Chapter: Chapter 107KILLIAN One Year LaterA year ago, I was rushing to the hospital, terrified I’d lose the woman I loved. Today, I rush home every single day, terrified I’ll miss the sacred 6:00 PM Bathtime Window.It’s been one year since Leo and Clara arrived and turned our beautifully organized mansion into a toy-strewn, happy mess. And I wouldn't change a second of it.The biggest difference? My mother isn't running the company anymore; she's running the house. She’s officially the full-time grandmother, obsessed with organic baby food and tracking every new word Leo or Clara says. Auntie Vera is practically living here; my mother finally just told her to move into the west wing because she was spending every evening on the floor with the kids anyway. And Auntie Elara is the best, constantly bringing in new, soft things and smelling faintly of baby powder and love.Life is pure chaos, but it’s the best chaos. It's the sound of genuine happiness echoing through these high ceilings.I woke up at 6:3
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Chapter: Chapter 106The Executive Prenatal Committee was my fortress. Amelia, the matriarch, was teaching me the quiet strength of family legacy, ensuring no one would ever question this baby’s place. Elara, the sweetheart, was proof that innocence and loyalty could overcome the darkest manipulation. And Vera, my best friend, was running logistics like a black ops mission, ensuring every decision was medically sound and legally bulletproof.I wasn’t just married to Killian; I was anchored to a family that finally understood and loved me without conditions. The pain of the past was being steadily replaced by this overwhelming, sometimes smothering, love."And you," I murmured, my voice dropping. "You're the center of all of it. You walked through the fire with me. You didn't run when you found out the truth. You just held me and told me we were doing this together."He shifted, lifting himself up to meet my gaze, his own eyes serious and deeply loving."There was nowhere else to go, Nova," he admitted, hi
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Chapter: Chapter 105Six Months LaterIf you had asked me six months ago when I was bleeding out on a marble floor what I wanted most, I would have said a quiet life with Nova. Now, six months later, I’ve fully recovered from the stabbing, and I’m back at Ashford Global, happily fighting off vulture investors and managing multibillion-dollar deals. Why? Because the corporate war zone is infinitely calmer than my own house.Nova is six months pregnant, glowing, and running the most successful arm of Meridian Capital right from our library. She’s brilliant, radiant, and utterly ruthless when it comes to delegating her prenatal needs.The problem isn't Nova; the problem is the self-made prenatal committee she leads: my mother, my sister, and Vera.My quiet life has been completely replaced by an intense, multi-front theatrical performance aimed at ensuring Nova's absolute safety and comfort. They call it "protecting the asset." I call it "Killian’s Descent into Madness."The first thing that drives me crazy
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Chapter: Chapter 104I smiled. Arnold Green, the head of Meridian Capital, wasn't just my mentor; he was a giant in our industry. Having him here wasn't just a kind gesture; it was a strategic flex. It showed that the head of the firm so diligently stood with me, personally vouching for my integrity and my return to the Ashford fold—a huge message against any whispers Tanya might have left behind."That's perfect," I said, my heart swelling with gratitude. "He saw my value when."The procession down the sweeping staircase was the quietest, most emotionally resonant walk of my life. Killian stood waiting by the altar, still pale, but devastatingly handsome in his suit. His eyes, fixed entirely on me, were full of genuine love and profound relief, wiping away the memory of every cold look from our contract years.Amelia stood nearby, her tears quiet but present, a mother finally witnessing the correct future.Arnold stood near the back, his presence a quiet anchor of corporate stability. When our eyes met,
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Chapter: Chapter 103I sat back, watching my best friend and my mother-in-law, two women who should have hated each other, immediately team up to plan my legally required shotgun wedding. It was insane, intense, and utterly perfect. I was safe, loved, and about to be married by executive fiat.KillianI spent three days in the ICU, and frankly, I was ready to stab myself again just to get out of that quiet, sterile hell. The second I could prove I could walk without fainting, and after Nova and my mother jointly threatened the surgical team with legal ruin if they kept me, I was discharged.Ty and Rojas had a secure exit planned, smuggling me out the back. But the real chaos wasn't the escape; it was walking back into my own house.The house usually felt like a perfectly calibrated, silent museum of wealth. Now, it was a beautiful, protective asylum run by a newly formed, highly stressed female committee.The first thing I noticed was the smell. Not the subtle, expensive scent of my usual candles, but an
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Chapter: Chapter 102After the checkup, Amelia dismissed the doctor with a sincere thank you and a firm instruction to Elara to handle the paperwork discreetly. Then, she sat beside me on the bed, holding my hand gently."Nova, listen to me," she said, her tone soft but completely committed. "I was a fool. I let my pride and my blindness about Tanya cost Killian his first child and cause you unimaginable pain. I can't undo that, but I can promise you this: I will not let fear touch you this time."She reached out and carefully brushed my hair back from my forehead, a deeply motherly gesture."I need you to let me be your mother now. Not the head of the family, but your support. I'm going to set up a few things, and I need you to just accept them, okay? No arguments."She started listing the necessary changes, but her delivery was now calm and supportive:Security: "Those two big men outside? They're going to be your shadows. You don't have to talk to them, but you are not to leave this house alone. We kno
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Chapter: EpilougeAlessandraThe sun was streaming through the windows, warm and golden, illuminating the chaos of a living room. Matteo and Isabella were crawling around on a soft blanket, giggling and squealing as they discovered toes, fingers, and the occasional rogue toy.Kian was on the floor with them, strategically holding one while gently redirecting the other from a precarious stack of books. His eyes were wide with awe and slight panic, but mostly love. “…No, Matteo, the books are not edible,” he whispered, and Matteo promptly grabbed a corner and chomped anyway.I laughed, sitting cross-legged with Isabella on my lap, brushing back her wispy hair. “…He’s going to get his hands on everything, you know.”“…I know,” Kian muttered, eyes still on Matteo. “… I just can’t… I can’t let anything happen to them. They’re mine. All mine.”I smiled, shaking my head. “…Papa Bear never quits, huh?”He looked up at me, smiling softly, and kissed my temple. “…Never. But… I’m happy. Completely. And I love thi
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Chapter: Chapter 80Alessandra I pressed a hand to my chest, holding Isabella and glancing at Matteo. “…I know. I’ve never felt more loved or more supported. And seeing Kian with them… it’s… overwhelming.”Kian glanced over at me, exhaustion and pride written across his face. “…They’re perfect. Both of them. And you… you’re incredible.”I smiled, tears brimming. “…We did this together. All of us. Family.”And for the rest of the day, the house was alive with laughter, baby coos, soft chatter, and endless love. Matteo and Isabella were held, kissed, and adored non-stop. Kian hovered, obsessively protective but slowly learning to trust us, while I finally allowed myself to relax, knowing that with this family, and this love surrounding us, we were going to survive and thrive as a family of four… soon to be more.I never imagined parenthood would be like this. Sleep-deprived? Check. Diaper explosions? Check. Kian hovering like a full-time security detail? Double-check. And somehow… it was all hilarious.Th
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Chapter: Chapter 79Alessandra I thought I was prepared. I really did. After all the planning, all the baby-proofing, and all the advice from Nonna, Serena, Aunt Sofia, Aunt Vittoria, Aunt Valentina, Mathew, and Tattia, I believed the first night alone with the twins would be… manageable.It wasn’t.Kian and I were in the nursery, the twins in their cribs, sleeping, or so we hoped. Matteo’s chest rose and fell in a peaceful rhythm. Isabella… well, she was quiet, but somehow I could feel she was plotting her next move.“…Okay,” I whispered, glancing at Kian. “… We got this, right?”Kian was crouched next to Matteo’s crib, inspecting the blanket. “…We have to get this right. Safety first. Temperature perfect. Crib rails secure. Blankets snug but not too snug…”I sighed, brushing my hair back. “…Kian, they’re asleep. You don’t need to over-analyze every breath they take.”“I do,” he said firmly. “… You saw what happened last night. That little flutter? That could’ve been… anything. We can’t risk anything.”
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Chapter: Chapter 78Kian glanced at me, a soft smile on his face, and whispered, “… We did it, love. Matteo and Isabella… They’re finally here.”I nodded, brushing a strand of hair from my face, tears spilling freely again. “…They are. And we’re lucky. So lucky.”Nonna patted my arm gently. “…You did beautifully, Alessandra. All of you. Strong. Perfect. I am proud.”I held both twins close, inhaling their tiny, miraculous scent, and whispered softly, “… Welcome to the family, Matteo. Isabella. You’re going to be so loved.”Kian kissed my temple, still holding both of us together. “…The family just got a little bigger. And a lot happier.”Everyone laughed, hugged, cried, and celebrated. And I realized… this is what it’s all been for. All the fear, the pain, the waiting. It was all worth this moment. Watching Kian, holding our twins, surrounded by love and family… I couldn’t imagine anything more perfect.Matteo stirred in my arms, tiny fists waving, and Isabella yawned, curling closer to me. Kian pressed
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Chapter: Chapter 77AlessandraKian’s grip on my hand tightened. “…I know, love. I know. You’re doing perfectly. Just one more… push…”And then, finally, with a scream and a final, excruciating effort, the first tiny human emerged. A boy. I cried the instant I heard him cry, my body shaking, adrenaline and relief flooding me all at once.Kian’s eyes were wide with awe and panic, tears streaming down his face. “…He’s… he’s here… our son…”The nurse placed him gently on my chest. His tiny fingers curled around mine instinctively, and I felt something in me shift, a love so fierce it was almost painful. “Hello, my little love,” I whispered, my tears soaking his tiny shoulders.Kian leaned down, kissing my temple, his forehead against mine. “…You did it. You did it. He’s perfect. Both of you…”I barely had time to catch my breath before the second contraction hit. Stronger and more urgent, and I knew it was for the second baby. A girl. I cried out again, shaking and screaming, and Kian’s hand never left mine
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Chapter: Chapter 76Alessandra “Absolutely,” he admitted. “… And I’ll enjoy every second of it. Even the chaos.”I pressed a hand to my bump, feeling two distinct kicks at the same time. “…See? They’re fine. They’re kicking. Happy.”Kian’s eyes softened, a little tear threatening. “…I know. But that doesn’t stop me from worrying.”I smiled, brushing my thumb across his hand. “…It’s okay. I like that you care this much. It’s… comforting, in a weird, overprotective way.”He laughed softly, holding me close again. “…We’re a team. Me, you, and them. Nothing else matters.”And in that moment, surrounded by love, worry, and two tiny humans kicking gently inside me, I realized… Even small scares, even overwhelming emotions, even panic… it’s all part of the journey.I rested my head against Kian’s chest, letting the world fall away, knowing he would never let anything harm me or the babies. And for now… that was enough.Alessandra Month EightI thought today was going to be peaceful. I really did.The house wa
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