MasukChapter 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
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
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
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
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
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
Chapter 23Alia's povSome people say marriage can stop you from reaching your full potential.For me, it wasn’t marriage.It was how much of myself I gave away trying to be loved.I was so busy trying to get Drew’s love and acceptance that I forgot the great things I could do on my own.If someone
Chapter 24 I stood in front of my parents’ house with the kids by my side. I felt stuck. The door was right there, but I couldn’t bring myself to go in. I was afraid that once I was inside, it would finally feel real that my dad was truly gone. I knew it in my head, of course, but my heart refu
Chapter 22I swallowed hard as I waited for Alia’s parents in their home. This was the first time I was seeing them after the divorce. I straightened my suit jacket, checking my reflection in the hallway mirror. I had worn one of my best suits, sprayed my best cologne, and even got a fresh shave—no
Chapter 20 I kept checking my watch as my fingers tapped against the table, over and over again. My patience was running thin. “It’s already twenty minutes since we got here, and she’s still not here,” I grumbled to Louis, my eyes scanning the café. I didn’t even know who I was looking for. “I







