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The Truth She Didn’t Hold Back

Author: Liz
last update publish date: 2026-04-13 23:08:55

Drew’s POV

All my life, I had never cared about what people think about me or what they say. I’ve never been the type to get shaken by words or feel hurt.

But right now… it felt like my heart had been pierced by a sword.

Alia’s sword.

Her words… telling me I had no right to act like the kids’ father… it shattered something in me.

I kept a straight face like I always do, because I’ve never been one to show how I feel… but inside, I was breaking.

When will Alia realize how much I truly want to be
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  • After The Vows   Caught between two men

    Chapter 118 “Harry…” “Care to explain what’s going on?” His jaw tightened slightly. “It’s nothing… I stepped on one of Liam’s toys and slipped. Drew caught me,” I cleared my throat awkwardly. “Hmmmmm…” he let out, still staring at us. I hurriedly walked toward the door. “Mum and Alice will be waiting. Let’s go.” I passed him quickly without making eye contact. Drew followed behind me and soon walked beside me down the stairs while Harry stayed on my other side. I could feel the tension between both men and it made me uncomfortable. We got to the sitting room and I sat on the couch. I finally looked at Harry. The distance between him and Drew felt awkward. His expression was unreadable. Harry must have misunderstood the situation. It really was an accident… But maybe I should have pulled away from Drew immediately after he caught me instead of standing there staring at him like some damsel in distress. I’m sure Harry was wondering why I looked so comfortable in the arm

  • After The Vows   Back home

    Chapter 117“Mum… did he kidnap us?”My body stilled immediately.For a moment, the only sound I could hear was the engine and the soft music playing from the radio.I looked at Liam through the rearview mirror. His eyes were fixed on me, waiting for answers, but I didn’t even know what to say.Was keeping this from him really the best thing?Liam was a smart kid. It was only a matter of time before he connected the dots, and if he found out the truth later… he would be hurt that I lied to him.“Mum…” I felt his small hand touch my shoulder. “Don’t worry, you can tell me. I’m not going to tell Luna if you don’t want me to.”I turned slightly in my seat to face him.“Liam, darling…” I held his hand, rubbing it gently. “First thing I want you to know is mummy will always protect you, and I’ll never let anyone harm you.”He nodded quietly.“I didn’t send that man to pick you and Luna up… and he isn’t my secretary. He was an imposter.”His face slowly changed.The small confusion in his e

  • After The Vows   The man in my car

    Chapter 116 Liam and Luna sat at the table beside us, eating their hot dogs. I didn’t want them hearing the conversation I was having with the man who found them. So many questions were running through my head, and this man was the only one who could give me answers. “Thank you… Thank you so much for helping them,” He gave a small nod. “I didn’t really do much… they walked in here on their own. I just thought they were waiting for someone.” I frowned slightly, my heart tightening again. “On their own?” “Yes,” he said. “Sir, can you please tell us all you know? When they got here, did you see anyone dropping them off? Any information will be appreciated.”Drew asked him in desperation. He rubbed the back of his neck, thinking. “Umm… okay. I’ll try. When I saw them sitting alone, I didn’t think much of it at first. It’s normal for kids to wait for their parents here.” He paused. “But I noticed they were still sitting when it was time to close up. When I asked why th

  • After The Vows   Something isn't right

    Chapter 115 “Hello…”I heard a male voice over the line.“Hello…” I replied slowly, my heart beating faster.“Am I speaking to Alia?”“Yes… I’m Alia,” I said quickly.There was a pause on the line.Drew looked at me, his face tense, then leaned closer and whispered, “Why isn’t he saying anything?”“I don’t know…” I replied quietly, my grip tightening around the phone.“Hello? Please, if you have my—”“Mummy!” a small voice cut in.I froze, recognizing it immediately.It was Luna.“Oh my God… Luna, darling! Yes, it’s mummy!”My voice broke as relief ran through me. Tears filled my eyes as I turned to Drew, a shaky smile forming on my lips.He let out a deep breath, running his hand through his hair.“Darling, how are you? Are you okay? Where is your brother?” My words came out mixed up.“I’m fine, Mum,” Luna replied, a soft giggle following. “I’m passing the phone to Liam.”A few seconds later—“Hi, Mummy,” Liam’s voice came through.“Liam… baby… oh my son…” I swallowed hard. “Are you

  • After The Vows   Stucked with no answers

    Chapter 114“Sorry, I’m lost, Alia… what games are you talking about?” She rested her side against the door frame, looking relaxed.“You lying bitch—where are my kids?” I took a step closer, my voice shaking with anger.“I know you have them… so stop pretending and tell me where they are.”She let out a loud laugh, almost choking on it.“Oh my—” she coughed, holding her chest. “That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard today.”Her eyes had turned red from laughing.“All of this is funny to you, huh?” My body vibrated in anger, my hands clenching tightly at my sides.Drew held my hand as I was about to rush towards her.“Let me handle this,” he said.I stepped back and folded my arms, watching her.Kirah shot me a look. Drew holding me must have pissed her off.The smile on her face faded, replaced by something sharp… like an angry cat whose milk had been snatched away.“What’s going on with you two, Drew?” Kirah asked.Drew ignored her.“Listen, Kirah… you can stop all of this now. It’s no

  • After The Vows   A visit to Kirah

    Chapter 113 If only they knew… that Drew could be the father of my kids.That would be such a big blow to them.I wondered how long I would be able to hide the truth.Will Drew tell them one day… just like he told them about the threats today?I shook my head. I can’t be thinking of that now.None of that matters.All that matters now is finding Liam and Luna.“Alia, go and freshen up while we wait for the police… " You look stressed.” my mum said to me.“No… I can’t.” I shook my head immediately. “How will I do that when my kids are out there? I don’t even know if they’ve had anything to eat…” my voice cracked. “It’s 6pm already… I’m sure they’re scared by now…”I swallowed hard, trying so hard not to cry, but my chest was tight.Harry pulled me into a side hug.“Nothing will happen to them. You know how smart they are… I’m sure the police will find them.”I shook my head again, pulling away slightly.“I can’t stay here… I need to go find answers.”Drew said, grabbing his phone from

  • After The Vows   Mine to protect

    Chapter 46Alia let out a deep breath. She hadn’t even realized she’d been holding it in until the bathroom door clicked behind her. She looked around. finally, some space. The room was empty, the faint scent of soap and polished tiles calming her slightly.The bathroom wasn’t exactly an escape. S

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  • After The Vows   Eyes on the door

    Chapter 43Drew’s eyes kept drifting to the entrance, waiting to see Alia walk in.“Drew. Drew.”Louis tapped his shoulder, and Drew turned almost immediately.“Yes?”“Are you okay?” Louis asked, studying him carefully.“Sure. Why?”“Your eyes have been on the entrance since we got here.”“Have I?”

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  • After The Vows   Alice message

    Chapter 35 It had been a week since Alice had fallen into a coma, seven long days of worry, praying, and hoping she would wake up from this nightmare. But still, no change. Every time I went to the hospital to check on her, my stomach twisted. I hated how helpless she looked, and there was nothin

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-26
  • After The Vows   Is it too late for me

    Chapter 36 Drew’s POV I didn’t expect to see her that day. I was only at the hospital to pick up my monthly routine check-up result. But as I got out of the car, I heard someone shouting. I ignored it and went on my way, but as I got closer, the voice sounded more familiar. That’s when I turned

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-26
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