All Chapters of Sleepless In His Bed, Pregnant By His Name : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

Talia didn't mean to pace.But she was.All around Ethan's penthouse, barefoot in her oversized hoodie, one hand gripping her phone, the other clutching a half-finished sketch.Vanessa Hart.She'd heard the name befor, on magazine covers, gossip sites, in whispers when Ethan's name was mentioned in fashion circles. But seeing her name flash across *his* phone? That was a punch to the gut she wasn't prepared for."I'm not jealous," Talia mumbled. "I'm just… cautious.""You're talking to yourself again," came Ethan's voice, startling her.Talia whipped around, pretending she hadn't been mid-rant. "Oh? I hadn't noticed."Ethan raised a brow. He stepped inside, jacket tossed over his arm, hair slightly tousled from the wind. His presence, calm, intense, confident, always filled the room."You okay?" he asked, eyes narrowing slightly."Peachy," she replied, too quickly.He walked over, glanced at the sketch in her hand, then lifted her chin with two fingers."Talia."She met his gaze. "Who

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

The sound of her sewing machine hummed like a lullaby against the soft chatter of the twins playing on the plush carpet nearby. Talia adjusted the shimmering sleeve of a gold evening gown on the mannequin and smiled faintly, pausing to glance at her babies, Zane babbling happily to Luna as if she understood every word."Okay, future CEO and sassy queen," she said aloud, stretching her arms. "Give mommy five minutes before you turn this room into a snack battlefield again."The twins shrieked in delight, completely ignoring her, of course.Her workroom inside Ethan's mansion had become her new sanctuary, sunlight streamed through the massive windows, and racks of fabric, beads, and half-done sketches filled the space like art. She was finally doing what she loved.And people were noticing.Ever since the pop-up gig Ethan secretly arranged, her designs had begun catching fire online. A celebrity stylist posted her dress on Instagram last week, and Talia's inbox had exploded with inquiri

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

"Girl, you're trending!" Mia's voice screamed through the phone so loudly that Talia had to yank it away from her ear."Say that again without bursting my eardrums?" she said, laughing as she rocked Zane back to sleep."I said you're trending! Not just in fashion blogs, like, everywhere. Twitter, Instagram, TikTok... even Pinterest!"Talia blinked, turning to Ethan, who was feeding Luna with practiced ease."I mean," she muttered, "who goes viral for burp rags and a top knot?"Ethan didn't even flinch. "A beautiful woman with talent, drive, and the twins of a billionaire. That's who."She rolled her eyes. "You sound too smooth when you say that.""It's a skill." He winked.She ignored the flutter in her chest and focused on Mia again. "So what's everyone saying?""Oh, girl, some are calling you 'The Boss Babe of the Year.' Others are labeling you The Accidental Muse. And the fashion blogs? Eating you up. Vogue even reposted that picture of you in the studio with the twins."Talia near

CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

Talia adjusted Luna's tiny jacket while Zane bounced in his bouncer with his usual squeals of chaos. The soft hum of lullabies played in the background, and her worktable was covered in fabric samples, client sketches, and baby wipes. Just another day of juggling babies and dreams.From across the living room, Ethan stepped in quietly, carrying two mugs of steaming cocoa. He handed her one with a small smile. "You didn't sleep last night."Talia raised an eyebrow. "Neither did Luna. So technically, I wasn't given the choice."He chuckled, watching her gently tuck Luna into the carrier. "I saw the blog article about your designs being featured in that editorial spread."She smirked, sipping her cocoa. "I didn't know you kept up with fashion blogs.""I don't. I keep up with you."Before she could retort, the doorbell rang.Talia glanced at him, confused. "You expecting anyone?"He shook his head, already on his way to open the door.The moment the door swung open, Ethan froze.Standing

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE

Talia had just gotten the twins down for their nap , finally , and now stood barefoot in the middle of her home studio, thread and pins stuck to her hoodie, soft music playing from the little Bluetooth speaker beside her. The fabric in her hands shimmered under the sunlight pouring in from the balcony doors, and for a moment, everything felt… peaceful.Until Mia's call came through."Don't freak out," Mia began, which of course meant Talia immediately freaked out."What is it? The babies? Is it Ethan? Did Luna eat something weird again?""No, no, breathe. It's not the babies," Mia said quickly. "But… you're on *GlamMode's* front page."Talia's stomach dropped. "What?""Look for yourself."Talia put her phone on speaker and pulled up the fashion site Mia mentioned. Right there, splashed across the top of the page, was her face. A photo from the pop-up event, looking all glammed up beside a headshot of Ethan. The headline screamed:"From One-Night Stand to Power Couple? Ethan Wolfe's My

CHAPTER TWENTY SIX

The Next Morning, Wolfe ManorTalia woke up to two things: the scent of pancakes drifting in from the kitchen… and her phone blowing up.Twenty-three missed calls.Seventeen text messages.Mia:"Girl, are you seeing this mess online?"Her heart skipped. She sat up, the twins still asleep in their cribs beside her bed. She unlocked her phone, and there it was, the headline plastered on every gossip blog and entertainment outlet*."CEO Love Triangle? Vanessa Hart Spotted Outside Wolfe Manor With a Ring!"Beneath it, an old picture of Vanessa kissing Ethan at some gala… and then another, zoomed-in shot from yesterday when she showed up at the gate.Talia blinked, fury rising. "Oh, hell no."Just then, Ethan entered with breakfast on a tray, yes, the billionaire CEO who ran empires was currently balancing pancakes and baby bottles like a dad of the year."Good morning," he said, placing the tray on the table, "I made..""Explain this," Talia cut in, thrusting the phone toward him.He took

CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

Wolfe Manor – MidnightThe twins were asleep. The house was silent. But Talia was wide awake, curled on the chaise lounge in Ethan's massive study, sipping lukewarm chamomile tea and staring at the magazine in her hand.Her face was on the cover.Again."Billionaire's Muse or Mogul in the Making?" the headline blared in gold print above her candid shot from the pop-up event. And while the article was largely flattering, it still stung.Accessory. Arm candy. The girl who 'snagged' Ethan Wolfe."Snagged, my ass," she muttered.Behind her, the sound of soft footsteps made her stiffen. She didn't have to turn to know who it was."Shouldn't you be asleep?" Ethan's voice was low, almost amused."I could ask you the same thing," she said without looking up.He moved beside her, sliding onto the adjacent armchair, his tie loosened, hair tousled from the long day. Talia hated how easy it was to want him like this, unguarded. Real.She held up the magazine. "So this is my life now? Articles dis

CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT

The next morning started with headlines.TALIA JAMES: FROM SINGLE MOM TO STYLE MAVEN?WOLFE'S WOMAN STEALS THE SHOW, AGAIN!A STYLISH TAKEOVER: MEET THE DESIGNER WHO HAS ETHAN WOLFE'S HEART.Talia blinked at her phone screen in disbelief, half-awake and still wrapped in her robe. She wasn't even holding her coffee yet, and the internet was already having a field day.Mia would've screamed.The twins were babbling in the playpen, Zane chewing on the tail of a plush giraffe while Luna clapped along to a cartoon jingle. Somewhere down the hall, Ethan was on a call, pacing.And the whole world suddenly knew her name.She sunk into the velvet couch and whispered to herself, "Okay. Breathe. You're not dying."Just then, Ethan stepped into the room, phone in hand, raising a brow."You've seen it?" he asked, gesturing to her phone."Oh, you mean every headline in existence? No big deal. Just the whole planet talking about me while I'm wearing a robe with donut stains."Ethan walked over and k

CHAPTER TWENTY NINE

Talia didn't wait for Ethan to ask how the lunch went.Because the moment she stepped into the penthouse, still glowing from the verbal takedown, Luna toddled toward her with her tiny arms stretched wide, giggling, "Mamaaa!"Zane followed, clinging to one of Ethan's pant legs like a determined koala."Hey, babies," she breathed, crouching to scoop them up. Her armor dropped the second their warm little bodies wrapped around her. This..this! was what mattered.Ethan stood nearby, suit jacket off, sleeves rolled up, watching her. "You handled it?""Oh, I handled it," she said with a half-smirk, brushing Luna's curls off her face. "You might wanna check if Vanessa's melted into a puddle of irrelevance."He chuckled under his breath, voice low. "Good."She gave him a sharp look. "Next time, a little warning before your ex comes sniffing around my Dior, maybe?""I didn't know she'd ambush you like that," he said, stepping closer. "But if she tries anything again.."Talia raised a hand. "No

CHAPTER THIRTY

The next morning arrived wrapped in lavender skies and the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Talia padded into the kitchen, barefoot and groggy, her satin robe slipping from one shoulder. Ethan was already there, dressed in soft gray joggers, shirtless, flipping pancakes while Zane babbled from his highchair.Luna was cradled in his other arm.Talia blinked. "You're holding a baby and making breakfast?"Ethan didn't even glance up. "Multitasking. I'm a father now. Comes with the job description."Talia grinned as she watched him effortlessly flip the pancake. "Damn, I got myself a sexy dad."Ethan smirked. "Only now realizing that?"Before she could deliver a sassy comeback, her phone buzzed. Mia's name flashed on screen.MIA: Girl… you need to see this. Like. Right now.Talia frowned, opening the link Mia sent. Her stomach dropped.BREAKING: Ethan Wolfe's Baby Mama Scandal , Who is Talia James?A glossy paparazzi shot of her exiting a store with the twins was plastered across a gossip

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