Todos os capítulos de The Heiresses’s Reckoning : Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

[ LYDIA’S POV ]I knew I had to work very fast. If I didn't move quickly, would find Nancy before me, and I absolutely couldn't let that happen. I had to get to her first, no matter what it took. Without wasting a single second, I grabbed my passport, booked the next available flight, and went straight to London to join them so I could start my plan.Sitting in the plane, I got a window seat so I could look outside. The view of the soft white clouds below me looked like a giant carpet of cotton candy. Looking out at the bright blue sky made me feel so happy, and a big, evil smile stayed on my face the whole time. I was so excited because I knew my plan was finally moving forward and nothing could stand in my way now. I felt so powerful and completely unstoppable sitting up there in the sky, sipping my drink and just waiting for the plane to land so I could take total control of everything.As soon as the plane finally landed, I hurried through the airport, grabbed my bags, and got

[ DAVE’S POV]The moment I stepped inside the massive hall, everything else in the room just vanished. I couldn't think straight at all. My eyes immediately scanned the crowd until they locked onto Nancy, and I couldn't help but notice her baby bump. Seeing her like that made something soften inside me, and a genuine smile came to my face.I couldn't blink my eyes or look away from her for even a single second. I just sat at my table, completely glued to her position across the room. I knew she could feel my heavy gaze because she looked over at me, hissed out loud to show she was annoyed, and stood up from her seat. I watched her walk away from her table and head straight in the direction of the restrooms.As soon as she disappeared around the corner, my mind started racing. I kept thinking to myself, Should I stand up and meet her right now to talk, or should I just sit down here and mind my business? The internal argument went on in my head for a minute, but finally, I couldn't

[ NANCY’S POV]My head felt so heavy, like a huge stone was pressing down on my brain. Slowly, I opened my eyes, but everything was blurry and spinning around. I tried to clear my vision, and that was when the shock hit me, and I realized what was happening.I met myself in one strange building, sitting in one wooden chair. They didn't tie me up at all. My hands and legs were completely free, probably because they knew I was pregnant and thought I wouldn't be able to run away anywhere.I instantly placed both of my hands over my stomach, my heart jumping into my throat. My baby, I thought, my whole body starting to shake. I rubbed my belly quickly, trying to feel if my baby was still okay. Tears started pouring down my face. "Please, God, protect my baby," I whispered into the quiet room, my voice cracking with fear.I looked around the space to see where I was. The room was dark, cold, and dusty. There were no windows, just one old rusty door across from me. It looked like an aband

[ NANCY’S POV]The door opened a bit wider, and Dave stepped into the room.He looked completely worn out, like he had aged ten years in just one night. His shirt was still heavily wrinkled from when I was holding onto him in the ambulance, and his face was pale and covered in sweat. But his eyes were filled with so much deep emotion and regret when he looked at me. He walked closer with slow steps, looking back and forth between me and the baby cot."The doctor said I could come in for just a minute," Dave said quietly, his voice rough and shaking. He stepped up to the other side of my bed, looking down at the baby boy who was sleeping soundly. He swallowed hard, and I could see his hands trembling by his sides."Nancy... I am so sorry for everything," he whispered, looking at me with tears in his eyes.He took a step closer, his knees shaking so much it looked like he was about to fall to the floor. He slowly reached out and touched the edge of my blanket, his eyes full of pure pa

[ NANCY’S POV] Five Years LaterThe warm morning sun streamed through the large glass windows of the mansion’s living room, lighting up the toys scattered across the soft rug. The house was no longer the quiet, empty fortress it used to be. It was alive, noisy, and filled with the beautiful sound of a child’s laughter echoing through the hallways."Daddy, look! I’m flying!"Five-year-old Maxwell giggled loudly as Dave lifted him high into the air, spinning him around the spacious room. Maxwell had grown into a healthy, energetic, and highly intelligent little boy. He had a head full of thick, dark hair, and just like Maria had insisted on the day he was born, he carried my exact bright eyes and expressive face. But whenever he smiled, showing off a pair of cute dimples, he looked just like his father."Higher, Daddy! Higher!" Maxwell cheered, his small hands gripping Dave’s strong shoulders."Alright, Captain, but only for one more minute before breakfast," Dave laughed, his voice