Got A Free Husband, His Son Was A Bonus のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 141 - チャプター 150

~MELISSA~I stood sideways before the mirror, my palms resting lightly against the curve of my stomach.I leaned closer then saw that there was actually nothing.There wasn't a curve yet. I was the one pushing it out.I was so eager to start seeing the changes like other women did.I felt it now. The quiet pull inside, the strange heaviness, the secret warmth that her presence brought. I felt her around me all the time. But physically? There was barely anything to see.I was using the pronoun again? Why did I know it was going to be a girl?Maybe I was a little too excited and a little impatient.My breasts were a bit rounder against the silk of my green dress - that I noticed. Even my eyes looked different. They were duller, slightly swollen too.Those were the only changes. Nothing else. Not even Patricia had suspected yet. It's not a problem that I still look the same right? I asked myself as I pulled my dress back so I could see the same flatness of my stomach.My shoulders slo

~MELISSA~Raymond cleared his throat and gently let down his glass.He adjusted his cufflinks and offered a polite nod.“First,” he began smoothly, “I’d like to thank the Steele family for their hospitality. Even in a time like this. I can not pretend Mr. Steele’s passing hasn’t affected me deeply. Though we never had much time and interactions together, he was a mentor in many ways.”Patricia nodded slowly, obviously not entirely interested in his speech. "But just as Mrs. Steele right here said, we must look forward. The future is still ahead of us. And if we remain united, we can achieve even greater heights together.”A faint clap arose from the table and I saw Lily's hands slapping against each other. No one else joined in but she was smiling whatsoever."Thank you so much, Raymond," Patricia smiled.We all thought he was done, but then he turned slightly toward Desmond.“And I would also like to address… the unfortunate incident between Desmond and myself. It truly wasn’t what t

~RAYMOND~I didn't say a word even after I left. Even through the long ride. I felt like I was on the verge of being beaten. Never in my life did I think Melissa would become so fearless and calculated. She's always been that timid, quiet, submissive woman who would not mind her smartness being credited to me. The moment she started revolting, I got rid of her. But even after she came back strong, I still saw those traces of weakness in her. Although she was slowly beginning to prove she was independent, I still saw them.But tonight, what she did minutes ago, made me see what she really was now.She looked attractive doing that but I was still going to make her pay."Aren't you going to say anything to me?" Lily's voice echoed from behind me as I made for the staircase.I stopped in my tracks, as if just remembering that she came back with me from the villa."Do I actually look like I could talk about it right now?" I asked and her eyes rolled to the corner that was farther from me

~MELISSA~My heels echoed across the space of the underground packing lot as I got closer to my car. I only attended a meeting today yet I already felt so tired. I was going to take a long leave from work soon so I could rest properly. Maybe from my fourth month, I'd say a temporary goodbye to offices, elevators, meetings and the sweet smell of acrylic paints. Hugging the envelope to my waist, I used the only free hand I had left to hold the key to my car lock only for me to hear a soft shuffle paces away.I paused, hand still on the car door handle, and turned slowly. Once I squinted my eyes into the shadows, I was shocked.“Lily?” I asked and she stepped out from behind the SUV two cars away.For a second, I barely recognized her.Her hair was tangled, not in the usual polished way she used to wear it, but like she had run her hands through it too many times and given up. Her dress was wrinkled too and without mistake, I was quite sure it's the same dress she wore for dinner three n

~MELISSA~I kept driving, stopping at red lights, taking turns but I was just doing it all out of muscle memory and knowledge of the road leading to home. "Where are we going?" I asked Raymond for the first time and almost immediately, he yelled."Take the left route!"I obeyed without question. Apparently, he still had his eyes on the road all along. Somehow I wasn't scared of him. He was clearly abducting me but I tried to remain calm. At least, till I was able to ring an alarm or be sure of what he wanted to do with me.My eyes blinked shut for a second and I felt like crying as I took the turn opposite the road to my house."Don't try to play smart, Melissa, for your own good at least!""Where are you taking me?" I cried out."Just drive," He growled and took in a sharp breath."What do you want, Raymond? Just tell me!""If I have to shut you up myself, Melissa, you wouldn't like it at all!" I cursed underneath my breath and continued driving to his instruction until we reached