All Chapters of My Step Father, My Desire : Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

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I Can't Shake The Pain Away

The moonlight slips through the thin curtains. I toss and turn, restless, the silk sheets tangling around my legs like a trap, refusing to offer me even the smallest comfort. It’s as if the more I try to find a place of peace, the further it slips away from me.Every time I close my eyes, I see the confrontation with my mother. Her words echo in my head, slicing through the quiet of my thoughts.Disowned. The word hangs in the air like a curse, a final severing of the bond I had foolishly hoped still existed between us. I had always known it, deep down, even when I was her daughter only in name. Her rejection isn’t the worst part, though. It’s the realization that she never meant well for me.I roll onto my left side, the cool sheets sliding beneath me as I try to steady my breathing. But no matter how hard I try, the image of Knox fills my mind, and a fresh wave of pain grips my chest. He was the only one who ever really saw me for who I am. The only person who offered me somethin

My Mother's Rage

EmmaThe day drags on, and I do my best to focus on the work in front of me, pushing everything else out of my mind. The sound of typing and the soft murmur of office noise all serve as a distraction. I need to stay busy, need to bury myself in something just to keep from succumbing to the mess inside my head.I’ve just finished replying to a string of emails when the click of heels echoes through the office. The sound grows louder, and before I can fully register what’s happening, my mother is walking towards my desk. I freeze, my heart thudding loudly in my chest.Then she walks past my desk without so much as a glance and heads straight to Iva’s desk. I watch, still sitting frozen in my chair, as my mother drops her laptop in front of Iva with a sharp, irritated movement. My heart sinks as I see the tension on Iva’s face.“What is this nonsense?” my mother snaps, her voice icy. “You were supposed to get the details of every lead you found. Where are they?”Iva looks up from her

Ending Our Secret Affair

EmmaHe reaches for my hand again. I pull it back before I can even think about it. That actually hurts, like a pain deep inside my chest that will not go away. Every part of me wants to fall into him to disappear where it feels safe and warm.I cannot do that anymore. Not after everything that has happened."So that is it then?" he says, his voice rough with disappointment at first then it quickly changes to something angrier. "You are seriously not going to change your mind?"I cannot even look at him. If I make eye contact with him for one second I will completely lose it. So I stare at things instead. His laptop, the edge of the desk, the floor. Anything but his face."Do not make this harder," I say. My voice is tiny and weak, barely loud enough for him to hear.He steps closer, his voice dropping lower. "Then let us fight for this Emma. Come on. You are really going to throw it all? All those nights, every promise, every time I held you and swore I would never let anything hurt

Is She Guilty?

KnoxI sit behind this massive oak desk, knuckles white from how hard I’m gripping the edge. The evening light coming through the tall windows.Mr. Adams is across from me, laptop balanced on his lap, looking all pale and fidgety under that screen glow.“So you’re telling me we got compromised?” I ask, voice low, but I can hear the rage barely holding back.He nods slowly, pushes his glasses up with a shaky finger. “Yes. I was digging into those missing funds and this popped up. Someone’s been leaking client data to the competitors. The trail goes right to one of Emma's logins.”My stomach drops. I can’t wrap my head around it. Emma? Doing this to me? I trusted her with everything. Let her get way too close, into my life, into my damn heart. Now this betrayal is staring me right in the face. Was it her mother pushing her? Or did she cook this up herself? The thoughts burn like acid in my gut. All this time I thought she actually loved me, and she could just turn on me like that. Mak

Breaking Under The Lie

EmmaI sit on my bed, knees pulled up to my chest.My work clothes still cling to my skin, stiff and uncomfortable, like they no longer belong to me.I’ve been avoiding Iva all night. Every time she knocks on my door, asking me what happened, I turn her away. Earlier, she knocked twice. I lied and told her it was just another argument with my stepfather. She believes me, because that’s how it always is at home.But that’s not the truth. The scene keeps replaying in my mind. Knox and Mr. Adams, standing there, their eyes cold. Their words cut through me like knives. They accused me of leaking client data. They said they had proof. But that is no proof, because I didn’t do it.Tears pour down my face. I can’t stop them. I wouldn’t ever do that. My work is the only thing I have left. Why would I destroy it?The door creaks open, and I quickly wipe my eyes, trying to hide the evidence of my tears. My hands shake as I scrub my face.Iva peeks in, her eyes immediately softening with conce

What if He's Dead?

I sit at the table, my gaze fixed on the food in front of me. The fork in my hand feels too heavy, like I can't summon the energy to lift it. Each bite I take feels like I’m swallowing something I don’t want, and even the taste seems wrong. I push the plate aside, feeling the weight of it in my stomach, but my mind isn’t focused on food.Iva glances at me from her laptop, her eyes softening when she notices. "What’s wrong, Emma? You haven’t eaten anything.""I’m just not hungry," I murmur. "I don’t feel like eating."Her expression shifts into something kind and understanding, a soft smile that doesn’t reach her eyes but says everything without words."I understand," she says gently. "Everything will be okay. I’m here for you."I nod, the tightness in my chest threatening to break open. I try to keep the tears from spilling over, but it’s like the dam is weakening with each passing second. “Thank you,” I whisper, barely able to keep the words steady.Iva’s gaze flickers with concern

Another Dead End

EmmaIva sits with me a little longer and tries to cheer me up. “If digging through those old records doesn’t turn up anything, I’ll hire a private investigator to help find your biological father.”“No,” I snap, shaking my head. “I don’t want to bother you with all my problems. And besides, that kind of thing costs a lot of money. I can’t let you do that.”Iva smiles softly. “I know. But I'm willing to help.I sit there for a while, staring at my hands, thinking. Then I look up at her. “Why are you helping me so much? You barely even know me. I mean… why do you care this much?”She smiles again, but this time there’s something sad in her eyes. “You remind me so much of my younger sister. It’s funny, she had the same name as you. Emma.”I feel a small smile tug at my lips. My heart feels a bit warmer. “I’d like to meet her one day. She sounds nice if she’s anything like you.”Suddenly Iva looks away. Her face changes completely. The smile fades and she looks really sad.“Oh no! Did I

An Invite By The Police

MonicaI wake up feeling light and full of energy, a smile already spreading across my face as I sit up in bed. My nightie has ridden up along my thighs, but I don’t bother fixing it. I grab my phone from the nightstand and check the time, only nine in the morning. I toss it back down and get to my feet, stretching my arms high above my head.Still smiling, I wander over to the window and pull the curtains open. Sunlight pours in, bright and warm, washing over my skin and making everything feel fresh. I close my eyes for a moment and take a slow, deep breath. It feels like today is going to be a good one.A swim sounds perfect. I head to my closet and start flipping through my clothes, pushing hangers aside until I spot a bikini, light fabric, bright red strings. I pull it out and hold it up.The memories hit instantly. Knox gave this to me years ago, and somehow I never got rid of it. My fingers glide over the soft material as a distant, almost dreamy expression settles on my face. B

I Found The Enemy

MonicaI stand in front of the mirror, taking my time as I get dressed. I pick out my most expensive outfit, a cream silk blouse that feels smooth against my skin, paired with a fitted black skirt that hugs my curves perfectly. I finish it off with gold earrings, a delicate gold necklace, and my favorite designer heels. The whole outfit costs more than most people earn in a month but appearances matter. I need to look like the polished, respectable woman I want everyone to believe I am. Still, my hands tremble slightly as I fasten the buttons. There’s a heavy knot of anxiety sitting in my stomach, tight and unrelenting.Right now, I crave something to take the edge off, anything to quiet my nerves. A drink, a pill, something to slow my racing heart. But I can’t risk it today. I have to walk into that police station looking calm and completely in control. I inhale deeply, smooth out my skirt, and remind myself I can handle this.I leave the house and slide into my car, the leather sea

My Wife Won't Sign The Divorce Papers

KnoxI didn’t sleep at all last night. Finding out what Emma did felt like my heart was being ripped apart. Every time I shut my eyes, the pain came rushing back, impossible to ignore. Now I’m sitting at my desk, staring at the pile of work in front of me but none of it registers. The numbers blur together, the reports mean nothing. My thoughts keep circling back to her, to how everything between us fell apart.A soft notification sound snaps me out of it. I’ve got a new email. I lean forward and open it, and a dark smile creeps across my face when I read the subject. Mr. Carter’s resignation letter. Very good, that bastard is finally gone. Throwing him out was the right call. Gina has no idea yet and I intend to keep it that way for as long as I can.I grab my phone and call him. He picks up right away, his voice tight.“Mr. Carter,” I say, keeping my tone cold.“I’ve already submitted my resignation, sir,” he replies quickly.I lean back, eyes fixed on the wall. “Now listen careful

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