Molly’s POV…I am gaping at the photo in shock. Someone clicked me and Edward together while having dinner last night. My heart slips into my stomach. Lance will surely get mad at me. My hands are trembling."Miss Sanders…" Edward calls out to me. He is saying something that I do not understand. His voice appears to be coming from a distance.My ears have begun to ring. I have the sensation that the world around me is spinning. My body is light as if I am flying."Molly…" Edward yanks my arm and shakes it.I inhale sharply and blink at him."Sit here. Drink some water."He makes me sit on my chair and gives me a glass of water.I drink the water."Listen…" He pulls out a chair and places it right in front of me, then sits down. "Go home. Take a few days' leave. Turn off your phone. Okay? I will take care of the rest."I am staring at him blankly. I don’t know what he is saying. All I can think about is Lance."Are you listening to me?" He taps me on the shoulder.I nod in a daze."Som
I stroke my belly absentmindedly, joy coursing through me. I am pregnant. This baby has the potential to be the catalyst for resolving all of my issues with Lance and saving our marriage from falling apart.I am smiling.‘I should inform Lance.’Then, I pause. My smile is also disappearing. Images of the banquet hall flash through my mind.I haven’t forgotten about the voice message either.Lance has been planning a grand wedding with Ruby. He doesn’t care about whether or not this marriage will last. He doesn’t care about me. It is also possible that he will refuse to accept the baby.I clutch my stomach. Sadness has taken the place of joy in my heart. I look for my bag and phone, which I cannot find. Maybe I dropped them on the road.I am worried about how to pay the bills. I nervously glance at the nurse and say, "Urn… my bag and phone, I might have dropped on the road. I am sorry. I don't have any money with me."Instead of getting angry, the nurse smiles, which is unexpected. Sho
I walk into the bedroom and notice her lying on the bed. I move over and sit beside her, reaching out to pat her on the head.She just shifts her weight and turns to the other side. "I need to rest," she murmurs.I look at her stiff back, disappointed. I had not eaten since last night because I was so worried. I didn't take a bath either this morning, and she is simply avoiding me.Shouldn't she be explaining to me how she ended up at the hospital?I can understand why Edward has not called me. But Molly has no reason not to call me. There are so many things she needs to explain, and all she does is ignore me as if nothing has happened.This is distressing.I respect her decision, believing that I will have enough time to speak with her later."You must be hungry. Let me know what you want to eat.""I am not hungry," she says flatly.I am stunned. This is not the response I was expecting. I thought I would cook and eat with her. She just dashed my hopes.I leap to my feet and storm in
Lance’s POV…I am rendered speechless when I see her put her hand on her tummy in a protective manner. I don’t know, but there is an inexplicable intuition in my mind. I'm starting to get excited.At first, I had intended to fuck her hard; hard enough to remind her whom she belonged to. I wanted to show her how madly I loved her. But all my anger and disappointment vanished the moment I saw her guarding her stomach. I began to move slowly, afraid that my ferocious movement would harm her and the one she was protecting.My heart is about to burst from the amount of adrenaline coursing through my veins. I keep my gaze fixed on her. Her eyes are filled with a mix of affection and intoxication. They are also curious as if she is looking for answers.I don’t know.It should be me to ask her questions.I shrug off all the questions in my mind and concentrate only on her and these intoxicating moments. As I increase the pace a little, she asks me to release outside.Damn…My doubts are getti
Molly’s POV…I slowly roll over to the other side and reach out to find him. I cannot feel him. All I feel is coldness. The emptiness around me makes me restless. I immediately open my eyes and take a look around.He is not in the room. The house is strangely quiet.‘Did he leave?’ I am curious.My heart twinges at the thought of him going to Ruby. I slowly sit up, a dull ache in my abdomen overwhelming me. I wince and rub my tummy. My entire body aches, reminding me of last night's madness. I am still sore down there.These discomforts are nothing in comparison to the agitation in my heart.I dejectedly clamber down the bed and enter the bathroom to freshen up. I have so many things to discuss with Daisy and plan to call her after I take a shower.After taking a bath, I wrap a towel around my torso and exit the bathroom.Creak…"Good morning." His voice rings out inside the room, catching me off guard.I shift my gaze to the door and see him coming in with a tray full of food. I thou
I am compelled to consider her words. Lance is sincerely taking care of me. This cannot be fake. Besides, he told me that he considered Ruby as his sister. It is Ruby who has a huge crush on him.She has nefarious intentions and will do everything she can to cause a misunderstanding between me and Lance.I have to be cautious. I should keep my faith in him and put those fake information out of my mind.Daisy is such a sweetheart."Thank you." I hug her, relieved."What for?" She scowls at me."For helping me.""You are my best friend, more like a sister to me. I will always help you as much as I can. Come on. Let’s try these dresses."She drags me to the changing room. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have such a sister-like friend.I chose what I liked after trying on a few dresses. And my picky friend is still inside the changing room.I sit on a stool and check social media. No one is gossiping about me and Edward. I believe Lance has resolved the problems. This thought mak
A few days later…We arrived at a resort that is located in a hill station. I always love to visit hill stations. The air is so fresh. It gives me the impression that my lungs have been rejuvenated.Lance pulls the luggage as we enter the resort. Daisy is close behind us, talking on the phone.I am admiring the resort's luxurious decor.The entire area is surrounded by high walls, with security cameras installed throughout. Besides, the ornamental plants and expensive decorative items at the lobby and entrance are appealing.I am surprised when I see Adam coming up to us with a huge grin on his face.Adam Smith, a well-known lawyer and a good friend of Lance.I subconsciously turn to Daisy, my mouth agape. I clearly remember how much she admires Adam for a long time. Lance is an excellent matchmaker, I must say. He undoubtedly chose a better person than Jack for Daisy.Daisy is no less surprised than me. She is also gaping at Adam, a blush creeping down her cheeks.‘Awe, she is happy,
"What is going on?" I pull back instantly and ask."Let’s go."We mount the horse and hurry over there, only to find Ruby on the ground, wailing and cursing.My eyebrows twitch to see her.'What on earth is she doing here? Is she following Lance?’My joyous mood turns sour instantly."It’s your fault?" As we proceed toward her, we hear her yell at Daisy. "You scared my horse. So, it suddenly bucked, and I fell.""Hah…" Daisy lets out a scornful chuckle. "Crybaby. You don’t know how to ride. The horse was not comfortable with you, dummy. That’s why it bucked."Ruby sniffs and wipes her tears. "I know how to ride a horse. You came so close to me.""What? I was a yard away from you," Daisy shot back."Lance…" Ruby cried even harder. "I got hurt. It’s Daisy’s fault." She shows her injured leg.Her slacks around the knees ripped open, revealing scratch marks. Her ankle appears to be swollen as well. She is badly injured, I must say.I feel sorry for her, but I walk over to Daisy."Are you