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Chapter 36- Breathing Room
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2026-03-30 23:17:56
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Elara could feel everywhere spinning around her.At the same time, she was vaguely aware of Marco's arms around her, half carrying her through the restaurant's back exit while cameras flashed behind them.Cold air hit her face as they emerged onto the street.“Ms. Moore.” Marco's voice was firm, cutting through the fog. “Stay with me. I've got you.”“The baby…” Elara managed. “Is the baby…”“We're going to the hospital right now. Stay awake for me.”His voice sounded far away.Like he was speaking far away.Marco lowered her into the back seat, his phone already in his ear.“Drive,” he told the driver sharply. “Manhattan General. Now.”Then he dialed.—Vale Enterprises - That Same MomentSebastian was reviewing quarterly reports when his phone lit up.A notification from Page Six.He ignored it.It lit up again.Then again.Then his assistant knocked, her face pale. “Mr. Vale, I think you need to…”His phone rang.Marco.Sebastian answered immediately. “What's wrong?”“Sir.” Marco's
Carrying The Billionaire's Child Chapter 43- Lunch
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Carrying The Billionaire's Child Chapter 42- The Trap Set
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Carrying The Billionaire's Child Chapter 41-Fake Redemption
One Week After Parenting ClassThe letter arrived on a Tuesday.Elara found it on the kitchen counter where Helen had left the mail, a cream colored envelope with her name written in elegant script.No return address.She opened it carefully.Inside was a single handwritten page.Dear Elara,I know I have no right to reach out to you. I know that after everything I have done, you probably hate me. And you have every reason to.I'm writing this from a rehabilitation facility in Connecticut where I've been receiving treatment for the past month. My lawyer arranged it as part of my bail conditions. At first, I was furious. I thought I didn't need help. That everyone else was wrong and I was justified in my actions.But therapy has opened my eyes to things I didn't want to see. My obsession with Sebastian. My inability to accept rejection. The cruel and bad things I did to you because I couldn't handle the fact that he chose you over me.I was wrong. About everything.I'm not asking for fo
Carrying The Billionaire's Child Chapter 40- I Love You
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Carrying The Billionaire's Child Chapter 39- Parenting Classes
Saturday Morning - Manhattan Birthing Center“I still don't think this is necessary,” Sebastian said as they walked into the community center.“You didn't think building a crib was necessary either, and look how that turned out.”“We built it eventually.”“After three hours and you repeatedly saying you want to hire professionals.” Elara squeezed his hand. “These classes will help. We're first time parents. We need to learn.”Sebastian looked around the room folding chairs arranged in a circle, other couples already sitting, a cheerful instructor setting up a projector.“Fine,” he muttered. “But if they make us practice breathing exercises, I'm leaving.”They found two seats near the back.The other couples looked... normal. A young pair in their early twenties holding hands nervously. An older couple who already had two kids at home. And then there was Sebastian Vale billionaire CEO in a $3,000 suit sitting in a folding chair at a community center parenting class.“Welcome, everyone!
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