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Author: Happiness F
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-03 20:49:37

“Your stepmother,” Natalia said coolly, her voice sharp as ice.

Without wasting time, she pressed the central lock button with a metallic click, sealing the car doors.

Tessa’s small fingers clenched the hem of her skirt, her eyes wide, as it darted to the driver slumped beside Natalia. “W-what did you do to Mr. Tom?” she asked in a trembling whisper.

“Silence! You speak only when I say so.” Natalia’s voice exploded through the car like thunder. She twisted around to glare at them, her eyes a strange, stormy shade, void of warmth.

Hardin instinctively leaned closer to his Tessa. His jaw clenched as he stared back at Natalia, but the pounding in his chest betrayed his fear.

“Is she taking us home?” Tessa whispered as Natalia returned her gaze to the road and started the car with a low rumble.

Hardin didn’t answer immediately. His blue eyes flickered past the unfamiliar route Natalia was taking, and he felt something was wrong.

“No,” he said at last, his voice low and cautious. “She’s no
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  • Pregnant For My Ex, Married To His Rival    33

    Antonio’s gaze darted from one closed door to another, each identical in the dimly lit hallway. His hands hung loosely at his sides, but his shoulders carried a weight he didn’t care to name.Then, the soft click of a door drew his eyes. Adriana stepped out of Tessa’s room, pulling the door shut behind her with a careful, almost protective motion.“Could you… point me to his door? I’m kind of lost,” Antonio asked, his voice kept deliberately neutral, though his eyes searched her face.Adriana didn’t stop walking and didn’t even glance at him. The scent of her perfume drifted in her wake as she walked past.“Just next to the little girl’s room,” came Eros’ voice from the far end of the hall, deep and annoyingly casual.Adriana halted mid-step, her spine stiffening. She shot Eros a sharp glare, then finally turned her head just enough to speak to Antonio without meeting his eyes. “Don’t push too hard. Let him be if he doesn’t want to be around you.”And with this, she left, her back ret

  • Pregnant For My Ex, Married To His Rival    32

    “Who's that behind you, Mommy?” Hardin asked, his voice uncertain as his gaze flickered again and again to the tall man standing quietly beside his mother.Adriana's throat felt dry. For a moment, she hesitated, unsure of how to package the truth for their innocent ears. She swallowed, then forced a gentle smile.“He’s… your uncle,” she finally said, her voice softer than usual, but with every syllable carrying weight.Tessa tilted her head, blinking up at Antonio with curiosity sparkling in her eyes. “Uncle?” she asked.“Yes,” Adriana began, but before she could explain further, Antonio stepped forward and smoothly cut in.“I’ve come to spend some time with you guys,” he said, his voice calm, coated in a light smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.Adriana turned slightly, her brows furrowed as she gave him a side glance. “What?” she mouthed, incredulous.Then, Antonio leaned a bit closer to her, lowering his voice just enough for only her to hear. “You can go back to your husband.

  • Pregnant For My Ex, Married To His Rival    31

    Adriana sat still, her body stiff as Eros’ lips pressed softly against hers. His kiss was gentle—unrushed, searching. But she didn’t kiss him back, as her arms hung at her sides like dead weight, her expression unreadable. Sensing her lack of response, Eros slowly pulled away, his eyes scanning her face for a sign, for anything. “What was that for?” Adriana asked, with one brow lifting sceptically. “A thank-you kiss,” Eros replied, his voice casual, light—too light for the heaviness in the room. “Don’t act like you hated it,” he added. Adriana didn’t answer. Instead, her eyes dropped to their hands. His fingers were still loosely intertwined with hers. “You’ve been holding my hand too much lately,” she muttered, her hands slightly pulling away. “We have to look real, remember? Especially with him downstairs watching us like a hawk.” Eros grinned, trying to defuse the tension. Adriana gave him a tired look. “I’m starting to get tired of the whole plan, Eros. This revenge thing…

  • Pregnant For My Ex, Married To His Rival    30

    “What the hell?” Adriana’s voice sliced through the air as she stormed toward the door, the click of her steps echoing like gunshots across the marble floor.Standing just beyond the glass was Antonio, tall and composed in a charcoal suit, his usual smugness hidden behind a mask of unreadable calm. Behind him, six men in black stood stiffly.Adriana's heart kicked against her ribs. “What are you doing here?” she hissed the moment the door swung open. “How did you even find us?” she added.Antonio's gaze flicked past her shoulder for a brief moment, then locked onto her eyes. “I couldn’t wait any longer, Adriana,” he said smoothly, his voice deep and unbothered. “Will you let me in—or is your husband afraid I’ll rattle your picture-perfect world?”The jab was sharp, but before Adriana could snap back, a familiar presence stepped up behind her.“Your guards wait outside,” Eros said calmly, but there was an edge to his voice. Cold. Controlled. Dangerous.Antonio gave a curt nod, without

  • Pregnant For My Ex, Married To His Rival    29

    As the early morning sunlight slipped through the gaps in the curtains across the room, Adriana stirred, her bare skin still nestled against the warmth of Eros’ body.With Eros' arm still draping over her back like a possessive shield, his muscles were relaxed but still strong enough to keep her from slipping away.Adriana wriggled gently, trying not to wake him. “Mmh,” Eros hummed lowly, tightening his grip and pulling her closer beneath the duvet. “Where do you think you're going, sweetheart?” he muffled against her hair.Adriana stifled a laugh, resting her cheek on his chest, where she could feel the steady thrum of his heart. “So you’re really fond of pretending to sleep with your eyes shut, huh?” she teased, tracing lazy circles on his skin with her finger.Eros' lips curved in a sleepy smile. “I’m not pretending. I just don’t want to open my eyes and find you gone,” he muttered.Then, Adriana paused, her lips masked with a playful scoff. “Open those blue eyes already,” she whis

  • Pregnant For My Ex, Married To His Rival    28

    Adriana didn’t stop him. She gave in and melted into the kiss for a heartbeat before her hands pressed lightly against his chest.But instead of pushing him away, she curled her fingers into the fabric of his shirt, gripping him tighter.Breathless, they broke apart only for a second, their foreheads touching, their eyes locked.“I’m sorry,” Eros whispered again, this time so close that Adriana could feel the warmth of his breath on her lips.But Adriana didn't reply with words. She kissed him again, her lips staying on his, her breath mingling with his, as her back met the door behind her with a soft thud.Eros didn’t pause even for a heartbeat. His mouth moulded against hers, kissing her like he’d waited a thousand days for this moment. One of his hands slid around her waist, pulling her impossibly close, his fingers exploring the dip of her back with reverent urgency.The kiss deepened, and Adriana’s hands tangled in his hair, tugging slightly as if to keep him tethered there, just

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