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Replacing My Daughter's Daddy

Replacing My Daughter's Daddy

Short Story · Romance
By:  Ethene GraceCompleted
Language: English
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Tragic Love

Melodramatic

Mistress

Bias

Independence

Regret

I was feeding my seven-year-old daughter, Lucy Langer, when Robert Langer crashed through the front door, reeking of alcohol. His shirt collar hung askew, and red marks blazed across his neck. "Audrey," he said hoarsely, "someone spiked my drink at the charity gala. But don't worry. I've already had my lawyer handle it." I nodded. After so many years of marriage, I knew he only had eyes for me and our daughter. He never strayed. Or so I believed… until eight months later. While Robert was away on a business trip, his cruise ship caught fire. The news dominated every channel. Clutching a sobbing Lucy, I rushed to the hospital, only to find him swathed in bandages, standing outside the maternity ward. "Becca is pregnant," he murmured. "It was that night at the gala… I didn't think it would happen from just once…" He gulped. "When the fire spread, she saved me. But she… got trapped herself." A newborn's wail pierced the corridor as the delivery room doors opened. Becca White was wheeled out, looking pale and exhausted. She clutched my sleeve and pleaded desperately, "Audrey… my babies can't grow up without a father…"

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10 Chapters
Chapter 1
Robert Langer turned to me. I could see the conflict in his eyes. "Lucy needs her mother… but Becca's babies…"I tightened my hold on my trembling daughter and cut him off with a cold laugh."Robert, either you make them disappear for good, or I'll take Lucy and leave."His eyes burned red as he pinned me against the wall. "I can't lose either of you!"Then came the celebration for the twins’ birth. The Langer family estate blazed with lights and celebration. Lucy clung to the back of my skirt, peeking timidly at the newborn twins.I slipped off my wedding ring and pressed it into her palm. "Sweetheart, we're going to meet your new daddy."When I made the call, Andrew Thompson's deep voice came through the line. "Audrey, I'm so happy you've finally decided to call."Inside the Langer family villa, the atmosphere brimmed with joy. Laughter and toasts echoed through the banquet hall."Congratulations, congratulations! The Langer family finally has heirs—twins, no less."Robe
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Chapter 2
As soon as Robert said those words, two security guards stepped forward to seize Lucy.I shielded Lucy with all my strength. "Robert, if you dare touch her, I'll divorce you!"He hesitated for a moment, but Becca suddenly spoke up, her voice quivering with urgency."Robert, the babies… Something's wrong with their breathing! We need to get them to the hospital!"His face drained of color. Shoving me aside, he bolted toward the babies in her arms.I took the chance to pull Lucy behind me as I watched his retreating back with a chill creeping into my heart.So this was how it was—in his eyes, the twins were worth far more than his own wife and daughter."I'm taking Becca and the children to the hospital first. And as for divorce, don't even think about it. As long as you acknowledge Becca and the twins, you'll remain the only Mrs. Langer. Audrey, my patience has limits. Don't push me further."After they left, the banquet hall filled with a swell of murmurs."Tsk, tsk… the Lange
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Chapter 3
"Wait for me. I'm returning to the country."I ended the call, then scooped Lucy into my arms and headed for the exit of the banquet hall."Apologies, Madam. Mr. Langer instructed that you're not allowed to take Miss Lucy away," the security guard said, blocking my path.I forced myself to stay upright as I unlocked my phone, only to be met with a fresh social media post from Becca.It was a photo of Robert.[Thanks to Robert for rushing me and the children to the hospital in time. He's a great dad and husband!]Pain lanced through my chest, sharp enough to steal my breath. I could almost taste blood rising in my throat."Mom! What's wrong?" Lucy's frightened eyes darted to the corner of my mouth."She's vomiting blood! Hurry! Get her to the hospital!" someone shouted.Chaos erupted as people scrambled to carry me out. I drifted into unconsciousness and didn't wake for three whole days.When I finally opened my eyes, Lucy was nowhere in sight."Lucy!""A man claiming to be
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Chapter 4
The moment I stumbled outside, a wall of flashing cameras engulfed me.Reporters surged forward, shoving microphones in my face."Audrey, is it true you instructed your daughter to harm the twins because you were jealous that Becca gave birth to sons?""Sources say you're unable to conceive again, and that you wanted to eliminate the Langer family's bloodline. Care to comment?""Mr. Langer has already issued a statement saying he will hold you accountable. Do you have anything to say in your defense?"The crush of bodies pressed in on me until I could barely stand.My phone buzzed incessantly with headlines flooding the screen one after another.[Robert Langer's Wife Intends to Kill His Illegitimate Sons][Audrey Flavell Driven Mad By Jealousy]In the photos, the doctored surveillance footage showed a chilling image—Lucy holding a pair of scissors.The comment section seethed with venom: "Vicious woman," "Unfit to be a mother."Only a few scattered voices spoke in my defense
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Chapter 5
"One."My forehead struck the ground with a sharp crack, and a burst of gold stars exploded in my vision.Behind me, Lucy's desperate voice tore through the crowd. "Mom, no!"I didn't dare look back, afraid to meet the terror in her eyes.From the side came Becca's syrupy, false concern. "Robert, that's enough…"But Robert cut her off with a voice like ice."Continue!"By the fifth step, warm blood had already begun to seep from my brow.Suddenly, clear applause rang out from the crowd. Andrew had appeared at some point, tall and composed in a sharp black suit, his gaze cold enough to freeze bone.He strode toward Robert. Though young, he still stood a head taller, and the weight in his voice carried the authority of someone used to command."Robert, is this a public display of family punishment? Humiliating your wife in the streets?"Robert's expression darkened instantly."Andrew, this is my family's business. Why aren't you abroad finishing your degree? What are you doin
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Chapter 6
Just as Andrew was about to carry me away, Robert roared, "Put my wife down!"Before I could react, Lucy broke free from Becca's grasp and ran straight toward Andrew."Andrew, my dad is a bad man! He's always bullying Mom with that bad woman! I don't want him as my dad anymore!"Andrew ruffled her hair. "Alright, Lucy. Come home with me."His voice was gentle, but when he turned to Robert, his tone turned to ice."Robert, you don't even understand the most basic gratitude. What right do you have to call Audrey your wife?""Because you leave her bruised from head to toe?" His gaze swept over Becca and the twin boys in his arms. "Or because you brought your mistress and illegitimate children into her home?"A vein throbbed in Robert's temple as he stepped in front of us."She hasn't finished kneeling ninety-nine times to apologize to Becca and the twins. As long as I don't agree to a divorce, she's still my wife!"If you dare take another man's wife and child by force, that's
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Chapter 7
Andrew's lips curved into a faint smile."Clear the area," he told the security guards.A sleek black Cayenne rolled in. When the door swung open, he bent close to my ear, his voice low and teasing."Audrey, the children's room at the Thompson estate is already filled with all the toys Lucy loves."The engine roared to life, drowning out Robert's desperate shouts beneath the barrage of reporters' questions.In the rearview mirror, Becca sat collapsed on the ground. She was then arrested by the police.The twins' cries faded into the evening along with the flash of cameras.None of it had anything to do with me anymore.......Life at the Thompson residence was peaceful and warm. Andrew went out of his way to delight Lucy, always inventing new ways to make her laugh. But when his gaze fell on me, the tenderness—so intense it almost burned—made me instinctively want to retreat.One day, after Lucy had fallen asleep, he approached me."Wine?"His voice carried a quiet certai
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Chapter 8
Robert recoiled as if scalded, releasing me instantly. Becca lunged into the opening, throwing herself against him with a theatrical wail, "Robert, you can't abandon me and the twins! Audrey doesn't even love you!"The mention of two children drew even harsher condemnation from the crowd.I was already reeling from the news of Andrew's impending return to Calixud. Now, my mounting anxiety surged into a sharp pain in my chest, and before I could steady myself, a mouthful of blood burst forth."Step aside!"The familiar, cool edge in that voice cut through the commotion.Andrew strode through the gawking crowd. When his eyes landed on me, fury turned his gaze storm-dark.Becca's act shifted on a dime. She shoved Robert away and fluttered toward Andrew, voice dripping with fake concern. "Andrew, thank God you're here! Audrey's been cheating on you with—""Shut your mouth. She's mine. One more word slandering her, and you'll regret it."He sidestepped her attempt to touch him and c
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Chapter 9
Andrew's Adam's apple bobbed violently as he swallowed hard.His thumb came up, catching a tear at the corner of my eye with unbearable gentleness."Took you long enough," he rasped, voice rough with emotion."Fine!" Becca shrieked, her face contorting. With a sudden, hysterical laugh, she brandished her phone like a weapon. "You think you've won? Audrey—look familiar?"My blood turned to ice.The screen showed Lucy—tiny wrists bound with rope, her terrified face streaked with tears—in what looked like an abandoned warehouse. A mechanized voice crackled, "Want your daughter? Meet at the abandoned factory on the outskirts in one hour.""They're using a child as leverage? Disgusting!" someone in the crowd shouted."Someone call 911!" Another voice cried out, and even as sirens began wailing in the distance, Andrew and I had already bolted.The black Cayenne roared down the road. Andrew freed one hand to clasp mine tightly."Trust me. Lucy will be fine."I choked back a sob an
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Chapter 10
Fifteen minutes later, Andrew's grandfather arrived, leaning heavily on his cane.His wrinkled hands trembled as they covered the back of Andrew's hand. "I'm so glad you've woken up…"Then he turned to me. "Audrey, thanks for taking care of Andrew."In that moment, I saw gratitude and approval in his eyes, and all my unease melted away.Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed through the hospital corridor.Robert, reeking of alcohol, shoved through the crowd, waving a yellowed photograph. It was a family portrait."Audrey! You can't marry anyone else!"His roar cracked through the air. Even as security restrained him, he struggled wildly. "We built Langer Group together! You can't just watch it fall into the Thompson family's hands!"Andrew's grandfather gestured for the guards to take him away. His curses faded into the distance.Clearing his throat, Andrew's grandfather said, "Audrey, before Andrew fell into a coma, he kept talking about marrying you."I froze. Andrew, freshly
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