Semua Bab MARRIED TO A CRUEL BILLIONAIRE  : Bab 21 - Bab 30

~ANNA’S POV~It was late Friday night, and I was cozied up in bed with my phone. I was engrossed in a conversation with Johnny, and my heart skipped a beat as I thought about our intense encounter. Being around him had brought me a sense of calm and comfort that I couldn't shake. His charming presence had captivated me, and I found myself irresistibly drawn to him.As I continued chatting with Johnny, our conversation flowed effortlessly, and I felt like I could talk to him forever. His words were laced with kindness and understanding, and I sensed a deep connection between us. Just as I was lost in thought, the sound of Kevin's car pulling into the parking lot jolted me back to reality. I hastily dropped my phone and rushed to the living room, eager to greet him as he walked in. My heart was racing with anxiety, fearing that he might have discovered Johnny's secret visit.As I waited, I couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt and unease. What if Kevin had seen Johnny leaving? What i

~ANNAS POV~I woke up to an empty bed, my body sore from the previous day's exhaustion. As I rolled over, I expected to see Johnny's familiar face beside me. But he was gone.A sense of disappointment swept over me. Had he departed without saying goodbye? I dismissed the concept, telling myself that it was probably for the best. I didn't want Kevin's guards to spot him.As I swung my legs over the edge of the bed, a dull aching in my lower abdomen caused me to wince. I stroked my temples, attempting to relieve the searing headache.I gently bent to pick up my nightgown, the agony in my lower back intensifying with each movement. I slid into the gown and tried to ignore the discomfort.Maybe it's just my body's reaction to yesterday, I told myself. It's not serious. But the ache lingered.As I made my way to the kitchen to start my day with a cup of coffee, the ache in my lower abdomen persisted. I tried to shake off the feeling.However, as the day went on, the discomfort only grew. I

~ANNAS POV~I felt like I had been hit in the belly as the doctor's words sank in.My mind was racing; I wasn't ready for a kid, and the thought of informing Kevin that the child was not his was agonizing.I sat there, paralyzed in terror, until Victoria's worried voice brought me back to reality."What's wrong, Anna? "You look like you've seen a ghost," she murmured, grabbing my shoulders."Shouldn't you be excited? "You are going to be a mom!" Victoria's eagerness made me feel even more frightened and confused.My pulse was beating with panic; what if Kevin requested a DNA test? What if he leaves me? But another part of me wondered, could this baby be the key to making Kevin love me more?I was torn, my thoughts swirling in a chaotic storm. "Anna, what's going on?" Victoria pressed, sensing my turmoil.I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. But how could I explain this to Victoria? How could I admit that the baby's father was not Kevin, but a one-night stand I h

~ANNAS POV~As I got up from the bed, I quickly recalled the dinner with Johnny yesterday. It had been a brief, tense affair.As it drew to a close, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. The truth was, I'd been on edge throughout the entire meal, my anxiety threatening to boil over at any moment.I'd managed to convince Johnny that my unease was simply a result of hormonal mood swings brought on by the pregnancy. But the reality was far more complicated.As we parted ways, I'd asked Johnny to drop me off at a discreet distance from the mansion, careful to avoid raising any suspicions. The walk back had been a solitary, contemplative one, my mind consumed by thoughts of the secret I was keeping.I received a text from Kevin while walking to the house yesterday, saying that he would be returning tomorrow. I was to make sure the mansion was well-organized.I felt a growing sense of unease. I tossed off the covers and sprang out of bed, my heart racing with anticipation. I knew I had to a

ANNA'S POV A flood of betrayal swept over me, leaving a sour taste in my mouth. My whole life, I'd been living a deception, unknowing of my true mother's identity. Madam Angelica, whom I had called mother, had been manipulating me all along.I attempted to be the obedient daughter, sacrificing my own happiness in order to marry Kevin and meet her expectations. However, I now see that she was the source of all my difficulties.My rage boiled just beyond the surface, and I could not forgive her. As Sir Thomas left, my rage bubbled out. I considered approaching Madam Angelica, but I knew that doing so would result in a flood of unpleasant words.Instead, I chose to leave, driving away from the premises with a mix of emotions swirling inside me.I pulled over at a nearby bar, a familiar haunt where I often sought solace when I was down. As I stepped inside, my eyes scanned the room, but I was met with unfamiliar faces behind the counter. The usual bartenders were nowhere to be seen.I to