“Do you think I don’t want this baby?”Amora was taken aback by how accurately Regis guessed what was on her mind. She gave him a small nod and said softly, “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to doubt you. I was just wondering how you feel about having another baby.”Regis knew it had all happened so suddenly. They had never really talked about having another child after Rayden, so this wasn’t exactly planned. But that didn’t mean he didn’t want this baby.“Amora, listen to me,” Regis said seriously.Amora looked at him closely. There was something so calm and warm in his eyes. She could feel how much love and care he held for her.“I’ve never once regretted meeting you, Amora. And I would never see your pregnancy as a burden. To me, this is a blessing. A sign that I’ve been given another chance. A chance to prove I’m a strong man who’s worthy of being a father,” Regis said with quiet pride.A gentle smile bloomed on Amora’s face. Her heart filled with warmth and peace hearing his words.“Regi
“Regis, I—”“No. You’re staying here,” Regis cut her off, clearly understanding what his wife was about to say.“I’ll go alone. I hope yesterday taught you a lesson, Baby,” he added firmly.“Regis is right, Amora. Stay here until he settles things with his father. Trust him,” Alejandro chimed in. He didn’t want his daughter taking unnecessary risks again either.Amora glanced at her father and let out a resigned sigh. She knew her actions yesterday had caused panic and worry for everyone. “Fine. But I’m going to stay at my own house,” she muttered.“No, Amora. You and Ray stay here until I come back to get you both—once everything’s safe and under control,” Regis replied, still firm.It wasn’t that Regis wanted Amora to stay at the Volker mansion, but at the moment, he didn’t have many options. For now, they had to take cover under the protection of the Golden Snake.Before taking Amora and Rayden back with him, Regis needed to make sure of something, especially about Jack’s actions.
“You know my son, Amora?” Alejandro asked, growing more confused.“Not really. I’ve met him once before, but I didn’t know he was … your son,” Amora replied, still trying to process everything.Alejandro was stunned. He looked at his son, who appeared calm as he took a seat next to his mother.“Sorry I’m late, Dad,” Cedric said with a wide smile. “I just heard we had a special guest this morning.”Regis was a bit surprised by Cedric’s composed demeanor. He had assumed the man would show some open hostility.Though Regis had never met Cedric face-to-face, he’d heard plenty of rumors that Cedric was even more dangerous than Alejandro’s eldest son. And now, Regis was starting to understand why people said that.“Let’s put the past behind us,” Alejandro said, looking firmly at Cedric. “Everyone at this table is part of the Volker family now.”“Understood, Dad,” Cedric replied smoothly, still smiling.“Where’s your sister?” Steffany asked.“I already called her. She should be here any mome
Breakfast at the Volker residence went on as planned, even though Steffany’s arrival had clearly killed Alejandro’s appetite.Alejandro wasn’t about to pass up the chance to have breakfast with his biological daughter and grandson, no matter how unpleasant his wife’s presence made him feel.Still, Alejandro was somewhat relieved that Steffany was at least being friendly toward Amora. He’d worried she wouldn’t accept her. Even so, he felt her behavior was a bit too much.Steffany kept trying to make conversation with everyone at the table, even though she clearly knew her husband didn’t want her there. Between spoonfuls of her favorite seafood cream soup, she turned to Amora and said, “I heard from Dr. Wright that you’re pregnant. How are you feeling this morning? Any nausea?”Alejandro’s brows furrowed. His hand paused mid-spread with jam on his whole wheat toast.“Why are you looking at me like that, Honey? Am I not allowed to care a little about your daughter’s well-being?” Steffany
“Dad, where’s Uncle Xavier?”Rayden’s question broke the cheerful chatter in the dining room. He had slept in the same room as Xavier and his father last night, but when he woke up, only his father was there.“Xavier was here too?” Amora asked in surprise.She was still trying to make sense of everything that had happened so suddenly. Regis and Rayden showing up this morning was already shocking enough, but now her son had just revealed that Xavier was also here last night. That could only mean something had happened.“What’s really going on, Regis?” Amora asked sharply, her eyes narrowing, demanding the truth.But Regis simply smiled, gently took her hand, and said, “It’s nothing. Xavier just dropped Rayden and me off last night.”He had to lie. The last thing he wanted was to make her worry more than she already was.Backing up his father’s story, Rayden nodded when his mother turned to him. “Dad’s right. Uncle Xavier brought us here last night. Right, Grandpa?”Rayden quickly looke
After finishing up, Amora stepped out of the room. Marie was waiting, ready to guide her to the dining room.Amora was in awe of the luxury surrounding her. She never imagined she’d spend the night in a place this grand. And yet, despite all the extravagance, she felt no freedom as she walked through the elaborately decorated halls.The servants gave her polite greetings, bowing slightly as if afraid she might lash out. It made Amora feel like some kind of frightening stranger.The atmosphere in the mansion was heavy, almost suffocating, and all Amora wanted was to leave. Given the choice between this lavish estate full of rules and a modest home where she could live freely, she’d choose the latter without hesitation.Her thoughts were interrupted when Marie spoke beside her. “Miss, please … this way.”Amora’s eyes landed on the large, closed double doors in front of her. She swallowed hard, trying to settle her nerves.‘Whatever it takes, I need to convince him to let me leave today,