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Sarah’s POVThe morning passed in a blur of routine. I kept a smile on my face, making sure Nora didn’t notice the weight pressing down on me. As I braided her hair, she chattered excitedly about a class project, completely unaware of the storm raging outside our home.“Mommy, will you come to my presentation next week?” she asked, her bright eyes filled with hope.“Of course, sweetheart,” I said, kissing her forehead. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”It was only when I waved her off as she entered the waiting car that I allowed my shoulders to sag. The moment I stepped back inside, the facade crumbled. My hands trembled as I reached for my phone. I needed to talk to someone—someone who wasn’t Adrian, who already had too much on his plate.I dialed Tasha’s number. She picked up on the first ring.“Sarah?” Her voice was laced with concern. “Are you okay?”A bitter laugh escaped me. “No. No, I’m not okay.”I paced the living room as I poured everything out—the article, the media drag
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Adrian's POV I sat at my desk, the weight of the last few days pressing down on me. Everything had been building to this point, every calculated move inching us closer to finally bringing Rome and Daniella down. But as I looked over the growing pile of evidence, I knew that we were getting dangerously close to the edge. This would either be the end of them—or it would mark the beginning of a far more vicious game.Julian stood across from me, his gaze fixed on the document he’d just uncovered. It was a hidden financial report from years ago, a document that would tie everything together. The pattern of manipulation, the backdoor deals, the intentional misrepresentation of Blackwood Enterprises' finances—all of it was there in black and white.“Found it,” Julian said, his voice taut with satisfaction.I leaned forward, scanning the document. It was worse than I thought. Rome had doctored these reports to hide discrepancies and misappropriated funds, funneling money into accounts tied
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Sarah’s POV The moment Adrian took my hand and led me out of the restaurant, something in me shifted. I had spent years running—from my past, from my fears, from the ghosts of old mistakes. But tonight, I was done running. Daniella had made her move, but she had underestimated me. I wasn’t the scared girl I used to be. I was stronger. And I would fight back.The cold night air hit me as we stepped outside. The city hummed around us, the distant sounds of traffic and laughter a sharp contrast to the storm brewing inside me. I turned to Adrian, my grip tightening on his hand.“She’s trying to ruin me,” I said, my voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions churning inside me. “She thinks if she throws enough dirt, I’ll break.”Adrian cupped my face, his thumb brushing over my cheek. “She doesn’t know who she’s dealing with.”I let out a shaky breath, nodding. “I need to do this my way.”His eyes darkened with concern, but he nodded. “Whatever you need, I’m with you.”Tasha was alrea
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Adrian’s POVWe were in the boardroom very early the next morning, ready to put an end to the ridiculous game that had dragged on for months. The boardroom was silent, a suffocating tension thickening the air as Rome and Daniella sat at the far end of the long table. The emergency meeting had been called under the pretense of discussing the company’s future, but everyone in the room knew what this was.A final battle.Rome adjusted his tie, his confidence unwavering as he leaned forward. “Gentlemen, let’s not waste time. It’s clear that under Adrian’s leadership, Blackwood Enterprises has been plagued with scandal after scandal. The stock has taken a hit, the media is in a frenzy, and now, more than ever, we need stability. I propose a vote of no confidence.”Daniella smirked, her manicured nails tapping rhythmically on the table. “We can’t afford to have someone so… reckless at the helm. The company needs leadership with experience and control.”I folded my hands in front of me, kee
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Sarah’s POVThe air outside the courthouse carried a crispness that felt oddly symbolic—like the first breath of freedom after a long battle. The sun hung low in the sky, casting golden light over the steps where we stood. Emily’s shoulders, once heavy with tension, slowly began to ease. She exhaled a long breath, her eyes closed for a moment as if savoring the weight lifting from her spirit.“It’s over,” I whispered, squeezing her hand.Emily gave a small, breathy laugh, one that was equal parts disbelief and quiet joy. “Yeah. It is.”Adrian was already making arrangements. He stepped away to take a call, his voice low but firm. A few moments later, he returned and placed a reassuring hand on Emily’s shoulder.“I’ve sent some people to gather your things from Rome’s house,” he said gently. “You don’t need to go back there.”Emily’s lips parted slightly, her brows drawing together. “But I—”“You’re staying with us,” Adrian said firmly. “At least until you figure out your next steps. Y
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Adrian's POVThe morning light filtered through the large windows of my study, casting sharp angles across the polished desk. A steaming cup of black coffee sat untouched beside my laptop as I read through the article again, each word fueling the fire in my chest.Blackwood Enterprises Scandal: Is Adrian Blackwood’s Victory Short-lived?Beneath it, a detailed piece filled with anonymous accusations, whispers of discontent, and Daniella’s name woven in just enough to suggest she wasn’t finished.I pinched the bridge of my nose and exhaled slowly. I had expected pushback after dismantling Rome’s and Daniella’s schemes, but I hadn’t expected her to move this quickly.A knock at the door broke my thoughts. "Come in."Julian and Neville walked in, both of them looking grim. Julian tossed a manila folder onto my desk before dropping into the chair across from me. "You're going to love this."I flipped it open, scanning the documents and images inside.Neville crossed his arms. "Daniella’s b
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Sarah's POVThe weight of Michael’s message lingered long after Adrian left for his study. Even now, as I sat beneath the jacaranda tree, my mind spun with memories I had long buried.I barely registered the sound of footsteps approaching until Adrian sat beside me. He didn’t speak right away. He just waited—like he always did when he knew I needed time.I exhaled, the words sitting heavy on my chest. “You heard.”He nodded. “Emily told me. What did he say?”My fingers tightened in my lap. “He… he wants to see Nora.”Adrian’s jaw tensed, his entire body stiffening. “Did he say why?”I swallowed. “He says he’s changed. That he wants a chance to be in her life.”Adrian scoffed. “Now? After all these years? After everything he put you through?”I felt my throat tighten. “I don’t know what to do, Adrian.”He reached for my hands, gently prying them apart so he could hold them in his. “You don’t owe him anything, Sarah. He has no rights to Nora.”I hesitated. “I know. But… he’s her father.
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Adrian’s POVIt was finally Friday, the day I'd been dreading all week.It was the day Sarah chose to meet with Michael. The moment I saw his name flash on the private security log, I felt something cold settle in my chest.Michael.I hadn't seen him since that day in the motel—the day he barged back in Sarah's life and sent her spiraling into a seizure. The day I had looked him straight in the eye and told him to never come near her again.And yet… here he was. Again.I glanced at Sarah sitting beside me in the private lounge we’d secured for this meeting. She was tense, shoulders rigid, hands clasped so tightly her knuckles were white. Julian had wanted to be in the room. I told him to wait outside—but close.She shouldn't have had to see him again. I hated myself for even allowing this meeting to happen.But she said she wanted closure. Not answers—because Michael had none—but closure. Finality.The door opened. He walked in like he hadn’t thrown our lives into chaos the last time
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Three Years Later(Sarah's POV)The late afternoon sun bathed the backyard in a golden glow, the air humming with the lazy buzz of summer.Laughter floated through the open doors of the house—the high, sweet giggle of a toddler, the low rumble of a man who had found his peace, the musical chatter of a little girl who had grown into her role as big sister like she was born for it.I leaned against the porch railing, a glass of lemonade in my hand, watching my family.Our family.Adrian was down on the grass, his hair a little longer than when we first met, his white T-shirt grass-stained and wrinkled.He didn’t care.He only cared about the tiny whirlwind currently chasing him in uneven circles, her curly brown hair tied up in two messy pigtails, her squeals of delight loud enough to make the birds scatter."Catch Daddy, Eliana!" Nora shouted from her perch on the swing set."I’m trying!" Eliana cried back, her little legs pumping furiously, her chubby hands reaching for Adrian with th
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Sarah’s POV(Final Chapter)The day our baby was born didn’t start with fireworks.It started with rain.Soft, misty rain that painted the windows in silvery patterns and made everything feel quiet. Holy, almost. Like even the world itself was holding its breath.I woke up around four in the morning with a dull ache low in my back. Nothing urgent, nothing dramatic—just a slow, steady tightening that made me blink up at the ceiling and wonder if this was it.Adrian was dead asleep beside me, one hand resting lightly on my belly as he had every night for the past few months.I lay there for a while, listening to the rain, to the sound of his breathing, to the tiny thump of our baby’s heartbeat inside me.Alive.Strong.A miracle.Eventually, I shifted, and Adrian stirred immediately, like he could sense something even in sleep."Sarah?" he rasped, his voice thick with sleep."I think…" I hesitated, pressing my hand to my stomach as another tightening wave rolled through me. "I think it’
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Sarah’s POVSeven months laterI should have said something earlier.I should have told Adrian that the cramps were getting worse. That the dizzy spells weren’t going away. That I felt...off in a way I couldn’t explain.But I didn’t want to worry him.He already did so much, already hovered over me with this mixture of awe and terror like I was the most precious thing in the world.So I smiled. I reassured him. I told myself it was normal.Until it wasn’t.Until I was standing in the kitchen one afternoon, laughing at something Nora said, and the world tilted dangerously.Until I felt a sharp pain—low and deep—and the next thing I knew, I was crumpling to the floor, gasping for air."Mommy?" Nora's tiny voice was the last thing I heard before everything blurred.*When I came to, I was lying on the couch, Adrian’s hands cupping my face, his voice sharp with panic."Sarah, sweetheart, stay with me, okay? I’m calling an ambulance—""No," I croaked, grabbing his wrist weakly. "Just...hos
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Adrian’s POVSaturday evening came faster than I expected.Our house smelled like roasted chicken, fresh bread, and something sweet Sarah had been tinkering with all afternoon. She insisted on doing most of it herself, humming as she moved around the kitchen, a hand occasionally drifting to her still-flat stomach without even realizing it.I couldn't stop watching her.There was a new glow to her, yes—but it was deeper than that. It was peace. Wholeness. Like she was finally standing on steady ground again.At five-thirty sharp, the doorbell rang.I beat her to it.Emily stood there, holding Lily with one hand, Alex gripping her other hand, and a diaper bag hanging off her shoulder like a badge of honor."Hey, Uncle A!" Alex grinned up at me, missing one of his front teeth."Hey, bud," I said, ruffling his hair.Lily repeated the same thing, allowing me scoop her up. "You’re my favorite now," Emily teased, slipping inside. "Saved me from my pack mule life."Sarah appeared from the ki
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 181
Sarah’s POVThe morning sun stretched wide over the city as I pulled into the parking lot of The Haven.I sat for a moment, hand brushing lightly across my still-flat stomach. No real bump yet, but the knowledge of the life growing inside me made every breath feel a little deeper. A little more sacred.The Haven had become more than just a project. It was a refuge—for the women we took in, and honestly, for me too.When I pushed open the front doors, I was hit immediately by the smell of coffee and the soft hum of laughter coming from the kitchen."Morning, Mrs. Blackwood!" Dana called from across the common room, her blonde hair a messy halo around her head.I smiled warmly. "Good morning, Dana. And please, it’s just Sarah."She grinned and returned to helping another girl sort through a box of donated clothes.There were almost ten women — and a baby — living here now. Ten beautiful, messy, complicated lives. And the house showed it: sneakers tossed by the door, mugs abandoned on th
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Adrian’s POVIt was strange, walking through the halls of the Blackwood estate again—this time with peace in my chest, and my family by my side.Nora clutched my hand tightly, her Birthday Queen sash still proudly slung across her shoulder. She was buzzing with excitement, peppering me with questions about what Grandpa Richard had planned for her special dinner.“Do you think he’ll have chocolate cake again?” she asked. “The one with the crunchy layers?”“I’m sure he will,” I said, glancing down at her. “You’re the birthday girl. You call the shots.”She grinned and swung our hands as we walked. Behind us, Sarah moved with careful grace, her free hand resting gently on her still-flat stomach.I slowed my pace to match hers and looked over my shoulder. She met my eyes and gave me a soft, reassuring smile.“You okay?” I mouthed.She nodded, but I could feel her tension. Not just because of the dinner, but because of who’d be at the table.Anne.She’d made no real attempt to hide her dis
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 179
Sarah’s POVI couldn’t sleep that night.After the last dish had been washed, after the projector had been turned off and all the guests had either gone home or been tucked in their beds, and after Adrian kissed my temple and whispered goodnight, I lay in the dark, listening to the soft rise and fall of Nora’s breathing through the baby monitor.Seven.She was seven.I wrapped my arms around myself as I stood by the window, the moonlight casting gentle shadows across the floor. It didn’t feel like seven years had passed since I first held her in that sterile hospital room—small, fragile, barely able to cry. They had whisked her away before I could even memorize her face, and I remembered lying there, feeling both the wonder of motherhood and the paralyzing fear that I might lose her.She’d been sick—so sick. The doctors had whispered words I didn’t understand at first. Words like congenital defect, pediatric surgery, and long-term treatment. I was only teenager myself. Alone. No mone
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 178
Adrian’s POVA month had passed since we returned from the honeymoon, and things had finally begun to feel grounded.The board had adjusted to my chairmanship—some reluctantly, some surprisingly quickly. The scandals, the sabotage, the endless battles for control… it all felt like a distant storm we’d sailed through. Blackwood Enterprises wasn’t just stable again—it was thriving. We’d launched two new initiatives in the last quarter, and investor confidence was the highest it had been in years.But all of that faded into the background today.Because today was bigger than any boardroom victory.Today, Nora turned seven.It hit me differently this year. Maybe because she was really mine now—not just in name or responsibility, but in the way her face lit up when she saw me, in the way she called me “Daddy” with a kind of trust that broke me in the best way. Or maybe it was because this was the first birthday I got to experience and plan with Sarah—as her husband.I left work early—somet
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Sarah’s POVThe morning after the wedding was soft and golden.Sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the cottage we’d stayed in for the night—just a few minutes from the venue. The air was still, except for the occasional chirp of a bird outside and the faint rustle of trees in the wind. I lay there for a moment, eyes closed, Adrian’s arm draped over my waist, our breaths in sync.Married. For real, this time.I was someone’s wife. His wife.The word settled gently over me, not heavy or intimidating, but warm—like being wrapped in a favorite blanket.Adrian stirred beside me. “You’re awake.”I smiled, eyes still closed. “So are you.”“Barely.” His voice was husky, sleep-worn. “But you’re smiling, so I think I’m doing alright as a husband so far.”I laughed softly. “You’re doing amazing.”We stayed like that for a few more moments before he finally sat up, rubbing a hand over his face. “You ready to sneak away with me?”“Honeymoon sneak-away?” I teased, stretching. “Yes, please
