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: Confrontation.Selene’s POV. I leaned on the edge of the sofa. Finally relieved to be home and away from all that chaos. I let my bag slip to the floor. I stared at the light switch a few inches from me and sighed. My body felt limp. I rubbed my belly. It almost felt unreal. If I hadn’t seen the test results myself, I wouldn’t have believed. After all these years another life stirred in me from the same man. I chuckled. "It seems we weren’t able to tell Daddy about you. Things are really going south, and I really don’t want you growing up in this environment.” I exhaled again. “We might have to move, honey. I don’t know if I can handle another secret.” The silence of the house echoed. “I wish you were here, Sophie."I cleared my throat. My tongue felt uncomfortably dry. “We need a glass of water, honey.” I stood slowly, supporting my weight with the edges of the couch. “Someone might think I am crazy. Talking to an embryo.” I headed to the kitchen. “Well, everyone seems to have something g
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Something isn’t right.Selene’s POV. "No, Selene.” Rowland shook his head. "You can't come with me. What if he’s there?” “I know Tom better than anyone else…” “No, no, no. Selene. I understand you are trying to be strong and independent, but leave this for professionals.” I gazed at him. “What’s that supposed to mean?” “I am going to inform the police.” I frowned.“And then?”“And then I’ll go.”“Rowland—”“They need to know where I’m headed in case something goes wrong.”I stared at him.He reached for his phone and placed it over his ear. My eyes still lingered on the lipstick stain on his collar. This isn’t the time, Selene. He turned to me after the call. “What did they say?” “They said they are sending their team there now. I have to be there.” He walked towards the door. I followed behind him.He watched me walk past him and said nothing. Good. The drive to the location was too quiet. The faint smell of the perfume still lingered in the car. I took out a small bottle of body mist and s
Last Updated: 2026-07-15
Chapter: I can explain.Rowland’s POVI groaned. My eyelids felt as though they had been glued shut. My eyes fluttered open slowly to meet an unfamiliar ceiling. This wasn’t my house. “You are awake!” I jerked up from the sofa, looking around wildly.“…what time is it?”She glanced at the clock.“A little after eight.”Eight?My stomach dropped.No.“What…what did you do?" My eyes skimmed my body. "Where is my suit?" “Good morning to you too.”She grinned, crossing her legs. She was wearing a robe now. Holding up a cup of coffee to her lips like this was just another morning. "Relax…nothing happened; your suit is here somewhere. You seemed a bit too tense yesterday, Rowland.” I stood instantly, pointing my index finger at her. "You…you spiked my water.” She shrugged. “You think I’d poison a guest?”“I passed out!”“You fell asleep.”Welts of anger flagged up on me. “Why would you do that?" “I told you… you seemed tense. I am no doctor, but your blood pressure must have been on the high side yesterda
Last Updated: 2026-07-14
Chapter: Isa.Rowland’s POV. I only had a few minutes before I would have to head back home. Selene was coming over, and I just wanted to get this over with. The lady, who I later learned is Isabelle. She sounded a little excited over the phone. The building hovered over me. A luxury apartment. I wouldn’t have imagined her living in a place like this. I glanced at my phone again, airplane mode. Just like she instructed. I walked through the sliding doors, and an elderly man in a suit walked up to me. “Good day, sir," with a touch of an Irish accent on his lips. “Good day, I am here to see Isabelle.”His brows furrowed. “Hmm, Isabelle.” Then his eyes widened. “Oh, Miss Croscolft, very well, sir." “Miss?” “I would just make a quick inquiry." He walked up to the long desk and picked up a telephone. He spoke in low tones into the receiver. “What’s your name, sir?” He asked out loud. "Mr. Rowland” He returned to the call, and in a few seconds he straightened. “This way, sir.” I followed
Last Updated: 2026-07-11
Chapter: Frank Thomas.Selene’s POV I walked into the office buildings. It looked just how I had seen it the last time. Except the lady wasn’t around. I walked to the receptionist at the desk. “I am here to see Mr. Frank Thomas." She looked up at me. "Mrs. Selene?” I nodded. “Right this way, ma'am." She stopped at the elevator. “You stop at the seventh floor, ma'am." “Thank you.” The elevator was empty. I leaned against its walls. A million thoughts in my head. What could he possibly want to tell me? I could feel the pregnancy weakness kicking in. Mother had called about five times today. I told her not to inform Dad because I don’t know how he would react. He and Rowland had never really gotten along, and to drop a bomb like this... Oh dear. I just have no idea what I am doing. I closed my eyes shut. “I just wish all these would end.” The first thing that hit me when the doors slid open was the cold. The air conditioner was at its full capacity. The office was at the far end of the hallway.
Last Updated: 2026-07-07
Chapter: I am sorry, Mrs. Selene.Selene’s POV. Doctor John remained stiff. His lips parted and closed. I arched a brow. “How may I help you?” “Stop the pretense.” I muttered through gritted teeth, "My patience is minimal. You better start talking." He gazed at me for what seemed like minutes. Then he exhaled. “Have a seat, please," he said, pointing to the seat behind me. I hesitated, but my legs shook a little and I didn’t think I could have this conversation on my feet. I sat while he remained standing. He clasped his hands in front of him. “I guess you have found out the truth.” I said nothing. He gazed at me, but his eyes were behind me. “Your husband…” “Ex…” I interrupted. He looked away. “He paid me to do it.” The words hung between us.I waited for him to laugh.To tell me it was some sick joke.He didn’t.My ears began to ring.It felt as though every sound in the room had been sucked away.Tom.Tom had known.Tom had always known.My stomach twisted; I leaned back in the seat. I should have kn
Last Updated: 2026-07-04
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: 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
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
Last Updated: 2026-02-28
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