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: Unexpected.Selene’s POV.“Doctor…” I panted. “What's going on? What is wrong with my daughter?!”He didn't say anything. He exhaled and took a step back. Making my heart jolt.“We managed to stabilize her.”I waited…“But there are complications.”My chest caved in.Mother gasped behind me.Rowland stood by my side.“What kind of complications?” I whispered.His lips pressed together.“Her body isn’t responding well to the transplant. We’ve been monitoring her vitals closely, but…” he paused, choosing his words carefully, “we are seeing signs of rejection.”The world tilted.“No…” I shook my head. “No, that’s not possible. You said the surgery went well—”“The surgery did go well,” he said gently. “But what happens after is just as critical. Right now… her body is struggling.”My lips parted, but no words came out.“Can you fix it?” I asked, my voice barely there. “There has to be something you can do.”“We are doing everything we can,” he replied. “But we need to see how she responds over the n
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-04-15
Chapter: Unexpected.Selene’s POV.“Doctor…” I panted. “What's going on? What is wrong with my daughter?!”He didn't say anything. He exhaled and took a step back. Making my heart jolt.“We managed to stabilize her.”I waited…“But there are complications.”My chest caved in.Mother gasped behind me.Rowland stood by my side.“What kind of complications?” I whispered.His lips pressed together.“Her body isn’t responding well to the transplant. We’ve been monitoring her vitals closely, but…” he paused, choosing his words carefully, “we are seeing signs of rejection.”The world tilted.“No…” I shook my head. “No, that’s not possible. You said the surgery went well—”“The surgery did go well,” he said gently. “But what happens after is just as critical. Right now… her body is struggling.”My lips parted, but no words came out.“Can you fix it?” I asked, my voice barely there. “There has to be something you can do.”“We are doing everything we can,” he replied. “But we need to see how she responds over the n
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-04-15
Chapter: Emergency.Selene’s POV.I stirred awake.My head was rested in Rowland's hard chest as it rose and fell slowly.He was fast asleep, his arms around me.We must have fallen asleep in between my panic attack and him trying to comfort me.I felt calmer.Everything felt… still.The machines were quiet.Amira lay peacefully a few inches from me.I let out a breath, letting myself believe maybe the worst was truly over.Amira shifted slightly on the bed.I sat up, alarmed.Rowland groaned.It was such a small movement… but it felt like everything.My heart leapt.“Rowland…” I whispered.She’s waking up.She’s okay.In seconds, I stood by Amira's bedside. Her lashes fluttered.Rowland stood up immediately.I leaned closer.“Baby?”Her lips parted, but no words came out.The monitor gave a loud beep.I froze.“What was that?” I asked.“It’s probably just a sensor reading,” he said, but his voice had changed.Beep.Beep.Faster.My pulse raced with each beep of the monitor.His eyes stayed on the screen
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-04-15
Chapter: The fever.Selene’s POV.“Are you sure it was him?” The investigator's voice came through from the other end.“I…I am sure.” My voice trembled. “I have never been more sure of anything in my entire life.”She sighed deeply. "We found his car by the west coast." But that’s all there is. No flight bookings, no paperwork, and no trail.”I remained stiff.I needed a moment to take in the weight of what I had just heard.No trail.I know Tom. He won’t just disappear; he’s planning something.My throat went dry.“Then where is he?” I whispered.Then my mind drifted to Amira.My grip on the phone shook.“What if he comes back?” I said quickly, my voice raised. “What if he comes looking for me?”A pause.“He knows how much I love my daughter,” I added. “He knows Amira is… everything to me.”My breathing grew uneven.“He could use her.”My heart began to race.A cold, creeping fear settled into my bones.“Mrs. Selene,” the investigator said, her tone calm, “listen to me.”I stayed quiet.“We are aware of
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-04-14
Chapter: House hunt.Selene’s POV.“Are you following me around?”He sighed. Slipping his hands into his pocket.“I just wanted to make sure you were good.”“I am fine, Rowland. Amira’s okay, and that’s all that matters.” I said, turning to slip the car key into the door.He was behind me in seconds; his hand rested lightly over my shoulder, and he turned me around slowly.He was standing closer than I expected.So close I could feel his breath on me.“Selene.” He muttered.He sounded calm and confused.“You don’t have to rush into anything tonight.”I frowned slightly. “What do you mean?”His gaze drifted briefly toward the hospital building before returning to me.“When Amira gets discharged… you and she can stay at my place.”Silence.“She’ll have space,” he continued. “And it’ll be easier for her recovery.”I studied him. I missed him. I really did.I wanted him too. After that night at his place, my hormones haven't seemed to settle.But still, I shook my head.“No.”His expression didn’t change, but
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-04-10
Chapter: Amira.Selene’s POV.I had no appetite; Amira's been in the intensive care unit for hours, and I still haven't been able to My legs bobbed restlessly."You haven't eaten anything today, honey. " Mother said, staring at the half-empty plate of pudding on the table."I am quite worried about you."She had practically dragged me out of the waiting room against my wish.I rubbed my aching forehead. "Oh, Mother, I just can't eat. Not until I see my baby girl.""Oh, honey," she said, taking my hand in hers. “I am so sorry you have to go through all this."I leaned back in my seat. Watching the trail of people walking in and out of the food court.I couldn't just wait for all these to be over.I buried my face into my palms.The sound of Mother's phone ringing made my head snap.“It’s your dad," she said, reaching for it.She muttered something under her breath and looked up at me.“Amira’s awake.”I stood so fast, I almost tipped the table over.“Thank goodness,”I didn’t think of my untouched pla
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-04-09
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: 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
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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
Dernière mise à jour: 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
Dernière mise à jour: 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."
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-02-28
Chapter: His step brother.Sally’s POV. Cole hovered over me; he was wearing a leather jacket with baggy jeans and a trucker hat. His dark brown hair fell across his face, a slight smirk on his lips. “Don’t you watch where you are…” He paused. “Oh, it's you." My brows furrowed. It's me? What is that even supposed to mean? His eyes widened instantly. "Are you crying or something?” “No!” I snapped, looking away and wiping at my wet cheeks with the back of my hand. He had an accent. A strong British one. The type that girls wanted to listen to over and over again at recess. "What's this?” I heard him say. By the time I turned around, he had bent down and picked up a piece of paper. Heat crawled up my cheeks as I realized that was the handwritten letter I had crafted for Justin. "No, please, give that back!” He straightened, stretching his hands above me, and of course he was taller than me, so I couldn't reach. I jumped slightly, trying to snatch it from him, but it was no use. He turne
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-02-28
Chapter: Confession.Sally’s POV Butterflies, Those little creatures fluttered in my belly whenever I saw Justin. This was it! I was going to do it. I exhaled deeply, clutching the gift box I had particularly stayed up all night curating just for him. I was finally going to tell Justin how I have truly felt after three years in colledge. It was our senior year and I didn’t want to live my entire life regretting why I never took the chance. I stood outside the building where Justin was throwing his birthday party. He hadn't entirely invited me to the party; he always thought it wasn’t my thing. My eyes rolled. But I was his best friend, so I guessed I was invited anyway. I had picked my best outfit just for today, wore the pink frame of my glasses, and put on more cologne than usual. Butterflies danced in my belly. I pushed through the doors. The music hit me instantly. Hip-hop. Justin's favorite genre—I never quite understood it, but I liked it because he did. “Wow, this place i
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-02-25
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