Semua Bab His Forbidden Truth: Bab 21 - Bab 30

"Um, guys? Still on the phone here." Emma's awkward voice broke the moment. "And while your prenatal foreplay is fascinating, we have about eighteen hours before the board meeting."Marcus's lips quirked in that half-smile that made my heart flip. "Your sister has terrible timing.""Always has," I a

The lake house emerged from the darkness, a modern structure of glass and stone perched on the water's edge. Marcus pulled into the garage, the door sliding closed behind us with mechanical finality."Stay in the car until I check the house," he instructed, retrieving a gun from the glove compartmen

Despite everything, warmth bloomed in my chest. "The baby?""Stable," she assured me. "But the doctor wants you on bed rest for at least a week. Your blood pressure is through the roof."Before I could respond, the door burst open. Marcus stood there, disheveled in a way I'd never seen him—tie loose

"My child's future includes their father," I replied firmly. "Goodbye, Victoria."I ended the call, my hand shaking."She's scared," Emma said, eyes wide. "You rattled her.""Not enough." I pushed back the covers. "Help me get dressed.""Whoa." Emma blocked my path. "Dr. Patel said bed rest. Mandato

Heat bloomed in my chest, spreading outward until my skin tingled. "Marcus...""I've spent my life becoming my father," he continued, voice low and urgent. "Building bigger, acquiring more, believing that was what mattered. Then I met you, and for the first time, I wanted something that couldn't be