Semua Bab His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret: Bab 131 - Bab 140

JULIA The day of my first art exhibition had finally come. After the successful launch of our clothing line with Mr. Miyagi, my name had begun circulating in the art world. A year had passed since then, and while I had worked on many projects, this was the first time I was putting my heart and soul on full display.I was a nervous wreck. It was the opening day, and although a lot of people had promised to show up, I felt like it would be an empty exhibition. I stood outside our house and waited for Sarah to pick me up. Evan said he had something to do at his office but would meet me at the exhibition before it opened to the public. After a few moments, Sarah arrived in her brand-new car. She whistled dramatically as she stepped out, running a hand over the hood. "Can you believe it?" she asked, shaking her head in amusement. "Just a year ago, my poor car was on its last breath. Now, look at this beauty. Rui really outdid himself."I chuckled, recalling how stubborn she had been a

HEATHI woke up to the sharp, punishing headache that only came after drinking things you don’t remember drinking and doing things you definitely don’t remember agreeing to.My mouth still tasted like whiskey, making me sigh in annoyance. I groaned and rolled over before freezing.There was someone in my bed.No, not just someone.Ellie.I paused for a while, unable to comprehend the situation. I pinched myself to see if it was a dream, but it wasn’t. It definitely wasn’t.I rolled the other way and smacked my face into a pillow. Maybe suffocating myself would undo the night.Crap. Crap. Crap.I peeked again, hoping this time, it was a dream. Maybe I had fallen asleep watching an erotica and my subconscious invented the entire thing.Nope.She was still there. Still asleep. Still very much Ellie.“Shit,” I whispered to no one in particular, clutching the pillow like it was the last bit of dignity I had left.Of all the people in the universe—of all the planets, galaxies, alternate time

SARAHThe beeping was the first thing I heard. Then the smell of the hospital invaded my senses.My eyes fluttered open slowly. The ceiling was unfamiliar. I tried to sit up but felt the tug of something in my arm. It was an IV.With that, I turned my head and saw Rui sitting by my bedside. His hair was messy, and he looked like he hadn’t slept. There were faint shadows under his eyes, and he was wearing the same shirt from yesterday, now wrinkled.His eyes widened the moment he saw me awake.“Sarah,” he breathed, leaning in quickly. “Hey, hey—thank goodness.”I blinked, still dazed. “What… happened?”“You fainted, my love. You scared the hell out of me.” He reached out, brushing hair from my forehead with shaking fingers. “They said you were dehydrated, stressed, and…”I closed my eyes for a second. He must have known about it already.Rui hesitated. Then, softly, “You’re pregnant.”I didn’t answer. Instead, I looked away, focusing on the IV line in my arm.“Sarah,” he said again, vo

The mansion was unusually warm that afternoon—not from the sunlight pouring through the tall windows, but from the sheer number of baby toys scattered across the marble floors and the smell of fresh food wafting from the kitchen.For once, the dads had done it all. The long dining table was perfectly set, the centerpieces arranged, drinks poured, and dishes hot. The wives were banned from lifting a single finger.“You’re the queens today,” Evan had declared earlier, with a dramatic bow. “No objections.”Sarah and Julia didn’t argue, of course. But they feared for the quality of the food they were going to eat.Outside, Isla and Theo were waddling around the backyard, giggling as they chased bubbles floating through the air. Sarah was lounging on the sun chair, sunglasses on and juice in hand, while Julia trailed behind the kids with a camera. The squeals of joy filled the air like music.Inside, the kitchen was a scene of chaos. Evan wiped his hands on a towel and gave the roasted chi

SEQUEL ANNOUNCEMENT After much deliberation (and after so many of you asked and nudged), I’ve finally decided—it’s time to tell Andy’s story.This isn’t a spin-off. It’s a full book of its own. Though it might not be as long as the original, I promise it’s still going to be a hefty and heartfelt read. I’ll be diving right into it starting tomorrow, so mark your calendars.I genuinely can’t express how grateful I am for the support I’ve received for this series. Even through my inconsistencies and quiet moments, you stayed, read, left comments, and cheered me on. It means the world.So here’s what to expect:- First-person POV with alternating perspectives between our male and female leads- College setting- Young Adult Romance- Pining- Hurt/Comfort- Innocent toneYou’ll get to see Andy through his own eyes this time: the boy who grew up in silence, who learned to bury love before it could grow, now trying to navigate feelings he never thought he’d have room for. And you’ll meet h