Semua Bab Bound By Secret Heirs: Bab 1 - Bab 10

ElinaI tried to keep myself from collapsing in this condition. Honestly, this was truly shocking—so much that a bitter taste filled my throat, making it hard for me to speak.So… was it really the same necklace?Wasn’t that necklace meant for me?My heart felt like it was being torn apart over and over again, the pain making me suffocate.This was my meeting with her again, yet I felt no sense of calm at all.Even afterward, during dinner, I tried hard to act as if nothing had happened. I kept eating quietly in the dining room, without bringing up the diamond necklace around Lora’s neck.But inside, I was truly wounded. I didn’t even have the appetite to eat my dinner.“Lora, Mom has missed you so much. Thank goodness you’ve finally come back.”Rose spoke so gently and happily, something I had never once received from her.She had always treated Lora very well. Lora, her daughter, entered this family when Rose remarried and lived abroad before Jonathan and I got married.“Mom is so h

ElinaThey both stood in front of me, drawing the attention of everyone in the room. They stopped their work.“Today, I will be introducing someone,” he said in a monotone voice. “Lora Moreau, who will be the new manager.”I suddenly lost focus, my eyes trembling at Jonathan’s statement.How could this happen…?Then Lora spoke. “Nice to meet you all. I’m Lora Moreau, and I will be your manager.” Her voice was soft. She deliberately looked at Jonathan and smiled.“Thank you for introducing me to them, Jonny.”I saw her still hooking her arm around Jonathan’s. Coupled with the way she called his name so intimately, it left a bitter feeling.They were far too close. During this time, I thought they didn’t even look like step-siblings.“Sir Jonathan himself introduced her. What do you think?”“I’m sure that woman isn’t just an ordinary woman.”The conversation beside me made me immediately look over. Two women were eagerly watching the interaction between Jonathan and Lora.One of them to

ElinaI didn’t know whether my reaction had made Jonathan suspicious. I tried to calm myself down.Jonathan watched me as the nurse handed me a glass of water. I drank it calmly.Of course, I wasn’t actually thirsty. After all, I didn’t want Jonathan to find out about my pregnancy.It was actually quite surprising that he stayed in my room for quite a while—maybe around five minutes.Now, the relationship I had hoped for was completely impossible. He spent his time with Lora, his former love who had returned, and the only one being deceived here was me.When I suddenly remembered them embracing again, my hand holding the glass trembled and the water spilled.“Miss, it seems you still need to rest.” The nurse took the glass while letting out a sigh.Only then did I realize my emotions had overflowed. I quickly composed myself again and looked at Jonathan.“Can you leave?” My voice trembled, not entirely because of the pain but because of my emotions.Jonathan’s brown eyes looked at me.

ElinaMy daily activities have not changed much, but my feelings have undergone a shift that leaves me restless.I try to hide this pregnancy while continuing to work on resolving the company’s problems as quickly as possible.After realizing it, my view of Jonathan and Lora’s relationship became clearer. They are very close and look deeply in love. Just as Lora said, they are a couple.People at the office say they are together because the two of them are often seen side by side. And in this situation, I am simply enduring, pretending that everything is fine while I am actually in unbearable pain.If I could throw away my heart, I would do so, just so I would not struggle to act as if everything were alright.“Ma’am, your pregnancy has reached nine weeks.” The doctor’s gentle voice made me look at her.Slowly, I turned my gaze to the monitor, seeing the image of my baby. A soft smile appeared on my lips. After everything I had gone through, I was relieved that my child was doing well

ElinaI pushed her hand away and then glared at her sharply.The people who had just entered my hospital room—people I didn’t even know, had acted extremely rudely. I truly had no idea who they were.But my feelings were shaken because they knew about the birthmark on the right side of my stomach. That mark was always covered by my clothes. I even doubted that Jonathan knew about it.This wasn’t something just anyone could know.The woman began to cry, sobbing as she spoke. “I–I’m sorry…”The man beside her pulled her into his arms, trying to comfort her.The more I watched this scene, the more confused I became about what was actually happening. I felt uncomfortable with this situation.“I’m asking you to leave,” I said, pointing at the door.I wasn’t in the mood to deal with any more drama. I was already exhausted, mentally and physically—and I really needed to rest.Even my head was starting to ache because of them, and I pressed my forehead several times.A butler stepped forward.