登入Oran’s Point of ViewI’m going to be a mother again. I should be happy, but all I feel right now is sadness and fear that something might go wrong.Sienna said I should wait before talking to Vaughn, but I didn’t see him yesterday, and when I called him, his calls went unanswered.So, I thought I should see him in his office before our meetings started. I had four on my schedule today, so I got here earlier than planned after I checked at his condo and found that he wasn’t there.The receptionist avoided my eyes when I walked past her, which was strange because I could have sworn the lady always greeted me with a smile whenever I walked through those doors.“Going to see my brother,” Anthony asked me as he got into the elevator.“Good morning,” I smiled at him while nodding my head.“Ah, that’s good,” he said, looking up, then turning to me.“How was your date with Callahan?” He asked, catching me off guard. I froze, staring at him because I didn’t want to talk about it.“Judging by t
Oran’s Point of ViewWhen I woke up, Vaughn had already left, but I remember he told me he had a meeting in the morning, so all I did was clean up at his house and then head home.I wanted to be with Liorah today, being Sunday. It’s always been our day where we can do whatever we want.I quickly took a shower and then went to have something to eat. Madelyn sent me a text saying that they went to get some breakfast and snacks for later.I put some cereal for myself and smiled at myself as I brought the container to my lips.When Sienna walked into the room, she paused by the door, raising an eyebrow. I offered her an apologetic smile for drinking from the bottle, but I was too tempted.The taste of milk still coated my tongue as I had a mouthful of it before putting it back in the fridge.Her eyes narrowed at once, and I frowned.“I will get another container,” I said, licking my lips, and she narrowed her eyes again without saying a word.“Why are you drinking milk?” She asked, her ga
Orana’s point of viewI fell asleep listening to the sound of his heartbeat beneath my ear, holding on tight to his hand.But when I woke up hours later, the bed beside me was empty. I frowned and pushed myself upright, looking around as the soft light spilled beneath the bedroom door.I got out of bed and followed it down the hallway until I reached his study.I paused on the threshold, watching him. Vaughn sat behind the desk with his elbows resting on the desk and his head buried in his hands. His dark hair looked disheveled, as if he kept dragging his fingers through it.He looked exhausted, as if something was bothering him, and he had no solution to it.I stepped inside. “Vaughn?”He looked up slowly, and his expression softened when he saw me standing there in his shirt, but I couldn’t help but see there were dark circles under his eyes, and his skin looked pale.I got closer to him and stood in front of him, putting enough space between us.“Come here,” he said, extending his
Orana’s point of view“Orana.”I kept walking without looking back. My feet hurt, my chest hurt, and I couldn’t see anything, just red.“A stór,” he shouted behind me, but I didn’t stop. I wanted to be away from him.“Baby, please,” he shouted.I felt his arms wrap around me from behind before I could pull away. Heat pressed against my back, pulling me into him.“I’m here,” he murmured against my ear, and I whimpered, feeling weak and like my heart was pulled out.My eyes squeezed shut. I hated how safe he made me feel. How he always found me at my weakest and still stayed.“I’m fine,” I whispered hoarsely. “I will be fine.”His grip tightened slightly around my waist, nuzzling his nose against my ear, and I closed my eyes.I swallowed hard as fresh tears slipped down my cheeks, my body shaking from all the pain I felt in my chest.He turned me slowly until I faced him. His hands cupped my face carefully, thumbs brushing beneath my eyes.“You are an excellent mother.”“Vaughn…I didn’t
Vaughn’s point of view“Take me back.” She turned to me, her eyes glassy and lip twitching.“No.”Her head snapped towards me. “What?”“You need to hear this.”“I don’t want to.” She moved back, but I wasn’t going to give her up again. I made that mistake, but not anymore.“Orana.”“Take me back.” She gritted out.“Please, just listen.” I pleaded, making sure I didn’t get any closer to her because she was near the rail now.“I listened for years. I played the fucking perfect wife. Took every insult your mother threw at me with a fucking smile, and every fucking holiday I got her gifts, but was it ever enough? You always told me to do better next time.”“My mother—”“Is not the fucking problem. You are! I was never enough for you! I was always the teenager you married to get to your company. But guess what? You fucking got it!” She threw her hands up in the air.“Orana!” Take me back, or God help me, I will swim back,” she threatened, but I just stared at her, refusing to let her go.“
Vaughn’s point of viewThe look on Vaughn’s face when I drove away with Orana made the entire auction worth it. The anger in his eyes, knowing I will be with her while he imagines what happens, almost made me want to fist-bump the air.Fuck. The money I spent was worth it.He stood outside the building as if he were holding himself together while my car pulled away from the curb. His hands clenched at his sides into fists, but I knew Vaughn well enough to spot the rage sitting under his skin.My eyes drifted to where she sat stiff beside me, staring out the window as if she would rather jump from the moving car than spend the day alone with me.Fair enough. I had earned that.I have done nothing but treat her like shit since I met her, and when she came back, she only found more drama. But I planned to correct all that and win her back. Marissa would be ancient history after she gives birth.Fuck. I can’t believe she manipulated me into marrying her. I shouldn’t have married her after







