ANMELDENELENAThe drive to the hospital felt unbearably long and awkward.I sat stiffly in the passenger seat, hands twisting together in my lap as I stared straight ahead. Cedric’s car glided smoothly through traffic, but the atmosphere inside was suffocating. The faint scent of his aftershave drifted toward me, stirring up memories of that reckless kiss in the café. It made my stomach twist with unease.Cedric glanced at me every now and then. He tried to make conversation a few times.“Traffic’s pretty heavy this morning,” he said casually.“Hm,” I replied curtly, refusing to look at him.He didn’t give up. “You go for prenatal check-ups every month?”“Yeah.”“Edward should be the one coming with you, right? Where is he?”“He has things to do,” I answered flatly.Cedric gave a small nod. “Is your doctor good?”I just shrugged. “She’s fine.”Silence settled over us again. I could feel his occasional glances, like he was searching for a way to say something more meaningful. But I kept my wal
ELENAOne thing I realized in that moment was that Cedric was really kissing me. The shock hit me so hard my body went rigid. My hands instinctively pushed against his broad chest, trying to shove him away. But Cedric didn’t budge. With a swift, powerful movement, he backed me up until my spine pressed against the cool café wall. His body pinned mine, trapping me between the hard surface and the heat of his chest. His kiss grew deeper, more demanding. His tongue slipped into my mouth, exploring with raw, unhidden hunger.It was the most intoxicating kiss I had ever received.This is crazy… this is wrong… But why does it feel… so good?Cedric gently bit my lower lip, then sucked on it softly. I gasped into his mouth. My knees went weak. The hands that had been pushing him away slowly loosened their grip, then finally clutched the front of his shirt.I kissed him back.Breathless and with my mind in complete chaos, I kissed him. My tongue met his—shy at first, then growing bolder. My le
ELENAI was gasping for air. My chest rose and fell rapidly, as if all the oxygen in the café had suddenly vanished. My eyes were locked on Cedric’s face—he stood so close I could smell the familiar scent of his aftershave.Tiger was Cedric.The realization kept exploding in my head like a bomb that wouldn’t stop detonating. A thousand questions slammed into my brain until it felt like it would burst.How long had he known? How long had he been playing me?My body trembled violently. I wanted to run. I wanted to slap him. I wanted to disappear from the face of the earth. But my legs refused to move, as if they were glued to the floor.“Elena…” Cedric’s voice was soft, but laced with desperation. His hand was still gently holding my arm, as though he was afraid I might actually bolt.I looked up at him with tear-filled eyes. “You… asshole,” I whispered hoarsely, my voice barely there.Cedric didn’t deny it. He just stared at me with a heavy gaze full of regret that somehow felt painful
CEDRICThe cold water pounded against my shoulders, but it did nothing to cool the chaos raging inside my head.I pressed both palms flat against the tiled wall, letting the stream cascade over the back of my neck. My muscles were tight, my jaw clenched until it ached. No matter how many times I tried to breathe slowly, the knot in my chest refused to loosen.What the hell have I just done?I had actually confessed. I’d called her by her real name. I’d asked her to meet me. In the middle of her panic—right after she told me Edward knew—I’d chosen the most selfish path possible.I twisted the faucet even colder. The icy water stung my skin, but I welcomed the sharp sensation. At least it was real. Unlike the guilt that had been slowly choking me for weeks.For so long, I’d convinced myself this was just lust. Just a dangerous game between two lonely people seeking release behind a screen. But when Elena sent that terrified message saying Edward had found out… something inside me finall
ELENAThe air felt heavier than usual this morning.I had just finished brushing my hair in front of the bedroom mirror when Edward stepped out of the bathroom, a towel still wrapped low around his waist. The familiar scent of his soap and aftershave filled the room, but today it felt suffocating.He didn’t speak right away. He simply stood behind me, staring at my reflection in the mirror with a thin smile that didn’t reach his eyes.“Sleep well last night, did you?” he asked softly, his tone too casual to be genuine.I gave a small nod, forcing a smile. “Just okay. But… last night was better than usual.”Edward raised an eyebrow. His smile widened, but there was a sharp edge beneath it.“Oh, I bet it was,” he said quietly, stepping closer. “You were so busy with your phone. Smiling to yourself, biting your lip, breathing hard… like someone was touching you from miles away.”My body froze. My heart pounded so violently it hurt.“I… I don’t know what you mean,” I replied, my voice bar
CEDRICI sat at the desk in my bedroom, hair still damp from the shower. A white towel hung loosely around my hips. The air conditioner blasted cold air across the room, but my skin burned hot.My phone vibrated again.I opened it instantly, and my breath caught.Message after message from Rabbit flooded in—each one bolder, more desperate. And now… she’d sent a photo.Not her face. Not her naked body. Just her hand—two delicate fingers glistening with her own slick arousal. The soft glow of her bedside lamp caught the clear fluid, making it shine. So vivid. So unbearably intimate.Below the photo, her innocent words nearly drove me insane.Rabbit: Tiger, thank you so much… I just finished because of you.I stared at the image without blinking. My cock, already half-hard from our earlier chat, swelled fully beneath the towel. I dragged a rough hand down my face while the other gripped my phone so tightly I thought it might crack.Elena…My brother’s pregnant wife was lying in the same
ELENAThe next morning, the Ashford mansion felt far livelier than usual.Several maids moved back and forth through the dining room, placing dishes one after another onto the long table. The rich aroma of food filled the air, yet somehow it only made my stomach turn again.I took a slow breath bef
ELENAI wasn’t sure if I had truly woken up or if part of me was still trapped in the night I desperately wanted to forget.All I knew was that my body felt unfamiliar the moment I opened my eyes. When I turned my head, Cedric was sleeping soundly beside me. For a few seconds, I could only stare at
ELENAIt was already six in the evening when I finally returned from the hospital.The moment I stepped into the bedroom, the first thing I saw was that dress. I picked it up slowly. The fabric was thin and light, revealing far more skin than I was ever comfortable showing.Edward hadn’t only given
ELENAI didn’t sleep at all that night.After leaving Edward’s study, I sat motionless at the edge of the bed. It was already two in the morning, yet his words still echoed relentlessly inside my head.Divorce me… or sleep with another man to give me an heir.I squeezed my eyes shut.The cruel part







