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"Unwed and Expecting" follows the tumultuous journey of Sophia Harrington, a young woman whose perfect life shatters on her wedding day when she is abandoned at the altar by the man she thought was her soulmate. Alone and humiliated, Sophia discovers she is pregnant—a secret she kept, hoping to surprise her groom. Now, she's forced to navigate a new reality as an unwed mother-to-be.Sophia's world is turned upside down as she battles societal judgment, her family's disapproval, and her own fears of raising a child alone. But when she meets Ethan Caldwell, a brooding yet compassionate businessman with a troubled past, she finds an unexpected ally. Ethan, dealing with his own pain of being "extinguished twice"—once by a failed marriage and again by a betrayal in his career—relates deeply to Sophia's sense of loss and uncertainty. Despite their initial resistance, a bond forms between them, filled with undeniable chemistry and shared wounds.However, just as Sophia begins to open her heart, her ex-fiancé returns, claiming he made a mistake and begging for forgiveness. Sophia is torn between the past and the potential future with Ethan. The core struggle centers on Sophia’s journey to self-worth and her fight to choose what's best for herself and her unborn child, rather than what others expect of her. Meanwhile, Ethan must confront his own fears of being hurt again, questioning whether he’s truly capable of being the man Sophia and her child need.Cliffhanger: As Sophia prepares to make her final decision, a shocking revelation about Ethan’s past surfaces, threatening to destroy the fragile trust they’ve built. Will Sophia find the strength to forgive and move forward, or will the weight of past betrayals extinguish her chance at happiness once more?
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UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 33
**A Flicker of Hope**The darkness in the basement was suffocating, pressing in on Sophia and Ethan from all sides. For a moment, neither of them moved, their breaths shallow as they listened for any sign of Lydia. But the eerie silence stretched on, amplifying the tension in the air.“Ethan,” Sophia whispered, her voice trembling, “how do we get out of here?”Ethan’s hand tightened around hers, a gesture of reassurance even though he was just as lost. “We’ll find a way. We have to.”The only light came from Ethan’s phone, casting a weak glow that barely pierced the thick shadows around them. Sophia glanced at the basement door, now firmly shut, trapping them below. The oppressive weight of the house’s history seemed to press down on them, every creak and groan of the old mansion adding to the feeling of being trapped.But then Sophia remembered something—a moment of clarity breaking through the fear. “Ethan, the journals,” she said urgently. “The one we were reading earlier talked ab
UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 32
** Descent into the Unknown**The oppressive silence in the mansion was broken only by the relentless echo of Lydia’s footsteps, which sent shivers down Sophia’s spine. Each step was deliberate, drawing closer as if she was savoring the tension in the air. Trapped in the dimly lit foyer, Sophia and Ethan exchanged a glance that said everything words couldn’t—fear, urgency, and the unspoken agreement that they needed to escape before Lydia’s next move.“This isn’t just about the past anymore,” Sophia whispered, her voice trembling. “She’s gone too far.”Ethan nodded, his jaw tight. “We can’t let her control us like this. There has to be another way out of this house.”The problem they faced was clear: Lydia was holding all the cards. The mansion, once a crumbling relic, now felt like a labyrinth designed to entrap them. Every door they tried seemed locked or barricaded, and the windows were too high or reinforced, as if Lydia had prepared for every possible escape route.Sophia’s thoug
UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 31
** Lydia’s Revenge Unfolds**The sudden disappearance of Lydia left Sophia trembling in Ethan’s arms. The dust settled around them, but the tension in the air was thick and suffocating. The mansion, which had already felt eerie and haunted, now seemed alive with a darker energy—one that felt even more menacing after Lydia’s ominous departure. Sophia’s mind raced. Where could Lydia have gone? What was she planning next?Ethan pulled back slightly, his hands gripping her shoulders as he looked into her eyes. “Sophia,” he said, his voice steady but laced with concern, “we can’t just stand here. She’s not gone for good. She’s up to something, and we need to figure out what.”Sophia’s mind was spinning, the weight of Lydia’s words pressing down on her. Lydia wasn’t just a ghost from her past; she was a real threat now, and one that had vanished into the dark, crumbling corridors of this mansion. The house felt alive, as if it was feeding off the chaos that Lydia had brought with her. Every
UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 30
**The Unraveling Truth**The house shook again, more violently this time, causing Sophia to stumble. Ethan caught her just in time, pulling her close. Dust fell from the ceiling, and the walls seemed to close in around them. The air was thick with tension, a mix of fear and desperation.“Sophia, we need to move!” Ethan urged, his voice hoarse from the dust-filled air. But Sophia couldn’t tear her eyes away from the woman standing at the end of the hallway.The figure in white slowly began to walk toward them, her movements eerily smooth. There was something familiar, something wrong. Sophia’s heart raced as a memory sparked in her mind. She squinted through the dim light, trying to focus. The closer the woman came, the clearer her features became.“Sophia?” Ethan’s voice cracked through her fog of fear.“It’s not a ghost…” Sophia murmured, her mind racing. Her gaze locked onto the woman’s eyes—dark, calculating. The face was familiar, but not from her dreams or from the supernatural.
UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 29
**The Truth Buried Deep**The eerie laughter of the woman—this ghostly mirror image of Sophia—reverberated through the twisted halls of Run Way House. The cold air pressed down on her chest, and for a moment, Sophia was sure she couldn't breathe. Ethan’s grip on her arm tightened, but his own face betrayed the fear crawling through him.Sophia had always believed she could outrun her past, that by not speaking of it, she could pretend it never happened. But now, with this dark, twisted figure from her own memories standing before her, the truth was staring her in the face, and there was no hiding from it any longer. The house wasn’t just haunted—it was pulling from their deepest regrets, their most tightly kept secrets. If they wanted to survive, they had to confront it all, no matter how painful.Sophia’s voice trembled. “Who are you?”The woman’s smile deepened, but there was no warmth in it. “You know who I am, Sophia. You just don’t want to admit it.”“I don’t know you,” Sophia in
UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 28
**Shattered Promises**The heavy silence of Run Way House weighed on Sophia and Ethan as they sat in the cold, dimly lit dining room. The once grand space now felt like a tomb, and the flickering candlelight cast ominous shadows on the walls. Sophia could feel the house tightening its grip on them, as if feeding on their fears and uncertainty. She tried to shake the unease creeping through her veins, but the tension between her and Ethan was undeniableSophia’s fingers traced the edge of the cold, dusty table as she stared at the empty plates set before them. A hollow mockery of a dinner they would never have. “How did we end up here?” she whispered, more to herself than to Ethan. Ethan, seated across from her, leaned back in his chair, running a hand through his hair. His once confident demeanor was cracking, the weight of the house and their past choices visibly taking a toll. “I don’t know,” he muttered, his voice low. “But we need to figure it out before it’s too late.”Sophia fr
UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 27
**The Beginning of Us**Sophia stared at the crackling fire in the mansion’s study, her mind miles away from the present chaos. As the flames flickered, she couldn’t help but reflect on how she and Ethan first met. It was a moment that seemed like fate—a moment that now felt like a lifetime ago.It was a rainy evening in New York, the kind of storm that turned the city into a maze of glistening streets and glowing lights. Sophia, fresh out of college and desperate to prove herself in the corporate world, had been rushing to an important meeting. Her umbrella had flipped inside out, and her carefully styled hair was now clinging to her face in wet strands.Frustrated, she dashed into a nearby coffee shop for shelter, shaking the rain off her coat as she entered. The warmth inside was immediate, the smell of freshly brewed coffee calming her nerves. She sighed and stepped up to the counter.“Rough day?” a deep voice behind her said.Sophia turned, her heart skipping a beat. Standing the
UNWED AND EXPECTING Chapter 26
** The Game Begins**Sophia and Ethan stood before the massive double doors of Run Way House, the air thick with tension. The mansion seemed to pulsate with a life of its own, as if it knew they had returned. It wasn’t just an old, decaying estate—it was something far more sinister, and its secrets were clawing their way to the surface.Sophia inhaled sharply, feeling the oppressive weight of the house press down on her. Her fingers brushed against the cold brass doorknob, and for a moment, she hesitated. “I don’t know if we should be doing this, Ethan.”Ethan glanced at her, his expression a mix of determination and doubt. “We don’t have a choice. The answers are in there. We need to know why we were brought here.”They pushed the doors open, and the inside of the mansion was just as they remembered it—grand, decayed, and haunting. The once-majestic chandelier still hung precariously from the ceiling, its crystals dulled by years of neglect. Dust hung in the air like a thick cloud, a
UNWED AND EXPECTING chapter 25
**The Deception Unfolds**The cool night air hit Sophia and Ethan like a slap, the oppressive weight of the shadows left behind in the cottage. But they didn’t feel safe, not by a long shot. The dark forest loomed ahead, eerily quiet, the trees standing like silent sentinels. It was almost as if they were waiting for something—watching.Sophia wiped her brow, trying to steady her breath. Her mind raced with the memory of the shadowy figure that had worn her father’s face. Was any part of him truly still alive, or was it just another twisted game the shadows played?“I don’t know what’s real anymore,” Sophia whispered, her voice trembling. She looked at Ethan, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and confusion. “Was that really him? Could we have saved him?”Ethan shook his head, frustration clear in his voice. “It wasn’t him, Sophia. That thing inside the cottage—it’s the shadows. They’re messing with your mind, feeding off your hope.”She rubbed her arms, trying to shake off the ling
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