Chapter: CHAPTER 165: EPILOGUEYULIAThree months later, I had finally learned what it felt like to be happy without constantly waiting for something to go wrong.My career was flourishing, my relationship with Kendrick was stronger than ever, and the man I once thought I had lost forever was now the first person I saw every morning. Nalani had settled into a comfortable routine, spending every weekend with her father before Natalie collected her on Sunday evenings. Despite the circumstances surrounding her birth, Kendrick had never stopped treating her as his daughter. She had also grown attached to me, proudly calling me her favourite Miss Yulia. Kendrick claimed he was jealous of the title, but I suspected he simply hated losing an argument to a three-year-old.Natalie and I remained civil for Nalani’s sake, while Daphne’s friendship with Britney had ended completely. After everything that had happened, Daphne wanted nothing more to do with the woman who had helped deceive her son.For once, life felt wonderfu
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Chapter: Chapter 164: Finally FreeKENDRICKDays after my confrontation with Natalie, I sat in Richard’s office as we finalized our divorce.Natalie sat across from me, her eyes swollen from crying. “I’m sorry, Kendrick. I truly regret everything I’ve done.”I studied her quietly. I’d never loved her the way I loved Yulia, but I’d once believed Natalie was someone I could trust. Now, I wondered how much of our marriage was built on lies.“What’s done is done,” I said. “All that matters now is that Nalani doesn’t suffer because of our mistakes.”She nodded, wiping her cheeks.Richard slid the divorce agreement across the table. “Everything has been reviewed. Please read through the documents before signing.”Natalie picked up the pen with trembling fingers and signed the necessary pages. Her lawyer checked everything before gathering the documents.For the first time in four years, I felt the weight of our marriage lifting from my shoulders.Then her lawyer cleared his throat. “There’s one additional matter we’d like to
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Chapter: CHAPTER 163: No More MercyKENDRICKMy family lawyer, Richard, stood as I entered his office. “I received your message about the divorce. Have a seat.”“I want the proceedings started immediately. Prepare the papers and have Natalie served as soon as legally possible.”Richard opened the file on his desk. “Your prenuptial agreement protects your premarital assets, and its provisions are quite specific. However, I’ll review its enforceability and prepare for any challenge she might raise.”“She isn’t getting a penny of my personal fortune.”“We’ll handle everything properly. But we also need to discuss Nalani. If the paternity test confirms you aren’t her biological father, your legal position will require careful consideration.”“I want to pursue adoption or whatever custody arrangements are available. I’m not abandoning her.”Richard nodded. “We’ll examine every option, keeping her best interests in mind. If Natalie cooperates, we may reach an agreement. Otherwise, we’ll prepare for a contested application.”I
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Chapter: CHAPTER 162: Finally, UsYULIABy the time Kendrick and I left my father's house, I was still struggling to believe everything that had happened. His mother had given us her blessing, and my father had finally accepted our relationship. After four years of hiding our love, we could finally be together without fear.I kept glancing at Kendrick as he drove, unable to stop smiling.“What?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.“Nothing.”“Peaches, you've been staring at me for ten minutes. Either you have something to say, or you've finally lost your mind.”I burst out laughing. “You're so annoying.”“And yet, you love me.”“Unfortunately.”He chuckled and squeezed my hand. “Fortunately, you mean.”When we arrived at my apartment, I wrapped my arms around him before he could even finish locking the door.“Someone's excited,” he teased.“Shut up.”I kissed him, and he immediately returned it. When we finally pulled apart, he took my hand and led me into the living room.We settled on the couch, but I wasn't interested in
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Chapter: CHAPTER 161: No More HidingYULIAFor several seconds, nobody spoke. I didn't regret slapping Natalie. She had caused so much pain, especially for Kendrick. I glanced at Kendrick. His expression was hard, but beneath his anger, I could see the hurt. Four years of his life had been built around a lie.Yet, even now, I knew what mattered most to him. Nalani.That little girl hadn't chosen any of this, and Kendrick would never punish her for the mistakes of the adults around her.“Since the truth is finally out, there's something else I have to say,” he announced.Everyone turned toward him. Natalie lifted her tear-streaked face, a flicker of hope crossing her expression.“I'm divorcing you,” Kendrick announced. “You should expect the papers within the week. My lawyers will handle everything from there.”Natalie's lips parted in disbelief. “What?”“You heard me.”“Kendrick, please!” She reached for him, crying harder. “We've been married for four years. Can't you give me a chance to explain? I was scared of losing
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Chapter: CHAPTER 160: The ConfessionNATALIEI stared at the paternity test lying on the table, my throat so tight I could barely swallow. My hands trembled in my lap, and I couldn't bring myself to look at Kendrick.I knew this day would come eventually. For four years, I'd lived with the fear that someone would expose me, but I'd always hoped I'd have more time to prepare.I never imagined Kendrick would be sitting across from me, holding proof that the biggest lie of my life had finally caught up with me.My mother cleared her throat beside me, making me flinch.Kendrick leaned back in his chair, his expression frighteningly calm. He looked at the report before lifting his eyes to mine. “Was the test you gave me falsified?”My lips parted, but no words came out. I glanced at my mother, silently begging her to save me. She remained still, her mouth pressed into a thin line.“Natalie, I asked you a question.”I nodded, tears spilling down my cheeks. “Yes.”Everyone gasped except my mother.“FUCK!” Kendrick shot to his f
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Chapter: Chapter 168: EPILOGUEDEMETRIAFive Years Later…I still remember the time Marion promised to build our home on this land. A home for the kids and us, close to his parents. A place where we grow together. A real family.Now, out of ten acres, two acres of rolling green stretch around me, our home sitting right at the center like something out of a magazine. Tall windows, warm stone, soft wooden finishes… a mansion, yes, but somehow still ours. Still full of fingerprints and crayons and little shoes abandoned in hallways. From the balcony, I can see the golf path that leads straight to his parents’ house — a five-minute ride on the little family-sized cart the kids love to drive too fast. On the other side, the stables shimmer in the morning sun, horses grazing lazily. And behind the house, my favorite part: the garden. Wild, bright, and stubbornly thriving… just like us.Some days it hits me all at once. How far we’ve come.When Marion handed me the deed to the building in Beverly Grove, I cried like a ch
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Chapter: Chapter 167: My Wildfire, My WifeMARION“You couldn’t wait for us to say our goodbyes, husband?” Demetria teased, her arms circled my neck as I carried her up the jet’s stairs.I smirked, staring at her pretty face. “Marcel will inform them when they notice our absence. Right now, I need you all to myself.”We left the wedding venue in a whirlwind, eager to escape the world and have these first stolen moments alone. Now, as we boarded the jet on our way to our honeymoon in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, I couldn’t help the grin spreading across my face. Finally, my wife, entirely mine, and the thought of exploring every inch of her body set my mind alert.The air hostess stepped in gracefully. “Welcome aboard, Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield. Everything is ready for your flight.”“Thank you,” I said, giving her a nod. “We can take off now.”She smiled and turned, and I added, “Please inform the team not to disturb us unless it’s time to land.”Demetria’s lips curved into that mischievous smile I adored. “Wow, bossy even in the
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Chapter: Chapter 166: Becoming Mrs. WhitfieldDEMETRIAWedding Day…It was finally here. My wedding day, in the last week of January. It felt like a dream someone dipped in gold. The morning had been a swirl of makeup brushes, hairpins, perfume, and nonstop giddy squealing from my bridesmaids. At some point, Anastasia had shown me the breaking news alert about Paula’s death splashed across every media outlet.I’d only blinked, nodded, and whispered, “I already knew.” And I was at peace. Nothing—absolutely nothing—was going to cast a shadow over my good day.Now, I was finally seated in the back of the long white limousine, my dress flowing around me like clouds, Anastasia beside me in her silk gown, with Amanda and my bakery girls in shades of blush filling the rest of the seats. They were all chattering, buzzing, glowing with joy for me.Anastasia nudged me with her elbow, wiggling her brows dramatically.“So, Mrs. Almost-Whitfield… how are you feeling?” she teased.I laughed, pressing a hand over my racing heart.“Like I’m flo
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Chapter: Chapter 165: A Future Built In LoveDEMETRIAThe energy buzzed with excitement as everyone congratulated us. Desserts were passed around, something I didn’t know my bakery team had planned, adding to today’s big surprise. Across the room, I noticed my father approaching, his arm linked with his new lady, both smiling warmly in our direction.I stepped forward as my father reached me, his face lighting up. “Mija, I’m so happy for you,” he said warmly, pulling me into a firm hug. “You’ve grown into a strong, wonderful woman. And Marion… take care of her. Always.”I smiled, feeling the pride and love in his voice, and nodded. My father then introduced his lady beside him. “And this is someone special I want you to meet,” he said. I hugged her briefly. “It’s lovely to meet you,” I murmured, and we laughed softly.Curiosity bubbled up. “Dad… when did you arrive? How did you know about today?” I asked, glancing between him and Marion.He tilted his head toward Marion, a small smile playing on his lips. My brows furrowed, and
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Chapter: Chapter 164: The Surprise Behind The DoorMARION“Marion… what’s going on here?” Demetria laughed nervously, turning in a slow circle as she took in every familiar face. Her eyes widened even more when they landed on one person in particular. “Papa… you’re… what? How—?”Demetria blinked hard, like she was making sure she wasn’t hallucinating. Everyone chuckled—my parents, Marcel, Stephen, and his wife, Cyprian, Mikhail, Amanda with her whole bakery crew, and Anastasia’s husband. The room buzzed with warmth and excitement.Her dad lifted a hand in a soft wave, the woman beside him smiling politely. “Hi, mi princesa.”“Okay… what’s going on?” she demanded, hugging the bouquet tighter to her chest, her voice a blend of confusion, wonder, and the beginning of happy tears. She turned to glance at Anastasia, and I used that opportunity to kneel in front of her. She gasped when she saw me in that posture.“Mar—”“Wildfire,” I said, feeling every heartbeat echo in my chest as I knelt there. Demetria’s breath caught, her eyes wide a
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Chapter: Chapter 163: The Night Her World ShiftedDEMETRIA“Okay… girl, I see you. It’s superb, better than mine. I love it for you,” Anastasia said when I showed her my new car in Marion’s underground garage, the one he gifted me after the accident.Now we’re on our way to God-knows-where, since she and Marion both told me to relax and enjoy the day.“Yeah, that’s Marion, always fulfilling his promises. Today’s gifts were straight off my Pinterest board,” I said with a smile, recalling each one.“That’s a billionaire showering his woman,” she teased, giving me a side-eye before pulling out of Marion’s building. “And because I’m your best friend, I get to tag along while he spoils you today.”“So, you still won’t tell me where we’re going?” I asked, leaning back in the passenger seat.“Deme!” She laughed, shaking her head. “I know you hate surprises like this. We’re almost there, you’ll see.”We pulled into West Hollywood, and Anastasia parked with a smug little smile that told me she’d been dying for this moment.I blinked up at the
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