Married to a Narcissist, Pregnant With My Ex’s Child
Selene was just eighteen when her life was rewritten.
Pregnant, abandoned, and forced into a marriage of convenience, she carried another man’s child down the aisle—without the man she married ever knowing the truth.
Years later, her marriage to Tom Harold is a cage of cold words and hollow promises. Doctors insist she’s infertile, his obsession with an heir grows, and the woman who once left him now wants her place back.
Then Rowland returns.
The only man Selene has ever loved. The father of her child. The one whose touch still ignites a fire she thought she’d buried.
Now, every glance, every touch, every word between them becomes a battle of desire and restraint. Tom’s power and possessiveness clash with Rowland’s passion and memory of love, and Selene is trapped in a dangerous game where her heart and her daughter’s future hang in the balance.
She must choose: protect the secret that shields her child—or risk everything for a love that never truly let her go.
In a marriage built on lies, the most dangerous thing isn’t betrayal.
It’s the truth.
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Chapter: Dexter.Rowland’s POV. Mark sat across from me in my little office. I tilted the glass of thick liquor over my lips. I needed to calm my nerves. “I was thinking with that amount of money, we should have found Selene by now.” Mark sighed. "You have to be calm, brother…trust the police are doing their work.” “There is no time… mark. Selene and my child could be anywhere right now; lord knows how they are faring." Mark leaned forward. “I honestly think…” My phone rang. Mark and I both exchanged glances. It was past midnight. Who could be calling at this hour? I reached for the phone so quickly that I nearly knocked over my glass.“Hello?”“Mr. Rowland?”I straightened immediately.“Yes.”“This is the inspector."My heart lurched.“What happened?”“We have a possible lead on Mrs. Selene.”I was already on my feet.“Where?”“There was a report from a local resident. An abandoned property was recently spotted with signs of activity around it. We sent someone to check the area, and they fou
Last Updated: 2026-08-20
Chapter: Struggle.Selene’s POV. Tom was gone for hours. I had gone round, trying every single lock in the house. Rummaged through the wardrobes for something. Anything that could help, and now, I was tired. Left for me, I wouldn’t dare eat anything Tom left for me. For all I knew he could have put something in it. But I had to consider the baby. All that running around the house had made me weak and tired. My stomach grumbled…I placed a hand over it. “I know,” I whispered. “I’m hungry too.”I pushed myself to my feet and walked to the kitchen. An owl hooted somewhere in the woods. I pulled up the refrigerator and bent over. It was completely stocked. Different containers of refrigerated food arranged neatly in a row. My eyes lingered on them. I picked up one of the containers and read the label. Chicken and rice. “Fine.” I whispered, looking around the empty room. I placed it inside the microwave and pressed the button.I stood there with my arms folded, watching the food turn slowly beh
Last Updated: 2026-08-16
Chapter: The old lady.Selene’s POVWe had been indoors all day. Tom had moved from one hushed conversation to the next. Occasionally pacing around the living room. My heart raced; it all felt unreal. My eyes followed his every move. His shoulders tensed. He glanced through the window each minute. The storm had quieted now. “Stay here," he whispered. “Don’t leave the house no matter what, or I would be forced to lock you in.” I said nothing. “Did you hear me?” I nodded. He got out of the house, and in the next few seconds, the sound of a failing engine emanated from outside.I pushed the blinds an inch and peeked my face through. Tom was bent over the bonnet, with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows. I needed to think; a small path led away from the house. That was probably where he had come from. I tried to recall the path and everything I had seen in the way. I should remember when I am out, I would wait till he’s gone. I stood quietly, watching him work. Suddenly, footsteps shuffled through
Last Updated: 2026-08-13
Chapter: Dinner for three.Rowland’s POV I was reckless; I couldn’t go home or drive to work either. And I had no idea where Selene was. The call from Sophie had shaken me more than I realized. I sent the details to the inspector. “Oh, Tom," I muttered through gritted teeth. “Pray I don’t catch you before the police do.” I hit the accelerator and surged forward. I had been on the road for hours, driving aimlessly. My heart skipped at every brown-haired lady who glanced at me. I left Mark at home. Lord, I am elated he’s here. I needed all the support I could get. My car pulled up in front of Lisa’s. I don’t know why I was back here. I just couldn’t shake off the feeling; something’s up with her. Time was running out. I sat inside for a few minutes, trying to recollect my thoughts. Had Selene mentioned something earlier? Had there been something I’d missed? I gripped my hair in my fingers. “I am sorry, Selene. I shouldn’t have let you stay alone that night.” First, I had lost a
Last Updated: 2026-08-10
Chapter: Selene, Rowland.Selene’s POV. My head rested on the headrest. My eyelids refused to close. My mind kept spiraling. From Rowland to Sophie, my mother, and Amira. My arms were crossed over my stomach. I looked ahead at nothing. The room was dark, except for a beam of the moon's light ray coming in through the blinds. Tom lay beside me. Snoring lightly. The sound made my ears tingle in annoyance. How could he sleep so peacefully? After everything he has done. How dare he lie beside me tonight? I gazed at him. My pulse raced; anger seeped through my veins. I wonder what would happen if I just used the pillow. He’s stronger than me. He would push me away before I even get the chance to ram it over his face. Lord! Selene, what are you even thinking? I looked down at my fingers; they had curled into a fist so tightly that my knuckles had turned white. Tom had always brought out the very worst in me. I exhaled a shaky breath. Why weren’t they here yet? Tom’s phone vibrated beside him. He still
Last Updated: 2026-08-09
Chapter: Guilt.Rowland’s POV. “You should have told me.” I rested on the railings outside the station. The sun had gone down. The women had been sent back home while the men stayed back. Mark shook his head. “I couldn't, Rowland. Mother begged me. She pleaded with me not to tell you anything.” My heart twisted in my chest. “Did you… did you know she had my baby?” Mark straightened. “No! None of us knew. We would have never hidden that from you. I would never have.” I exhaled... taking everything in. It’s all in the past, but I couldn’t get past the betrayal in my head. A cough emanated from behind us. I spun around quickly. Selene’s father stood still. His eyes were weary and tired. “Sorry to interrupt." His gaze turned to me. "Can I have a few words?" Mark looked from me to Richard and then back. “Why not?" “I would be in the car, ro," he said, placing his hands over his belt buckle before walking away. He had stayed in South America for so long; he now looks li
Last Updated: 2026-08-08
What Butterflies Don’t Tell You.
Sally has had a crush on her best friend Justin for as long as she can remember. The shy, nerdy girl with baggy clothes and glasses, she’s spent years helping him with projects and assignments, hoping he’d notice her… but he never has. Until the day she finally works up the courage to confess, only to be met with something utterly shocking. Enter Cole…Justin’s stepbrother. Tall, confident, impossibly hot, and the kind of guy whose life revolves around late-night frat parties and reckless fun. He’s everything Sally is not and everything she didn’t know she needed. Cole offers to help her win Justin’s heart… but nothing comes for free. In exchange, she has to step out of her comfort zone, navigate his world, and follow his lead. As Cole pulls her out of her shell, showing her confidence, daring, and a side of herself she’s never dared to explore, Sally begins to wonder if the butterflies she’s chasing with Justin were ever real. The more time she spends with Cole, the more she realizes that maybe the heart doesn’t lie, and the boy she’s been chasing all these years isn’t the one she should have been after at all. And the secrets he hides? They could destroy everything she thought she wanted.
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Chapter: Dinner.Sally’s POV. My blood simmered underneath my skin. How dare he! He leaned back with that annoying, cocky smile of his still plastered on his face. My palm flew to the table instinctively. I flinched. I didn’t intend it to be that loud. Everyone’s gaze raised. “I am done!” My eyes met with a girl a few feet away from me, probably surprised at the exchange going on. His brow lifted. "No, you are not, love." He cackled. My eyes narrowed. “Watch me!” I packed up my food and books and swung my bag over my shoulder. My chair scraped against the hard floor as I pushed it backward. “Sorry, Miss Whitney," I whispered to the librarian as I walked towards the door. She looked at me over her glasses and gave me a brief nod. The afternoon sun shone hot on my face immediately as I stepped out of the building. I squinted, shielding my eyes from the sun. “Jerk” I muttered underneath my breath, "He knows nothing about me. I can’t deal with his attitude.”
Last Updated: 2026-08-06
Chapter: The haymans.Cole’s POV. I sat up quietly on the edge of the bed. My eyelids felt heavy. I was in my room. I must have been very tired yesterday; I can’t remember falling asleep. “Cole” Shit, I forgot. Stella came over last night. As usual. “Stella.” I replied without looking back. She leaned forward and hugged me from behind. Her bare chest brushed against my skin while her hand roamed my chest. I could feel her hot breath against my skin. She was meant to have been gone by now. That was how we always did it. "So," she started, “I have been thinking..." Oh no. There she goes again. Anytime she starts a sentence this way, it’s always something. “When are you going to make us official?” My eyes shot up. Huh. I turned around this time. "Us?" “Yeah, I mean this has been going on for quite a while. I thought we had something." I stood up quickly. Scavenging for my boxers. My duvet was wrapped around her body while she leant on one elbow, a smirk on her face.
Last Updated: 2026-06-23
Chapter: Like a sister.Sally’s POV. I spun around. Cole's arms were folded across his chest. “Ah! I see you've found it." He took a step forward and ripped the paper from Justin's fingers. “I could have sworn I dropped this somewhere?” Justin arched a brow. His jaw tightening, "So, why does it have my name over it?” Cole shook his head and placed an arm on Justine's shoulder. "Oh, stepbrother, I know so many Justins." He flickered his mouth at the paper. “This isn't yours." Justin’s eyes rolled. “Whatever, man. Why are you here?" The edge in Justin's voice made me flinch. "Relax," Cole said, taking a step back. “I am only here to hand Sally her glasses." My eyes widened. My glasses? Realization slipped in. Yeah, I wasn't with my glasses. I must have been so preoccupied with Justin's game I didn't think of them. Christ. I slammed my hand over my mouth. “Oh yes, thank you so much, Cole." I flashed a fake smile. Justine's eyes never left Cole's. Cole tilted his head, a lazy smile
Last Updated: 2026-03-16
Chapter: So close.I brightened automatically. Cole’s jaw tightened for half a second, but he looked away before I could be sure. Justin’s voice made my chest tighten. I tried to sound normal, but my hands itched to fidget with my bag strap.” “Hey,” I answered. “Why weren’t you in class?” Justin asked. “I just… wasn’t feeling it.” “You okay?” “Yeah.” “Emmm. You still coming for the practice, right?” Fuck. My stomach sank. I’d completely blanked on the tournament. Justin was counting on me today, and I was about to let him down. I tightened my grip on my bag, trying not to look panicked. I can’t let him know I completely forgot about that… that would be catastrophic. “Yes, sure.” I could practically hear him exhaling on the other end. Relief, but also… a little hope? God, I hated how much I cared what he thought. His voice came through from the other end. “Wow, I almost thought you weren’t coming. Didn’t want to do this alone.” “I wouldn’t want to miss it." “See you there," he said. The l
Last Updated: 2026-02-28
Chapter: Deal.Sally’s POV.Thankfully, the stalls were empty. I placed my bag on the sink and took off my glasses.My eyes were filling up, and I didn’t want to get them stained.How dare they video me at my vulnerable moment? I bet my stars it was Matilda.My phone dinged in my backpack.It was a message from Micheal.‘You okay?’I didn’t answer.I straightened and stared at my reflection in the mirror.Did I really dress shabbily? I knew I didn’t pay much attention to how I dressed, but that’s how I learned.‘Cover up, don’t let your bum show.'I was a fast developer thanks to Mom's genes. The type that already had full blown boobs by middle school and I hid them under baggy shirts and sweaters.Could that be why Justin saw me as his nerdy friend after all these years? I had painstakingly watched Justin date three girls over the years, and they were nothing like me.I didn’t want to be the nerdy friend anymore. I wanted to be a girl, the type of girl Justin wanted.I exhaled shakily.And I knew o
Last Updated: 2026-02-28
Chapter: Hashtag.Immediately I slipped into the car beside Michael. He shot me a look. “What?” "Were you and Cole Hayman making out? You got two brothers in one night? Damn. "Teach me your ways, Sally." He started the engine. “Ewww no! We weren’t making out; in fact, nothing went as planned today.” He honked again for the couple in front of us to walk faster before pulling out of the curb. “Oh-oh, what happened?” “I caught him in a dare or something kissing Matilda." “Ouch, Matilda.” He grinned. "To be fair, she’s hot." I glared at him. “Not helping, Mike." He reached for my palm and gave it a little squeeze. "No matter what, Sis, I am always here for you." His hand on mine eased the arch in my chest a little. Sometimes, I forget he is my junior brother. He just got into college, and I couldn’t be happier that I had someone like him around, most especially to cover for me with my parents. Who, by the way, doesn't give me breathing space. I pulled my hand away. "That's enough."
Last Updated: 2026-02-28
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