LOGINChapter 136 Drew pov One of my hands handled the steering wheel as I drove home while the other rubbed my cheek where Harry had punched me. Strangely, I didn’t feel angry or even feel pain. Instead, I felt satisfied and relieved. Satisfied that I finally punched Harry after holding it in for so long. Every time I saw him with Alia and heard him run his mouth, I wanted nothing more than to punch those lips of his. A big smile appeared on my face. But that wasn’t even the reason for the smile on my face. Tonight… Everything suddenly felt clear. I finally understood my feelings, which were wanting Alia in my life. Not because of the kids. Not because of guilt. Or even because I wanted to fix my mistakes. I genuinely wanted her. I had been fighting that feeling for months, trying to bury it and act like it wasn’t there. But tonight… I felt free. Then my lips slowly curved into another smile. That kiss. God. I could still feel her lips on mine. I
Chapter 135“Jesus Christ, Harry!” I yelled as his fist landed on Drew’s jaw.“You don’t know what’s coming,” Drew rubbed his jaw angrily before rushing at Harry.“That’s enough!” I shouted at both of them.They were behaving like cats and dogs.Harry went for him again, but in the process of trying to separate them, I didn’t know when one of them pushed me.My foot slipped.The next thing I knew, I lost my balance and fell hard on the ground.“Ouch!”I felt a sharp pain in my back immediately.“Alia!” they both screamed at the same time.Both of them rushed toward me, each trying to hold my hands.“Let me go!”I pushed both of them away and slowly brushed the sand off my body and stood up slowly.My palm was slightly bruised.Harry and Drew immediately took a step back.“Let me help you with that.” Harry walked toward my sandals that had fallen off when I slipped.“Don’t!”My voice came out louder than usual.It was the first time I had ever raised my voice at Harry.I was just frust
Chapter 134 “What did you just call me” A scum,” Harry repeated it without hesitation. Things were about to get ugly if I didn't act fast The tension between them could burn down a full house. “Harry, let’s go inside.” I grabbed his hand. But he didn’t move. He kept staring at Drew. “You do realize Alia is in this mess because of you, right?” Harry pointed at him.“Your psycho ex paid a reporter to take those pictures. Even the blogs that posted them.” My eyes widened. What? “So Kirah really did all this?” My stomach twisted painfully. I knew she had a hand in it. I just didn’t know how. “How do you know this, Harry?” “My tech team tracked the first anonymous blog that posted it,” Harry explained calmly. “We found the owner and threatened to expose him to the police.” He glanced at Drew briefly.“He gave us the contact of the reporter.” My chest tightened “And?” “And the reporter confessed he was working for Kirah.” Drew cursed under his breath. “That cr
Chapter 133The moment our lips parted, my senses came rushing back.Oh my God, what did you just do, Alia?I screamed inside my head.No no no.This shouldn’t have happened. I quickly touched my lips.I pinched myself was I dreaming??I felt a sting on my skin after pinching, This wasn’t a dream,I actually kissed Drew.My heart sank. How could I lose control like that?After everything he put me through?How could I forget so easily and melt in his arms?I hated myself right now.“Alia…” Drew called softly, watching my reaction carefully.I immediately shook my head.“Listen…” I cut him off quickly, afraid of whatever he was about to say next. “This was a mistake, Drew.”He frowned.“A mistake?”“Yes, Drew. A mistake.” Both my hands flew to my face in frustration. “This should never have happened. What was I even thinking?”I hit my forehead.I looked away immediately, unable to face him. I need to get out of this car now before I do anything stupid again.I reached for the door handle
Chapter 132The drive to my house was a quiet one.Drew and I didn’t have any other conversation.All I had were my thoughts.Just couldn't stop thinking about whether the scandal was really going to be over after Drew’s press conference or if Kirah would finally stop interfering in my life.I glanced at Drew briefly. His eyes remained fixed on the road.How fast time flies.I remembered how angry I was the first time I saw Drew after returning to Seattle for my dad's burial.His presence irritated me back then.Where did all that anger and resentment go?What scared me the most was the fact that I was getting a little comfortable having him around.And that was wrong.It was better if I kept my distance from him.Not just because it was the right thing to do, but because of my kids too.I couldn’t have him pressing me for a DNA test.Even though he hadn’t brought it up after I warned him, sometimes I forget the possibility that Drew could be my kids' father.Actually, that was for th
Chapter 131 “Can we go inside my car? I don’t think it’s a nice idea to talk outside like this just in case someone or reporters see us,” Drew said to me. I glanced around. He was right. Without saying anything, I brushed past him and headed toward his car. The moment we got inside, Drew sat there quietly, his hands resting on the steering wheel. I frowned. “I thought you wanted to talk. Why are you not saying anything?” I turned to him impatiently. “Look, Drew, I don’t have much time. I need to get back home.” He let out a breath and adjusted in his seat. “I’m sorry about the scandal.” “You’re sorry?” I raised a brow. “Sorry is not going to change the fact that my reputation is being dragged through the mud.” “I know, but—” “But what?” I cut in immediately. “I’m sure you know Kirah is the one behind this. For God’s sake, why can’t she just leave me alone?”I snapped at him. “I know it's all my fault and I’m currently working on ending the scandal.” I laughed bitterly. “
Chapter 31Alia POVMy bed was scattered with clothes I had pulled out of my luggage. I stared at them for what felt like minutes, wondering what to wear. Everything I picked felt too much, flashy, and wrong. A red gown caught my eye. I picked it up and held it in front of me at the mirror. No… tha
Chapter 30 Alia’s POVI watched my mother watering her plants from the kitchen window. We had enough staff in the house to handle the chores, but these days I noticed she preferred to do them herself. I knew she was trying to keep busy, to push away her pain. Outside, she appeared strong, but I co
Chapter 28 I stood by the window, staring at the city below. The streets were alive as usual, cars honking, people going on with their normal day-to-day life, but here I was, unsettled. My mind wouldn’t let me focus on work knowing Alia was close by. I had said I wanted to give her some time to he
Chapter 26“Get out of my way,” I said, my voice filled with anger.Drew didn’t move “I didn’t come to argue, Alia.”“Does it look like I care? You have no business being here.” My chest tightened, a mix of frustration and exhaustion pressing down on me.“I came to pay my respects.” He spoke calmly







