Chapter Eighty

Bella's POVI couldn't stop thinking about his last words."I'd rather have you angry with me than dead."The sentence echoed in my mind even after silence settled over the street. I stood on the small landing outside our apartment, staring at Grant as the cool evening breeze toyed with the loose strands of my hair. It unsettled me more than I wanted to admit.I wrapped my arms around myself, trying to calm the uneasiness growing inside my chest before lifting my eyes to meet his."I still don't understand," I said softly, my brows knitting together as confusion clouded my face. "Why would anyone be watching me?"Grant held my gaze without blinking. His broad shoulders remained tense beneath his dark suit, and when he finally answered, his voice was low and steady."I don't know," he admitted honestly, his jaw tightening slightly. "Not yet."His answer wasn't reassuring.If a man like Grant Romano didn't know who was behind this, then whoever they were had to be dangerous.I swallowe

Chapter Eighty-one

Grant's POV"What do you mean you're pregnant?" I shouted, my voice echoing through the quiet kitchen. My heart slammed against my chest as I stared at Mai in complete disbelief. My hands curled into tight fists at my sides, and I could feel anger and panic rising inside me. Nothing she had just said made any sense."We're supposed to be friends," I added, shaking my head slowly. My voice became lower, filled with frustration and confusion. "How did this even happen?"Mai let out a long sigh before placing the glass she had been holding on the kitchen table. The soft sound of the glass touching the wooden surface filled the tense silence between us. She crossed her arms over her chest and looked at me with an expression that mixed annoyance and confidence."Do you know how serious this is, Grant?" she asked, her voice calm but firm. She raised one eyebrow as she looked straight into my eyes. "I'm carrying your child. Do you understand what that means?"I stared at her without saying a

Chapter Eighty-two

Bella's POVMother was still awake when Grant and I entered her room. She looked much better than she had the previous day. The tiredness on her face had faded, and the gentle smile she gave us filled me with relief.For the first time in days, I felt like I could breathe without fear.She looked at Grant first, her eyes shining with gratitude."Thank you so much son," she said warmly. Her voice was gentle but full of emotion. She reached for his hand and squeezed it lightly. "You have done more than I ever expected. Thank you for taking care of me."Grant smiled politely and shook his head."You don't have to thank me, Mother," he replied in a calm voice. "You're family. Taking care of you is the least I can do."I folded my arms across my chest and pretended to frown."What about me?" I asked playfully. "Don't I deserve a thank you too? I have been here as well."Mother laughed softly.l"My jealous daughter," she teased with a smile that made her look years younger.I laughed and wal

Chapter Eighty three

Grant's POVThe next morning, I woke up earlier than usual.For a few minutes, I stayed in bed, staring at the ceiling. Bella was still asleep beside me, curled up close to me with one hand resting lightly on my chest. She looked peaceful, and for a moment, I wished I could stop time and let her sleep without any worries.I gently brushed a few strands of hair away from her face."Good morning, my love," I whispered, even though she was still asleep.She smiled faintly in her sleep, making me smile too.Carefully, I slipped out of bed so I wouldn't wake her. After taking a quick shower and getting dressed, I walked downstairs.The smell of freshly prepared breakfast filled the house, when I entered the dining room, everyone was already there, I thought have spent forever in the bathroom like everything happened so fast. Mother sat at the head of the table, looking much healthier than she had the previous day. Bella was sitting beside her, smiling as they talked. Seeing Mother laughin

Chapter Eighty-four

Bella's POVThe moment Kaida and I stepped out of the dining room, she looked around carefully before leading me toward the quiet hallway."Madam," she said in a low voice, "there is something I need to show you."Her serious expression immediately caught my attention."What is it?" I asked.Instead of answering, Kaida took out her phone. She unlocked it, opened her email, and handed it to me."I received this a few minutes ago," she said quietly.I frowned as I looked at the screen, there was a photograph attached to the email.The moment I saw it, my heart skipped a beat.l, the picture showed me lying on a bed beside a man I had never seen before, I stared at it in shock."What..." I whispered. "What is this?"I looked at Kaida in disbelief.b"This isn't real.""I know, Madam," Kaida replied immediately. "It doesn't look right. It could have been edited."I looked at the picture again.No matter how many times I looked at it, I couldn't remember anything like that ever happening.Some

Chapter Eighty five

Bella's POV"Madam don't worry everything will be fine, you just have to stay calm" Kaida said. One of Grant's trusted bodyguards broke the silence as he drove the black SUV through the evening traffic. His voice was calm, but I could tell he was alert, watching every vehicle around us."I know this situation is dangerous, and I know you are worried because you're walking into a meeting with someone you have never seen before. But I want you to remember one thing. You are not alone. Miss Kaida and I will remain close enough to protect you without making it obvious. If anything looks suspicious or if that person tries to hurt you in any way, I promise you that we will step in immediately. Mr. Grant trusted us with your safety, and we will never allow anything to happen to you."His words made me feel little better but then how did he get to know what happened I turned to Kaida "we need another trusted strong man and I think Romeo his good." She said. I think she was right so I didn't