Semua Bab Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Cassian observed her quietly as struggle to fit into her nighties. She was a bit rounder now, not too obvious, but he had watched her enough to know how her body was gradually changing, and that she might need to get dresses a size larger than usual before pregnancy.A small frown marred her expression as she finally managed to slide into the nighties. Then she turned to meet his soft gaze before he quickly returned his attention to the screen before him, pretending to be immersed in whatever he was doing on the laptop.Marina gave him a long look. She walked over to sit on her side of the bed when he didn’t spare her a glance.“My clothes don’t fit anymore,” her voice was low, but she didn’t realize Cassian had been paying attention to all she did.“I guess it’s time to change your wardrobe.” His voice startled her. “When would you like to shop for new clothes?”“That’s not what I’m talking about, Mr. Vale.” She emphasized his last name.“What are you talking about, Miss. Harper?” He

“You finally decided to do an ultrasound to determine the baby’s gender.” Doctor Brenda scribbled on her notepad, her gaze shifting between Cassian and Marina. “Before we go to the Sonographer, I’d like to engage you in a short conversation. Are you ready for that?”“Yes, we are,” Marina responded, wringing her hands together.The doctor caught the sudden tension in her posture. “You don’t have to be nervous about anything, Marina. It’s an easy process.” A tender smile touched her lips. “Or are you anxious the gender of the baby might not be what you’re expecting?”“Oh, I do not care about gender. All I want is a healthy baby.” Marina declared firmly. She had never worried about the gender, but she was concerned for Cassian. She hoped he would get the baby girl he wanted.Doctor Brenda tipped her head towards Cassian. “And you, Mr. Vale? What gender do you hope for?”“The same.” He responded politely. Marina might have thought he wanted a female, but he honestly wouldn’t mind anyone.

A WEEK LATERMarina’s questioning gaze remained on Cassian as he guided her into the elevator. She had been asking him why they were alone in a towering skyscraper that night, but he had answered all her questions with subtle smiles.“What are we doing here?” She asked again, now that they were on the rooftop.“Just trust me,” he answered her this time, grabbing her hand. “Come with me.” He led her into the open space surrounded by glass railings. They stood there in silence, lost in the breathtaking view of the skyscraper overlooking the distant movement of cars below and a sea of glittering city lights. Her breath caught. The world felt so small before them. The wind brushed softly against her skin, but she was less bothered. All she could focus on was this beautiful sight in front of her.“Cassian.” She laced her fingers with his.“They are getting visible.” His gaze stayed on the sky, following the stars as they slowly formed across the darkness.“What’s that?” She followed his e

She hurried into the hallway, vibrating with fury. She had almost reached the parking lot when a familiar scent hit her nose, signaling a presence, but she wasn’t thinking. She surged on, bumping against the hard chest. He quickly reached for her, steadying her before she lost her balance. She wrung herself away from his grip, defiant eyes meeting his soft gaze.“What are you doing here?” He found her again. She needed no one to tell her that Collin had been following her. He attempted to touch her, but she lifted a finger to warn him to maintain the distance. “Don’t come close, Collin.” Her fury had spiked even more. “Why do you keep following me?”“I want to talk to you, Marina.” His eyes softened. “Why do you look so mad? Did someone hurt you?”She scoffed. “What right do you have to ask if someone hurt me? Why do you keep following? Do you want me to charge you for assault?”Collin caught a glimpse of Cassian, his brows furrowing in confusion as he approached them. He closed the d

Keeping each other at arm’s length for two days was hellish, but what hurt Marina the most was the face of the pretty model Cassian went on a date with right after storming out of the house that night.It shouldn’t have hurt the way it did. She had made it clear to him that they could live their lives however they wanted, but what she didn’t know was that seeing Cassian with another woman would make her heart ache so much. She returned her attention to the paperwork in front of her. She just needed one more addition before handing it over to her friend, but nothing was clicking.Roselyn had been watching her best friend go over the same thing over and over again, heaving a tired sigh every minute. At first, she had thought it was the pregnancy hormones dealing with her, but right now, as she stared at her, she was certain there was more to this.“Is it so difficult to finish? Do you need my help?” She fetched a pen from the desk.“I’m trying to be careful. I don’t want anything that