All Chapters of Reckless CEO One Night Stand : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Mary's POV Tears streamed down my face as I finally confessed everything. Starting from the truth about dating Danny, how I was supposed to marry him, how things had spiraled out of control, and how I had turned to Reid in my darkest moment. Rose's expression hardened and her voice rose. "Mary! How could you keep something like this from me?" "I was embarrassed!" I cried and wiped my face. "I didn't know how to tell you! I hated myself for it!" Rose inhaled sharply as she tried to calm the storm of emotions swirling inside her. Seeing how broken and vulnerable I was, she softened her anger. She sighed and rubbed her temples. "Okay. Okay, listen. You're having a baby now. That's what matters. You can't keep worrying like this. I need to call Rodney, he'll know what to do." I blinked. "Rodney?" Rose nodded firmly. "Yes. You need help, Mary. You're not alone in this." I bit my lip and felt overwhelmed. For the first time since that fateful night, I felt like I wouldn't have to

Mary's POV The wedding reception was alive with music and laughter. Guests clinked their glasses to celebrate Rose and her husband as they cut the wedding cake. I embraced Rose with my pastel pink gown flowing softly as I whispered, "Congratulations. You deserve all the happiness in the world." Rose, in her elegant white gown, smiled through misty eyes. "Thank you, Mary, I wish the same for you." Meanwhile, Rodney was sitting at a distance, watching in silence. He held a drink in his hand but he hadn't taken a sip. His heart seemed to be aching as he watched the woman he loved slipping further away into a new life, a life that didn't include him. "Daddy, can I go play?" Rodney turned to see Layla who was tugging at his sleeve. Her big, grey eyes were filled with excitement as she stared at a group of children playing nearby, their giggles filling the air. Rodney hesitated but he later nodded in agreement. "Alright, but don't go too far." With a bright smile on her face, Layl

Mary's POV A bold, elegantly written invitation was tossed onto the table. The thick black lettering gleamed under the soft glow of the light. It was an exclusive invitation from Mr. Philip, the renowned diamond merchant. I picked up the card and ran my fingers over the embossed gold details. I had provided security for his firm through my agency and it seemed like he was hosting a grand gala to celebrate their anniversary. I exhaled sharply as I had no interest in going. With Rodney in Dubai for the preparations for his new hotel’s opening, I was left to manage things alone, and right now, my priority was Layla. She needed her mother not to mention the fact that I myself wasn’t feeling my best. A dull headache throbbed behind my temples and exhaustion weighed heavily on my shoulders. I closed my eyes and pressed my fingers to my temples. "I should just decline," I muttered to myself. "I don’t have time for this." Still, a nagging feeling crept inside my mind that this wasn’t

Author's POV Reid’s steps faltered the moment his gaze landed on Mary. After all these years, he had finally found her. But instead of being relieved, a storm brewed inside him. Trying not to show her how much she still affected him, he just glanced at her once to avoid unraveling the carefully built walls he had put up around himself. Mary looked stunning and more breathtaking than he remembered. The black dress she wore clung to her figure like a second skin while confidence radiated around her like an unspoken challenge. But it was her eyes that made his chest tighten. Those striking green eyes that once held warmth for him were now frozen and unreadable. She was also staring at him, gaping absentmindedly No. She was actually looking past him. Following her gaze, Reid’s jaw tensed as she realized that Mary was looking at the woman beside him. The woman clinging to his arm like she belonged there. A flicker of emotion passed through Mary's eyes as if she saw something sharp

Mary's POV Sitting beside Layla’s hospital bed, I gently brushed my fingers through my daughter’s hair as the steady beep of the monitor filled the room. Fear still clung to my chest, but something heavier pressed on my heart. How could I ever tell Reid the truth? He was engaged and he was building a new life, one that didn’t include me. This was the secret I had carried alone for years. I had already caused enough damage in his life. The last thing I would do was to destroy his happiness with a truth that would surely be a burden. I closed my eyes briefly as I was now torn between guilt and longing. The past was no longer willing to stay buried. A week had already passed after the Philip's party and Layla was healthy again. Life slowly returned to normal at least on the surface. But inside, I couldn't feel normal. Guilt followed me everywhere. I moved through my days distracted with forced smiles. My eyes carried a quiet sadness that no one seemed to notice. It felt as if I h