LOGINChapter 75 — A Dangerous SecretVanessa's POVThe moment I heard Ben's footsteps heading toward Elena's bedroom door, my heart skipped a beat.I quickly moved away from the door and started walking down the hallway, trying to look as normal as possible.I didn't want them to know I had been standing there.Listening.If Ben opened the door and saw me lingering outside, it would be obvious that I had been eavesdropping on their conversation.And that would ruin everything.So I walked a little farther down the hallway just in time.The door opened behind me.I continued walking calmly without turning around, as though I had simply been passing through the corridor.It wasn't until I turned the corner that I finally stopped.The calm expression on my face slowly disappeared.Leaning against the wall, I let out a long breath.My eyes narrowed."So... Elena is pregnant?" I murmured softly.The words felt strange on my tongue.Pregnant.For a moment, I stood there, thinking about everythin
Chapter — A Silent PromiseElena’s POVThe bedroom remained quiet after my call with Eli and Ela.I sat on the bed, loosely holding my phone in one hand. My thoughts were all over the place. Even though hearing my children's voices had made me happy, it had also left my heart feeling heavy.Slowly, I placed my phone beside me and leaned back against the pillows, staring up at the ceiling.Eli and Ela had said they managed to record Daniel.Solid evidence.Their lawyer believed they had a very good chance of winning the case.That news should have completely relieved me.And part of me truly did feel relieved.But another part of me was still worried.Winning a case against someone like Daniel would never be easy.Daniel was manipulative.Dangerous.He knew how to twist situations to his advantage.Slowly, I sat upright and rubbed my forehead.Maybe... what we really needed was a very good lawyer.Someone experienced.Someone who knew how to deal with people like Daniel.Suddenly, an i
Chapter 73 — A Broken HeartElena’s POVI walked quickly toward the bed, my legs trembling under the weight of everything I was feeling. The moment I reached the edge of the bed, I collapsed onto it heavily, as if all the strength in my body had suddenly disappeared.Tears were already streaming down my cheeks.I gripped the bedsheet tightly in my hands as my chest rose and fell painfully.Why…Why is my life always like this?I closed my eyes and let out a silent sob.“Is this really my destiny?” I whispered weakly.My voice trembled.“Can’t I have just one moment of peace?”Everything in my life felt complicated.Everything felt painful.Every time I thought things might finally get better… something happened and destroyed everything.Slowly, I placed my hand on my stomach.My baby.The only thing giving me strength now.But even this innocent little life was already surrounded by problems.“Why does everything have to be so frustrating…” I whispered through my tears.At that momen
Chapter 72 — A Mother’s JudgmentElena’s Point of ViewI was still standing in the middle of the living room when the front door opened again.My heart was already heavy from everything that had just happened. Vanessa was still leaning weakly against the elegant woman, pretending to be injured, while the woman continued staring at me as if I was the worst person she had ever seen.Footsteps entered the house.Strong. Familiar.Ben.The moment he walked into the living room, the woman’s expression changed immediately. The cold anger on her face disappeared, replaced by a bright smile.“Ben!” she called warmly.Ben looked surprised for a second, then his face immediately lit up.“Mom?”He quickly walked toward her.They hugged each other as if they had not seen one another in a long time.I remained standing there silently, watching them, feeling like I did not belong in that room.For a moment, everything between them seemed normal.Then his mother slowly pulled away from the embrace.
Chapter 71 — A Perfect TrapElena’s Point of ViewThe kitchen was silent.For the first time since I had returned to this house, everything felt calm. There were no harsh words, no cold stares, and no heavy tension hanging in the air like a storm waiting to break.Just silence.I stood in front of the stove, slowly stirring the soup in the pot. The gentle sound of it simmering filled the kitchen, while the warm scent of the food spread throughout the room.Cooking had always helped me think.My mind had been heavy since yesterday. Too much had happened. Vanessa. The baby. Ben. The secrets we were keeping.My hand gently rested on my stomach for a moment without me even realizing it.A small life was growing inside me.It still felt strange.I took a slow breath and focused my attention back on the pot.Maybe if I kept myself busy, my thoughts would eventually calm down.That was when I heard footsteps.Slow.Light.But very familiar.My body immediately stiffened.Vanessa.She walked
Chapter 70 — Just UsElena’s Point of View“Elena… come with me.”Ben’s voice was calm, but there was something deeper behind it, something serious that made me look up at him immediately.For a moment, I hesitated. The tension from my conversation with Vanessa still lingered heavily in the room, and her words continued replaying in my mind.But Ben was already standing, waiting for me.So I slowly stood up.Without saying another word, he turned around and started walking toward the hallway.I followed him.The house felt quiet now. Too quiet. The sound of our footsteps was the only thing breaking the silence surrounding us.I wondered where Vanessa had gone. Whether she was watching us, listening, or waiting for something.But Ben did not stop until we reached the bedroom.He opened the door and stepped aside.“Come in,” he said softly.I walked inside.The room felt peaceful and warm compared to the tension that had filled the living room. The soft glow from the lamp made the spac
Chapter — TomorrowElena’s POVI woke up with the same thought haunting me.Two lines.The memory refused to leave my mind.It lingered there, heavy and undeniable, pressing against my chest the moment my eyes opened.As I lay in bed staring at the ceiling, my hand drifted slowly to my stomach. It
Chapter — Two LinesElena's POVThe house is noisy today.Far too noisy.Eli and Ela are arguing over a game in the living room. Their voices rise and fall through the house, full of life, full of energy, full of the kind of happiness I have been fighting so hard to protect.I try to smile as I wat
Chapter — I Won't Lose ThemBen's POVEla's tiny fists finally stopped hitting my leg.But the pain did not stop.It remained in my chest.Heavy.Burning.I slowly rose to my feet. My knees felt weak, as though they might give out beneath me at any moment. I looked at Elena. She was holding Ela tig
Chapter — The Weight of My MistakeBen's POVThe sound of the slap still echoed in my ears.I could barely feel the sting in my chest.What truly hurt was the look in her eyes.Elena was staring at me as if I were the enemy.Not Daniel.Me.My body felt unbearably heavy. My hands were still half-ra







