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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Chapter: Chapter 49NovaOne Tuesday, I managed to ditch an Amelia-mandated lunch to actually meet up with Vera. We grabbed a quick coffee near the financial district, and I desperately needed the reality check."So, you're officially Mrs. I-Own-New-York now," Vera said, taking a sip of her latte and looking utterly unimpressed by the tall, intimidating glass buildings surrounding us. "Are the golden handcuffs comfortable?""They're mostly just cold," I admitted, looking down. "He's gone all the time, Vera. He’s buried under work, and honestly, the only person I think he talks to is his assistant. And Tanya."I told her about the two a.m. call, keeping my voice low. Her eyebrows shot up. "Girl, that's not a corporate crisis. That's a 'cover your tracks' call. Tanya is clearly still pulling strings.""I don't know," I sighed. "I want to trust him. We made a promise on the island.""Promises are cheap when you're wearing swimwear," Vera snorted. "But secrets? Secrets are a full-time commitment."We finishe
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Chapter: Chapter 48"Isn't Tanya wonderful?" Elara chirped beside me, completely unaware of the damage she was doing. "She's been a rock for Killian during all this board craziness. She's his oldest friend. I keep telling Killian he needs a woman who understands him the way she does."Elara's words confirmed everything I was watching. Tanya was back in her spot, and Killian was letting her be there. My grand sacrifice and the island intimacy meant nothing against years of established, blind loyalty.I forced a tight smile. "She certainly is devoted."Two weeks passed, then three, then almost a full month, and it all blurred into a routine of intense isolation, even though we were technically married. Killian was completely consumed. I'm talking about a level of work addiction that would make most CEOs look like they were on extended vacation.He’d be gone before the city was even buzzing, sometimes not even there for coffee. I’d wake up to the cold side of the bed, the linens already pulled back, and the
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Chapter: Chapter 47 She was giving me a critical briefing on the immediate social enemy."Your mother's medical security, of course, will be fully accommodated under the new terms, which now reflect Killian's absolute financial commitment to you no matter the outcome of this marriage," she stated. "That is non-negotiable."It was the ultimate security blanket, a guarantee that my mother was safe, regardless of what the New York chaos did to me."Thank you, Camille," I replied, feeling genuine gratitude.She then looked at Killian, her tone shifting slightly to command. "I have secured a larger, more suitable house for your return. The transfer happens tomorrow. You will be living there immediately. I expect you both to present a unified front against any social maneuvers that are coming."She offered no personal counsel, just warmth, precision, clarity, and the direction of a powerful ally.She stood up. "You’ll be leaving Aretusa in forty-eight hours. Enjoy your last days of peace. You won’t have anoth
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Chapter: Chapter 46I knew he meant the real story, the one I’d always deflected. The one that was linked to my mother's illness and my deepest fear.I took a deep breath. "It wasn't like the granola, Killian. That was just the dumb trigger. The first time I had a serious reaction, I was maybe twelve? It was terrifying. I was going to school and having breakfast. Mom made me a peanut butter sandwich. It… all I remember was biting into it, and it got stuck in my throat. I ran to find Mom, but I didn't make it to our room. I passed out in the living room. I remember I couldn't breathe, and I started scratching my throat. When I woke up, I was in the hospital. That's when we found out." “As I got older, it happened again because a classmate thought I was faking it, and I almost died in the cafeteria after that. I became paranoid and cautious. Started double-checking everything. Stopped eating out. That's when I met Vera, and she understood after Mom got really sick and the bills started coming."I stared
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Chapter: Chapter 45The pain was immediate, clean, and blinding. The sight of the blood, dark and fast, was an instant shot of adrenaline that cut through the haze."Call him," I whispered, pressing a towel to the wound, already dizzy. "You have to call him."I stumbled to my phone and dialed 911. I knew the paramedics would find me. I just needed the emergency system to initiate the call to Killian.The paramedics were fast. They stabilized me, bandaged the wound, and started asking questions. I gave them Killian’s name, his private mobile number, and my insistence that he was the only person with my medical history. The doctor at the hospital, a kind, tired woman, promised she would try the emergency contact number immediately.I waited in the sterile white room, my heart pounding a frantic rhythm of hope and despair. The doctor returned twenty minutes later. Her face was sympathetic, but she shook her head."I am so sorry, dear," she said gently. "The number you provided is completely unreachable. It'
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Chapter: Chapter 44"Sorry," he murmured, but his voice was more of a sigh than an apology."It's fine," I said, my voice husky. I didn't pull my hand back immediately. The connection felt necessary, a silent confirmation of the night before.He held my gaze for a long moment, then released my hand and gave me the cinnamon. The simple exchange felt like an entire conversation.We finally sat down at the small, sunny breakfast nook, not the massive glass table reserved for the "strategy." We piled our plates high with golden French toast, fresh berries, and strong coffee. It was the most peaceful meal I had ever had with him."You're not going to try to talk about the contract, are you?" I asked, looking down at my plate."No," he said simply. "The contract is background noise now. I realized something last night. If you had died on that floor, the company and the contract wouldn't have mattered. My failure would have been total."He looked at me with open, honest vulnerability. "My life has been structur
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