Chapter Twenty-oneKendall’s POVAs Olivia entered the room, her trembling form caught my attention immediately. Without a moment’s hesitation, I rushed over to her. “Olivia, what happened? Are you okay?” I asked, my voice filled with worry, even though I hated the sight of her.But before she could respond, Declan appeared in the doorway, his presence commanding attention. “Olivia,” he called out, his voice soft yet authoritative.Olivia’s eyes lit up at the sound of his voice, and she hurried over to him, collapsing into his arms. I watched in silence as Declan wrapped his arms around Olivia, comforting her with his embrace.The sight of them together, so intimate and familiar, filled me with a strange mix of emotions. Jealousy, anger, and confusion swirled within me, threatening to overwhelm my senses.Declan lifted Olivia effortlessly, cradling her in his arms as he carried her out of the room. I couldn’t tear my gaze away from them, the ache in my chest growing with each step the

Chapter Twenty-threeKendall’s POVAs I sat at the desk, trying to focus on the papers Declan had assigned to me, a dull pain suddenly shot through my abdomen, causing me to cry out in agony.Tears streamed down my cheeks as the pain intensified, leaving me feeling dizzy and disoriented. Something was terribly wrong, but I couldn’t figure out what.I felt utterly defeated as I sat at the desk, staring blankly at the papers before me. No matter how hard I worked, no matter how much effort I put in, it seemed like everything was destined to fall apart.Olivia’s presence loomed over me like a dark cloud. I tried to push aside the hurt and frustration, to focus on the paperwork, but the pain in my chest only grew stronger with each passing moment.It started as a dull ache, but soon it became a sharp, stabbing sensation that made it hard to breathe. I clutched at my chest, gasping for air as tears streamed down my cheeks.I reached out to Declan through the mindlink, desperate for his hel

Chapter Twenty-fiveKendall’s POVAs I lay in the hospital bed, my mind was swirling with a sea of emotions. Caden’s words echoed in my head, each one striking a chord deep within me. How could Declan do this to me?After everything I had done for him, after all the sacrifices I had made, he still chose to be with Olivia. It was like a knife to the heart, a betrayal I couldn’t bear to even understand.Eventually, I couldn’t take it anymore. I needed to get out of this place, away from the suffocating walls and the memories that haunted me at every turn. I turned to the doctor, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me.“I want to go home,” I said, my tone firm and resolute.The doctor nodded, understanding flickering in his eyes. “Alright, Kendall,” he said kindly. “I’ll arrange for your discharge right away.”“Kendall, are sure about this? Perhaps you should rest more here?” Caden said standing up, concern etched on his face and he glanced from me to the doctor.The doctor nodded

Chapter Twenty-sevenKendall’s POVAt the dining table, the air was thick with tension as Declan’s announcement hung in the air like a cloud.“We’ll have a DNA test done,” he declared, his voice cold and firm. “To settle this once and for all.”Olivia’s confident smile faltered for a moment, her eyes darting nervously between Declan and me. “What? Why?” she protested, her voice tinged with uncertainty.Declan’s expression remained impassive as he fixed her with a steely gaze. “Because I need to be certain,” he replied, his tone giving no room for argument. “I won’t have any doubts lingering.”I could feel the tension in the room ratcheting up another height as the weight of Declan’s words settled over us. Olivia’s façade crumbled, her confident demeanor giving way to a look of apprehension as she realized the gravity of the situation.The next morning, Declan wasted no time in taking action. He placed a call to the doctor, his voice tensed, but sharp as he instructed the man to come t

Chapter Twenty-nineKendall’s POVOlivia’s words rang hollow, and I could sense the lie behind them. Something wasn’t right, and I was determined to get to the bottom of it.Olivia saw the look I gave her, and she shrugged, setting the glass down on the counter with a casual gesture. “Just thought I’d grab a drink, Kendall,” she replied nonchalantly, though there was a glint of mischief in her eyes that set me on edge.I narrowed my eyes at her. “And what about the baby?” I blurted out before I could stop myself, unable to hold back the question that continued to burn in my mind.Olivia’s smile faltered for a fraction of a second before she regained her composure, her gaze flickering away from mine. “The baby?” she echoed, her voice with an uncertainty as she glanced down at her stomach almost not knowing.“Yes, the baby,” I pressed, my voice growing more insistent as I took a step closer to her. “You claimed to be pregnant, but here you are, drinking wine. What kind of mother does th