Chapter: CHAPTER 118: An Unexpected Update from LorianEMELYIt had been almost a month.A month since the night of Papa’s funeral… and since that same night, something about Alexander had changed.At first, I tried to convince myself it was only in my head. Alex was busy—of course he was. The company was handling a major project. And on top of that, Lorian was pregnant with his child. It was only natural that he would have to go back and forth, checking on her condition.I tried to understand. I really did.But as the days passed, it became harder and harder to keep pretending nothing was wrong.Because the truth was, Alex hardly ever came home anymore. And when he did, it was only briefly sometimes late at night, sometimes just before dawn. And almost always with the same explanation.Lorian needed him. I stood by the bedroom window, gazing out over the quiet yard. My belly, now visibly round, felt heavy as I supported it with one hand.The morning breeze slipped through the curtains, but the chill I felt didn’t come from the air outsid
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Chapter: CHAPTER 117: Hot NightLORIANThe moment Alex kissed me, a quiet, triumphant laugh bloomed inside my chest. Finally. All the rituals, the patience, the careful steps I’d taken—they’d actually worked. I never imagined it would happen this fast.But I didn’t want him to see how pleased I was, not yet. So I pressed my palms lightly against his chest and eased him back—just enough to create a breath of space. Too weak to really count as resistance.“Alex… what are you doing?”“I’m sorry, Lorian.” His voice came out rough, frayed at the edges. “I can’t hold back anymore.”“Alex, wait—”My protest never finished. His mouth crashed back over mine, hungrier this time, rougher, swallowing whatever words I had left.I let my body yield, sinking backward until my spine met the soft curve of the sofa. My limbs went lax, draped perfectly against the cushions. My left hand drifted up to his chest again, fingers splaying over the crisp fabric of his shirt. I pressed lightly, delicately like I was trying to push him away b
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Chapter: CHAPTER 116: Under Lorian’s InfluenceALEXANDERI stepped out of the funeral hall with my head pounding. My steps felt unsteady—like I’d just woken from a dream that hadn’t fully released me. The hallway lights were too bright, slicing into the small ache pulsing at my temple.The night should’ve been calm. Foggy air, damp breeze quiet enough to help me think. But instead, everything seemed to pull my focus apart. I stopped at the door, trying to draw a deep breath. But every attempt came up short, shallow, unsatisfying.My mind should’ve been on Emely. On her grief. On the responsibility I had as her husband.But somehow all of that felt distant. Blurred. As if I were looking at it through thick glass.One name stood out above everything else.Lorian.My chest tightened. A strange sensation unfurled inside me almost like longing, even though I knew it didn’t make sense. I’d been fine with her earlier. Even relieved when I left.But now, memories of her returned one after another, uncontrollable. Her face. The way she loo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 115: The Missing ReturnEMELYI closed my eyes for a moment, trying to steady the frantic rhythm of my heartbeat ever since Amira told me the news. Alex… went home first? And without even saying goodbye?I wiped at my cheeks already drying, but still hot with the remnants of tears.“Alright,” I whispered, though my voice scraped like it was dragging itself out of a raw throat. “In that case… you should go after Alex, Amira.”She lifted her face, her small expression startled. “Miss… are you sure? I can stay here and accompany you.”I shook my head slowly. “No. You must be exhausted. And if Alex really isn’t feeling well… I want someone to make sure he gets home safely.”I tried to give her a faint smile—thin, wobbly, but enough so she wouldn’t worry even more.“Besides, I want to stay with Mom tonight. Dad just passed, Amira. I… I can’t leave her alone.”Amira’s eyes welled again, but she nodded. “Alright, Miss. Then I’ll take my leave. If you need anything, call me. Anytime.”I reached for her hand, giving
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 114: Lorian’s SecretLORIANThe front door eased shut, sealing the echo of Alexander’s footsteps as they faded down the hallway. A moment later, the low rumble of his car drifted past the gate and disappeared entirely. When the silence finally settled clean, untouched a small smile curved at the corner of my lips.Finally.I lifted the blanket from my lap, sat up straight, and steadied the breath I had intentionally left uneven. The fake contractions nothing more than simple acting had been enough to send Alex into a frantic rush. He arrived rattled, thinking only of my supposed pain, letting me guide the entire moment exactly where I needed it to go.Slowly, I reached under the blanket. Two strands of blond hair were still tucked neatly between my fingers soft, light, and impossibly precious. I rolled them gently with the tip of my nail. These weren’t just physical objects; they were entry points.“Thank you, Alex,” I whispered, almost like a caress.I rose from the sofa, my steps steady now none of the
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Chapter: CHAPTER 113: Alex’s Strange BehaviorEMELYIt took a long time for me to calm down. Even after my tears finally stopped, my head still throbbed and my body felt weak. Amira guided me upstairs, helped me sit on the edge of the bed, and brought me a glass of warm water.“I need to go to Papa…” I whispered, wiping my face. “I have to go there tonight.”Amira looked at me with deep sympathy. “Of course, Miss. Once you feel a little better, we’ll leave.”I only nodded. After changing my clothes and trying to fix my face though my eyes were still red and swollen Amira and I headed downstairs together. The dim lights in the living room cast long shadows. The house felt unbearably quiet… the kind of silence that pressed against my chest.Amira fetched my coat and helped me put it on. “Miss, please watch your step. You still look very pale.”“I can manage,” I murmured, though even I didn’t believe it.We walked to the front gate. The night wind bit sharply against my skin, cold enough to seep into my bones. The sky was dark and s
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Chapter: CHAPTER 57But Cedric didn’t care—not even a little. He only grew more savage, thrusting into her again and again like a massive hammer pounding without mercy. Each brutal impact jolted Renata’s body violently, her breasts bouncing painfully with the force. He sank his teeth deep into her neck, sharp and unrelenting, leaving angry red marks that would bloom into dark bruises by morning. His left hand squeezed her breast with cruel brutality, fingers pinching her nipple so hard she screamed louder, the pain shooting straight through her like a blade to the bone.“This is your punishment, Ren,” he hissed against her ear, his breath hot and heavy, thick with hellish heat. “You like it rough, don’t you? Just like you did with my father. You’re nothing but a cheap slut who craves a big cock, aren’t you?”Renata sobbed without end, tears soaking the crumpled pillow until it was drenched. Her body tried weakly to resist, hips twisting away on instinct, but Cedric was too strong, too merciless. With a r
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Chapter: CHAPTER 56Her legs unsteady, Renata felt like a broken doll being dragged mercilessly by Cedric. The cold night air bit into her skin as they stepped out of the apartment building, sharp enough to pierce bone, but it was nothing compared to the icy dread that had frozen her heart solid. She didn’t dare scream—the thought of Selly hearing, of dragging her best friend deeper into this nightmare, sealed her lips shut. Cedric’s grip on her wrist felt like a burning iron shackle: no visible bruises, but it seared straight into her soul, making every second feel like eternal torment. She tried tugging her hand away, gently at first, but he only tightened his hold, his dark eyes flashing a silent, chilling warning that made her tremble.Cedric’s car—a sleek black sedan that still carried the sharp scent of new leather—waited in the dimly lit, damp underground garage. The stench of engine oil and exhaust fumes stung Renata’s nose until she thought she might be sick, but fear clamped everything down. He
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Chapter: CHAPTER 55That morning, the campus café they usually went to felt colder than usual. Not because of the air conditioning, but because of the uneasy tension hanging thick in the air. Selly sat at a corner table by the window, her back straight but her shoulders tight, one hand wrapped around a cup of coffee that had long since lost its warmth. She had deliberately chosen a quieter spot—far enough from the crowd, yet still within view of others.For safety.So there would be witnesses if Cedric decided to lose control.Cedric arrived right on time, as always. He looked worn down, his eyes red and sunken, as if he hadn’t slept at all the night before. He took the seat across from Selly and offered the familiar faint smile that used to melt her heart every time. But now she knew better—that smile was hollow, stripped of sincerity.“Hey, Sel,” he greeted softly, reaching out as if to take her hand across the table. “Are you okay? I was really worried last night when you just walked away like that.”
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Chapter: CHAPTER 54That morning, Selly couldn’t wait any longer.She woke with red, swollen eyes from lack of sleep. Her body was exhausted, but her resolve was firm. After what had happened the night before—the lipstick stain on Cedric’s shirt, the familiar scent of Renata’s perfume clinging to him, and the lies that had been far too obvious—Selly knew she needed the truth. And she needed it directly from Renata.She didn’t text. She didn’t call.She showered quickly, changed her clothes, grabbed her bag, and ordered a ride to Renata’s apartment. It was barely eight in the morning, but Selly didn’t care.When she reached Renata’s door, Selly knocked softly but firmly. No answer.She knocked again, louder this time.“Ren… I know you’re inside. Open the door. We need to talk.”A few seconds later, the door opened slowly.Renata stood there with a face drained of color, her eyes badly swollen, her hair a mess. She was still wearing the same loose clothes as yesterday. The marks on her neck were even clear
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 53Selly sat in the passenger seat of Cedric’s car, her hands folded neatly in her lap, her eyes fixed on the dark road stretching ahead. The car rolled slowly toward their favorite twenty-four-hour café, but something had shifted since the last red light. The air between them felt heavier, as if an invisible wall had suddenly risen, quietly but unmistakably, dividing the space they once shared so easily.The smear of red lipstick on Cedric’s shirt collar lingered in Selly’s mind. Not her shade. Not a color Cedric ever wore when he met Aunt Helena or his mother. And that perfume—too familiar, far too similar to the one Renata had been wearing lately. Selly remembered it clearly. Renata had just bought a new bottle last week, a sweet but sharp scent she’d said made her feel confident.Selly drew a slow breath, trying to steady herself. But suspicion had already taken root, a small spark beginning to grow, quietly scorching every tender memory she had with Cedric.Cedric turned the radio o
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Chapter: CHAPTER 52That night, true to his word, Dominic showed up at Renata’s apartment again. But what stopped him dead in his tracks wasn’t the sight of her opening the door—it was the faint, unmistakable sound of a woman crying softly behind the bathroom door. He knew exactly who it was. Who else could it be but Renata?She stood there in the doorway, face pale, eyes swollen and red, wearing an oversized shirt that hung loosely on her frame. The moment she saw him, she reached back and quickly pulled the bathroom door shut behind her, as if trying to hide something. Dominic didn’t speak right away. He just looked at her for a long moment, his chest tightening at how fragile she seemed—the girl who had been unraveling his heart for far too long.“Ren,” he said softly, voice low and thick with worry. He stepped inside and closed the apartment door carefully behind him. “I heard you crying.”Renata dropped her gaze, fists clenched at her sides, shoulders still trembling. “I’m… I’m fine, Daddy,” she lie
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