Novels by Lummy's Pen

Chapter 75 — A Dangerous SecretVanessa's POVThe moment I heard Ben's footsteps heading toward Elena's bedroom door, my heart skipped a beat.I quickly moved away from the door and started walking down the hallway, trying to look as normal as possible.I didn't want them to know I had been standing there.Listening.If Ben opened the door and saw me lingering outside, it would be obvious that I had been eavesdropping on their conversation.And that would ruin everything.So I walked a little farther down the hallway just in time.The door opened behind me.I continued walking calmly without turning around, as though I had simply been passing through the corridor.It wasn't until I turned the corner that I finally stopped.The calm expression on my face slowly disappeared.Leaning against the wall, I let out a long breath.My eyes narrowed."So... Elena is pregnant?" I murmured softly.The words felt strange on my tongue.Pregnant.For a moment, I stood there, thinking about everythin

Chapter — A Silent PromiseElena’s POVThe bedroom remained quiet after my call with Eli and Ela.I sat on the bed, loosely holding my phone in one hand. My thoughts were all over the place. Even though hearing my children's voices had made me happy, it had also left my heart feeling heavy.Slowly, I placed my phone beside me and leaned back against the pillows, staring up at the ceiling.Eli and Ela had said they managed to record Daniel.Solid evidence.Their lawyer believed they had a very good chance of winning the case.That news should have completely relieved me.And part of me truly did feel relieved.But another part of me was still worried.Winning a case against someone like Daniel would never be easy.Daniel was manipulative.Dangerous.He knew how to twist situations to his advantage.Slowly, I sat upright and rubbed my forehead.Maybe... what we really needed was a very good lawyer.Someone experienced.Someone who knew how to deal with people like Daniel.Suddenly, an i

Chapter 73 — A Broken HeartElena’s POVI walked quickly toward the bed, my legs trembling under the weight of everything I was feeling. The moment I reached the edge of the bed, I collapsed onto it heavily, as if all the strength in my body had suddenly disappeared.Tears were already streaming down my cheeks.I gripped the bedsheet tightly in my hands as my chest rose and fell painfully.Why…Why is my life always like this?I closed my eyes and let out a silent sob.“Is this really my destiny?” I whispered weakly.My voice trembled.“Can’t I have just one moment of peace?”Everything in my life felt complicated.Everything felt painful.Every time I thought things might finally get better… something happened and destroyed everything.Slowly, I placed my hand on my stomach.My baby.The only thing giving me strength now.But even this innocent little life was already surrounded by problems.“Why does everything have to be so frustrating…” I whispered through my tears.At that momen

Chapter 72 — A Mother’s JudgmentElena’s Point of ViewI was still standing in the middle of the living room when the front door opened again.My heart was already heavy from everything that had just happened. Vanessa was still leaning weakly against the elegant woman, pretending to be injured, while the woman continued staring at me as if I was the worst person she had ever seen.Footsteps entered the house.Strong. Familiar.Ben.The moment he walked into the living room, the woman’s expression changed immediately. The cold anger on her face disappeared, replaced by a bright smile.“Ben!” she called warmly.Ben looked surprised for a second, then his face immediately lit up.“Mom?”He quickly walked toward her.They hugged each other as if they had not seen one another in a long time.I remained standing there silently, watching them, feeling like I did not belong in that room.For a moment, everything between them seemed normal.Then his mother slowly pulled away from the embrace.

Chapter 71 — A Perfect TrapElena’s Point of ViewThe kitchen was silent.For the first time since I had returned to this house, everything felt calm. There were no harsh words, no cold stares, and no heavy tension hanging in the air like a storm waiting to break.Just silence.I stood in front of the stove, slowly stirring the soup in the pot. The gentle sound of it simmering filled the kitchen, while the warm scent of the food spread throughout the room.Cooking had always helped me think.My mind had been heavy since yesterday. Too much had happened. Vanessa. The baby. Ben. The secrets we were keeping.My hand gently rested on my stomach for a moment without me even realizing it.A small life was growing inside me.It still felt strange.I took a slow breath and focused my attention back on the pot.Maybe if I kept myself busy, my thoughts would eventually calm down.That was when I heard footsteps.Slow.Light.But very familiar.My body immediately stiffened.Vanessa.She walked

Chapter 70 — Just UsElena’s Point of View“Elena… come with me.”Ben’s voice was calm, but there was something deeper behind it, something serious that made me look up at him immediately.For a moment, I hesitated. The tension from my conversation with Vanessa still lingered heavily in the room, and her words continued replaying in my mind.But Ben was already standing, waiting for me.So I slowly stood up.Without saying another word, he turned around and started walking toward the hallway.I followed him.The house felt quiet now. Too quiet. The sound of our footsteps was the only thing breaking the silence surrounding us.I wondered where Vanessa had gone. Whether she was watching us, listening, or waiting for something.But Ben did not stop until we reached the bedroom.He opened the door and stepped aside.“Come in,” he said softly.I walked inside.The room felt peaceful and warm compared to the tension that had filled the living room. The soft glow from the lamp made the spac

Chapter Title: A New BeginningSimeon's POVI stood at the window of my living room, holding a glass of wine that I hadn't yet sipped. The golden light poured in, whirling on the floor and casting snug shadows on the walls of our home. Our home. No longer mine alone. It was where Lily resided with me now. My wife. The word still made my heart catch its breath in awe.The scent of vanilla-scented candles wafted on the air, mingling with the delicate lingerings of the rose petals still on the hallway floor from the wedding reception. There was laughter in the kitchen—Leora's soft titters, Nelson's thunderous laugh. A reminder that this house was no longer vacant now.I turned as Lily came in barefoot, her satin dress swirling around her ankles. Her cheeks glowed, her eyes sparkling from wine, from love, or from sheer joy of being with her people.She saw me looking at her and smiled. "What?" she asked, coming over."You," I said directly, hugging her close. "You are like everything I di

Chapter: Forgiveness and RedemptionAfter the whirlwind of the wedding celebrations, with everyone buzzing from the joy and happiness of the day, the atmosphere shifted. As the final guests trickled out of the reception hall, an unusual stillness filled the air. Nelson, Leora, and Simeon gathered quietly in a corner of the room, a conversation that had been lingering on the edges of their minds now demanding their attention. Adrian's name had been the ghost looming over their day—no matter how much they tried to get rid of him, he remained in their heads. Nelson knew that despite all of it, Adrian remained in their lives. The question wasn't whether they were capable of living without him; it was whether they were capable of living with the damage he inflicted and still extend a hand of forgiveness.Do you think he can be forgiven?" Leora inquired softly but firmly. The flickering candle flame within the room corner caught the distress in her eyes. Her bridal dress now trailed on a c

Chapter : The bigNelson's POV:The air was charged with tension, but I couldn't help but hear the soft thrum of my own heart. The world outside, the others scrambling about, the flowers being arranged, and the music playing softly in the background—they all seemed very distant, almost remote. Today was not a normal day; today was my day. The day I was marrying Leora, the woman who had completely transformed my life in every sense and beyond.I kept readjusting the tie for the umpteenth time, even though it was already perfect. My reflection stared back at me via the mirror, and I simply could not help but grin. I didn't want the world to know if I was okay on the inside—I was a knot of excitement and nerves, and I knew I was not alone. Leora had been more nervous in the days before the wedding, although she hid it behind that same calm, serene mask of hers.A knock at the door broke my daydream, and a wedding coordinator poked her head in."Ready for the ceremony, Mr. Taylor," she to

Chapter: Simeon and Lily's Wedding DayThe long wait was over—Simeon and Lily's wedding day. The sun poured through the elegant windows of the hall, pouring a golden warmth on the spotless white walls, as if nature itself had conspired to celebrate their wedding. The air was filled with the scent of fresh roses, mixed with the subtle aroma of lilies, a gesture of honor to both their names. It was a day in which the two of them would at last arrive at the destination of their travels—two lives soon to be blended into a single entity.Lily's MorningLily sat in front of the big mirror in the dressing room, watching herself as the seamstress made last-minute alterations to her wedding dress. The fabric was beautiful, a smooth blend of satin and lace, the ivory tone a match to her skin color. The dress hugged her as if it had been made to order, accentuating her curves, draping over every step she took. It glowed with a soft light, reflecting as if it held secrets of its own. Her heart po

Chapter: Nelson's Proposal to LeoraNelson's POV:I rested against the window, the city lights glinting in the distance, but I was not gazing at the view. I was thinking about Leora, what I was going to do. The weight of the choice had descended upon me like a burden, and I could not shake it. There was no turning back now. This was something I was not going to let pass by carelessly; I was prepared. I was beyond prepared.The past few months had been pure craziness. So much had occurred, the drama, suspense, the bouts of doubt. But through it all, there had been one individual who was there for me – Leora. One person who knew me, who was able to break through my charade and reach into my very soul. I had never thought this would happen to me, had never thought that I would be able to feel so strongly for another human being. But here I was, with a heart racing, palms sweating, waiting for the minute that would turn my world upside down.When the day finally drew to a close, I could h

Chapter: Lily and Simeon's New BeginningsSimeon's POV:It was just a little past dusk, with orange hues still sprawled across the sky, as I stood before my office complex, waiting to catch sight of Lily's vehicle. The workday had drained me, but today was more than that. Today was about new beginnings.Today was starting something that was going to change everything.Lily had said yes. She had said yes to me, to us, to the life we were going to build together. And in that moment, as the car door opened and she stepped out, I couldn't help but smile. She was radiating, as always, her eyes shining with a mix of excitement and apprehension. I knew that look. It was the same look she gave when we started this craziness."Hi," I told her, approaching her with a huge grin. "How was your day?"Lily smiled, though it was weak, her mind clearly elsewhere. She had been thinking about the wedding, our lives to come, all the things that would be changing. The weight of it all was beginning to ta