로그인She didn’t budge; she simply smirked and crossed her legs, looking completely unfazed by his anger.“Relax, Liam. I’m not here to have a fight with you,” she said casually. “I figured out you haven’t changed the passcode yet; that’s how I got in.”Liam cursed himself for forgetting to change the door passcode, which had allowed Victoria entry.She stood and walked toward him confidently. “I just wanted to check in on you, Liam. How are you doing? You look like you’ve been through a lot lately.”“I know you’re not truly concerned. You just want something.”A soft chuckle escaped her lips. “Well, you know me so well, darling. But you’re right.”She reached out to touch his arm, but he quickly moved away. “I need money.”“Didn’t I already send money to your bank account out of goodwill? Why are you asking for more? How shameless can you be?”“But it’s not enough!”Liam pressed his lips into a thin line. Despite giving her more than enough for her pregnancy, she had the nerve to come back
Life was never the same after Victoria was kicked out of Liam's house. The little savings she had were gone within a month, spent on bills and food.She had to find a job quickly to make ends meet, or she would starve. There were companies willing to hire her, but aside from the low pay, she felt she was too good for the work.She should have been living a privileged life, enjoying it to the fullest, but instead, that bright future was gone in an instant. It was all Emerald's fault.Victoria sighed and rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. Where was she going to get the money to survive on her own?Bam! Bam! Bam!“Open up, Victoria! Your rent is long overdue. I need the money right now.”She rubbed her swollen belly, feeling the subtle kick beneath her palm. She didn’t have to open the door to know it was the landlord.“I know you're in there! Stop avoiding me!”Victoria quickly got up and opened the door before he lost his temper and kicked it in. She could only clench he
Liam approached the bed, his intense gaze fixed on her. “Why didn't you tell me you're pregnant?”Emerald’s jaw dropped. How did he find out?“How could you not tell me?”She clenched her fists tightly at her sides, her knuckles turning white. A while ago, she had avoided his gaze, but now she met his red, angry eyes with equal ferocity.She spoke in an icy voice, “Do you think you have the right to know? When you chose Victoria over me, you lost the right to know about this pregnancy.”“It's our child! Don't deny my right!”“Our child?” She let out a bitter laugh that echoed through the room. “How can you be so sure that this child is yours?”“I am the only man in your life. You never had any intimate relationships aside from me,” he replied, so sure of himself.“Are you sure of that?”“I can take a paternity test to prove that the child”—he pointed at her belly—“the baby you're carrying is mine. I bet my life on it.”She turned away from him. “I want some rest. Please leave.”Emeral
The assistant at the front desk greeted them with a warm smile and led them to the waiting room.Emerald felt her fingers turn cold as she waited for her name to be called. Therese reached over and squeezed her hand, offering her a reassuring smile.When the assistant finally called her name, Emerald stood up and followed her into the examination room.Dr. Harper, the Westmore family doctor, asked her a series of questions about her symptoms. Afterwards, she performed some tests and took blood samples. Emerald received the results a few hours later.“I have good news for you,” Dr. Harper said with a smile when she reentered her office.Emerald swallowed hard and waited.“Mrs. Westmore, you're pregnant! Congratulations!”Emerald left the doctor's office with a million thoughts running through her mind, and Therese was there waiting for her when she emerged.“I’m pregnant,” she announced.Her best friend stared at her with wide eyes. “Pregnant?” When she recovered, Therese gave her a bi
Liam closed the front door gently behind him. His head spun as he made his way toward the living room. He had drunk a little too much tonight, but drinking into a stupor helped dull whatever pain he felt.He strode to the stairs but stopped in his tracks when he realized he wasn't alone.Seated on the couch with a disapproving look on her face was Victoria. Her eyes blazed with rage. “Hah! Do you have any idea what time it is?”She placed her hands on her waist and stomped her feet. “I’ve been up all night waiting for you, and you come home wasted?”“Please, Victoria, I'm not in the mood for this. Let's talk about it in the morning.”“No. We will talk right now! I know what you've been doing behind my back.”Liam looked confused for a moment before quickly composing himself. “What are you talking about?”“I know that you've been sneaking around behind my back. I have proof,” Victoria screamed, holding up a stack of photographs.Liam stared at the pictures and saw that they were of him
After taking their order, the waiter left.They engaged in comfortable conversation while waiting for their food.“I have eight siblings,” James shared when the topic shifted to family.She was surprised by the large number but found it endearing.“Why so many?” she blurted out before she could stop herself.James blushed shyly and shrugged. “Maybe Dad simply likes having a big family. Actually, four of my siblings were adopted, while the other four are biological children. And, well, I'm the youngest—an illegitimate son from an affair.”“My father and I aren't that close,” he continued. “I guess there was always a distance between us since I didn't grow up with him.”“At least you got to know your father,” she told him. “I had no idea if my father was alive since I came from an orphanage.”“That’s so sad to hear. It must be tough not knowing anything about your parents.”Emerald shrugged. “Perhaps it's for the better. He might be a criminal, a drug dealer—who knows? I'm better off no
“Shall I take you back to the Ashford Residence, or would you prefer to be dropped off at the hotel?” Crimson inquired once we were inside the car."Just take me to Queen's Courtyard," I responded, my mind preoccupied with the piled paperwork awaiting me on my office desk. Crimson sighed, drawing
"I have something to show you, Mommy," she exclaimed.“What is it, Cleo?” I asked, my interest piqued by her enthusiasm.“Just a moment, Mom,” she replied.Sitting on the edge of the bed, I watched as Cleo knelt down on the floor, opening her small suitcase filled with clothes, and began rummaging
The police station was a hive of activity when we arrived, and officers were moving around in a hurry. Crimson and I were directed to the office by a stern-looking officer, who instructed us to wait for Chief Dallas.I sat with my hands clenched in my lap. I was scared, but I was trying my best to
Crimson's laughter echoed in the study room. I hadn't expected him to laugh at the situation, which made me wonder if he had lost his mind. “Don't spit such ridiculous words,” he replied with a hardened expression. “I am not interested in you, Vera. You're like a sister to me."The woman he had ju







