All Chapters of Pregnant With The Ex-Husband's Twins: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

By the time they got back to Serenity's apartment, the twins were fast asleep in the backseat. They had played too hard.Jackson carried Alex, and Serenity carried Mia. They tucked the children into their small beds and tiptoed out of the room.The living room was quiet. Only the dim light from the hallway spilled in.Serenity let out a long breath, leaning against the wall. "You should go, Jackson. It's been a long day."She tried to take a step towards her bedroom, but a sharp pain shot through her heels. She grimaced and stumbled."Ah."Before she could hit the floor, a strong arm caught her waist."You're hurt," Jackson said. It wasn't a question. He frowned, looking down at her feet."I'm fine," Serenity tried to push him away. "Just new sneakers. They need breaking in.""Stop being stubborn," Jackson scooped her up into his arms effortlessly. He carried her to the sofa and placed her down gently, as if she were made of glass.He then disappeared into the bathroom. Moments later,

"No," Serenity rejected immediately. "I am not moving into your villa, Jackson."Jackson sat on her small sofa, crossing his long legs comfortably. He looked around the cramped apartment."Serenity, look out the window," Jackson pointed lazily.Serenity walked to the window and peeked through the curtains. Her eyes widened.Downstairs, dozens of reporters were camping outside her apartment building. Flashlights flickered every time someone walked out. There were even some crazy fans trying to sneak past security."You are famous now," Jackson said calmlym, standing up. "My public declaration yesterday made you the target of every gossip magazine in the country. Do you think this flimsy wooden door can protect our children?"Serenity bit her lip. She knew he was right. Her address was leaked. It was dangerous for Alex and Mia."But... we can go to a hotel," Serenity argued weakly."A hotel? So strangers can take photos of my kids in the lobby?" Jackson stepped closer, trapping her agai

As Serenity walked into her studio the next morning, the air felt different.Yesterday, she was just "Boss Vera," the talented but private designer. Today, she was a spectacle. Every head turned as she passed. Eyes widened with awe, curiosity, and undeniable envy. She wasn't just their boss anymore; she was Mrs. Sterling, the woman who had tamed New York’s coldest billionaire."Good... good morning, Miss... uh, Mrs. Sterling," the receptionist stuttered, standing up so fast she almost knocked over her coffee."Call me Vera," Serenity corrected her firmly, though her voice remained polite. "I am here to work, not to walk a red carpet. Everyone, please get back to your stations."She marched straight into her office, ignoring the trail of whispers following her."Did you see the news? The way Mr. Sterling looked at her...""I thought she was single! How did she hide a husband like him?"Serenity closed her office door, leaning against the cool wood with a heavy sigh. Being Jackson Sterl

The next day, Serenity took the twins to the Royal Elite Academy for an entrance interview.This was the most prestigious kindergarten in New York. Only the children of senators, oil tycoons, and old money could attend.In the waiting room, mothers dressed in Haute Couture were eyeing each other, comparing bags and jewelry.Serenity sat in the corner, wearing a simple white dress. She looked too young to be a mother of five-year-olds."Mommy, this place is boring," Alex complained, holding a thick book titled 'Introduction to Astrophysics'. "Can we go home?""Be patient, Alex," Serenity smoothed his hair. "You need to go to school to make friends.""I don't need friends who still count on their fingers," Alex grumbled.Next to them, a chubby woman covered in gold jewelry scoffed loudly."Hmph. Reading Astrophysics? Stop pretending," the woman sneered at Serenity. "You parents these days force your kids to hold props just to impress the Dean. It's pathetic."Serenity frowned but chose

The car ride back to the villa was suffocatingly silent.Jackson sat in the darkness, loosening his tie with a violent tug. He had drunk quite a lot of whiskey at the after-party. The scent of alcohol and expensive tobacco hung heavy in the air.Serenity clutched her bag, glancing at his dark profile. She knew that look. It was the calm before the storm.As soon as the bedroom door closed behind them, Serenity couldn't hold it in anymore."Jackson, you are insane! Fifty million dollars for a necklace? Do you know how hard I worked on that collection? You turned my professional night into a joke!"She threw her clutch on the bed, furious. "Ryan was just trying to be nice!"The mention of that name snapped Jackson's last string of control."Nice?" Jackson laughed darkly. He took a step towards her, stalking her like a predator cornering its prey."He held your hand. He tried to kiss you. You call that nice?""That's a French greeting!" Serenity backed away until her back hit the cold wa