Chapter: ملاحظة من المؤلف 🤍عزيزي القارئ،شكراً لك على الوصول إلى نهاية رواية "عروس العقد: زوجة الملياردير" (The Billionaire’s Contract Bride).بغض النظر عن توقيت اكتشافك لهذه الرواية أو المدة التي استغرقتها في قراءتها، فإنني أقدر بصدق اختيارك لقضاء وقتك مع قصة "أدريان" و"سارة". إن كل كتاب يمثل رحلة بحد ذاته، ويعني لي الكثير أن أعلم أنك واصلت القراءة حتى الصفحة الأخيرة. إن وقتك واهتمامك وتفاعلك العاطفي أمور أقدرها للغاية، وأنا ممتنة حقاً لأنك سمحت لهذه القصة بأن ترافقك.ومع ذلك، وقبل أن تغلق هذا الكتاب، أود التطرق إلى أمر يتعلق بالنهاية.أدرك أن البعض منكم قد يشعر بخيبة أمل لأن رحلة "سارة" لم تنتهِ تماماً كما أوحى لكم الملخص التمهيدي للرواية. ربما انتظر بعض القراء أن ترحل "سارة"، وتعيد بناء ذاتها، وتصبح أقوى، ثم تعود كامرأة مختلفة تماماً؛ فربما تخيلتم نهاية مختلفة لها، لا سيما بعد كل ما مرت به.وأنا أتفهم ذلك تماماً.أعتذر لكل من شعر بأن "سارة" كانت تستحق نهاية مختلفة. لقد كانت رحلتها مليئة بالألم والخيارات الصعبة واللحظات التي اختبرت قوتها، ولذا أعلم أن البعض منكم ربما أراد رؤية المزيد من تحولها واستقلاليتها.غ
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Chapter: الفصل 91من وجهة نظر سارةبعد مرور عامكثيرًا ما يُقال إن الزمن يُداوي كل شيء، لكنني لا أعتقد ذلك.الزمن لا يمحو الذكريات المؤلمة، ولا يُخفي الخيانة، ولا يتظاهر بأن ألم الفراق لم يحدث.ما يفعله الزمن أهدأ من ذلك.يُعلمك كيف تتنفس من جديد، وكيف تبتسم دون تكلف، ويُعلمك أنه حتى بعد أحلك العواصف، تجد الشمس طريقها للإشراق.بينما كنتُ أقف على شرفة غرفة نومنا، أُشاهد أشعة شمس الصباح تُنير حدائق قصر موريتي، أدركتُ كم تغيرت حياتنا.لم يعد القصر يثقله الصمت. عادت الضحكات، وأصبح الخدم يبتسمون أكثر.تُزين الزهور النضرة كل غرفة لأن أدريان اكتشف كم أحبها. كل صباح اثنين، تظهر باقة جديدة في مكان ما من المنزل. لم يعترف قط بأنه هو من رتبها، لكنني كنت أعرف ذلك دائمًا.شيئًا فشيئًا... عاد هذا المنزل ليصبح بيتًا دافئًا. ابتسمتُ وأنا أسند يدي على درابزين الشرفة.كانت الورود في الأسفل تتفتح بجمالٍ أخّاذ.عندما وصلتُ إلى هنا لأول مرة، كنتُ أُعجب بها من بعيد. والآن زرعتُ بعضها بنفسي. للحياة طرقها العجيبة في التغيير."كان لديّ شعورٌ بأنني سأجدكِ هنا."ابتسمتُ قبل أن أستدير."أعلم."انزلقت ذراعان دافئتان حول خصري من ال
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Chapter: الفصل 90من وجهة نظر سارةلم أرَ أدريان يقود بهذه الطريقة من قبل.كان الصمت داخل السيارة خانقًا، لا يقطعه سوى هدير المحرك المنتظم وصوت المطر وهو يقرع الزجاج الأمامي. كان فكه مشدودًا بشدة لدرجة أنني تساءلت إن كان يؤلمه. قبضت يداه على عجلة القيادة بقوة كافية لتبيض مفاصل أصابعه.كان الملف المختوم الذي يحتوي على السجلات موضوعًا على المقعد الخلفي. لم يلمسه أي منا منذ مغادرتنا مجموعة موريتي.كانت الحقيقة التي كشفها دانيال هايز ثقيلة بما يكفي.عندما دخلت السيارة من بوابات قصر موريتي، أدركت أن الأمور لن تعود كما كانت.في اللحظة التي أوقف فيها أدريان السيارة، ترجّل منها دون أن ينتظرني."أدريان..."لم يُجب.دخل مباشرة من الباب الأمامي. لاحظ الموظفون على الفور تعابير وجهه.لم يجرؤ أحد على الكلام. فتح كبير الخدم فمه ليحييه قبل أن يصمت فجأة.سأل أدريان: "أين هي؟"تردد كبير الخدم قليلاً ثم قال: "السيدة موريتي في غرفة المعيشة يا سيدي."دون أن ينبس ببنت شفة، اتجه أدريان نحو الغرفة.خفق قلبي بشدة وأنا أسرع خلفه.عندما دخلنا، كانت إليانور جالسة براحة على إحدى الأرائك، وكوب شاي موضوع على الطاولة بجانبها. رفعت ر
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Chapter: الفصل التاسع والثمانونمن وجهة نظر سارةجاء الاتصال بعد الساعة الثامنة بقليل من صباح اليوم التالي.لم يكد أدريان ينهي قهوته حتى رنّ هاتفه. ما إن رأى اسم المتصل حتى تغيّر تعبير وجهه. أجاب على الفور."دانيال."راقبته بصمت من الجهة المقابلة لطاولة الإفطار. مع كل ثانية تمر، ازداد وجهه جدية.أخيرًا، أومأ برأسه مرة واحدة. "أفهم. سنكون هناك خلال ساعة."أنهى المكالمة ووضع هاتفه ببطء على الطاولة. لبرهة طويلة، لم ينطق أي منا بكلمة."ماذا حدث؟" سألت بهدوء.نظر إليّ أدريان. "لقد وجدوا السجلات المفقودة."خفق قلبي بشدة. "هل هي كاملة؟""يبدو كذلك. ويريدنا دانيال في مجموعة موريتي فورًا."تأملت وجهه... "هل تعتقد أن هذا هو كل شيء؟"زفر ببطء. "أعتقد..." ثم صمت. "أعتقد أننا سنحصل اليوم أخيرًا على بعض الإجابات."شعرتُ أن الطريق إلى مجموعة موريتي أطول من المعتاد. أبقى أدريان إحدى يديه على عجلة القيادة بينما كانت الأخرى على الكونسول الوسطي. ودون أن يرفع عينيه عن الطريق، مدّ يده ليُمسك بيدي.شبكتُ أصابعي بأصابعه.ضغط برفق. "شكرًا لكِ."ابتسمتُ.عندما وصلنا، كان الجو المحيط بمجموعة موريتي مختلفًا تمامًا عما رأيته من قبل. كان الموظ
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Chapter: الفصل 88من وجهة نظر سارةتردد صدى صوت إطارات السيارات وهي تدوس على الحصى في سكون المساء.وقفتُ بجانب أدريان في مكتبه، وكنا ننظر نحو النوافذ العالية عندما توقفت سيارة سيدان سوداء أمام القصر. لم ينطق أيٌّ منا بكلمة. منذ أن اتصل دانيال هايز ليخبرنا بقدومه، خيّم صمتٌ مُريب بيننا.كان أدريان أول من تحرك. "لا بد أنه هنا."خرج من المكتب، وتبعته عن كثب. كان كبير الخدم قد فتح الباب الأمامي بالفعل عندما وصلنا إلى الردهة. دخل دانيال حاملاً حقيبة جلدية رفيعة. كان تعبيره هادئًا كعادته، لكن كانت هناك جدية في عينيه أخبرتني على الفور أن هذه لم تكن زيارة عادية."مساء الخير، سيد موريتي. سيدتي موريتي.""شكرًا لقدومكم،" أجاب أدريان وهو يصافحه."أعتذر عن المقاطعة في هذا الوقت." "أبدًا."ألقى دانيال نظرة خاطفة حول قاعة المدخل قبل أن يتحدث مجددًا. "ظننتُ أنه من الأفضل مناقشة هذا الأمر هنا بدلًا من الهاتف."أومأ أدريان برأسه. "هيا بنا إلى المكتب."بعد لحظات، كنا نجلس نحن الثلاثة حول مكتب أدريان. كان الظرف البني مفتوحًا بيننا، ومحتوياته مرتبة بعناية على الخشب المصقول. عدّل دانيال نظارته والتقط إحدى الوثائق."لقد أمض
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Chapter: الفصل السابع والثمانونمن وجهة نظر سارةبدأ صباح اليوم التالي بالمطر.وقفتُ بجوار نافذة غرفة النوم، أراقب قطرات المطر وهي تتسابق على الزجاج بينما تمتد الغيوم الداكنة في السماء. بدا الطقس وكأنه يعكس كل ما كان أدريان يحمله في داخله خلال الأسابيع القليلة الماضية.كانت الشركة لا تزال تتعافى من آثار التسريب، ولم تكن التحقيقات تُظهر أي بوادر على الانتهاء، وكل اكتشاف جديد بدا وكأنه يكشف لغزًا آخر بدلًا من تقديم إجابات.خلفي، عدّل أدريان أكمام قميصه. قال: "سأحاول ألا أتأخر كثيرًا".استدرتُ إليه وابتسمتُ ابتسامة خفيفة. "لقد قلتَ هذا كل يوم هذا الأسبوع".ارتسمت على وجهه ملامح الذنب. "أعلم"."ليس ذنبكِ".اقترب مني ووضع يديه برفق على كتفيّ. "أكره أن أترككِ هكذا".ابتسمتُ ابتسامة خفيفة. "أنا لستُ مصنوعة من زجاج يا أدريان". "أعلم... لكن هذا لا يمنعني من القلق."رفعتُ يدي وعدّلتُ ربطة عنقه. "إذن توقف عن القلق ليوم واحد.""لا أستطيع أن أعدك بذلك."ضحكتُ بخفة. "لم أظن أنك تستطيع."لأول مرة في ذلك الصباح، ابتسم ابتسامة حقيقية. انحنى وقبّل جبيني قبل أن يحمل حقيبته. "سأتصل بكِ.""سأنتظر."راقبتُ من عتبة المنزل سيارته وهي تختف
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The CEO's Revenge Bride
Sophia Bennett gave her husband five years of her life.
She stood behind Damien Carter while he built his billion-dollar empire, sacrificed her own dreams, and quietly fixed every crisis that threatened his company.
Then, on the night Damien became the most powerful CEO in the country, he handed her divorce papers in front of everyone.
His reason?
He had never loved her.
His first love, Olivia, was back, and Damien was ready to give her everything Sophia had helped him build.
Heartbroken and humiliated, Sophia walked away with nothing but the clothes she was wearing and a folder filled with the strategies that had made Damien a billionaire.
She thought her life was over.
Until Alexander Wolfe, Damien's most dangerous business rival, entered her life.
Cold, powerful, and impossible to read, Alexander offered Sophia a deal she never expected: a contract marriage and a position as Chief Strategist of Wolfe Global.
He doesn't want a helpless wife.
He wants the woman who secretly built Carter Group.
Sophia accepts.
But this time, she won't work in anyone's shadow.
With Alexander's trust and the power of Wolfe Global behind her, Sophia is ready to take back everything Damien stole from her, including the position at the top he never thought she could reach.
But Damien soon discovers the truth he should have seen five years ago.
Sophia wasn't the woman who benefited from his success.
She was the reason for it.
And now that she has become his greatest rival, she has no intention of stopping until his empire falls beneath hers.
But revenge becomes complicated when the contract marriage begins to feel less like a business arrangement...
And the man who helped Sophia rise becomes the only man she doesn't want to lose.
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Chapter: Chapter 62Cassian cupped Olivia’s cheeks, his eyes fixed on her face as a satisfied smile spread across his lips.“Everything is going according to plan,” he assured her. “Very soon, I’ll take over everything, and you’ll be right there beside me. No one will be able to stand in our way.”Olivia’s face lit up with excitement. She wrapped her arms around his neck, smiling so widely that her cheeks began to ache. The thought of Cassian gaining control of two powerful companies filled her with anticipation. However, her smile soon faded as another thought crossed her mind.“What about Damien?” she asked, searching his face. “You made a deal with him. What happens when you take over everything? Do you intend to keep working with him?”Cassian scoffed. He lowered his hands from her cheeks and leaned back against the headboard, looking thoroughly amused by the question.“Damien is nothing more than a means to an end,” he replied. “I accepted his offer because it gives me the fastest route to achieving
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Chapter: Chapter 61“It's time to make the first move, Evander.”Cassian Evermont's firm voice came through the phone, making Evander Rothwell straighten in his chair. He glanced at the closed office door before lowering his voice.“Understood,” he replied. “I'll handle it.”“Don't disappoint me,” Cassian warned. “We've discussed what is at stake, and I expect you to deliver results. You and Helena need to make yourselves useful before anyone begins questioning your intentions.”Evander nodded, even though Cassian couldn't see him. “You have my word. We'll get things moving.”“Good. I'll be waiting for your update.”The call ended, and Evander slowly lowered his phone. For several seconds, he stared at the dark screen before placing it on his desk.He had waited long enough.Cassian had made an offer that was difficult to ignore. If their plan succeeded and Cassian gained control of the situation, Evander would become the Executive Vice Chairman of Carter Group. The position came with considerable author
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Chapter: Chapter 60Emily sat beside the hospital bed, her eyes fixed on the man lying before her.She still couldn't believe it.When she had first seen his face after the accident, she had been shocked. He was the same man she had encountered at the grocery shop, the one she had briefly crossed paths with before leaving. She had never expected to see him again so soon, let alone find herself responsible for an accident that had landed him in a hospital bed.Emily rubbed her palms against her thighs and leaned forward slightly, studying his face.How could something like this happen?Just then, the man's fingers moved slightly.Emily froze.She leaned closer, watching carefully as his eyelids began to move. A few seconds later, he slowly opened his eyes.“Oh!”Emily sprang to her feet so quickly that the chair scraped against the floor. Her heart began to pound as she stared at him, breathing faster than before.The man blinked several times, his eyes moving slowly around the room. He looked at the whit
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Chapter: Chapter 59Olivia’s moans filled the room, raw and shameless, spilling from her parted lips as her body arched hard against the sheets. Each sound came hotter than the last, high, broken, desperate, while her fingers clawed at the pillows beneath her head. She was already dripping, thighs slick and trembling, when the sharp crack of a palm meeting her bare ass cut through the air.He spanked her again, harder. The sting bloomed across her right cheek, then the left, and Olivia cried out, the moan turning into a choked gasp that only made him strike her once more. Her ass jiggled under the force of it. He watched the skin flush pink, then red, and he didn’t stop. Another firm slap landed, and she pushed back into his hand like she needed more.“Keep making those noises,” he ordered, voice low and rough while his hand rubbed the heated flesh he had just punished. Olivia moaned louder in answer, hips rolling, presenting herself. He spanked her again for the insolence of it, the wet smack loud
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Chapter: Chapter 58Emily tightened her grip on the steering wheel as she drove, her eyes fixed on the road ahead. The traffic was lighter than usual, but her mind was too occupied for her to appreciate it. Every few minutes, she glanced at her phone resting beside her, half expecting Damien to call and demand another report about Sophia.She hated how her life had become.For as long as she could remember, money had been a problem in her family. She had not been born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her parents were poor, and even when she was young, she understood that there were things they simply could not afford. Finishing high school had not brought the freedom she had hoped for. Instead, she had been forced to face adulthood before she was ready.She started working wherever she could find a job. Sometimes she cleaned houses, sometimes she helped in small shops, and at other times, she accepted any work that could put food on the table. Her earnings were barely enough to support herself and contr
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Chapter: Chapter 57Damien swept his arm across his desk, sending documents, folders, and a glass paperweight crashing to the floor.“Useless! All of you are useless!”He grabbed another folder and hurled it against the wall. Papers scattered across the office, but he seemed not to notice. His face was red with anger, and his chest rose and fell as he struggled to control himself.Lucian D’Arcy, Grey Cross, and Nathaniel Matthews stood before him, their heads lowered. Their bodies trembled as they watched Damien destroy everything within reach. None of them dared to speak. They knew how quickly his anger could turn against anyone who offered an explanation he did not want to hear.Daniel stood a short distance away, his hands clasped in front of him. Although he had witnessed Damien's temper many times, the sight of the three men standing helplessly before him made him even more cautious. He kept his eyes on his employer, careful not to draw unnecessary attention to himself.Damien suddenly stopped movin
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Chapter: A Note from the AuthorDear Reader,Thank you for making it to the end of The Billionaire's Contract Bride.No matter when you discovered this novel or how long it took you to finish it, I sincerely appreciate that you chose to spend your time with Adrian and Sarah's story. Every book is a journey, and it means a great deal to know that you stayed until the very last page. Your time, attention, and emotional investment are never something I take lightly, and I am truly grateful that you allowed this story to accompany you.From the beginning, this story was meant to be more than a romance. It was written to explore trust, family, sacrifice, forgiveness, second chances, and the strength it takes to hold on to love when life becomes complicated. Adrian and Sarah's journey was filled with difficult moments, painful misunderstandings, unexpected discoveries, and emotional choices, but at its heart, it has always been a story about finding the courage to face the truth and choosing love despite the obstacles. I
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Chapter: Chapter 91Sarah's POVONE YEAR LATER People often say that time heals everything, but I don't think that's true.Time doesn't erase painful memories. It doesn't make betrayal disappear, and it doesn't pretend heartbreak never happened.What time does is quieter than that.It teaches you how to breathe again. It teaches you how to smile without forcing it. It teaches you that even after the darkest storms, the sun still finds a way to rise.As I stood on the balcony of our bedroom, watching the morning sunlight spill across the gardens of the Moretti mansion, I realized just how much our lives had changed.The mansion no longer felt heavy with silence. Laughter had returned, and the staff smiled more often.Fresh flowers decorated every room because Adrian had discovered how much I loved them. Every Monday morning, a new bouquet appeared somewhere in the house. He never admitted he was the one arranging them, but I always knew.Little by little… This house had become a home again. I smiled as I
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Chapter: Chapter 90Sarah's POVI had never seen Adrian drive like that before.The silence inside the car was suffocating, broken only by the steady hum of the engine and the rain tapping against the windshield. His jaw was clenched so tightly that I wondered if it hurt. His hands gripped the steering wheel with enough force to turn his knuckles white.The sealed folder containing the records lay on the back seat. Neither of us had touched it since leaving the Moretti Group.The truth Daniel Hayes had uncovered was already heavy enough.By the time the car pulled through the gates of the Moretti mansion, I knew nothing would ever be the same again.The moment Adrian stopped the car, he stepped out without waiting for me."Adrian..."He didn't answer.He walked straight through the front door. The staff immediately noticed the expression on his face.No one dared to speak.The butler opened his mouth to greet him before quickly falling silent."Where is she?" Adrian asked.The butler hesitated. "Mrs. Mor
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Chapter: Chapter 89Sarah's POVThe call came just after eight o'clock the next morning.Adrian had barely finished his coffee when his phone rang. The moment he saw the caller ID, his expression changed. He answered immediately."Daniel."I watched him silently from across the breakfast table. With every passing second, his face grew more serious.Finally, he nodded once. "I understand. We'll be there within the hour."He ended the call and slowly placed his phone on the table. For a long moment, neither of us spoke."What happened?" I asked quietly.Adrian looked at me. "They found the missing records."My heart skipped. "They're complete?""They appear to be. And Daniel wants us at Moretti Group immediately."I searched his face.."Do you think this is it?"He exhaled slowly. "I think..." He paused. "I think today, we're finally going to get some answers."The drive to Moretti Group felt longer than usual. Adrian kept one hand on the steering wheel while the other rested on the center console. Without
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Chapter: Chapter 88Sarah's POVThe sound of tires crunching over the gravel driveway echoed through the evening silence.I stood beside Adrian in his study, both of us looking toward the tall windows as a black sedan came to a stop in front of the mansion. Neither of us spoke. Ever since Daniel Hayes had called to say he was coming over, an uneasy silence had settled between us.Adrian was the first to move. "He must be here."He walked out of the study, and I followed close behind. A butler had already opened the front door by the time we reached the foyer. Daniel stepped inside, carrying a slim leather briefcase. His expression was calm as always, but there was a seriousness in his eyes that immediately told me this wasn't an ordinary visit."Good evening, Mr. Moretti. Mrs. Moretti.""Thank you for coming," Adrian replied, shaking his hand."I'm sorry to intrude at this hour.""Not at all."Daniel glanced briefly around the entrance hall before speaking again. "I thought it would be better to discuss
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Chapter: Chapter 87Sarah's POVThe next morning began with rain.I stood by the bedroom window, watching droplets race down the glass while dark clouds stretched across the sky. The weather seemed to mirror everything Adrian had been carrying over the past few weeks. The company was still recovering from the leak, the investigation showed no sign of ending, and every new discovery seemed to uncover another mystery instead of bringing answers.Behind me, Adrian adjusted the cuffs of his shirt. "I'll try not to be too late," he said.I turned to face him and smiled faintly. "You've said that every day this week."A guilty expression crossed his face. "I know.""It's not your fault."He walked over and rested his hands gently on my shoulders. "I hate leaving you like this."I smiled lightly. "I'm not made of glass, Adrian.""I know… but that doesn't stop me from worrying."I reached up and straightened his tie. "Then stop worrying for one day.""I can't promise that."I laughed softly. "I didn't think you
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Goodbye, Dear Ex. Next Please
Three years of marriage, and Ivy gave everything_her love, her loyalty, her silence.
Rowan gave her nothing… until the day he brought another woman home.
Pregnant.
Her stepsister.
And just like that, Ivy’s world shattered.
Thrown out of her own marriage, betrayed by her own blood, and forced to sign divorce papers while carrying a child her husband refuses to accept, Ivy walks away with nothing but heartbreak_and a secret life growing inside her.
But starting over in a new city isn’t the freedom she imagined. Between exhaustion, strange threats to her pregnancy, and a truth that doesn’t quite add up, Ivy realizes her fall wasn’t an accident… it was planned.
Then she meets him.
Zayn Kane_cold, powerful, untouchable. A man who doesn’t care about anyone… until Ivy collapses into his world.
He saves her.
Protects her.
And slowly becomes everything her ex could never be.
Just when Ivy begins to rebuild her life, the past comes knocking_desperate, regretful, and ready to take back what it once destroyed.
But this time?
Ivy isn’t the same woman they broke.
And she’s not going back.
Not to the man who lost her…
when she’s finally found the one who chose her.
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Chapter: Chapter 30Ivy's POVThe discharge papers felt surprisingly light in my hands.After everything that had happened, I had expected them to feel heavier somehow, as though the few sheets of paper carried the weight of everything I was leaving behind. Instead, they were just paper.The nurse offered me a gentle smile as she finished explaining my medications one last time before removing the identification band from my wrist."Take things one day at a time," she said kindly. "Don't rush yourself."I managed a small nod. "I'll try."She squeezed my shoulder before leaving the room, quietly closing the door behind her.For a moment, I stood alone.The hospital room that had become my entire world over the past few days suddenly looked unfamiliar. The machines had been disconnected, the bedside table cleared, and the bouquet Anna had brought was beginning to wilt.Everything was telling me it was time to leave.I walked slowly into the small bathroom and stared at my reflection.A stranger looked back
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Chapter: Chapter 29Ivy's POVSleep came in fragments.Every time I closed my eyes, I found myself standing in the nursery I had imagined countless times in my head. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating a tiny crib tucked into the corner. I could almost hear the soft laughter of a child I had never met. I reached toward the crib, desperate to catch one glimpse of the little face I had dreamed about.Then the room dissolved into darkness. The laughter faded, and the crib disappeared.I woke with a gasp, my breathing uneven as tears slipped silently down my cheeks.For several moments, I simply stared at the ceiling, trying to steady myself. The dream had felt so real that waking up hurt all over again. I pressed the back of my hand against my eyes and drew in a slow breath.Morning had arrived.Golden sunlight poured through the hospital window, bathing the room in a warm glow that felt strangely out of place.A gentle knock sounded on the door before a nurse stepped inside carrying a tray.
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Chapter: Chapter 28Ivy's POVZayn didn’t explode. Instead, he simply stood there by the window, the evening light casting long shadows across his exhausted face. His shoulders slumped slightly, but his voice remained quiet, almost gentle. “Where do you plan to stay then, Ivy?”I swallowed hard, my swollen eyes stinging with fresh tears I refused to let fall. “I don’t know,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. The truth tasted bitter. “But I’ll figure something out. I always have. I refuse to be dependent on you anymore, Zayn. Not after everything.”He nodded slowly, not dismissing my words but clearly troubled by them. He pulled the chair closer to the bed and sat down, his wrinkled suit jacket creaking. For a long moment, he just looked at me, the same man who had once seen a desperate woman on the street and offered her shelter without hesitation. Now that shelter felt like a cage lined with painful memories.“I’m not trying to force you to forgive me,” he said calmly, though guilt still shad
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Chapter: Chapter 27Ivy's POVMorning light filtered softly through the half-drawn blinds, casting pale golden stripes across the white hospital ceiling. I woke slowly, my body heavy and my mind foggy from the sedatives they had given me. My eyes felt swollen and gritty from hours of crying myself to sleep. The room was quiet except for the steady beeping of the monitors and the distant hum of hospital activity in the hallway. For a brief, merciful second, I forgot. Then my hand moved instinctively to my stomach, fingers pressing against the now-empty swell.The realization crashed over me again, quieter this time, no screaming, no violent sobs. Just a deep, hollow numbness that settled in my chest like lead. My baby was gone. The tiny life that had represented hope amid the chaos of living under Zayn’s roof had slipped away in a pool of blood and pain. I closed my eyes tightly, willing the tears not to fall again, but they came anyway, silent and hot against my cheeks.I turned my head slightly and saw
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Chapter: Chapter 26Ivy's POVShock hit me like ice water. My heart stuttered, matching the sudden frantic beeping of the monitor. I pushed myself up slightly against the pillows, ignoring the sharp pull in my abdomen. Tears already welled in my eyes, blurring his face. “What did the doctor say?” I asked, my voice trembling. “Zayn, tell me. Please. What did he say about the baby?”He avoided my gaze at first, staring at the floor, then at the window, anywhere but at me. The silence stretched, suffocating. When he finally looked up, his eyes were filled with a pain that mirrored my own growing dread.“They... they weren’t able to save the child.”The words landed like a hammer to my chest. For a second, the world went completely silent. No beeping, no hum of machines, nothing. Just those devastating words echoing in my head.They weren’t able to save the child.A sob tore from my throat before I could stop it. “No...” Tears spilled down my cheeks, hot and relentless. “No, that can’t be right. You’re lyin
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Chapter: Chapter 25Ivy's POVThe drive to the hospital became a blur of flashing lights, frantic voices, and suffocating silence.Everything felt distant, as if I were floating outside my own body while pain anchored me firmly in place. The luxury sedan tore through the city streets with a speed that should have terrified me, but I barely registered the way we swerved between cars or the angry blare of horns fading behind us. Inside the vehicle, time stretched like taffy, every second an eternity of agony. My world had narrowed to the burning throb in my abdomen, the sticky warmth of blood still seeping, and the strong arms holding me together.Zayn refused to let go.He cradled me against his chest like I was something precious and breakable, one arm supporting my shoulders while his other hand gripped mine so tightly I could feel his pulse racing against my skin. His expensive black suit was ruined, blood stains spreading across the fabric, but he didn’t seem to notice. I could hear his heartbeat, fas
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