Zoe’s POVThe following day, I was too lazy to get up from my bed, but mom went in to remind me.I’ve searched the internet about the symptoms of pregnancy since it’s my first time. The whole thing is new to me.I also don’t know when will I’m going to talk about it to my mother. I’m sure mom will get surprised.When I stepped out of the room, I frowned and covered my nose immediately when I smelled something in the air. It’s from the kitchen. My stomach stumbled down, and the bathroom called me. I dashed back to my room.I puked, but nothing came out.I closed my eyes and waited for my stomach to settle. I wished mom didn’t hear me. I’m not ready to tell her about it yet.After a few minutes, I stepped out of the bathroom and fixed my hair. Soon as I opened the door, I saw mom standing in front of it. I frowned and immediately covered my nose.I saw how mom’s forehead creased.“What’s wrong?”I smiled faintly. “Mom—”“Why are you covering your nose? Zoe, I just took a bath and—”“G

ZOE could hear the loud beating of her heart—it was deafening. That aura—she knew who owned it. She looked at Cindy, whose eyes were pierced into her.At this moment, she knew that Cindy was not joking.Cindy reached for her hand and pressed it. “Helios is here,” she whispered, making Zoe nod her head.“I know,” she replied.Zoe closed her eyes for a moment to calm her heart. She counted up to three before she felt the presence of Helios, who sat on her side.‘He knew? Does he know that I am pregnant?’ she thought.“Cindy…” Zoe muttered Cindy’s name.Cindy moved closer to her as she was sitting on her sight while Helios sat on the left.“Water, please,” Zoe said.Cindy frowned and was about to stand when Helios spoke.“I’ll get—”“Call the waiter,” Zoe said, her eyes fixed on Cindy’s. Cindy heaved a deep sigh and reached for Zoe’s hand.“Accompany me at the restroom,” she said as she pulled Zoe upward. “We can ask for a glass of water on our way,” she added. But Cindy knew that it wa

DAYS had gone by. Helios pretended to be involved in his relationship with Chloe. He accompanied Chloe on all of her errands, including the selection of cakes, decorations, and clothing.Helios could see Chloe’s joy in her eyes. They’re inexplicable, but he knew it was everything the woman had ever desired.Helios initially assumed that Chloe would understand his feelings for Zoe. He assumed she would not object, but in the end... Chloe pushed through the engagement with his father’s help.Helios was well aware that the wedding would benefit their mafia clan. Chloe’s brother is also a member of a mafia organization and one of its top leaders. His father intends to unite with their family in order to strengthen their power and become more daring.Chloe knows nothing about the mafia, and that will remain the case.Helios preferred that their engagement be kept private. However, Chloe and his father are opposed to the idea, but after he explains the potential threat, they agree. As promi

AFTER working at the café, Calyx and Cindy left together, making Zoe alone. She decided to grab some snacks at the nearby convenience store. She was craving potato chips. Although her OB reminded her not to eat too much junk food or carbonated drinks.She pushed the door as she enters the store and get the snacks she needs and after that, she paid for them on the counter.She walked slowly as she takes the way toward their apartment. She looked up at the sky and glimpse how the stars winked at her. She smiled while she sways the plastic of the things she bought and then focus her gaze on the road after a few moments. She took a deep breath to calm her thoughts.Until now, she didn’t own a phone. She wanted to buy but her pregnancy came. She decided to put her savings into her baby.Zoe halted when she saw a black range rover that stopped beside her. Then suddenly she felt a tint of fear in her heart. She was about to walk again when the car’s door opened and she gasped in surprise wh

CINDY woke up in the middle of the night when she felt her throat dry. ‘Geez, why all of a sudden?’ she pondered. She felt delighted because Calyx had brought her to his home.She stretched her arms upward and sighed deeply as she walked towards the door. She’s just wearing her loose white shirt and her cotton shorts.When she stepped outside the room, her vision was greeted by the dim hallway. Silence filled in, and only the shuffles of her footsteps could be heard.The whole house is in a night of deep sleep now.She walked silently towards the kitchen and didn’t bother to open the main light as the light from the moon passed through the window.She opened the fridge and grabbed a bottle of water. She was about to close it when a force stopped it, making her jerk back. However, she bumped into a hard…“Watch out,” said the deep yet husky voice.The familiar feeling registered inside her. Her heart started to beat fast, wanting to get out of her chest. Shivers went above her head, ma