Rosalyn's pov.I kept looking at him dumbstruckly because I wasn't sure if I heard him clearly. The words echoed in my mind, leaving me stunned and unable to process the reality that he just jerked me to.It's not like I don't already know about his affair but now that he confirmed it himself, my mind suddenly buzzed and became blank.I sat there staring at the person who couldn't keep his own promise and betrayed me again. No, this time it can't be called a betrayal accurately, I'm not qualified to raise the issue. I shouldn't show him my sadness, what if he gets aware of my feelings by my reaction.I'm just his surrogate wife who is insignificant and has no right to be angry with him, don't I? Do I have any right or choice to choose?Yes! I can choose, I can choose to close my heart completely. The room fell into an eerie silence as I struggled to find my voice. The only sound echoed was my sniffles. I clenched the sheets in my fists tightly, feeling the numbness creeping up my body
Lorcan's pov.I stared at her in silence as she uttered those words as if they meant nothing to her. My eyes searched for a hint that she was lying, but she averted her eyes and looked down, her gaze fixed on her lap.Soon, her lips trembled and tears streamed down her face with soft sobbing noises. Her anguished state troubled me deeply. It pained my heart, never knew someone's pain could destroy me this much, and a woman upon that. As if I don't know who I am anymore. The past me wouldn't care and call her out for being weak. But now my chest tightened in apprehension at the sight of tears."Rose?" I reached out my hands and with a gentle touch cupped her face, trying to coach her to meet my gaze. But she averted her eyes again, refusing to look at me no matter how hard I tried. As if she was afraid and doesn't want me to see her vulnerable state and find out about her true feelings.However, for some reason, my heart began to ecstasy in anticipation. She's crying instead of mocking
Lorcan's pov.I want her crazily. It was a hunger only she could satisfy! Because she's the only one whom I could bear to touch and bath in her sweet fragrance without any fear of getting sick. And I was so happy that it was her.God knows how much I missed her these two days. When I tasted her sweet smell again, I couldn't control my lust for her. The memories of the heated sex I had with her only made it worse for me. And now seeing her crying like this made me realise the depths of my mistakes.She began to struggle again, and as we pulled away, I already missed the taste of her lips. Her tears fell again, and she looked at me with hurt."It's…it's not funny," She let out, her voice trembling as well as her whole body. "Don't test my…heart like this! I know you're trying to make me violate the contract so that you could get rid of me."I frowned, and a wave of anger and regret washed over me. This is ridiculous. Why would I joke like this?"Hey, I don't know why you're saying this?
Meera's pov.As I stared at the job transfer notice in my inbox, I could feel my anger rising. It seemed like nothing I did was working anymore. I thought once Lorcan saw my tears, he would die in shame and guilt and accept me to compensate for what he did to me. But now this email! How could he be so heartless?I couldn't understand what had changed. Rose was just a surrogate mother- what could Lorcan possibly see in her? It just doesn't make any sense to me.I seethed with resentment, and that old which, his grandmother—why does she keep getting in the way of me and Lorcan being together? Yet, she treats Rose so well. She always had a way of meddling with the growth of our relationship. It was infuriating how she treated Rose so well while always standing in the way of my happiness.Things were just going so well but she ruined everything by making them meet. No! I can't let this go on! I need to do something!I picked up my phone and called Nick. Right now, I need his insight an
Rosalyn's pov.Lorcan's confession left me frozen, and I couldn't believe it. It took me three whole days to process what had happened and that it wasn't a joke. He actually brought a team of lawyers and removed the clause that threatened to separate us as soon as I gave birth.For the first time in a very long time, I felt true happiness with this marriage. Lorcan comes home every night for dinner, and I help him with his tie in the morning, just like a loving wife would. It was a small gesture, but it magnifies our new connection. Now, the moments we were together no longer circled around the contracts and duties, it felt more like an act of love between husband and wife.We even kiss before he goes to work. Those gentle kisses, where our lips meet in a passionate embrace melt away my every worry and insecurity.It's as if our relationship has completely transformed. This was the happiness and security I always yearned for. A loving husband whose presence feels me with warmth, every
There is not a single girl who does not look forward to her wedding day, but unfortunately, my wedding gave a bad impression. And left me with a trauma I couldn't overcome. I couldn't help but automatically recall the events of that disastrous day in my mind whenever I heard the word wedding, even from a random person.The disappointment and betrayal of my two closest people. What I had hoped would be a beautiful marriage turned into a scene of infidelity, it left a deep fear of going through it all over again."I know you're scared," Lorcan's gentle tug brings me back to reality. He looked worried, he seemed to have sensed my apprehension and he told me. "But sometimes, the only way to overcome that fear is to face it head-on. So, in order to completely erase your fear, you must force yourself to go through it once more."I looked at him, his eyes filled with understanding, an expression I have never seen before. I get what he's saying, it's just something that's holding me back and
Rosalyn's pov."Is it really true?! You're not joking, right? Oh, my darlings, it's the best news you have given me!"Grandma let out an excited shriek as she couldn't stop herself from hugging us. Her eyes sparkle with joy, engulfing me in her warm embrace. It's really nice to see her happy. I too couldn't believe that it was really happening, everything feels like a dream."It's true, Grandma," Lorcan was the one who answered her, matching her excitement. It's so infuriatingly blissful to see how he was brimming with genuine joy.However, when I glanced around the room, I couldn't help but notice Cherry, Lorcan's stepmother, standing a few feet away with a scowl on her face. Her eyes flickered with something I couldn't quite put a finger on, maybe annoyance or jealousy. She didn't look pleased with the news and gave a disapproving face.I watched as she began to tap on her phone, but I decided to ignore her and paid attention to Grandma."Lorcan is right, I know it's kind of sudden
Loracn's pov.My heart pounded with fear and worry as I nervously called for an ambulance. My fingers trembled, when I heard Rose crying in severe pain and sweating profusely. I know something is wrong and this is not normal yet I feel so helpless. I have never felt so scared in my entire life."L-Lorcan…" I anxiously watched over her, unsure of what had happened to her so suddenly. She was fine when we were at Grandma's. "It's…hurts so..b-bad!""It's alright, love!" I went to her, she immediately stiffened in my arms. "The ambulance is coming, you'll be fine," I comforted her, rubbing her back and belly but her face was getting paler much to my dread.The ambulance arrived soon, and I rushed them to quickly take Rose to the hospital. I followed them closely behind, my mind racing with conflicting thoughts of what could have caused this sudden and dangerous situation. I was taking care of her personally, and not a single moment I left her alone so where things have gone wrong.I wante