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23. Barren

Author: Oluwafunmito Star
last update publish date: 2026-04-30 13:39:30

The speaker returned to the stage. “The host of this year’s gala, Cassian Vale, and his partner are here. Let’s give them a warm welcome.” They rose to their feet, applause breaking out as their hands came together in steady rhythm to acknowledge Cassian and Marina’s presence. “Thank you.”

When they sat down, he lowered his head slightly before letting Cassian have the floor.

Marina noticed Collin’s dark eyes were still firmly fixated on her. It almost made her uncomfortable, but Cassian’s pre
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  • Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another   76. A meet-up

    Marina had never seen a woman perfect the art of strutting the way Lily did. Every movement she made towards her was refined, and when she halted in front of her, Marina was quietly intimidated by this woman.She looked even more beautiful in person. Marina already liked her. The aura she exuded was enough to take a quick liking to her.“Marina?” Lily asked, her lips twitching into a smile that enhanced her beautiful face.“Yes,” Marina responded firmly.“Great.” Lily elegantly eased herself into the chair. “You look so beautiful in person. Now, I see why Cassian is head over heels.”Marina smiled. Even though Lily’s physical appearance seemed a bit too serious, she was the joking type. “Thank you. You look great as well.”Lily bobbed her head playfully. “Well, you can say that.” The server walked in to take their orders, then initiated a conversation. “Sorry I called you here on such short notice.”Marina nodded. “Is this just about meeting me, or is there more? About Cassian?” Curio

  • Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another   75. Contract Terms

    “He needs to be stopped,” Cassian said calmly, his gaze on a flustered Marina. “And you need security.”“No, I do not.” Marina fired back. She wouldn’t sit back there and let Cassian dictate how she would live her life. “What I need is for you to stop meddling in my life’s business like I’m some girl who needs her big bro’s protection.”“I’m sorry, sweetheart, but as long as that child is still inside your belly, I’m responsible for your protection to an extent.”“I’m not a child, Mr. Vale.” She protested.“No, you’re not, but you’re carrying my child, which makes you an important part of my life.” He reminded her as if she might have forgotten. “That man keeps appearing in your life. Considering your nasty history with him, I don’t trust him not to harm you or the baby someday. You need security, and he needs to be stopped now. I’ll file a restraining order against him.”Cassian had seen the videos of Marina and Collin flying around before she got home. She met him pacing the living

  • Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another   74. Ex-husband is a clown

    Marina smiled, looking at her friend. How nice she was to always think of others before acting in her own interest.“He needs all the time in the world to heal.” She shrugged, wondering why Marina was staring at her like that. “I don’t think he wants to rush into a new relationship now. We’re starting off as friends, a good one if you ask me.”“You’re such a good person, Rose,” Marina said before she could hold back the words. “I hope life is kind enough to give you a partner as good as you are.” Tears welled up in her eyes as she thought of her life since she reunited with Roselyn, and even before they fell apart. She’d been wonderful, a perfect friend one could ask for. Reaching for her hand, she stroked it lightly. “Whatever you do, just know that I’ll support you.”“Even if it means dating four men at the same time,” Rose rolled her eyes. “Still one of my fantasies, though.”“I know you’re crazy, but not so much crazy, but even though it comes to that,” she paused, clearing her th

  • Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another   73. Unresolved conflict

    CHAPTERCassian was back from the trip, but their relationship was still as sour as it was before he left. Throughout the three-day trip, Marina had spoken to him once and had not returned his calls. He was back home and discussed the shopping he’d purposely suggested to make things right between them again, but Marina had declined the offer to go with him.“Roselyn is waiting downstairs.” She told him as she added final touches to her light makeup. “She knows some of the best designer stores for babies.”He approached, halting behind her to give them the distance she seemed to be asking for since that dinner. “Is there a reason you’re refusing to go shopping with me?” He asked.Pretending not to be affected by his closeness, Marina shook her head, intensifying her gaze on the mirror before her. “We’re women,” she said vaguely. “The baby is a girl. I believe we can make better options for her.”He regarded her with a tired gaze. “Women? Is that the same reason you avoided my calls and

  • Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another   72. Out of the picture

    MARINAMarina sat up to grab the note Cassian left on the bed. Pretending to be asleep, she had left her eyes half shut, monitoring his movements around the room before he left that morning.“I hope you feel better when you wake up,” yawning, she read out the content of the note. “It’s been days, and you’re yet to talk to me about what happened at the dinner? Or is the baby still demanding space? I’ve contacted the designers to come check the house for the placement of the baby’s nursery. Please, supervise them. If you feel better when I’m back from my business trip, we’ll do some shopping for the baby. Be good.”Her heart fluttered, but she quickly squeezed the paper in her hands, ignoring the butterflies that had been left awake in her stomach. She didn’t need them now. This was just about the baby, strictly the baby.She was gradually approaching six months. Her tummy had gotten a lot rounder, very visible, and fatigue was always setting in whenever she went through stress. The doc

  • Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another   71. Strategizing

    Marina had remained quiet throughout the ride back home because she didn’t want to worsen Cassian’s mood. She could as well pretend not to have discovered anything. It didn’t matter after all.Cassian occasionally glanced her way, hoping she’d talk to him, but she remained mute. For someone who’d been chatty on their way to the restaurant that evening, she was unusually silent, and it disturbed him.“Hey,” he caught her wrist the moment they stepped into the room, pulling her closer. Marina almost melted into his touch, but she maintained her fierceness. “Did someone say anything to you when I left the table? Did Adam piss you off?”“No, Cassian, this is not about your uncle.” She responded, battling the inner voice that was encouraging her to savor Cassian’s warmth.“Then it’s about what? We were good before we left for dinner.”“Pregnancy hormones,” she lied, “I just want to be alone.” She loathed that she was beginning to shut him out, but that might as well be their new reality af

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