Semua Bab Carrying my father in-laws child : Bab 11 - Bab 16

Erick's POV The house had never felt this quiet. I stood in the nursery Reina had insisted on decorating, staring at the tiny white crib against the wall. Just yesterday, I had imagined carrying my child through this room. Today... I couldn't even bring myself to step inside. The fertility report was still folded in my jacket pocket. I didn't need to read it again. I knew every word by heart. Permanent male infertility. The diagnosis hadn't changed. Which meant only one thing. The baby Reina was carrying wasn't mine. The bedroom door creaked open behind me. "Erick?" Reina's voice was gentle. "I've been looking everywhere for you." I didn't turn around. "What do you need?" "I wanted us to have breakfast together." "I'm not hungry." "You've said that all day." She walked into the room and rested a hand on my arm. "Talk to me." I slowly looked at her. "When were you going to tell me?" A flicker of confusion crossed her face. "Tell you

Ophelia's POVI hadn't realized how hungry I was until the food arrived.The aroma of freshly baked bread and warm vegetable soup filled the table, making my stomach growl softly.Diego pretended not to notice.Instead, he poured a glass of water and slid it toward me."You should eat while it's hot."I nodded."Thank you."For the first few minutes, neither of us spoke.The silence wasn't uncomfortable.It felt... peaceful.A feeling I hadn't experienced in a long time.After tasting the soup, I realized how empty my stomach had been.I finished the bowl before reaching for the grilled salmon.Diego smiled to himself."What?""I was beginning to think I'd have to convince you to eat.""I didn't realize I was that hungry.""I don't think you've realized a lot of things these past few days."His words weren't meant to criticize.They simply sounded... honest.I lowered my fork."You're probably right."He took a sip of his coffee before asking, "How are you feeling?"I knew he wasn't t

Ophelia's POVThe sound of my phone ringing pulled me from a restless sleep. I reached for it without opening my eyes."Nyla?""No," a calm female voice replied. "Good morning, Mrs. Willow. My name is Claire. I'm calling from Harrison & Cole Attorneys."I sat up immediately."We're handling the divorce papers you requested."The word divorce still felt strange. Heavy and like it belonged to someone else's life."I wanted to let you know the documents are almost ready," Claire continued. "Once you review and sign them, we'll arrange for them to be served."My fingers tightened around the phone."I understand.""There are a few financial details we'd like to discuss in person.""I'll come by this afternoon.""Perfect. We'll be expecting you."The call ended and for several seconds, I remained still, staring at the blank screen. Four years.Four years of marriage would soon be reduced to a stack of legal documents.I drew in a slow breath before resting a hand over my stomach."You and