A poignant and emotional tale about Mia, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage that was built on a business arrangement rather than affection. Married to Kyle Branson, a successful and detached businessman, Mia's life is an unacknowledged shadow to his true love—her younger stepsister, Taylor. When Mia unexpectedly discovers she is pregnant with twins, the news shakes her world, especially since her marriage contract forbids pregnancy. As Mia grapples with the reality of carrying Kyle's children, she faces not only the crushing weight of their cold, contractual relationship but also the sting of betrayal as Kyle continues his affair with Taylor. Mia’s internal battle intensifies as she navigates the emotional turmoil of being invisible to the man she once loved and the looming secret of her pregnancy.
View MoreChapter 250Mia's POV"I'm sorry," Thomas said finally. "About today. About all of it."I glanced at him sideways. In the dim light, his profile looked tired, stressed in a way I rarely saw him. "Which part are you sorry about?""Victoria calling me without giving me the full picture. Me not checking with you first. The whole mess." He ran a hand through his hair. "I honestly thought I was walking into a situation where Madison needed support after being bullied. I never imagined...""That my sons were the ones being targeted?""That Victoria would use Madison that way," he corrected. "When she called, she was crying, saying Madison had been hurt and humiliated by other children. She made it sound like an emergency."I considered this. It wasn't entirely Thomas's fault—Victoria was clearly skilled at manipulation. But that didn't completely absolve him either."Thomas," I said carefully, "I need to be honest with you about something.""Okay.""I think Victoria has romantic feelings fo
Mia's POVThe drive home was quiet except for the gentle hum of the car engine and the twins' occasional whispered conversations in the backseat. I kept checking them in the rearview mirror, watching for signs of lingering upset from their terrible day. But kids are resilient in ways that constantly amaze me. By the time we pulled into our parking garage, they were already debating whether Gas would prefer chicken or beef flavored treats when we got upstairs."Mama," Ethan said as I helped him out of his car seat, "my tummy feels funny."I knelt down to his level, studying his pale face. "Funny how, sweetheart? Like you're hungry, or like you might throw up?""Like... twisty," he said, pressing his small hands against his stomach. "Like when we went on that spinny ride at the fair.""It's going to be okay," I murmured, pulling him into a hug. "That twisty feeling will go away. It's just your body telling you that today was hard."Alexander slipped his hand into mine as we walked towar
Mia's POVThomas stepped forward as we headed toward the door. "Mia, wait. Let me walk you to your car.""Later, Thomas" I said. "we're not doing this in front of the boys."Behind us, I could hear Victoria talking to Madison in hushed tones.Then I heard Madsion cry out sharply."Mia," he said, slightly out of breath. "I need you to know that Victoria called me in a panic, saying there was an emergency with Madison. I don't know twins are involved. She made it sound like someone was seriously hurt."I kept walking toward the exit, the twins flanking me like tiny bodyguards. "And you didn't think to call me first?"His steps faltered slightly. "I'm sorry. I thought it would be a good time for the three kids to get to know each other."I almost laughed out loud. "They met at Jeo's wedding. Madsion said the twins hurt her.Thomas looked very strange. He must have remembered what happened to the twins on the wedding day. But I guess he didn't believe it was Madison who did it.We pushed
Mia's POVThe silence in the classroom stretched like a taut wire, ready to snap at any moment. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, especially my own boys watching from the corner with the kind of wide-eyed attention that told me they understood far more than they should.The weight of that realization hit me like a freight train.What the hell am I doing?Here I was, standing in my children's classroom, demanding that Thomas choose sides like some kind of dramatic reality TV show. Alexander and Ethan didn't need to see their mother having a public meltdown. They didn't need to witness adult drama playing out in their safe space.They'd already been through enough today.I took a deep breath, the kind I'd learned in those meditation apps I downloaded during the darkest days after Kyle left. In through the nose, hold for four counts, out through the mouth. My therapist from three years ago would be proud."You know what?" I said, my voice suddenly calmer, more controlled. "This isn't a
Mia's POVA sharp knock on the classroom door interrupted us. Through the window, I could see Victoria's perfectly styled blonde hair."That's her," I said, my stomach tightening.But as Ms. Rodriguez moved to open the door, I saw a second figure behind Victoria.Thomas.My heart sank.The door opened, and Victoria swept in wearing a cream-colored designer coat that probably cost more than my monthly salary. Her makeup was flawless, her hair perfectly styled, and she radiated the kind of confidence that only comes from serious money and serious entitlement.Thomas followed behind her, looking uncomfortable in his dark suit. His eyes found mine immediately. His eyes lit up.I'm furious. Doesn't he know what Victoria and her daughter did to my sons?"Where's my daughter?" Victoria demanded, scanning the room until she spotted Madison sitting sullenly at the art table. "Madison, darling, are you alright?"Madison jumped up and ran to her mother, launching into what was clearly a well-reh
Mia's POV"I can be there in twenty minutes," Victoria said curtly. "I hope you've addressed the boys' behavior appropriately."My jaw clenched. She was already defending Madison before even hearing what happened."We'll discuss everything when you arrive," Ms. Rodriguez said diplomatically. "Thank you."After she hung up, Ms. Rodriguez turned to me. "Now I need to talk to Madison before her mother gets here. But given what the boys have told us..." She hesitated. "Would you mind if I spoke with her alone first? Sometimes children feel more comfortable without other parents present.""Actually, I'd prefer to be there," I said firmly. "This same little girl made false accusations against my boys at a my friend's wedding last week. I think it's important that I hear what she says."Ms. Rodriguez nodded understanding. "I get it. Let's keep it low-key though—I don't want her to feel like she's on trial."Madison was sitting at the art table drawing when Ms. Rodriguez approached. "Hey Madi
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