Semua Bab Beneath the Façade: Bab 101 - Bab 105

BENEATH THE FACADEBehind the façade of wealth and power, a web of secrets awaits..Chapter 101Emily’s POV I woke up to the quiet hum of machines, their beeping soft and steady, like the rhythm of a distant lullaby. The sharp smell of antiseptic clung to the air, burning faintly in my nose. My eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the pale white light of the hospital room, and for a moment, I couldn’t remember where I was or why I was here.Then it all came crashing back — the fall, the darkness, the weightlessness of losing control. And then nothing.I shifted slowly against the pillows, wincing at the dull ache that spread across my chest. My gaze drifted to the small bouquet of fresh lilies on the table by my bed — white, delicate, perfect. The sight of them squeezed something deep inside me. I didn’t need to guess who had brought them.Eddy.He had been here. Again.I ran my fingers over the petals, whispering to myself as though speaking would make his presence feel closer. “You we

BENEATH THE FACADEBehind the façade of wealth and power, a web of secrets awaits.Chapter 103Emily’s POV I didn’t expect to see her. Not here. Not now.I was curled up on the couch in the living room, knees tucked against my chest, my gaze fixed on the faint steam rising from the untouched cup of tea in front of me. The house was quiet, except for the distant hum of the AC. For once, silence didn’t feel peaceful. It felt heavy. Like a weight pressing against my ribs.The knock came softly at first. One, two, three taps. Hesitant.I didn’t move.“Emily… it’s me,” Nyla’s voice came muffled from the other side of the door.My throat tightened instantly, a rush of old memories slamming into me like a wave I wasn’t ready for. Nyla.My best friend. My sister. Or… the girl who used to be.I stood slowly, the ache in my chest deepening with every step I took toward the door. My hand hovered over the knob for a second longer than it should have, my breath shallow and uneven. Then I opened i

BENEATH THE FACADEBehind the façade of wealth and power, a web of secrets awaits..Chapter 105Emily’s POV: I used to think happiness was something you stumbled into by accident—like tripping over a loose stone on a quiet street. Something sudden, unexpected. But I’ve learned it’s quieter than that. Softer. It comes in pieces, like sunlight slowly warming your skin after a stormy night.And tonight, as I sit in the nursery, rocking one of my newborns in my arms, I realize just how much my life has changed in just a year.The house is silent except for the soft hum of the night. Eddy —my Eddy —is asleep down the hall, finally resting after another night of pacing and fussing over me like I might shatter if he looks away. He still does that. Every little sound from me has him on edge, as though protecting me has become second nature.I glance down at the tiny face nestled against my chest.“Hi, little one,” I whisper, brushing my thumb across his soft cheek. “Mama’s here.”His small l