Chapter: chapter 74Chapter 74"Hey," Emma said to the blonde woman as she took a seat next to her on the bench. She was lost in thought and it was obvious she had been crying. The woman wiped her tears and turned to Emma with a frown.Emma gave her a sad smile. " You are Victoria right?"The woman nodded but she still had a frown plastered on her face. "I knew Hunter. I was in the car with him...he protected me." Emma said to her.Victoria's eyes widened in recognition. "You are Emma? Brandon's fiancee?"Emma chuckled. "Fiancee is a stretch. We are not even dating.""What?""But it's not like I don't want to date him or anything. I do but…." Emma released a heavy sigh. " Can we just talk about the reason I'm here?""I'm all ears. We can talk about anything." Victoria said to her with a small smile."I'm sorry about Hunter."Victoria stared into space. It was clear that Hunter's situation affected her so much."I'm trying to be strong for him," Victoria replied.Emma nodded and they sat together for a w
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Chapter: chapter 73Chapter 73Emma cried in relief when she saw Brandon. She wanted to move to him to give him a hug but her hands which were handcuffed limited her movement. Brandon wasted no time in getting it off her and then she was in Brandon's embrace. He held her close, taking in her scent and her face. He inspected for any signs of injury on her body and fussed over her. Emma did not imagine for once that Brandon fussing over her would be something she appreciated. It was obvious he was in love with her. She hated that it had to take a scare before she was finally able to admit to herself that she was also in love with him. She was immediately taken to the hospital and it wasn't until later that she found out that it was because of luck that Brandon had been able to find her. Lydia had been lying when she said the phone was in the building with them. It was a lie and after everything Emma had passed through at the hands of her supposed friend, she wasn't so sure she would be able to forgive Lyi
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Chapter: chapter 72Chapter 72Kevin was over the moon. Zoey said yes. He was about to tell his friends when he received a call from Benji. The urgency in his voice was what made Kevin move. He had no idea if he would be able to make it in time but he was willing to try. After convincing Zoey to stay, he got into his car and drove towards the direction of Emma's previous home. He hoped he would be able to make it in time. Not just for him but for every single person in their circle who loved her.—--------------------------------------------------------------Emma had no idea how long she would be able to keep up the pretence. With every new information gotten from her ex-best friend, she fought the urge to throw up. How was she so evil and how had she been so blind to everything that had happened? Lydia had wanted everything about Emma. She was so obsessed with Emma that she slept with her cousin while screaming her name. Emma had no idea why Lydia had told her the information. If Lydia thought it was
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Chapter: chapter 71Chapter 71Brandon had been so excited to get to Emma. He knew there was no way she would have been expecting him when he showed up at the prison that was if she was still there. He felt the meeting with Mr Chen had been a waste of time. The issues discussed were issues that could have been resolved over the phone but the man had wanted to see them. With every passing minute during their discussion, he had to fight the urge to punch the man's face. At least it is over now.He turned to Kevin who was no doubt texting Zoey."Walk fast, I need to meet Emma." Kevin ignored him and continued texting. Brandon was sure he was chatting with Zoey but he had no idea why his brother was so immersed so he sneaked up to his brother who did not notice and took a glimpse at the conversation."You are planning a surprise for her?""Holy fuck!" Kevin said in shock as he moved away putting some distance between him and his brother."Why are you so surprised?" Brandon asked him."I don't know…because y
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Chapter: chapter 70Chapter 70Emma groaned. Her head ached badly. She tried touching her head, as if willing the pain to go away but she could not move her hands. She struggled and found out it was handcuffed to a bed. Emma was widely awake now. She observed her environment. She was on a bed in a very tiny room. She was sure this wasn't the place Hunter had been driving her to….wait, she thought to herself with a frown. What if Hunter had been behind this? She shook her head. That wasn't possible. From the way Hunter had spoken it was clear that he was very much into his wife and family and she was sure Benji wouldn't employ someone who wasn't trustworthy. After a few minutes of trying to determine where she was, she remembered the accident. A vehicle from nowhere had hit them. She had no idea what happened next because she blacked out. That was why her head hurt, she thought to herself. That could be the only explanation. But if there was an accident, what had happened with Hunter? The room in which s
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Chapter: chapter 69Chapter 69Emma had no idea what had prompted her cousin to say that but it gave her something to ponder on. Was he talking about Brandon and his friends? No, she shook her head. She was not a good judge of character but she knew this had nothing to do with Brandon. Maybe it was something else? Someone in the future?"Watch where you're going." She heard a voice say to her which made her pause.She took in her surroundings and saw she was headed straight for a wall. The person jogged to meet up with her."The vehicle is the other way. You were so lost in thought." He said to her,Emma gave him an appreciative smile as he led her to the car which was parked on the other side. He entered the car also and turned to Emma."Am I to drive you back home or…."Emma smiled. "Benji said you have somewhere to be so I don't plan on wasting your time." He gave her an appreciative nod but then his phone rang. "I'm sorry, I have to take this."Emma gave him the go-ahead. But he wasn't being secret
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Claimed By The Billionaire Ex
Aurora left her husband five years ago after seeing him with a mistress. His childhood friend who everyone in the world felt belonged to her husband while his real wife was kept a secret from the public. She makes a decision to leave immediately and she does not know she is pregnant with their baby.
But when her world shatters, she’s left with nothing but desperation and a secret she never wanted to keep. Her five-year-old son, Alex, needs a miracle, one only his father, the brooding billionaire Jace Carter, can give. But Jace doesn’t know about Alex. And worse, he’s still haunted by Aurora’s mysterious disappearance years ago.
Fighting for her child’s life, Aurora crashes back into Jace’s world, a world of ruthless power plays, devastating secrets, and a passion neither of them can deny. Jace demands more than just the truth, he wants Aurora and their son back in his life, on his terms. And he doesn't care that Aurora claims Alex isn't his son or that she is likely married. He wants her back and would stop at nothing to get her.
Torn between old wounds and a second chance, Aurora must decide, will she risk her heart one last time for the man who broke it, or walk away forever from the only man who could save their child?
Secrets. Sacrifice. Scorching chemistry.
What if your only hope was the billionaire ex who once destroyed you?
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Chapter: The Moment He Didn’t Know He Was Waiting ForChapter 99: The Moment He Didn’t Know He Was Waiting ForJace’s POVI hadn’t slept much these past few days and that was because I had been playing around replaying that conversation in my head multiple times.I wasn't even that focused on work. I was just thinking about Alex and Aurora.Aurora hadn’t said a word about how the conversation went with Alex and that gave me a lot of thoughts, imaginations that messed with me. Could it be that unlike what I thought, Alex didn't like that I was his father?And why the fuck is Aurora not saying a thing? She didn't even drop a hint. Not a warning, nothing at all. Just a calm message telling me what time I could pick Alex up. I wanted to drag her by the shirt and ask her, ‘what did he say?!’But then I realized that if Alex had a bad reaction to it then she wouldn't have let me pick him up after all. I pulled into the driveway and shut off the engine, gripping the steering wheel for a second longer than necessary. Devon was already restles
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Chapter: Telling Alex was Simpler Than She Thought It Would BeChapter 98: Telling Alex was Simpler Than She Thought It Would BeAurora’s POVMorning light filtered softly through the curtains, pale and warm, painting Alex’s room in shades of gold. I sat on the floor beside his bed, my back resting against the mattress as I watched him play. He was still in his pajamas—blue ones with little stars scattered across the fabric—his hair tousled from sleep, cheeks flushed with that permanent hint of warmth he always carried.Renald was tucked under his arm, the teddy bear’s worn fur pressed close as Alex pushed one of his toy cars across the rug with careful concentration. He made soft engine noises under his breath, completely absorbed, his world reduced to plastic wheels and imaginary roads.It should have felt peaceful.Instead, my chest was tight, my heart beating just a little too fast from what I was about to do.“Mommy,” he said suddenly, not looking at me. “When can I see magic man again?”How was it that this child was asking for more about J
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Chapter: The Things He Refused to ChangeChapter 97: The Things He Refused to ChangeJace’s POVI sat in my home office long after the house had gone quiet, my phone lying face-up on the desk like it might accuse me if I looked at it too closely.Aurora was going to tell Alex.The thought alone sent a sharp, unfamiliar rush through my chest—something dangerously close to excitement. I tried to temper it, tried to be rational about it, but I couldn’t stop the images from forming anyway. Alex’s face lighting up. The questions he would ask. The way he might look at me differently once he knew. The way he already called me magic man—as if I were something special instead of the man who had missed the most important years of his life.I exhaled slowly and leaned back in my chair.I should have felt happy, honestly, I felt happy but there was still something heavy and restless in my chest that just refused to settle.I picked up the phone again, my thumb hovering uselessly over the dark screen. Her message replayed in my mind whet
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Chapter: Right, Goodnight Chapter 96: Right, Goodnight Aurora’s POVKelsey had decided to spend the night here because apparently the work we did was too much for her to even walk straight without falling. I knew that was an exagerration but I went with it.And she also did say something about how she knows Alex would miss her terribly if she just left like that and she was going to spend the night with him.I left them to their devices choosing to take a bath before going to bed. Kelsey would do the same for Alex so I wasn't worried.I had just come out of the bathroom, wearing my bathrobe when I noticed my phone had lig up.I approached the bed and picked it up, frowning when I saw it was a text from Jace.Jace:I know it's late but you never texted. Did you and Alex get home safe?My chest tightened in a way I didn’t appreciate.Of course he was checking in. Of course he would. It was reasonable. And still, it felt like fingers pressing against a bruise I’d spent years pretending wasn’t there anymore.I s
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Chapter: Refusing To Go Back To The Same Situation As Before Chapter 95: Refusing To Go Back To The Same Situation As Before Aurora’s POVKelsey didn’t speak right away.She just looked at me—really looked at me—with that careful expression she wore when she was measuring the weight of my words instead of reacting to them.“Are you sure?” she asked finally.I nodded without hesitation. “Yes.”My voice didn’t shake. That alone surprised me.“There’s no reason to keep it hidden anymore,” I continued. “Not from Alex." I leaned back against the couch, staring at the ceiling for a second before looking at her again. “He already likes Jace. A lot. He talks about him like he’s some kind of superhero. If anything, knowing Jace is his father will just make him happy.”Kelsey studied my face like she was looking for cracks. “And you’re okay with that?”“I am,” I said honestly. “Alex deserves the truth. I won’t let fear decide that for me.”She nodded slowly, accepting that much. Then she tilted her head slightly, eyes sharpening.“And what if,” she said
Última atualização: 2026-01-06
Chapter: The Truth She Was Afraid OfChapter 94: The Truth She Was Afraid OfAurora’s POVI gave Kelsey a look and shook my head, hard enough that it made my temples throb.“No,” I said, pushing myself off the couch. “No. That can’t be true.”I started pacing the length of the living room, bare feet brushing against the floor as if movement alone could untangle the mess in my head. My hands moved restlessly—through my hair, over my arms, clasping and unclasping in front of me.“It shouldn’t be true,” I added, my voice sharper now, like I was arguing with an invisible jury. “It can’t be.”Kelsey didn’t interrupt. She just watched me with that steady, infuriating calm she always had when she knew something I didn’t want to admit. And for someone who I was more level headed than to be looking at me like that right now kind of unnerved me.“Do you even believe that?” she asked finally.I stopped short, turning to face her. “It doesn’t matter if I believe it or not.”She raised an eyebrow.“It just shouldn’t be true,” I conti
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