Todos os capítulos de My Steprother's Secret Obsession: Capítulo 121 - Capítulo 130

I know I can be too much. I'm needy and clinging, consumed by jealousy over every little thing. When I think about the mature women he crosses paths with, I feel so small in comparison. They carry themselves with grace and poise, sharp and professional in every way.And what right do I even have to dream of a future with him? We're step-siblings. Our parents would never, ever accept us like this. We've kept us hidden for years, carefully guarding every moment we share, but the truth hangs over us like a shadow. What we have is forbidden.After all this time together, I'll be honest. I let myself hope. I pictured us building something real, something that could stand in the light. But the second I think about what would happen if we told the truth, all those dreams crumble into dust. It feels impossible.All these fears and worries hit me at once, and my legs went weak beneath me. I wanted to fold in on myself and sob. Here I was, acting like such a fool. I was s

The moment we pulled into the driveway, I saw them waiting at the mansion's grand entrance. Our parents had been watching for us. The warm glow of the porch lights wrapped around them, making my chest feel tight with longing.My mom rushed forward and pulled me into a crushing hug. Her familiar scent of vanilla and rose wrapped around me like a blanket. At the same time, Uncle Greg pulled Theo close, clapping him on the back in that way fathers do."I miss you so much, sweetheart. Why do you two barely come home anymore?" My mom pulled back to look at me. Her eyes were shining as she brushed a stray hair from my face."I've been swamped with school work, and Theo's been buried in company business," I said gently. I reached up to squeeze her hand. "I've missed you too, more than you know."They'd gone to incredible lengths for our visit. When we walked into the dining room, the table was laden with dishes. Every single one was our

It was already evening when I got home, my friends Lily and Irene had invited me out after school. We walked around the mall and ate at our usual Italian restaurant. By the time I reached my condo building, it was past 9pm. Lily dropped me off so I wouldn't have to take a taxi, and I was thankful for that.I was halfway to the elevator when a flash of familiar faces inside stopped me cold. Tiffany and Theo were standing so close together that for a moment, the world tilted beneath my feet. His arm was draped over her shoulders, and the sight of it sent a searing pain through my chest, like a thousand tiny arrows piercing deep into my heart. My legs went weak, and I found myself rooted to the spot, unable to move or look away.For a second, all I wanted was to disappear. I wanted to duck behind the lobby planter and slip away before either of them noticed me. But Tiffany's eyes had already found mine, and a wide, cheery smile spread across her

When I looked up, he was watching me with glassy eyes and a wide, goofy smile spread across his face. His cheeks were still flushed, his hair messy from leaning against the wall a while ago. There was no question he was completely, thoroughly drunk.I stood up and went to his closet to grab a soft t-shirt and sweatpants for him to sleep in. I also filled a basin with warm water from the bathroom tap, adding a drop of soap to make sure he'd feel clean and comfortable.I helped him out of his shirt and unbuttoned his trousers and removed his belt. He let me move him however I needed to. Just as I was about to pull his t-shirt over his head, he reached out and gently but firmly pulled me toward the bed.We tumbled down together, my body landing lightly on top of his. I froze immediately, my hands braced against his chest as I looked down at him. This time, his eyes weren't glassy or vacant. He was gazing up at my face with a soft focus, and his thumb c

"I've told you a hundred times. If you're done with us, if you're sick of me. Just say so! Don't play with me. Don't lie to me like this." My voice cracked halfway through, and hot tears welled up in my eyes. "No, baby. Please listen to me," he pleaded, his voice softening. "I was so drunk last night, I can barely remember half of it, and I am so sorry. But even through all that fog. I knew it was you. I would never, ever kiss another woman. Not unless I know with every fiber of my being that it's you in my arms.""Just make me believe it," I whispered, tears now streaming freely down my cheeks. I hadn't even noticed they'd started to fall. "Theo, more than anything in this world. I can't bear being lied to. I can't bear being betrayed."Before I could pull away again, he pulled me tight against his chest. I fought him at first, beating my fists against his shoulders, trying to break free. But his hold was firm, and soon enough my resistance c