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[21] My Instinct Says It's You

CEDRICFor a long moment, Elena didn't answer.Her eyes stayed fixed on me. The color slowly drained from her face as her fingers tightened around the wheelchair's armrest until her knuckles turned white. The room fell into an unsettling silence.I had no intention of pressuring her. For some reason, I simply wanted to see how she'd react. And the reaction she gave was nothing like I'd expected."Why aren't you saying anything?" I asked quietly.Elena blinked several times before finally turning her face away."I've already answered that question.""I know.""Then why are you asking me again?""Because your answer never truly convinced me."She swallowed hard."I don't know what you mean."I let out a slow breath."At first, I thought all of this was just a coincidence."Without realizing it, my gaze drifted to the butterfly hair clip still nestled in her hair."But the longer this goes on..." I murmured, "the more those coincidences keep piling up."Elena remained silent."The hair cl

[22] The Last Warning

ELENANot long after the phone rang, Cedric finally walked away.I kept staring at the doorway for several more seconds, almost expecting him to come back and tell me everything he'd just said was nothing more than a cruel joke.But the hallway outside had already fallen silent again. I slowly let out a shaky breath, though my heart refused to settle. Worse, every word Cedric had spoken kept replaying inside my head. I squeezed my eyes shut.If Cedric ever remembered everything—especially that the baby growing inside me was his—then it would all be over.Without realizing it, I clasped my hands tightly together in my lap. His questions had become sharper with every passing day. At first, he had only been curious about the butterfly hair clip. Then he started noticing my little habits. After that, he met Mom.And now he was beginning to doubt the answers he'd convinced himself to believe. I bit my lip hard. If that night had never happened, maybe our lives wouldn't have become this comp

[23] Under Erika's Eyes

ELENAThe wrought-iron gates of Ashford Mansion slowly swung open before me. Our car rolled through the perfectly manicured gardens before coming to a smooth stop in front of the grand entrance. I stared at the imposing mansion in silence. After spending an entire week in the hospital, I should have felt relieved to finally be discharged. Instead, an inexplicable heaviness settled in my chest.The hospital had been filled with the sterile scent of medicine and the monotonous beeping of monitors. But at least, for those few days, I'd been able to breathe a little easier because I could see Lilian whenever I wanted. There were no servants watching me with cold, judgmental eyes. No constant pressure to be the perfect daughter-in-law of the Ashford family."We're here," Edward said flatly.I gave a small nod and carefully tried to step out of the car. The moment my left foot touched the ground, a sharp pain shot through my leg and into my calf. I instinctively grabbed the car door to stead

[24] Not Even My Husband

ELENAErika's gaze remained fixed on me.Her eyes were cold, utterly devoid of compassion, as though the woman kneeling before her wasn't her own daughter-in-law, but someone unworthy of even the smallest shred of pity."...I'm beginning to question whether you're truly worthy of becoming a daughter-in-law of the Ashford family."Her words continued to echo inside my head.Slowly, I lowered my gaze. My fingers curled into fists against the cold marble floor while my breathing remained uneven from throwing up only moments ago. My throat burned, and the tears I'd fought so hard to hold back finally slipped free, one after another."I'm sorry, Mother," I whispered. "But... this is because of the pregnancy. I didn't do it on purpose."Erika said nothing. Instead, her eyes drifted toward the bucket and mop lying a few feet away.Quietly, I shifted myself toward them. The moment my knees scraped against the marble, pain flared through them. My injured left leg, which hadn't fully healed yet,

[25] The Only One Who Cared

ELENA"Then I'll head back to the office."Edward glanced at the watch on his wrist before turning toward his mother."I'm leaving, Mom.""Drive safely."Erika reached up and gently patted the top of his head.Without sparing me another glance, Edward walked out of the room. A few seconds later, his footsteps faded into the distance, followed by the sound of the mansion's front door opening and closing.I remained where I was. Every time my swollen ankle bore my weight, a dull throb pulsed through it. I had just started to lower myself onto the edge of the bed when Erika's voice shattered the silence."Don't lie back down."I looked up. She was still standing in the doorway, her arms folded across her chest."Come downstairs. Lunch is ready.""I'm sorry, Mother, but I'm not hungry. My stomach still feels queasy," I declined as politely as I could."The child you're carrying is an Ashford grandchild."Erika let out an impatient sigh."Don't let that baby suffer from poor nutrition just

[26] Holding On to You

CEDRICThose tears wouldn't leave my mind.Not the vomit on my suit. Not the commotion that had just unfolded. It was Elena's eyes—how they'd reddened the instant I asked if she was okay. As though one simple question had been enough to shatter every wall she'd built around herself.I let out a quiet breath."If you can't answer my question, don't force yourself," I said, giving her shoulder a gentle squeeze in an attempt to comfort her. "Go clean yourself up. I'll wait here."Elena gave a small nod. Leaning on her crutches, she slowly made her way toward the second floor, her limp still unmistakable. I didn't look away until she disappeared around the corner."I'm sorry, sir."A maid approached, carrying the suit jacket I'd taken off earlier."Should I send this straight to the dry cleaners?"I gave a brief nod. "Yes."She had just turned to leave when something occurred to me."Wait."She looked back."Where's Edward?""Young Master Edward has already left for the office, sir.""Damn

[27] The Scent of You

ELENAThe soft click of the closing door was the last sound I heard before silence settled over the room. I stood there for several long moments, staring at the door as if hoping Cedric would open it again and say he'd simply forgotten something.Ridiculous.Hadn't I been wishing all along that he'd stop treating me like a patient who needed to be watched around the clock?I let out a quiet sigh. The master bedroom suddenly felt unbearably empty after he left. It shouldn't have bothered me this much. After all, this was the first time Cedric had ever stepped into the room Edward and I were supposed to share. Though, in truth, Edward occupied it alone far more often. He had always preferred sleeping without me.Without warning, the memory of what had happened just minutes ago crept back into my mind.Cedric.Standing before the bathroom sink, bare from the waist up. His hair still damp. Tiny droplets of water trailing slowly from his neck down across his broad chest.I squeezed my eyes

[28] Forbidden Dreams

ELENAI stood frozen in the middle of the bathroom long after the door had clicked shut behind Cedric. My heart hammered wildly in my chest, as if it were trying to break free. Slowly, I bent down and picked up his still-damp shirt. My hands wouldn’t stop shaking as I placed it into the small laundry basket. Then, limping painfully, I made my way to the bedside table. My crutches leaned against the edge of the bed. I grabbed the bottle of anti-nausea pills the doctor had prescribed, shook one into my palm, and swallowed it with a glass of water.God, today has been exhausting.I climbed into bed, pulled the blanket up to my chest, and closed my eyes. My body felt heavy. My mind was a complete mess. Maybe sleep would help quiet everything down. I had just started to drift off, the chaos in my head finally beginning to fade, when a soft knock on the door pulled me back.I blinked groggily, still half-asleep. Could Edward be back already?“Who is it?” I called out, my voice hoarse.No ans

[29] Possession

EDWARDI had just reached for the car door when I stopped.Cedric came jogging toward my car from the direction of the mansion, signaling one of the servants to open the rear door for him. The moment he climbed in and settled beside me, he flashed his usual easygoing smile."You really didn't have to come pick me up," he said lightly. "You could've just sent me the restaurant's address.""Our lunch with the client happens to be at a restaurant near the mansion," I replied flatly, my expression unreadable.I instructed the driver to pull away. As soon as the car started moving, I turned to Cedric. My brow lifted almost immediately."Why are you wearing my shirt?" I asked, my voice cool and edged with suspicion.Cedric rubbed the back of his neck with an awkward smile."Oh, this?"He glanced down at himself."My shirt got dirty earlier, so I borrowed yours. Hope you don't mind."I watched him for a few seconds before asking another question."Dirty how?"Cedric let out a short sigh."Ele

[30] Broken Pride

ELENA“EDWARD!”My scream echoed through the bedroom, trembling with the panic that gripped my chest without warning. My hands shook violently as I saw Edward still holding his phone to his ear. His expression remained unreadable, as though he had just made the most insignificant decision in the world. I struggled to catch my breath.“Wait...” I whispered hoarsely. “W-What... what did you just say?”Edward turned to me, his cold gaze sending a chill crawling down the back of my neck.“I said I've already canceled Lilian's surgery.”The world seemed to stop spinning. I stared at him in disbelief, unable to process what I'd just heard.“You...” My lips trembled uncontrollably. “You're joking... right?”“No.”The answer came instantly. Without hesitation. Without the slightest hint of regret. My heart felt as if it had been crushed in an iron grip.“Edward...” Tears welled in my eyes before spilling down my cheeks. “Please... don't do this.”He slipped his phone back into his pocket befor

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