] [With your support, no amount of work feels like too much.]]] “She actually saved all these boring messages?” I said with a cold laugh. He Wanted His Childhood Saveetheart? Camerate She het Wan’s Pisker Chapter 2  “Probably thinks they’re precious memories or something,” Luna rolled her eyes.[]…

Chapter 1  Kai Hawthorne’s childhood friend posted a picture in her Instagram stories.[] It was an elegant thermos bottle with light chicken broth steaming inside, wisps of vapor curling upward.[] Caption: [When you’re feeling under the weather and your childhood sweetheart brings you homemade chicken broth–I’m literally the luckiest girl alive!]]] Kai suffered from severe gastritis, and that was the special chicken broth I’d made just for HIM![] The comments section was going crazy with heart–eye emojis and “awww” reactions.[] Even Kai, who practically never commented on social media, had actually left a comment.[] It was a Coca–Cola emoji with the caption: [Haven’t had my liquid happiness in forever! CHEERS!]] I was still gritting my teeth in fury when Kai’s assistant called.[] “Ms. Sinclair, Mr. Hawthorne’s having another gastritis attack–he actually passed out from the pain! But I can’t find that special chicken broth you usually prepare for him…“[ “Call 911 and have them go straight to Maplewood Elementary.“[] “The miracle cure is in his childhood friend Raven’s hands right now. Make sure you tell the paramedics that the patient’s lifesaver is waiting there!“]] …..) Kai’s assistant was calling just as I stared at that infuriating photo on my phone screen.[] Raven Bellamy had posted a shot of that pristine thermos bottle on her Instagram, the chicken broth I’d spent until 2 AM perfecting still steaming inside.] That broth had cost me a fortune–organic free–range chicken, rare herbs, ginseng that cost more per ounce than gold.] I’d researched dozens of recipes just to help heal his stomach, which had been destroyed by years of business dinners and stress. And what did he do?] Handed it over to Raven like it was nothing, then went off to chug soda. “Ms. Sinclair, Mr. Hawthorne’s doubled over in pain, sweating bullets,” the assistant’s voice was practically breaking….

Chapter 22  Sienna was checking inventory for an upcoming exhibition with Daniel when her mom called from  the States.  Her mother’s voice carried this mix of anger and sadness as…

Chapter 21  Chapter 21  After witnessing Sienna’s happiness, Ryan flew back to Boston.  Winter in Massachusetts felt brutal. Ryan had been holed up in his family’s Beacon Hill townhouse for…

Four years later, Sienna’s graduation day was absolutely perfect – one of those crisp London spring days where the sun streams through the ceremony hall windows, making everything look like…

Chapter 19  The internet drama gradually died down. The vicious comments about Sienna got buried under posts praising her academic achievements and calling out Nina’s lies.  But all that hate…

When Ryan flew back to Boston, it was pouring rain.  Boston rain was different from London – harsh and cold, battering against the windows of his family’s Beacon Hill townhouse…

Chapter 17  Sienna’s fever had finally broken. She was still pretty wiped out, but she was stressed about falling behind on her research, so she dragged herself back to the…

Maybe Sienna’s brutal honesty that night finally got through to Ryan, because he started this whole desperate apology tour.  Problem was, it was basically a one–man show that nobody else…

“Sienna!”  The sudden scream made her jump so hard she almost dropped the white roses.  She whipped around to find Ryan standing in the downpour, absolutely drenched, his hair stuck…