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The Ride Home

Autor: Ava Sterling
last update Fecha de publicación: 2026-04-17 12:56:48

Lila’s hand stayed locked in Marcus’s as they slipped out a side entrance of the ballroom. The gala noise faded behind them, replaced by the low hum of the city at night. Cameras had caught them leaving together.

Whispers had followed them all the way to the curb. She could still feel the weight of every stare, the way heads had turned when Marcus introduced her as his woman.

A sleek black limo waited at the curb. The driver held the door open. Marcus helped her in first, then slid in beside h
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  • My Boyfriend Cheated So I Spent The Night With His Father    The Courtroom

    The morning of the emergency hearing dawned gray and heavy over Manhattan. Lila stood in front of the mirror in the penthouse bedroom, adjusting the soft cream blouse she had chosen to look professional yet comfortable. Her hand kept drifting to her stomach, where their baby was growing. The nausea had been worse today, a constant low churn that made her movements careful. She was only nine weeks along, but the pregnancy already felt very real.Marcus appeared behind her in the reflection. He was dressed in a sharp charcoal suit, but his eyes were soft as he wrapped his arms around her from behind. One big hand settled protectively over her stomach.“How are you feeling?” he asked, voice low and gentle.“A little sick,” she admitted. “But I’m okay. I can do this.”He turned her to face him and kissed her forehead, then her lips, slow and reassuring. “You don’t have to be strong every second. If it gets too much, tell me. I’ll get you out of there. Our baby comes first. Always.”Lila l

  • My Boyfriend Cheated So I Spent The Night With His Father    The Fear And Fight

    Lila sat on the edge of the examination table in the private clinic, her hand pressed tightly over her stomach. The doctor had just stepped out to review the ultrasound images. The room was quiet except for the soft hum of machines and the rapid beat of her own heart.Marcus stood beside her, one arm wrapped around her shoulders, the other hand resting protectively over hers on her belly. His face was calm, but she could feel the tension in his body — the way his muscles were locked tight, the way he hadn’t stopped touching her since they arrived.“It’s going to be okay,” he said quietly, kissing her temple. “Whatever it is, we face it together. You and me and our baby.”Lila nodded, but her throat was tight. The cramp she had felt earlier had faded, but the fear remained — a cold knot in her chest. She had finally found happiness, safety, love… and now something might be wrong with their baby.The doctor returned, smiling gently. “Good news. Everything looks perfectly normal for eigh

  • My Boyfriend Cheated So I Spent The Night With His Father    United Front

    Lila woke the morning after their wedding to the soft sound of Marcus moving around the kitchen. Sunlight streamed through the penthouse windows, warm and golden. She stretched slowly, one hand instinctively resting on her stomach where their baby was growing. A wave of nausea rolled through her, not violent but persistent, reminding her that her body was no longer just hers.She sat up, still naked from the night before, and smiled when Marcus appeared in the doorway carrying a tray. Ginger tea, plain toast, fresh fruit, and a small bowl of yogurt. He had remembered everything the doctor had suggested.“Good morning, my wife,” he said, voice warm and low. He set the tray on the nightstand and leaned down to kiss her forehead, then her stomach. “And good morning to you, little one. Daddy’s here.”Lila’s heart swelled. She reached up and ran her fingers through his silver-threaded hair. “You’re spoiling me already.”“You deserve to be spoiled,” he replied, sitting on the edge of the be

  • My Boyfriend Cheated So I Spent The Night With His Father    The Honeymoon Night

    The private elevator doors opened directly into the honeymoon suite on the top floor of the Hale Global flagship hotel. The space was breathtaking — floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the glittering Manhattan skyline, soft lighting, and a massive bed dressed in crisp white linens with rose petals scattered across it. A bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling cider waited in an ice bucket beside a plate of fresh fruit and chocolate-dipped strawberries.Lila stepped inside, still wearing her simple but elegant ivory wedding dress. The fabric whispered against her skin as she moved. Marcus followed close behind, his hand never leaving the small of her back.As soon as the doors closed, he turned her gently and kissed her — slow, deep, and full of everything they had been holding back during the ceremony and reception. His tongue slid against hers, claiming her mouth the same way he had claimed her in front of their guests.“My wife,” he whispered against her lips, voice rough with emotion. “

  • My Boyfriend Cheated So I Spent The Night With His Father    The Reception

    The rooftop erupted in applause the moment the officiant pronounced them husband and wife.Lila felt the sound wash over her like a wave. Marcus pulled her close and kissed her again — slower this time, deeper, full of every promise they had just made in front of their small circle of guests. When he finally pulled back, his forehead rested against hers, and he whispered against her lips:“My wife.”Those two words sent a shiver down her spine. She smiled through happy tears. “My husband.”Sarah was the first to reach them, pulling Lila into a tight hug while openly crying. “You did it. You really did it. I’m so proud of you.”The guests raised their glasses. Champagne corks popped. Soft music started playing again. The atmosphere shifted from solemn ceremony to warm celebration. Marcus kept one arm around Lila’s waist the entire time, his hand occasionally drifting to rest protectively over the small curve of her stomach.They moved to the beautifully set reception area. Long tables

  • My Boyfriend Cheated So I Spent The Night With His Father    The Wedding Day

    The rooftop was perfect.Soft white flowers and delicate greenery framed a simple wooden arch overlooking Central Park. Late afternoon sunlight bathed everything in warm gold. Only thirty guests sat in elegant chairs — Sarah in the front row with tears already in her eyes, a handful of Marcus’s most trusted friends and business associates, and the officiant waiting patiently under the arch.Lila stood just inside the entrance, heart hammering so hard she could feel it in her throat. The dress was simple but breathtaking — ivory silk that flowed softly over her body, skimming the gentle curve of her stomach where their baby was growing. Her dark wavy hair was pinned loosely, a few strands framing her face. She looked radiant. She looked like a bride.Marcus waited at the end of the short aisle, tall and devastating in a tailored black suit, silver threading his dark hair. His eyes found hers the moment she appeared, and the love in them nearly brought her to her knees.Sarah squeezed h

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