Lahat ng Kabanata ng One pregnancy, two babies : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

The airport was buzzing with life, a cacophony of rolling luggage, boarding calls, and the hurried footsteps of travelers. Among the chaos, a small, energetic figure darted between the legs of distracted adults, her laughter rising above the crowd like a bell.“Aria! Wait!” a soft, anxious voice called after her, but the little girl only giggled, weaving through the crowds with surprising agility for her five-year-old legs. Her curly hair bounced with every step, and her bright brown eyes sparkled with mischief.Aria’s mother—or, more accurately, the woman who had raised her for the past five years—followed closely behind, her heels clicking against the polished tiles. May Austin’s chest tightened every time she saw her daughter laughing so freely. It was a sharp contrast to the quiet, anxious girl she had once cradled in her arms after leaving Damien’s family five years ago.“Aria! Stop running!” May called again, but this time her voice carried a hint of amusement. She was used to t

The apartment was quiet for once, a rare moment of calm. Aria had fallen asleep on the couch with her stuffed rabbit clutched tightly in her arms, exhausted from the airport excitement. Lily had gone back to her books, preparing for an upcoming school project, while May sat at the small kitchen table, scrolling through emails from her company.It had been five years since she had left everything behind—her parents, her home, and the life she had known. Yet today, as she read the corporate update about the part-time program that would send her back into the city, her chest tightened. This wasn’t just any assignment; it was a chance to work directly with one of the most influential companies in the country. And as fate would have it, Damien Stone’s company was at the heart of it.“Sis,” Lily said softly, looking up from her notebook, “you’re… nervous, aren’t you?”May exhaled slowly, brushing a curl behind her ear. “A little,” she admitted. “It’s been years since I worked in a high-prof

The city woke up dressed in ambition.Glass buildings caught the early sunlight, cars streamed endlessly through the streets, and somewhere in the middle of it all stood Stone Global Holdings—a towering symbol of power, legacy, and ruthless success.May stood across the street from the building, heels firmly planted on the pavement, her posture calm but commanding. She wore a tailored cream suit that hugged her frame perfectly, her hair pulled back in a sleek low bun, minimal makeup highlighting her natural beauty. There was nothing loud about her appearance—yet everything about her demanded attention.Lily adjusted her backpack beside her, eyes wide as she stared up at the skyscraper. “Sis…” she breathed out. “You’re really doing this.”May smiled softly, placing a reassuring hand on Lily’s shoulder. “So are you.”Lily laughed nervously. “Yeah, but my dream college doesn’t look like it eats people alive.”May chuckled. “Trust me. They only eat the ones who don’t know their worth.”Li

The kindergarten playground buzzed with laughter and tiny feet pounding the ground.Aria sat cross-legged under the shade of a tree, carefully arranging colorful blocks while Aiden hovered nearby, watching quietly.“You can put the blue one here,” Aria said gently, patting the space beside her.Aiden hesitated, then sat down. “Okay.”She smiled, satisfied. “You always listen.”Aiden shrugged. “It’s easier.”Aria tilted her head, studying him the way only children could—without judgment, only curiosity. “Do you want to come to my house?”Aiden froze.“Just for one night,” she added quickly. “We’ll eat pancakes and aunty Lily lets us stay up late.”His fingers twisted together. He liked the idea. Too much.“I don’t know if I can,” he murmured.“Why?” Aria asked softly.Aiden opened his mouth—then shut it again.Across the yard, May noticed the shift immediately. Aiden’s shoulders curled inward, his eyes darting anxiously toward the gate, as though expecting someone to appear.May walked

Rain pattered lightly against the windows, a soft rhythm that filled the otherwise quiet apartment. Aria had been talking nonstop since breakfast, bouncing from one room to another, excited about the plan she had been scheming all week. Today was the day she had been waiting for: Aiden’s first sleepover at her home.“Are you ready, Mum?” Aria asked as May helped her zip up her tiny raincoat. The little girl’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “I packed extra snacks! And I made his favorite sandwich!”May smiled, kneeling to adjust her daughter’s bow. “I think he’s going to love it, sweetheart. Just remember to be polite and kind.”“Of course! I already told him our house is magical!” Aria chirped, running ahead to the door.Lily peeked from the kitchen doorway, balancing her bag of notes for a lecture she was giving online. “Don’t forget to remind him to be comfortable. And no ghost stories too late, please.”“Ghost stories are the best!” Aria exclaimed, but May ignored her, suppressing