The Christmas he betrayed me: His Rival's pregnant Ex wife
"I gave the Houstons what you couldn't."
Those were the words my younger sister said to me, with a smile on her face, while standing beside my husband.
For six years, I had prayed, hoped, and waited for a child. Finally, on Christmas Eve, two pink lines appeared on the pregnancy test in my hands. I couldn't wait to share the news with my husband and the sister who had stood by me through every disappointment.
But Caspian had other plans.
Betrayed by the two people I trusted most, I walked away from my marriage with a broken heart and a secret growing inside me.
I had no choice but to start over in a new city, where an unexpected opportunity brought me face-to-face with a man I never imagined would become part of my life.
This time, I had more than myself to think about. I had a child to protect and a future to build.
But just when I thought I was finally making it through, my scan results revealed something I never expected.
And while Caspian was busy watching his perfect family crumble, another man was determined to make me his forever, even if it meant burning bridges along the way.
Now, I'm caught between the father of my child and the man who stood by me during the darkest moment of my life.
But what happens when both my past and my future refuse to let me go?
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Chapter: Chapter FiveAurelia's POV I refreshed my email for what felt like the thousandth time that morning, hoping to see feedback from some of the companies I had submitted my CV to.But there was nothing.I felt a little disappointed, and Sienna must have noticed because she turned towards me."Just wait a little longer, Aurelia. You know it's the holiday period. Some companies might not be attending to applications as quickly as usual.""I know, but I'd rather receive a rejection or an acceptance than keep sitting here wondering.""Aurelia, calm down. You know stress isn't good for you right now. Just keep applying. One or two opportunities will definitely work out."She got up from the couch."Let me get you a glass of chilled juice.""Thank you, Sienna," I said when she returned and handed me the glass."Oh, Aurelia, that reminds me. I saw a business card in my bag the other day while I was taking out your medication. I believe it belongs to the man you told me about, the one involved in the accide
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Chapter: chapter FourCaspian's POV I brought Camelia back to the mansion that evening. I was tired of hiding the mother of the Houston heir away like some secret.Aurelia's car wasn't in the driveway. I noticed its absence but didn't think much of it.Inside, the house was unusually quiet. I expected to find Aurelia locked in our bedroom, probably crying with her face buried in a pillow. I had almost prepared myself for a scene, because that would have been easier to deal with than silence.But the bedroom was empty. So were the living room and the study.I found the dining room last. The long table was set for two, with candles that hadn't been lit. She had gone through all that trouble for me.Poor Aurelia, I thought, a smirk forming on my lips.But the smile soon faded.Where else could she have gone? The thought of it unsettled me."Cas?" Mrs. Doyle, our housekeeper, stood in the doorway with her hands folded. She had worked for this family long before I got married. "Mrs. Houston left on Christmas
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Chapter: Chapter ThreeAurelia's POV A few hours later, Sienna walked into my ward carrying a basket of fruits. The moment she saw me, she hurried towards my bed.Sienna Chase had been my colleague at one of the design companies I worked for when I was still single. I eventually gave up my career for Caspian. He had asked me to quit, saying he didn't want me to stress myself with work because he could provide everything I needed."Aurelia, what happened to you?" she asked, her voice trembling as she rubbed my palm. "How are you feeling now?""Sienna, please calm down. Let me explain everything."I briefly told her all that had happened the previous day and how I ended up in an accident. She listened quietly, but I could see the disappointment on her face. Her eyes grew teary, and she shook her head in disbelief."Oh, Aurelia." She squeezed my hand. "How could he do this to you? And with your own sister? I honestly don't know what to say."She paused, then gently placed a hand on my stomach."But how is ou
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Chapter: Chapter TwoAurelia's POV I stood outside the door for a long time.Some foolish part of me still hoped it would open, that Caspian would come out and say he'd made a mistake, or that Camelia would see me shivering in the snow and remember I was her sister.But the door stayed shut. Behind it, I heard music, followed by laughter. Her laughter.Snow settled on my hair, and my fingers had gone numb around the strap of my bag. Eventually, I turned and walked back to my car.I don't remember starting the engine. I only remember gripping the steering wheel, trying to steady my trembling hands.The streets were almost empty. Every house I passed glowed with Christmas lights. I could see families gathered around their tables, enjoying the evening together. Everyone seemed to have someone to celebrate with. Everyone except me.The doctors have practically given up on you.Caspian's words came back to me, and tears filled my eyes again. I wiped them away, but they kept coming.How long has it been going
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Chapter: Chapter OneAurelia’s POV The mansion was beautifully decorated with sparkling Christmas lights and a magnificent Christmas tree. Snow covered the entire city, giving everything a magical, festive feel. Everywhere was filled with the joy and excitement of Christmas, yet I couldn't shake off the loneliness in my heart. But the loneliness felt different this time. I placed a hand on my still-flat belly and smiled. After six years of trying and doctors repeatedly advising me to consider other options, I finally had a reason to be happy.I had been looking forward to my husband's return from his business trip so I could share the good news with him. I had everything planned: his favourite dishes, scented candles on the long dining table, and the pregnancy test tucked inside a small box beside his plate.But just when I thought everything was falling into place, he called to tell me his meeting had been extended.It wasn't the first time work had kept him away, but I couldn't help feeling disappoint
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Chapter: A StepALICIA'S POVI was halfway through unpacking when I found them.Junior's jorts.Faded denim, frayed at the hems, with a ketchup stain on the left pocket that never washed out. The ugliest shorts in the world, and he wore them everywhere.Last summer, I'd tried to keep them before he left for college. I liked those stupid shorts more than I cared to admit, so I'd hidden them away, hoping he'd forget about them.The next morning, he walked into the kitchen wearing them.I stared at him over my cereal.He grinned. "You really thought I'd leave without my favourite shorts?"I rolled my eyes. "They're ugly.""Just admit you like them. Who knows? I might even leave them for you.”The memory came rushing back, and before I could stop them, tears filled my eyes. I quickly wiped them away, but my hands trembled as I continued folding my clothes and placing them beside his. Even now, I couldn't bring myself to leave his things behind.Room 4B was small. One bed, one desk, and a window overlooki
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Chapter: The TruthALICIA'S POV Three days after Junior died, I still couldn't understand how it happened.Every sports channel had the same headline. Every news article carried the college’s statement.Junior Calloway, eighteen, died following sudden cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed heart condition.Undiagnosed.I kept going back to that word.Junior had his heart screened every August. I drove him to his last appointment myself. The doctor had joked that he had the heart of a racehorse.I remembered Junior laughing about it all the way home.So how could his heart suddenly give up on him?I opened my phone and searched for the medical report from his last screening. I'd saved a picture of it months ago.Normal results. No abnormalities.I stared at the screen, hoping I'd somehow missed something.“Racehorse hearts don't just stop.” I muttered to myself.On the fourth day, the team came to our house.Twelve of them squeezed into our living room in black suits that didn’t fit, holding their han
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Chapter: The AccidentALICIA'S POV"—and CALLOWAY takes it off the boards! Junior Calloway steals the puck, and here he comes!"The commentator's voice boomed through the arena, and eighteen thousand people came off their seats at once.I was one of them."GO!" I screamed, even though there was no way Junior could hear me. "Go, go, GO!"My twin brother flew down the ice like it was burning behind him. Number 11. Halvorsen College's freshman star. National championship final, two minutes left in the third period, tied at two.He crossed the blue line, faked left, split two defenders, and slid a blind pass to the far post.Silas Varga was already there. One-timer.The red light flashed."VARGA SCORES! Halvorsen takes the lead, three to two! The Calloway-Varga connection strikes again, folks. Those two have been reading each other's minds all season!"The arena exploded. Drums. Horns. Somebody behind me spilled an entire cup of soda down my back, and I didn't care.I was in row D, right behind the Halvorsen b
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