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Chapter 83
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Dirty Little Secret With My Stepbrother Chapter 87
MAYA'S POVSleep never came easily after returning from the hospital. Every single time I managed to drift off, the exact same painful image burned behind my eyelids with terrifying clarity, Killian lowering himself onto one knee, slipping that sparkling diamond engagement ring onto Victoria's finger while my mother and William celebrated downstairs in the living room.By the time the morning sun peeked softly through the window blinds, I knew I couldn't keep carrying this truth by myself anymore. The secret had become a crushing, unbearable weight on my chest, and every passing day made it harder to draw a clean breath.After breakfast, my mother and William strongly insisted that I stay home from work and rest, reminding me for the hundredth time that the doctor had warned against any added emotional stress. I offered them a quiet promise that I would take it easy, waiting until the faint sound of their car engine faded down the driveway before I finally reached for my phone on th
Dirty Little Secret With My Stepbrother Chapter 86
MAYA'S POVThe first thing I became aware of was the sharp, bitter smell of antiseptic filling the air.My eyelids felt impossibly heavy as I slowly forced them open, squinting against the harsh white light of the room. I was lying in a narrow hospital bed, a cold IV tube taped securely to the back of my hand. A dull, heavy ache pulsed behind my eyes as fragments of the previous night came rushing back to crush me, the charity banquet, Killian lowering himself onto one knee before Victoria, the painful cheers, and then... complete darkness.I turned my head slightly on the thin pillow. William was pacing anxiously back and forth near the window. My mother sat right beside the bed, her eyes red, swollen, and shining with tears. Riley stood quietly against the far wall, looking exhausted after staying up through the entire night at the hospital.The moment I stirred, a wave of visible relief spread across all three of their faces. "Maya! Oh, thank God, my sweet girl," my mother gasped
Dirty Little Secret With My Stepbrother Chapter 85
MAYA'S POVThe living room felt suffocatingly small, the air thick with an unbearable tension as the charity banquet reached its final, agonizing moment.William and my mother sat on the edge of the sectional couch, leaning forward with bright, eager smiles as Killian stood beside Victoria on the distant European stage."Look at him, Elena," William said, his voice brimming with deep, unbridled pride. "The boy has completely taken over the league this season. I always knew he'd build something incredible for himself out there."My mother smiled softly, a glistening coat of tears in her eyes as she squeezed William's hand affectionately. "He's grown into such a remarkable, fine man, William. I was just telling Maya earlier, "I honestly can't wait to finally meet Victoria properly when they come home for the off-season.""Oh, we're definitely hosting them the second they land," William chimed in with a boisterous, happy laugh. "We'll do a proper family dinner, invite the press off the l
Dirty Little Secret With My Stepbrother Chapter 84
MAYA'S POVThe bedroom fell into a suffocating, absolute silence as I stared down at the glowing livestream on my phone screen.Riley sat right beside me on the edge of the mattress, her own breathing shallow and hurried. Her heart seemed to be pounding just as fast as mine while the high-definition camera focused on Killian walking smoothly back toward the center stage.Downstairs, William’s booming voice echoed up through the floorboards once again. "Elena. Quick, turn the television volume up. You don't want to miss whatever Killian is about to announce.”Riley and I exchanged a sharp, terrified glance in the dim lighting of my room. My chest heaved. I told myself to put the phone down. I told myself to lock the door, pull the blankets over my head, and ignore the world. I already knew how this horror story ended. I already knew what was coming. Yet, as if controlled by an outside force, my legs stood up on their own, and my feet began moving toward the bedroom door."Maya, wait,"
Dirty Little Secret With My Stepbrother Chapter 83
MAYA'S POVA heavy, expectant silence filled the living room as everyone waited for Killian's answer.On the television screen, Killian glanced briefly at Victoria beside him before looking back at the interviewer with a smooth, small smile. He avoided giving a direct answer, his tone calm and composed."Some moments are worth waiting for," Killian said into the microphone. "And I promise people won't have to wait much longer."The crowd at the banquet erupted into loud cheers and applause. To the rest of the world, it was an immediate confirmation that an engagement announcement was coming.To me, it was like he was stabbing me in the chest with a knife. He had never been clear about his relationship with Victoria. She was only his childhood friend. Was he really replacing me with her? He had told me there was nothing to worry about. He said Victoria was just a friend. On the couch, my mother and William were all smiles. William laughed, shaking his head with a broad, proud smile.
Dirty Little Secret With My Stepbrother Chapter 82
MAYA'S POVThe week of the international charity banquet arrived, and I did everything in my power to block out the world.I deleted every single sports app from my phone, muted every hockey page on social media, and made Riley promise never to mention Killian’s name if it popped up online. Riley agreed without a second thought, giving my hand a firm squeeze. "Protecting your peace isn't running away, Maya," she told me softly. "It's survival. I won't say a word."For a couple of days, the plan actually seemed to work. I threw myself entirely into my work at the boutique. I spent long hours helping customers, steaming fabrics, and carefully organizing the new summer collection. Keeping my hands busy kept the dark, intrusive thoughts from completely taking over my mind.Carter noticed the subtle shift almost immediately. When he dropped by the shop mid-week, he stood near the front counter, watching me arrange a display of silk scarves. A genuinely relieved smile softened his face."
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