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Chapter 11: Let's Have a Baby

(Anna’s POV)Richard's gaze lifted back to me, his brows creased with worry.“Anna, are you alright?” he asked, walking toward me.Something inside me sank, like I was disappointed he was here.“I’m fine,” I said softly.“I came as soon as the meeting ended,” he added.Of course he did.“Thank you,” I replied curtly.He glanced at my ankle.Then at Alex.“Thank you for bringing her here,” he said.Alex didn’t respond.His expression was unreadable.Richard stepped closer.“I’ll take care of it,” he said, reaching for the ointment.Alex paused for a second.Then slowly, he let go.Richard took the ointment from him.As soon as he released my ankle, I suddenly felt cold, like the warmth I was used to had disappeared.Richard took over, carefully placing my ankle on his lap.He began massaging it, but it felt oddly cold.Why did his touch feel so wrong?And why…Why did I suddenly miss—I stopped that thought immediately.No.Richard is my husband. He’s the one I want.It has always been

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-08

Chapter 12: Coward's Way Out

(Alex’s POV)The bar was dark and quiet, just the way I liked it.It was exactly what I needed at the moment.I sat at the far end of the counter, a glass of whiskey in my hand, untouched.I had been staring at it for the past ten minutes.Or maybe longer.After I left the hospital, I drove around for almost an hour with no destination in mind.I had made a fake call so I could leave, telling myself it was to clear my head and give them some space.But that wasn’t true.The truth was, I wanted to get as far away from Anna as possible.I was running away.I exhaled slowly and finally took a sip of the whiskey.It burned as it went down my throat.But it didn’t clear my head. Nothing did.Because no matter what I did, no matter how hard I tried she was there.In my head.Messing with me.I downed the rest of the whiskey in one gulp and asked for another.My jaw tightened.This had to stop.But the moment I tried to push the thoughts away, they came back stronger.I closed my eyes briefl

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-09

Chapter 13: Breaking Point

(Anna’s POV)I was still crying hard when I heard Richard’s tires screech loudly in the driveway as he sped away.My phone lay on the bed beside me. I had dropped it after ending the call with Alex.My face was soaked with tears, my throat raw from crying, and I felt like I was drowning in my sadness.Why did I call him?What was I thinking?But I knew the answer.At that moment when I felt completely broken, when Richard had destroyed my last hope of fixing anything in this marriage, there was only one person I wanted.Not my mother. She would worry, but she would still tell me to stay because of the contract.Not my friends either.I had very few, and we had slowly drifted apart after my marriage.Alex.I wanted Alex.And that truth scared me almost as much as the pain Richard had caused me.He had frozen the moment the words left my lips.“What?” he asked, staring at me in disbelief, as if I had said something impossible.I swallowed hard.“I said… I want us to have a baby.”The s

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-10

Chapter 14: Hidden Pain

(Anna’s POV)My heart pounded wildly as I felt his warm lips on mine.It tasted sweeter than I remembered.I pressed in, nibbling his lower lips.They were so soft and warm.And that was when I noticed it.Whiskey.The taste of alcohol was strong, slightly intoxicating.Had he been drinking?That thought snapped my mind back into focus.And just like that, reality came crashing in.What am I doing?My eyes widened in shock as I quickly pulled away from him... too quickly, like I had just touched fire.“I’m sorry!” I blurted out immediately.My voice came out rushed, my face burning with heat.Embarrassment flooded through me so fast it made my chest tighten.I couldn’t even look at him.“I… I didn’t mean to—” I stammered.My words jumbled together.“I’m so sorry, I just—”I stopped.What exactly was I going to say?That I kissed him because I needed to feel something?Because I couldn’t stop thinking about the last time, and my emotions were all over the place?Because I wanted him in

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-11

Chapter 15: Fatal Hit

(Richard’s POV)I drove out, excitement buzzing through me as I headed toward the Grand Luxe Hotel, where Jessica was waiting.Then Anna’s words replayed in my mind.She wanted a baby.A baby.The audacity still shocked me. Where had that even come from?Children were a distraction. They required time, attention, and emotional energy I didn’t have to spare.And yet…I tapped my fingers against the steering wheel, thinking.Maybe it wasn’t such a bad idea.She was right.People are begining to talk.I noticed it at business events. The questions always came, wrapped in polite conversations.“When are we going to hear the pitter-patter of little Anderson feet?”“You’ve been married for five years.”“Don’t you want a family?”They always said it lightly, but underneath, I sensed the gossip.They wondered if something was wrong, if we were unable conceive.A baby would silence all of that.It would also cement my image as a family man and give the board and investors confidence in my lea

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-12

Chapter 16: Two Faced

(Anna’s POV)The sound of the punch echoed loudly through the room.For a second, we all froze.I couldn’t breathe. I just stared, eyes wide in shock, my heart pounding so hard it felt like it would break through my chest.Alex… had just hit Richard.Richard was still on the floor, his face filled with pure shock. He couldn’t believe what had just happened, like it wasn’t real.But it was.And before I could even process it Alex lunged forward again and grabbed Richard's shirt, ready to throw another punch.“Stop!” I cried out.My body moved before my mind could catch up. I pushed myself forward despite the pain in my ankle and threw myself in front of him.“Please!” I begged, my voice breaking.My hands stretched out as if I could physically hold them apart.“Please, stop!”My chest heaved as I stood between them, terrified.Alex stopped, but his fist was still raised. His chest heaving as he breathed heavily. His face…I had never seen him like that before. His eyes were dark, bu

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-13

Chapter 17: Baby Chills

(Alex’s POV)The icy-cold water ran down my face in steady streams.It hit my skin and slid down my body, soaking everything, but it did nothing to calm the storm inside me.I stood under the shower, both hands braced against the tiled wall, my head lowered, eyes closed, breathing hard.I tried to steady myself, still thinking about what I had just done.No matter how much I tried to make sense of it, I just couldn’t.It still didn’t feel real.I hit him.I had hit my son.I let out a shaky breath.In all the years of his life, I had never once raised my hand against him. Not once. Not even when he was younger and made countless mistakes.I had always believed there were better ways to discipline a child than laying hands on them.But today…Today, I lost control.For the first time in my life, I hit him.I pressed my forehead against the wall. The cool tiles did little to ease the heat building inside me.What have I done?If Julia were here…My chest tightened instantly at the th

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-15

Chapter 18: Is this Goodbye?

(Anna’s POV)I opened my eyes to a very quiet room.Too quiet.For a moment, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember where I was… and everything that had happened.Then it all came rushing back, all the events of the previous night.I swallowed hard and slowly pushed myself up.A sharp pain shot through my ankle reminding me of my injury.I winced, grabbing the edge of the bed.It was worse this morning.Swollen and very red.I let out a slow breath and leaned back slightly.I looked around but didn't see any sign of Richard anywhere.Had he gone to work already?That was when I noticed it.A small folded note on the bedside table.My heart skipped as I slowly reached for it.I wondered what it was.My fingers hesitated for a second before I opened it.My name was written on it in Richard’s handwriting.*Anna,I had urgent business in Dubai. I had to leave early. I will be back in three days. Rest your ankle and take your medicine. I have arranged everything you n

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-16

Chapter 19: Unsaid Goodbyes

(Anna’s POV)She ran toward me, her eyes twinkling with excitement.“Anna!” she squealed, pulling me into a tight hug.I gasped at the sudden movement. Pain shot through my ankle again, but I barely felt it.“You’re back?” I asked, shocked.“I’m back!” she said excitedly. “I finally came back to Beverly Hills!”I laughed softly, still trying to process everything.Then suddenly, I remembered...Alex.I turned quickly.But he was already at the door.“Alex—” I called but it was too late.The door had closed with a soft thud.And just like that… he was gone.My heart sank.It didn’t feel like he would be coming back anytime soon.“Annaaa!”Isabella’s voice pulled me back. Strong arms wrapped around me again, shaking me slightly.“I missed you so much!”I blinked and forced a small smile, turning my attention to the person in front of me.“Isa… what the heck?” I said, still a little stunned.She pulled back and held my shoulders, studying my face like she was trying to memorize every det

Dernière mise à jour : 2026-04-17

Chapter 20: Fatal Fall

(Alex’s POV)I was searching through my duffel bag again for the third time when my phone started ringing.The airport was very busy.People were walking fast with their bags, and announcements about flights and gates were loud in the background. I had found a quiet place near my gate to check if I had everything for my trip.Ticket, wallet, phone charger, headphones—My phone rang and my eyes dropped to the screen.Anna.My heart skipped.Why is she calling? Is she okay? Did something happen?I picked up almost instantly.“Anna.” There was a pause. "Is everything alright?” I asked.There was silence for a moment. Then she spoke softly, almost like she was unsure.“I… yes. I’m fine. I just… I wanted to know if you've gotten to the airport." She paused. "I didn’t get to say goodbye properly.”I closed my eyes and held the phone tighter.“Anna—”“Isabella interrupted us,” she said quickly. “Before you left. And I wanted to tell you something. I needed to tell you—”“It’s okay,” I said

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