Knox released her reluctantly, the pain in his leg now becoming unbearable. Danielle instantly got off his lap. “Are you alright?” she asked with concern, massaging the left leg while eyeing the injured one.Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she avoided his gaze. She didn’t want to hurt him, but he held her captive. Lost in his kiss, she completely forgot how injured he was.“I’m fine. So what have you decided? Will you stay with me willingly, or do I have to use force?” Danielle smiled and nodded, releasing him to pick up the food tray. “I want to hear your reply, Danielle.” Knox caught her arm, waiting for her to agree. He wasn’t listening to her this time. Whatever the cost, he would make her stay with him at least for the next nine months. It would give him ample time to decide their future. “I’ll stay, but in my bedroom.” Knox didn’t like the condition, but he couldn’t object at the moment. After he healed up a little, he would convince her to move into his. “Fine, but

Knox loved the food, but mostly he enjoyed Danielle’s warm company. He never expected her to stay after the way Kendall insulted her. Yet she stayed, cooked for him, not demanding an explanation about the other woman’s presence. His heart melted when she didn’t express any jealousy or hard feelings toward him, even after the way Kendall addressed her. He wanted to tell her about himself, share his innermost thoughts! He wanted to trust her! Could he take the risk of trusting someone for a change? “I’ve known Kendall Davis almost all my life. Not by choice, though. She used to be my batch mate in school, but in our final year, she developed a crush on me. I didn’t reciprocate her feelings, but when she offered herself, I didn’t decline her. After graduating, I left for Copenhagen, yet she pursued me there. I had an on-and-off relationship with her. We only knew one another in the new city and she wanted us to be together. I agreed. After two years, she landed a role in a movie. Late

Knox returned home to find Danielle retired to her room already. He hesitated at her doorstep, wondering if he should talk to her about the recent developments in his life. Maybe it was too early. What if he could somehow postpone the engagement? He wouldn’t need to tell her then. He went back to his room, yet Kendall’s threat echoed in his mind. She wasn’t one to give out useless threats. What if she really bothered Danielle? No, he should warn her! Quickly freshening up, he went towards Danielle’s room, but it was locked. Knox felt guilty since he had left without meeting her in the morning. Was she upset with him? He returned to his room, too tired to look for the keys. Maybe he would address the issue the next morning. However, the next morning, Danielle left early, before he even woke up. Knox frowned at her behavior. Was she avoiding him on purpose? But why would she? He reluctantly got ready for work and left, determined to clear the misunderstanding in the evening. Daniell

Knox parked his car and went up the elevator to his penthouse. His heart was restless as he waited to confront Danielle. Surely she would have reached home by now! The elevator doors opened, and he marched angrily toward his apartment. The door was already open, and he frowned. Why did Danielle keep the door open? He entered to see Andrea pacing the foyer instead of Danielle. “Andy? What are you doing here? Where’s Danielle?” Andrea stopped and gave him a look of despair. “Left. What else did you expect her to do after hearing about your engagement?” Knox gaped at his twin, too shocked to answer her. How did Danielle know about his engagement? “Left? Are you sure? How did she know about it? I haven’t informed her.” He was now at his wit’s end. Did Danielle move on so fast? No, he had to stop her. “Your precious Kendall visited her at her office to threaten her.” Knox stood, shocked, as he gaped at his twin. He hadn’t expected Kendall to stoop so low. Did Danielle inform her about

Danielle sat watching Carter run around the grand venue of his engagement party. He had just called her to a restaurant to treat her but announced his upcoming engagement to Scarlett instead. With Scarlett already in New York checking out the preparations, Carter whisked Danielle away with him, not listening to her protests. Scarlett wanted her best friend with her and Carter would go to any length to make his fiancée happy! Therefore, she sat waiting for her friend’s arrival. Scarlett was with Carter’s enormous family, and Danielle felt claustrophobic in their presence. Loretta would reach the venue any minute, but there was no excitement in her heart. She had left it far away in Los Angeles! By now, Knox would already have been engaged to Kendall. She touched her stomach, and tears formed in her eyes. If he wanted to marry Kendall all along, why did he force her into this agreement? Why did he impregnate her and not Kendall? What would she do now if he didn’t want the baby? Danie