Semua Bab BILLIONAIRE ALPHA'S ACCIDENTAL SURROGATE : Bab 191 - Bab 200

Lily’s POV Kai helped me down the stairs one careful step at a time, his strong hand holding mine while the other hovered protectively at my back. Even though I had walked down these stairs a hundred times before, he still moved like I was made of glass—like the babies I carried made me more fragile, more precious. And maybe, in his eyes, I was. My gown flowed softly around me, brushing against my ankles, and my sandals clicked lightly on the wooden steps. My belly was round and heavy now, and it made everything feel just a little slower. Still, with Kai at my side, I felt safe. Grounded.By the time we reached the bottom, Mer and Rhys were already there, waiting for us near the front door. Mer spotted us first, her face lighting up the moment her eyes landed on me.“There she is,” she said, hurrying over. Her long ponytail swayed behind her, and she opened her arms wide for a hug. “You sure you don’t want me to come with you?”I laughed softly and hugged her back, careful of the bum

Lily’s POVAfter finishing our pizzas and wiping the grease from our fingers with the paper napkins, Kai flagged down the waitress and paid the bill. He didn’t even glance at the receipt. Just handed over his card like it didn’t matter. I always noticed little things like that. The way he moved with confidence, like he was used to being in control. But when he looked at me, all that power turned soft—gentle.As we stepped out of the restaurant, the evening air felt cooler than before. A gentle breeze brushed across my face, carrying the smell of baked bread and city streets. The sky above was painted in deep pinks and purples, and the sun was slowly dipping below the horizon. Cars zoomed past, and people hurried by on the sidewalks, wrapped up in their own lives. I clutched Kai’s arm as we walked back to the car, needing the closeness more than I wanted to admit.He opened the door for me like a perfect gentleman and helped me in, careful of my growing belly. Then he got in the driver

Lily’s POV His hands clenched, and his shoulders tensed. Then his eyes shifted up to meet mine, and I saw it—a haunted, broken look that made my stomach twist. My heart started racing. Something wasn’t right.Before I could ask again, a sound broke the silence.My stepmother let out a choked sob.I turned sharply to look at her, confused. She had her hand over her mouth, her eyes already filled with tears that were now running down her face. Her chest rose and fell in uneven breaths.I blinked at her, completely shocked. “Why… why are you crying?” I asked, my voice small and shaky. “What happened to Orianna?”Neither of them answered right away.The air in the room felt heavy all of a sudden. Like a storm was sitting just over our heads, waiting to break open.My dad rubbed a shaky hand over his face, dragging it down slowly like the weight of what he had to say was too heavy to carry. His lips parted like he wanted to speak, but no words came out. His shoulders slumped, and his eyes

Lily’s POV When we pulled into the hotel parking lot, Kai parked the car and got out quickly. He came around and opened my door, helping me out like I was fragile. And I was. I felt like one wrong move could break me completely.He wrapped his arm around me as we walked inside. The hotel lobby was quiet, the air cool and smelling like air freshener and something floral. He spoke to the woman at the front desk while I leaned against the counter, feeling the weight of the day pressing down on me. My back ached, and my feet throbbed.After a few minutes, he came back with a key card. “Room 212,” he said gently, and I followed him down the hallway without saying a word.When we got inside the room, I sat down on the edge of the bed and let out a long, tired breath. My feet were sore, and I felt sticky from crying and sweating and just existing.Kai crouched down and gently took off my sandals, setting them aside. He looked up at me. “You should take a warm bath,” he said softly. “It’ll h

Lily’s POV Dad squeezed my hand gently and then gestured for us to sit. The dining room felt warm and calm, with a soft morning light pouring in through the windows. The table had a simple breakfast set out—toast, eggs, a jug of juice, and some fruit. My dad must have been waiting for me.He pulled out a chair for me, and Kai helped me sit down carefully. Then he took the seat next to mine, his hand never fully leaving mine.My dad sat back down slowly, but his eyes never stopped watching me. There was so much emotion in his face—sadness, regret, worry—all mixed together. I could tell he had a lot he wanted to ask, a lot he wanted to say, but he stayed quiet. It was like he didn’t want to push me too far, like he was afraid that one more question might break me. I appreciated that more than I could say.A few minutes later, my stepmother came into the dining room, her expression softer than I’d ever seen it. She carried a tray with plates of food and set them gently on the table. Scr