Chapter: Chapter Fifty-OneZara PovZara was lounging on the sofa in her silk robe, scrolling through her phone, when the maids carried in a stack of beautifully wrapped gift boxes white and gold, tied with ribbons.“For you, Mrs. Voss,” one maid said with a smile. “Congratulations on the baby.”Zara’s smile almost cracked. Baby. She still couldn’t believe how far that lie had gone. Well not like it was actually a lie, just that the baby is not Grayson’s But she played along, touching her stomach gently. “Oh… how lovely.”She waited until the maids left before pulling the boxes closer. Baby clothes. A silver rattle. A blanket monogrammed with Z.V.But then, at the bottom of the largest box… her smile vanished.A small black envelope.No name. No marking.Just a card inside, white, clean, harmless-looking. Until she read it. “I warned you once.Touch her again, and you’ll lose more than your lies.”A single pressed rose petal was glued to the corner Adrian’s signature.Zara’s heart slammed painfully. He knows.
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Chapter: Chapter FiftyIsla povJust a quiet morning. Isla lay awake on the bed, staring at the ceiling as the early morning light crept through the curtains. Sleep never stayed long anymore. Not when her heart kept circling the same forbidden name.Grayson.She looked to her side, where the baby was perfectly laid in a cot and her chest tightened.Adrian had been hovering more than usual since he returned from Sicily, gentle, controlling, overly attentive, as if she were porcelain on the edge of breaking.He meant well, she knew that. He’d taken her in when she had no one. He’d stood by her when she could barely stand on her own.But she didn’t love him. Not that way. Not in the way a woman loved the father of her child.She hadn't said those words out loud, not even to herself. But they echoed through her every breath.What she did remember too clearly was the hospital. The moment Adrian barged in and dragged Grayson away.The way both men fought like rabid wolves, throwing punches and accusations. Adria
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Chapter: Chapter Forty-NineADRIAN POVTHE SAME MORNINGAdrian stood at the end of the hallway outside Isla’s room, his fists buried in his pockets. His assistant, Michael, handed him a tablet.“All prepared, sir. And… the intel confirms the threat may not be over.”Adrian’s jaw tightened. “Keep double security on the perimeter. Isla and the baby are not to be disturbed.”“And Voss?” Michael asked carefully.Adrian’s expression hardened. “Keep him out. At all costs.”Michael bowed and stepped back.Adrian took a breath before knocking on Isla’s door and entering quietly. She was awake, holding the baby, humming softly, but her eyes were swollen from crying.What happened he rushed to her, gently cupping her cheeksShe simply nodded and avoid his gaze“You’re safe,” Adrian said gently. “Nothing is going to happen to you. Not on my watch.”Isla nodded weakly, but her hands trembled around the baby.Adrian watched her closely.Do I scare her in anyway?? He asked himself I will never harm you, all I want is for you
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Chapter: Chapter forty-eightGrayson paced the room, fists clenched, every muscle taut. His mind replayed every moment Zara’s fake tears, the lies about a pregnancy, and that burning anger inside him.“Caleb,” he muttered without looking up, voice low, dangerous. “What’s the situation?”Caleb stepped forward, carefully holding the doctor’s notes. “Sir… Zara… she is indeed pregnant.And....And what? Grayson demanded Isla.... she’s been discharged. Adrian made sure no one, not even you, could reach her.”Grayson froze mid-step, his entire body stiffening. “Discharged? Discharged? Where is she?!”“I don’t know,” Caleb said quietly, “but Adrian’s orders are clear. He’s keeping her away.”Grayson’s jaw tightened, fists balling. Rage and helplessness mingled into something sharp, biting. Adrian had a stranglehold, and every attempt he could think of to reach her seemed blocked.*********A week laterDonovan Voss birthdayGrayson’s grandfather The grand hall of the Voss Estate shimmered under the crystal chandeliers
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Chapter: Chapter forty sevenGrayson barely had time to process the early morning at the hospital when the doors burst open. Adrian strode in, sharp, imposing, eyes blazing the moment he saw Grayson leaning close to Isla on her bed“What the hell are you doing here?!” Adrian barked, grabbing Grayson by the collar and dragging him toward the door.“Adrian....” Grayson started, but the words caught in his throat as Adrian spun around, shouting at the nurses. “How dare you allow this man in here! I specifically said he must not he has no right!”Grayson stumbled back, rubbing his shoulder. Not allowed in here?? Why??? Grayson glared hardAdrian’s glare cut him down. “Don’t play games with me, Grayson! Isla is my wife. That baby is mine. You have no claim, no place here!”“You must out of your goddamn mind.....This is insane, she’s mine and the mother of my child!”Grayson roared, stepping forward, fists clenched.Adrian didn’t flinch. “You overstep, and you’ll regret it!”The two collided, punches thrown, shouts e
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Chapter: Chapter forty-sixThe corridor lights flickered faintly as Caleb’s breath hitched. He froze a few steps behind, eyes narrowing. Isla bore her deadly gaze at him, clutching her coat close, shoulders trembling, staring at Grayson’s broad back.Grayson didn’t notice her. He was busy staring at his son, tense, rigid. Caleb could see the set of his jaw, the quiet storm brewing just beneath the surface.Isl...Isla.... Caleb murmured Isla closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She couldn’t call out, couldn’t move closer,She just… watched. Her baby’s cries floated softly from the ward, a fragile, life-affirming sound that made her chest ache in a way she didn’t expect.Grayson shifted slightly, and for a heartbeat, she could see the outline of his head, the familiar sharpness of his profile. Memories slammed into her: the harsh words, the stolen kisses, the chaos, the love she had buried deep down.Caleb swallowed. He hasn't see her yet. How long will it take before he does?Dude turn and look this way, Isl
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