Leopold POVThe moment I saw Amanda, mixed feelings slipped into me. Her gentle gaze was still seductive, even though I was trying to cover up the complexities that were in my heart.I couldn't ignore her pregnancy. It was a stark fact, reminding me of the responsibility hidden behind her call.“Have you eaten yet?” she asked in a soft voice, intruding into the quiet room.I pondered for a moment, trying to make sense of the situation before me. She was doing her best to appear cheerful, but her worry was evident.“Yes, I did,” I replied briefly, placing the vitamins on the table. The special pregnant women's vitamins were the reason that led me here. But I knew it was about the presence and support she needed.Amanda thanked me as she put her order away. Her eyes were still searching for something, as if seeking reassurance in the darkness that enveloped her heart. I watched her stand up, carrying the dirty dishes to the kitchen, and I followed her wordlessly.In the kitchen, the sil

Serena POVKevin appeared in a casual look that accentuated his good looks. Despite his alluring charm, I wasn't going to be trapped by him. His demeanor had exposed his dark side.“How are you, uncle?” greeted Kevin politely to dad.If he was trying to make fun of me with his politeness, he was mistaken. His attempts to influence me would not easily succeed. “I'd like to take Serena for a walk. Is that okay, uncle?” he continued.Father laughed, nodding his head at me. “Serena's been waiting for you all this time.”I shook my head lazily.“We can chat here while we wait for Serena to get ready,” Dad said, his sharp gaze forcing me to move.Staying here and challenging him would only frustrate me further. Going with Kevin wasn't a promising option either. Still, maybe it was better than staying here. Perhaps I could find a way to escape on the way.Reluctantly, I moved towards my room. I briefly considered choosing a father-approved outfit, but then I decided to back out at the last

Leopold POV Serena looked at me with a mixed expression of surprise and excitement as I walked into her hotel room. The fragrant scent of aromatherapy enveloped the room, creating a calm yet tense atmosphere between us. “I didn't expect you to come,” she hisses softly, her voice trembling with the intimacy created between us. I felt a rapid throbbing in my chest as I approached her, feeling the warmth of her body radiate despite the distance between us being only a few steps. She took off the hotel kimono, leaving her in just a gray lace bra and panties that complemented her natural beauty. “Babe, you send messages like that. You think I can just stay where I am?” I said, trying to hold back the wave of emotions that swept through me. My hand gently stroked her beautifully flowing black hair. And for a moment, I couldn't take my eyes off her seductive hips. I still remembered how surprised I was when I received her message as I was eating my breakfast. At first, I ignored it, thi

Leopold POVStupid…. Stupid… Stupid.I felt like a fool who had just realized his stupidity. Really, what I said earlier was not appropriate for a woman with an excellent education. Even worse, I had intentionally hurt Serena's feelings. I really didn't mean to lower her self-esteem. Not at all.I wished I could turn back time, go back an hour, and swallow all those harsh words. I should have taken Serena to my penthouse—maybe even locked her up there. Not only that, but I didn't want to lose track of her.But right now, I felt like a savage man who claimed this relationship was all about lust.Amanda was always the source of trouble. I accidentally bumped into her when I returned to the office. Amanda immediately started talking to me, showing me the ultrasound results. She even forced me to go shopping for baby clothes.I refused, but Amanda continued to use the baby as a tool to influence me.I don't know if it's because of my weakness, but when I'm choosing baby clothes, there's a

Leopold POVAmanda and I often bumped into each other, as we were both assigned to the tax branch office in the same building. Even if I avoided her, Amanda always had a way to get me to meet her.But it wasn't Amanda who gave me a headache. It was Serena.I met Serena at the office, and it seemed like she was still on strike against me. I had apologized, though I didn't really understand the reason for the apology.As the office was getting quiet in the evening, I decided to go home. Only Sarah and Serena were still there, as they were busy with the month-end report.I walked up to Serena, but she looked at me with an expression that made me feel as if she wanted to tear me alive. I chose not to bother her and decided to go home. My tired body needed rest to relieve the growing headache.Despite the desire to be with Serena, I didn't mind spending tonight alone. It's been a while since I was truly alone.The image of a cozy bed filled my mind. And my mind began to drift, thinking tha