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Chapter Twenty - Five
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2026-07-22 19:47:04
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Carrying my father in-laws child Chapter Twenty - Seven
Ophelia's POVMonday arrived sooner than I expected.I barely slept.Evelyn's message kept replaying in my mind.A special Foundation project. Why me?I wasn't the most experienced employee. I'd only been with the Foundation for a few weeks. There were people who had worked there for years.As I entered the building, I greeted the security guard before heading upstairs.The office hadn't fully come alive yet.Only a handful of employees had arrived.At exactly eight o'clock, I knocked on Evelyn's door."Come in."She was already seated behind her desk with a cup of coffee in one hand and a file in the other."Good morning, Ophelia.""Good morning, ma'am."She gestured toward the chair opposite her."Please, sit."I did, trying not to let my curiosity show.She closed the file and folded her hands."Do you know why I asked you to come early?"I shook my head."No.""The chairman requested someone to assist with a new community outreach initiative."I listened quietly."The project will
Carrying my father in-laws child Chapter Twenty - Six
Ophelia's POVFor a few seconds, neither of us spoke. I followed Diego's gaze to the bed. The tiny cream-colored onesie, The pair of baby socks resting neatly beside it.My face grew warm.Instinctively, I stepped sideways, blocking his view."I'm sorry," I blurted out. "The room is a mess."His attention returned to me.Only then did he lift the small gift box in his hand."I came to return this."I frowned."Return what?""You left it in the boardroom after the committee meeting."He handed me the box.I accepted it and slowly opened the lid. Inside was my fountain pen, the same one I'd used throughout university. The same pen I'd nearly sold when money became tight after my parents died.A smile tugged at my lips."I've been looking everywhere for this.""I guessed it meant something to you.""It does."I ran my thumb over the silver engraving on its side."My father gave it to me when I got into university."His expression softened."Then I'm glad it found its way back."Silence s
Carrying my father in-laws child Chapter Twenty - Five
Ophelia's POVPayday arrived on a quiet Friday morning. I didn't realize it until Clara stopped by my desk with a bright smile. "Congratulations."I looked up from the report I was reviewing."For what?"She laughed. "You really buried yourself in work this week.""I suppose I did.""Check your bank account."Curious, I reached for my phone and opened my banking app. My breath caught when I saw the notification.Salary Credit.It wasn't a fortune. Compared to the lifestyle I'd lived at the Willow mansion, it was modest, but somehow…It meant more than any expensive gift Erick had ever bought me. This money was mine. I had earned it. No one had handed it to me. No one could take credit for it.A smile spread across my face before I even realized it."You've got that look," Clara said."What look?""The one people get when they accomplish something they never thought they could."I locked my phone and smiled."It feels... different.""Because it is."She rested a hand on my shoulder. "
Carrying my father in-laws child Chapter Twenty -four
Ophelia's POVWork became my escape.The moment I stepped into the Willow Foundation each morning, my thoughts stopped circling around Erick and the divorce. There were reports to organize, donation requests to review, and meetings to prepare for. By the time evening arrived, I was too exhausted to dwell on the life I'd left behind.For the first time in years, I was doing something that belonged entirely to me.Not because I was someone's wife.Not because I was someone's sister.Just... me."Good morning."Clara smiled as she placed a stack of folders on my desk. "I hope you had breakfast today.""I did."She narrowed her eyes playfully."You're smiling.""Am I?""You are."I couldn't help smiling again."Maybe I'm finally settling in.""I'd say that's a good sign."She glanced at the folders. "These are applications for next month's scholarship program. Evelyn wants them sorted before lunch.""I'll start right away.""You always say that.She laughed softly."I've never met someone
Carrying my father in-laws child Chapter Twenty - Three
Erick's POVI barely slept. Every time I closed my eyes, the photograph appeared again. Reina, the silver sedan, the blurred driver and that watch.I sat on the edge of my bed, my phone resting in my hand as I zoomed in on the image for what felt like the hundredth time.It was no use.The face remained hidden. Only the watch stood out. Expensive. Familiar.But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't remember where I'd seen it. With a frustrated sigh, I dropped the phone onto the bed and rubbed my temples.Whoever had sent those messages didn't want to hand me the truth. They wanted me to find it myself.Fine.If that was the game they wanted to play. I'd play it.I arrived at the office before sunrise. The building was still quiet as I walked into my office. After setting my briefcase down, I picked up my phone and dialed a number I hadn't called in years.The line rang twice."Mr. Willow." A deep voice answered."It's been a long time.""It has.""I need your help."A brief silence f
Carrying my father in-laws child Chapter Twenty - Two
Erick's POVThe message stayed on my mind for the rest of the day.Ask Reina where she was the night she told you she was working late.Whoever was sending these messages knew something, or wanted me to believe they did.Either way, I couldn't ignore it anymore.I slipped my phone into my pocket and looked out through the floor-to-ceiling windows of my office.The city bustled beneath me, completely unaware that my life was slowly falling apart.A knock sounded on my door."Come in."My assistant stepped inside with a folder."Sir, these are the contracts you requested."Leave them there."She placed them on my desk but hesitated before leaving."Is there something else?"She nodded."Mrs. Reina called three times.""I know.""She asked if you were avoiding her."A bitter smile tugged at my lips."What did you tell her?""That you were in meetings.""Good."After she left, I leaned back in my chair.I wasn't ready to face Reina.Not until I had answers.That evening, I drove home earl
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