Alice is heartbroken after her husband, Ethan, cheats on her with her best friend. As she tries to pick up the pieces of her life, she unexpectedly has a one-night stand with Jake Astor, the wealthiest CEO in the state and beyond. Ethan soon discovers that Alice has moved on in such a short time. He confronts her, demanding to know who the new man in her life is. Alice replies that he lost that right the day he signed the divorce papers. In that moment, Ethan sinks to his knees, pleading with her, admitting he made a terrible mistake by letting her go and asking for another chance. Alice firmly refuses, telling him she has moved on. Just when Alice feels like she’s starting to heal, she learns she’s pregnant. The news hits her hard, especially since she had recently slept with both Ethan and Jake. Confused and scared, Alice struggles with the question: who is the father?
View MoreAlice! Open up!” I heard, but it wasn’t Ethan’s voice. It wasn’t my boss either. It was… Jake.I stood up, hurrying to the door. I opened it, and standing there was Jake. My ears weren’t playing tricks on me.“Are you okay?” he asked, his tone filled with worry, even the way he stared at me.“Uhmmm,” I mumbled, unable to find the right words.“Come on, Alice, speak to me. You sounded like you were in trouble.” Just then, I came back to my senses—my confrontation with Ethan, the threats, the pregnancy.I drew Jake inside my office, closing the door and pulling him in for a hug.I don’t know why; I don’t know why I was bothering him right now, but I realized that I needed it.I felt his arms wrap around me, pulling me close. He just kept hugging me.After a few minutes, I pulled away, wiping the tears that pricked at the corners of my eyes.His body was so comforting that I couldn’t help but cry.“What’s wrong? Why are you crying?” Jake bent down, staring deep into my eyes. I looked awa
“Is it?” he challenged, a glint of something dangerous in his eyes…Just as I was about to respond, I heard my boss, Mr. George, say, “Mr. Ethan, please, what is going on? Why are you both causing a scene?”“Sorry, sir, I’ll take my leave now,” I said, quickly using the opportunity to walk away.“God, he knows; he fucking knows. What do I do?” I kept mumbling, my heart racing as I walked into my office, shutting the door and making sure it was locked.I leaned against the door, placing my hand on my chest. Maybe it would calm my heavy breathing, I thought. But it didn’t.I needed to do something. I can’t let Ethan find out this child is his; he will ruin both our lives. I know him.I walked over to my desk, picked up my phone, and quickly dialed Jake's number.On the third ring, he picked up. “Alice,” he said immediately when the call connected.“J—Jake, are you free this evening?” I asked, staring at my wristwatch; it was past two PM.“Uh, yes, yes I am. Do you want to meet up?” he a
But just as I was about to make my escape, I heard his voice call out to me. “Alice,”I kept going, not wanting to turn back to him, but then I felt his grip on me.My heart raced as he blocked my path, his infuriating smirk twisting my stomach into knots.He leaned in slightly, his voice oozing with arrogance. “I saw you staring at me throughout our meeting,” he said teasingly.“And why on earth would you think such a thing of me? I was only paying attention to work. The last face I ever want to see is yours,” I said, attempting to move, but he stopped me.“Wait. I’m guessing your fiancé left you, since there’s no ring on your finger?” My eyes ran down to my hand, and for a split second, I shut my eyes tight, feeling frustratedly helpless. How could I forget that Josh lied to him about being my fiancé, and now I’m without an engagement ring?I forced a smile, trying to mask the unease swirling inside me. “Well, I don’t see my life being your business anymore.”Ethan raised an eyebrow
"Alice, you look pale. Are you sure you're alright?" Mr. George asked, concern etched on his face. I forced out a smile, seated in my chair in the conference room waiting for a guest my boss had invited to arrive.I sighed silently, frustrated and exhausted because He was literally the fifth person to ask me this same question today. Three was no way I could hide this pregnancy. And sooner, it would be a new topic to gossip about."I'm fine," I replied, turning my gaze elsewhere to avoid further inquiries. The truth was far more complicated. I was exhausted and stressed, grappling with the normal pregnancy symptoms that made each day feel like a monumental challenge. Fatigue weighed heavily on me and the nausea that had crept in wasn’t helping either. I hadn’t on even eaten all day, and all I wanted was a moment of peace, far away from the prying eyes of my colleagues.As I rested my head in my hand, my thoughts spiraled. I had not yet found the courage to tell Mr. George about my pr
It’s been an hour since Mia and I got back from the hospital.The envelope was placed on the coffee table while Mia and I sat opposite each other, our gazes locked on the envelope.“Now I know why you didn’t want to open it at first,” Mia mumbled.“I feel even more tense than the last time. Do you want to open it?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Mia shook her head quickly. “Babe, it’s yours. I am here for you, but you need to open it yourself,” she said. The thought of it sent chills down my spine, but I leaned forward, reaching for the envelope anyway.Mia was right; I can’t run from the truth.I could feel my heart race rapidly as I began opening the envelope. I took out the paper and placed the envelope down.I looked up at Mia, giving her one last glance. She nodded, though I could see the fear in her eyes.She was scared for me, for us, and for my child.“God, please let it not be him, please,” I silently prayed as my eyes landed on the time period.I set the paper dow
ALICE’S POV.I closed the door, turning to lean behind the door. I placed my hand in my tummy, tears pricking from my eyes.“He didn’t even suspect if the child was his, Well, I wouldn’t blame him. It was a one night thing, and maybe he had made sure he wouldn’t cum inside of me. Afterall, he was the only one less drunk.I notice Mia make her way down the stairs so I quickly cleaned the tears from my eyes and cheeks.Mia's eyes widened as she gave me a guilty stare. “I—I didn’t mean to spill anything about the pregnancy in front of him. I just—” She paused, taking a deep breath. “I got carried away. I thought you were alone,” she mumbled.“It’s okay, Mia. I’m just trying to process all of this,” I said, gesturing for her to sit down. “Let’s figure this out together.”We both took a seat on the couch, and my eyes landed on the flowers Jake had brought. For some reason, they made me feel a bit better.“What are we going to do?” I asked, feeling the anxiety creep back in. “Ethan can’t fi
My eyes flew open in shock as I slowly turned back to glance at Jake, a frown plastered on his face. One of concern. “What is she talking abou?” Jake asked, getting up on his feet. “Uhm,” I mumbled, fighting to figure out an excuse I could come up with, but then, Mia Knocked again. I turned to open the door, winking at Mia before she stepped inside. She frowned at me looking confused as to why I was acting so awkward, but then her eyes landed on Jake who was just a few inches away behind me. “Good day Sir,” Mia greeted, her eyes lighting open in shock, like she had just realized what she did. “I’ll be upstairs,” she said, making her way upstairs. I turned back to Jake, he still had his confused look. “Are you pregnant?” He asked. I could feel my heart beat race rapidly, God why I’m I this scared. What would be his response if I let him know I was pregnant. Mia said she didn’t get to see the results, which leaves me wondering if I am pregnant for him or Ethan. This is
ALICE’S POV.I felt so uncomfortable and naked as I followed behind Jake Astor. I don’t know, but calling both of his names at the same time... I love it.I tried to mask my discomfort with a smile as he turned to me, taking a seat on the couch.Had I known, I would have worn something before coming to get the door.“Hummus, please feel comfortable; I’ll be right back,” I said, forcing out a smile as I watched him nod, focusing on his phone.But as I made my way upstairs, I couldn’t shake the feeling of his gaze on me. Shit.I entered my room and shut the door behind me.Staring at my wardrobe, I didn’t know what to put on. Not that I wanted to please him with a nice, maybe sexy dress, but… okay, you got me, I really want to please him.I ended up picking a beige-colored dress that fit perfectly on me, showcasing my curves.Staring at my reflection in the mirror, I didn’t look noticeably pregnant. With a smile, I made my way back to the living room.On my way downstairs, his eyes were
“And what’s supposed to be funny?” she asked.“I’m sorry, Mia, but there’s something else I haven’t told you yet,” I mumbled.“Something else? Alice, please let this not be bad news,” she replied, and I could sense the fear in her voice.“I don’t know how to put it, but two weeks ago, the last time you were here—”“Mhm, mhm,” she mumbled. “The guy who visited me?”“The cute one?” she interjected.“Yes, that one. He’s the guy I had a one-night stand with.”“Alice!!” Mia yelled. I nodded, covering my mouth even though she couldn’t see me.“God! No way! Why didn’t you tell me then? Do you think it’s fair to keep these kinds of secrets from me?”“Mia, I swear you know it’s unlike me. I never keep secrets from you. The divorce, the pregnancy—everything has been out of place,” I said, taking a deep breath.“Alice, you know what? I’m coming over. We need to figure out how to handle this situation. You’re a mom now, and all that should matter to you is the child growing inside you,” Mia said,
I slowly got out of my car, heading towards the mansion. I could feel my heart racing, my whole body trembling. I still can't believe this is over. A whole four years of marriage gone down the drain. I stood in front of the entrance door, contemplating."should i ring the doorbell or let my lawyer handle this?" After gathering much courage, I finally rang the doorbell. It took a few minutes before I heard footsteps approaching. My breath ceased as the footsteps grew louder. It had been one month since I last saw him. After witnessing him cheat with my best friend, Natasha, I knew I wasn't going to take it anymore. His constant betrayals had caused me nothing but pain. I had endured countless times, hoping he would change, wishing he would magically become the man I once fell in love with. but it turns out I was just fooling myself. The door opened, revealing Ethan. His sky-blue eyes landed on mine, shock flickering across his face. “A—Alice, you didn't tell me you were coming?” ...
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