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
Última actualización: 2023-06-10
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
Última actualización: 2023-06-09
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
Última actualización: 2023-06-08
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
Última actualización: 2023-06-07
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
Última actualización: 2023-06-06
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
Última actualización: 2023-06-04
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: Can You Watch Alex For The Night?Chapter 103: Can You Watch Alex For The Night?Jace’s POVMy phone lit up in my hand, the screen bright against the dim of the living room.For a split second, my chest tightened. Honestly, I expected the message to be Aurora telling me it was time to take Alex home.Like Devon said, I was going to miss him but it was time to let him go home after all.But then I unlocked my phone and the message staring back at me was not one I thought I would ever see.‘Can you keep Alex for the night?’She had asked.I read the message once, then read it again because I was very certain my eyes were playing a trick on me and Aurora did not just ask me to keep Alex for the night.But no matter how I stared at it, the words didn’t rearrange themselves. They just sat there, staring back at me.My gaze drifted automatically toward the staircase, toward the room where Alex was sleeping—my son sprawled across unfamiliar sheets like he’d always belonged there. I typed back quickly, fingers moving faster
Última actualización: 2026-02-01
Chapter: The Shape of a DayChapter 102: The Shape of a DayJace’s POVThe day unfolded in a way I hadn’t expected—easy, loud, unguarded.It started with Devon taking charge the moment we got out of the car, like this had been his plan all along. He clapped his hands together once, looked down at Alex with exaggerated seriousness, and said, “Alright, little man. You ready to learn how to dominate the court?”Alex blinked up at him, clutching Renald under one arm. “I domin… what?”Devon grinned. “Exactly.”Alex giggled, the sound bright and unrestrained, and that was how the day truly began.The basketball court wasn’t far—open air, sun-warmed concrete, the faint echo of bouncing balls and distant laughter from a couple of teenagers playing at the far end. Devon dribbled like he owned the place, spinning the ball on one finger before handing it to Alex with mock reverence.“Rule number one,” Devon said. “You shoot like this.”He bent his knees, exaggerated the movement, shot the ball cleanly through the net. Alex
Última actualización: 2026-01-21
Chapter: Borrowed HoursChapter 101: Borrowed HoursAurora’s POVI stared outside the window.“I haven’t left Alex with Jace for a whole day before,” I finally said, my voice low but firm, as if stating it plainly would make it less terrifying. “Not a full day. And definitely not overnight.”Kelsey leaned back in her chair, one eyebrow arching slowly as she studied me. The café lights reflected in her eyes, amusement already blooming there.“I don’t even know if Jace would be able to take care of Alex through the night,” I continued. “The medication schedule alone—”“Oh, stop,” she cut in smoothly, waving a dismissive hand.I frowned. “Kelsey, I’m serious.”She leaned forward then, elbows on the table, gaze sharpening with that familiar mix of affection and blunt honesty I’d come to rely on. Then she spoke in French, her tone firm, unyielding.“Ne me sors même pas cette excuse stupide. Jace se soucie d’Alex. Il cuisine pour lui. Il fait attention à lui. Alors ne fais pas comme si tu pensais vraiment qu’il se
Última actualización: 2026-01-21
Chapter: Things That Needed to Be BuiltChapter 100: Things That Needed to Be BuiltAurora’s POVThe house felt quiet after Jace drove away with Alex.I stood by the door for a long moment after they left, my fingers still resting against the wood, listening to the faint sound of the car disappearing down the road.Alex hadn’t even looked back, and honestly, that stung a little.Just a little—and that was because it showed how much Alex trusted Jace. It meant he felt safe. He trusted Jace enough to run toward the car without hesitation, to wave impatiently, to assume I would still be right here when he came back.I exhaled and turned away from the door.Kelsey was going to be here any minute now. I immediately moved upstairs to the bathroom and took a shower.Kelsey and I had a packed schedule today. We had schools to assess and a company to evaluate as well.The school was for Alex. It was high time I sent him to school to relate with his peers. He couldn’t just be around me, Kelsey, and Jace all the time.I reached for a
Última actualización: 2026-01-17
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
Última actualización: 2026-01-09
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
Última actualización: 2026-01-07
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