Meredith's POV He cooed softly, then yawned, nestling against my chest. I kissed his forehead, my heart swelling with a possessive ache that almost crushed me.But I wasn’t free yet.I tucked him close and headed toward the door, only to almost collide with the senior nurse. Her sharp eyes bore into mine.It was the same Hispanic woman as the first time. Heaven sure had a funny way of sending her to me.“What are you doing?” she demanded. “And where are you taking that baby?”I panicked on the inside. Her direct questions made me lose my thoughts. I calmed down and remembered that she got suspicious if I showed fear. So, I slipped into a new, built character.Thankfully, my mask hid my expressions. “The doctor ordered me to bring him back to the mother,” I said smoothly. “She’s hysterical. She won’t calm down until she sees him again.”The nurse softened, nodding slowly. “Ahh. A new mother. I understand her perfectly. It’s a mother’s instinct to want to be with her babies. It’s fine.
Meredith's POV“Oh God. I’m going to die!” the pregnant brunette screamed. “Get this baby out of me, please!”“Please, calm down, ma’am,” one of the nurses pleaded. I was scared out of my wits. Watching the other lady spread her legs and scream made me swear I’d never have a baby in my life. I wasn’t going to go through this—ever.I looked away and my eyes landed on her. Caroline. Unlike the other woman, she was drawing breaths and gasping. She acted more relaxed even with the sweat pouring down her face.Her face was red, hair plastered on her face and temple, and she kept biting her lips and squeezing the pillow tightly.Oh God. I am never doing this. No matter how much I love a man. My heart sank and I held my chest.Caroline’s eyes fell on mine and there was a look of recognition. I acted calm and looked away, feeling terrified. I felt her gaze lingering on me.I heard her scream again and I blew hot air from my mouth. It hit back my face and I shivered. I turned to see her grip t
Meredith’s POVMy car parked in front of the hospital and I let out my breath, then glanced at the tall glass door. The security guard was still there and he kept letting people in.My heart was racing and I took my time to calm down. When I had stopped shaking, I got out of the car, holding my bag, and walked to the door.“Good evening, Miss,” he said, and I responded with a nod. This was it. The day I had been waiting for.I knew the security guard didn’t recognize me because of my disguise last time.Perfect, my mind chimed as I strolled into the hospital, holding my bag with care. I didn’t make it obvious and lowered my head to avoid the cameras capturing my face. My soft wedged heels carried me across the polished, tiled floor, echoing gently with my steady steps. I took my time to bend in, and when no one was looking, I slipped past the receptionist desk while she murmured directions to an old couple.My target wasn’t upstairs but at the laundry section. I made my move, stealthi
Melissa’s POV“She's very intriguing,” I muttered, catching my breath and controlling it. I was playing a dangerous game and I knew it, but it had to be done.After I was sure I had my breath still, I slowly peeked my head out and checked the hallway one last time, making sure no one saw me and fully brought myself out.I left the hospital the same way I came in, fully disguised, and rushed to the elevator, pressing the button frantically. The door opened and I stepped into it with a couple of people inside.I was a bit angry but couldn't do anything about it and stayed silent until the elevator doors opened again, letting me out. I walked out of the hospital with my head low to avoid the hospital cameras capturing my face, even with the disguise. I was being extra careful and tried not to look suspicious.I got to my car parked on another street and opened it. Then I got in, sat down, and took off my glasses and exhaled. I got rid of the scarf and tossed it to the passenger seat. The
Meredith's POVMy eyes remained fixed on them, watching them leave the mansion in the car until it disappeared from my sight.I moved away from the window and started to panic. I couldn't place how he found out.I bit my fake nail, my teeth grazing the burnt short-tipped acrylic. “I was clean with everything. I… I'm so sure of it.”“I didn't make a mistake. He shouldn't have known. Or was he tricking me?”I couldn't find an answer to any of my questions and I panicked. My feet felt like jelly, and when I tried to walk, I stumbled.I fell to the chair and ran my hand through my hair. This was bad. Very bad.“God, what do I do?” I muttered. “He can't find out.”If I did the DNA test, then he would surely know he wasn't my child but hers. Caroline's son.I had kept it secret for nearly three decades and I wasn't about to lose it all now.My mind drove back to the past as my vision turned blurry.---To The Past:My legs moved faster across the pavement. I crossed the road, following the
Dwayne's POVShe slowly reached down and picked them up, her eyes staring in horror at them.I watched her, taking in her expression.Yes, I had done some digging ever since I found out I was Mr. Wilson's biological son. I traced our old home to find out truths and asked a lot of questions. Maybe even had someone spy on Shane when he went on a business trip.They weren’t able to report everything he did because he was smart and avoided tracks as if he knew he was being followed, but I found something else. And I was going to get to the bottom of it.Her eyes turned red, and her body shook as she looked at me. I rested my voice and spoke calmly. “What are you hiding from me?”Her voice cracked, then broke. “I don’t have anything to hide from you.”“Then you don’t mind explaining why my hospital records are missing, Mother?” I asked.Her eyes confirmed what I knew. She was lying.“Should I refresh your memory? You stalked Shane’s mother and worked as a nurse in the same hospital,” I sta