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Chapter 21

Kayla's POVI Finally decided to stay at a hotel downtown. When I arrived, the air inside the hotel lobby smelled faintly of carpet and lavender air freshener. Dragging my heavy suitcase across the tiled floor, I pulled my oversized gray hoodie down to my thighs, carefully tugging the fabric forward to drop loosely over my four month bump.I just wanted a key card, a bed, and complete, uninterrupted silence."Kayla?"A deep, male voice echoed from the side entrance. I froze.Standing near the glass doors was Richard, looking groomed in a tailored suit. Beside him stood my mother, Eleanor, dressed in a sweeping silk evening dress.Panic flared in my chest. I quickly pulled my hood lower over my eyes, adjusting the drawstring to hide as much of my pale face as possible, intending to turn away and pretend I hadn't heard."Kayla, wait," Richard called out again, stepping toward me with a polite, inquiring look on his face.I paused, clutching the handle of my suitcase so hard my knuckles

Last Updated : 2026-09-13

Chapter 22

Kayla's POVI backed out of Sarah’s doorway as quietly as I could, but my elbow accidentally hit the edge of a ceramic mug sitting on the table.CRASH!The mug shattered against the hardwood floor.Both of them bolted awake in an instant. Sarah gasped, yanking the bedsheet up over her bare chest. Beside her, Marcus sat up Fastly, his sharp, stern executive composure suddenly turning into a look of nervousness, and terror. He looked like he wanted the earth to open up and swallow him whole."I..I'm so sorry!" I stammered, holding up my hands in embarrassment before turning on my heel and rushing downstairs to the kitchen.A few minutes later, Sarah came hurrying down the steps, frantically tying a silk robe around her waist. Her cheeks were burning bright red."Kayla, wait—""When were you two even dating?!" I said, staring at her in absolute shock and confusion."We aren't!" Sarah said, burying her face in her hands. "It wasn't planned, I swear! It just happened last night!"Before I

Last Updated : 2026-09-13

Chapter 23

Lucien's POVAt 6:00 AM sharp, the heavy doors to my corner office swung open.Marcus stepped inside, looking visibly nervous and completely confused. He held a tablet in his hand, but his usual unshakeable posture was visibly stiff."Boss," Marcus began cautiously, stopping in front of my desk. "You wanted to see me—""What is your relationship with Kayla’s roommate?" I interrupted, my voice dropping into a dangerous, low rumble.Marcus blinked, thrown entirely off balance. He stuttered, losing his usual corporate composure. "I—We... we don't have a relationship, sir. We aren't together."BANG!I slammed both hands onto the dark hard glass desk, the sharp echo shattering the room like a gunshot. I stood up, Towering pover him with absolute, cold rage. "Don't play word games with me, Marcus. I asked you a simple question. Answer it."Marcus swallowed hard, letting out a long, heavy sigh as he adjusted his cuffs. "Four months ago, the night of the merger, Sarah and I had a... past enco

Last Updated : 2026-09-13

Chapter 24

Sarah's POVI walked out of the apartment building, the cool night air brushing against my bare shoulders.Parked right by the curb was Marcus’s sleek black SUV. Standing beside the driver’s door was Marcus himself, looking very handsome in a tailored navy white shirt with the sleeves rolled up just enough to show off his forearms.When his eyes landed on me, a genuine, rare smile broke across his face."You look breathtaking, Sarah," he said softly, his voice smooth and low.I felt a flutter in my chest as he walked around to open the passenger door for me like a complete gentleman. I slid into the soft leather seat, and he closed the door before walking around to the driver's side.As soon as he got behind the wheel, I turned to look at him, unable to hold back my curiosity. "So... why all of a sudden, Marcus? Honestly, after the first night we slept together months ago and even after last week—I really thought you didn't want anything to do with me."Marcus paused, turning his head

Last Updated : 2026-09-14

Chapter 25

Marcus's POVWhen we arrived at the club, the neon lights of the club cut through the hazy atmosphere as heavy bass vibrated beneath my shoes. It was packed, loud, and chaotic..exactly like the night I first met Sarah four months ago.We made our way directly to the main VIP counter."Get us a bottle of Absinthe," I told the bartender, my voice flat and commanding over the booming music. "And two glasses."Sarah’s eyes sparkled as she looked around the room, already swaying her hips to the heavy rhythm. "Ooh, strong choice! I like it!""Excuse me for a second, babe," I whispered against her ear. "I need to hit the restroom.""Go ahead, pumpkin!" she giggled, leaning against the polished counter, completely unbothered as she took her first sip.I turned on my heel, walking past the restrooms toward a quiet, dim hallway near the back exit. A second later, the bartender slipped into the corridor, looking around nervously."Is it done?" I asked coldly, leaning against the wall with my arm

Last Updated : 2026-09-20

Chapter 26

Marcus's POVI burst through the heavy glass exit doors of the club into the cool night air, my eyes frantically scanning the crowded pavement.She was gone."Sarah?!" I shouted, my voice swallowed up by the heavy bass sounding through the walls and the chatter of drunken clubbers.My heart hammered wildly against my ribs. Panic flared in my chest. If anything happened to her in her state, I was completely finished. I took off in a full sprint, checking dark alleys, side streets, and dim corners, my eyes darting frantically in every direction."Fucking hell, Sarah!" I slammed my fist against a brick wall in frustration. "I'm fucking doomed."Just as despair began to settle in, a low, muffled sob echoed from behind a row of metal trash dumpsters in a narrow, dim alleyway.I rushed toward the sound.Sarah was curled up on the wet pavement, trembling, sobbing violently, completely out of her mind. The drug mixture had wrecked her system. A sharp wave of cold, heavy guilt struck me straig

Last Updated : 2026-09-20

Chapter 27

Kayla's POVSarah stood frozen on the grass, the color draining completely from her face as my question hung heavy in the air."Sarah..." I repeated, my voice barely a whisper, cold with absolute dread. "Did you tell Marcus about my baby?"Tears burst from Sarah's eyes, streaming down her pale, frantic face. She shook her head wildly, clutching her head with both hands. "Kayla... I..I don't know! I swear I don't remember anything! I can't remember what I said! I'm so sorry, Kayla, I'm so, so sorry!"She dropped to her knees right there on the lawn, sobbing uncontrollably.My heart shattered into a million sharp pieces. I didn't need a definite 'yes.' The blank memory, the heavy drug in her system, Marcus's sudden romantic interest..it all made sickening, terrifying sense.Marcus had played her. And Sarah had walked right into his trap."I can't stay here anymore," I whispered, stepping backward away from her."Kayla, please!" Sarah wailed, reaching out for my leg, her voice breaking.

Last Updated : 2026-09-20

Chapter 28

Kayla's POVThe terminal air turned rigid as Lucien’s hand rested directly over my bump. His touch was warm, heavy, and terrifyingly possessive."Did you really think you could run from me with my child, Kayla?" his voice murmured, smooth as silk.My heart hammered so hard against my ribs I thought my chest would split open. Every single maternal instinct inside me screamed one thing: Run."Lucien... please," I choked out, taking a tiny step back, but his dark eyes never left mine.Just as two of his bulky security guards moved in to grab my bags, a deafening screech sound echoed through the glass ceiling of the terminal.CLANG!A heavy metal luggage trolley overloaded with hard shell suitcases fell over, rolling violently into a group of tourists. A woman screamed, an infant burst into frantic tears, and in a split second, pure panic swept through the crowded hall. A stampede of surging travelers pushed forward to dodge the falling metal.The crowd rushed directly between us. The he

Last Updated : 2026-09-21

Chapter 29

Kayla's POVOAK TOWN-THE NEXT MORNING The air in Oak Town was thick with the scent of damp pine, engine exhaust, and Damp soil. It was a rugged, quiet countryside town miles away from the roaring skyline of New York—a place where time seemed to move completely differently.My stomach let out a loud, painful rumble. I held my small bump, wincing slightly. I was terribly exhausted and starving, having eaten nothing since yesterday.I left the motel and stepped onto the cracked gravel sidewalk, heading toward the town's only local general store.I didn't know the area, didn't know the streets, and had no idea how long I could survive out here, but right now, getting food was my only priority.As I walked down the quiet street, I noticed a young girl sitting on a beatup wooden crate near the corner. She looked no older than fourteen, wearing a faded oversized jacket, her hair a dirty blonde mess, with light freckles scattered across her small nose. She held a cardboard sign begging for

Last Updated : 2026-09-21

Chapter 30

Kayla's POVMorning light washed over the quiet streets of Oak Town. I stood across the road from a small, charming building with a painted wooden sign reading...Trisha’s Bakery & Cafe. Through the window, I could see an older woman in a flour dusted apron setting fresh trays of bread onto the display racks.My stomach let out an embarrassing, rumble.With my purse stolen by little Maya yesterday, I was completely out of options. I couldn't afford another night at the motel, and I needed food for my baby.Setting my pride aside, I smoothed down my sweater carefully tugging it over my small, visible bump and pushed open the bakery door. A brass bell chimed softly overhead.The woman behind the counter, the same woman who had paid for my groceries yesterday looked up."Well, good morning, sweetie," Trisha said, offering a warm, curious smile as she wiped her hands on a towel. "How's your second day in Oak Town treating you?""Good morning, Trisha," I said, my voice trembling sl

Last Updated : 2026-09-21

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