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Chapter 7: Searching for Naomi

Penulis: Joy Heart
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-01 11:26:16

No, I told myself sternly. He won't care. He has Valentina now. He has the money. He has his life back.

I thought about Abigail. She was the only person who knew I was here. I had called her from a payphone near the train station. She had cried, promising to bring me some money and food tomorrow.

"Don't let him see you," I had begged her.

"I won't, Naomi. I promise. He’s too busy with his 'perfect' life to notice someone like me anyway."

I laid down on the bed, pulling the thin, scratchy blanke
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  • Pregnant After The Contract Ended    Chapter 216

    The black car stayed several cars behind Naomi.Valentina sat quietly in the back seat.She did not want Naomi to notice anything."Keep your distance," she told the driver."Yes, Miss Valentina."The car moved slowly through the busy streets of London.Outside, people walked home from work.Children laughed as they came out of nearby schools.Cyclists rode past buses.It looked like an ordinary afternoon.But Valentina's eyes never left Naomi.Naomi and Professor Evans walked side by side."I still can't believe my painting was accepted," Naomi said.Professor Evans smiled."You should start believing in yourself."Naomi laughed softly."I'm trying.""You've been trying for too long."She looked at him."What do you mean?"He stopped walking for a moment."When you first joined my class, you always apologized.""'I'm sorry if this isn't good enough.'""'I'm sorry if I made a mistake.'""'I'm sorry for asking questions.'"Naomi looked embarrassed."I really said that?"Professor Evans

  • Pregnant After The Contract Ended    Chapter 215

    The morning sky over London was bright and clear.People hurried along the streets with cups of coffee in their hands.Buses stopped every few minutes.Shops opened their doors.The city was full of life.Inside the university art studio, Naomi carefully wrapped one of her paintings.She wanted everything to be perfect.Tomorrow, the gallery would begin arranging the paintings for the International Young Artists Exhibition.Professor Evans walked into the studio with a smile."Good morning, Naomi."She looked up."Good morning, Professor."He stopped beside the painting."Are you excited?"Naomi laughed softly."A little.""A little?"He smiled."I thought you would say very excited."She looked at the painting."I think I'm more nervous than excited."Professor Evans nodded."That is normal.""The best artists are always nervous before an exhibition."Naomi smiled."I hope people like it."Professor Evans looked at her kindly."You are still thinking about what people will say."She

  • Pregnant After The Contract Ended    Chapter 214

    The morning sky over London was bright and clear.People hurried along the streets with cups of coffee in their hands.Buses stopped every few minutes.Shops opened their doors.The city was full of life.Inside the university art studio, Naomi carefully wrapped one of her paintings.She wanted everything to be perfect.Tomorrow, the gallery would begin arranging the paintings for the International Young Artists Exhibition.Professor Evans walked into the studio with a smile."Good morning, Naomi."She looked up."Good morning, Professor."He stopped beside the painting."Are you excited?"Naomi laughed softly."A little.""A little?"He smiled."I thought you would say very excited."She looked at the painting."I think I'm more nervous than excited."Professor Evans nodded."That is normal.""The best artists are always nervous before an exhibition."Naomi smiled."I hope people like it."Professor Evans looked at her kindly."You are still thinking about what people will say."She

  • Pregnant After The Contract Ended    Chapter 213

    The message stayed on Lucas's phone screen."Your bodyguards won't protect them forever."Lucas read it again.His face became serious.He did not reply.He knew whoever sent the message wanted him to panic.Instead, he picked up his phone and called the head of his security team.The call was answered after the second ring."Good evening, Mr. Ashford.""I just received another message.""I guessed you might."Lucas frowned."You expected this?"The man answered calmly."People like this enjoy playing games.""They want fear."Lucas looked out of the window of his penthouse.The city lights shone below him."I don't care about me.""I care about Naomi and Leo.""They are safe," the security chief replied."My men have been watching the apartment from a distance.""They go to school safely.""They return home safely.""No one has gone near them."Lucas let out a small breath."Good.""But I want something else.""What is it, sir?""If anything changes...""I don't want to hear about it

  • Pregnant After The Contract Ended    Chapter 212

    The boardroom became completely silent.Every director looked at Lucas.Victor slowly tightened his hand around his pen.For years, he had been the most powerful man in the room.Today, everyone was waiting for Lucas.The secretary spoke again."Mr. Harrison is waiting in the conference room."Lucas stood up calmly."I'll meet him."Victor spoke in a cold voice."We'll go together."Lucas looked at him."With respect, Father...""He asked to see me.""He did not ask to see you."A few directors looked down to hide their reactions.Victor's face became hard.But he knew Lucas was right.If he argued now, he might ruin the deal.Lucas buttoned his suit jacket."I'll be back."Without waiting for permission, he walked out of the boardroom.---Mr. Harrison was already standing by the large window.He was around sixty years old, with silver hair and kind eyes.When Lucas entered, the older man smiled."Mr. Ashford."Lucas offered his hand."Mr. Harrison."They shook hands."I hope you had

  • Pregnant After The Contract Ended    Chapter 211

    Lucas stood still at the airport.People walked past him with their suitcases.Some were laughing.Some were talking on their phones.But Lucas heard none of it.His eyes stayed on the message."Stay away from Naomi and the boy... or next time, you won't find them."His heart began to beat faster.He read the message again.Then a third time.It came from an unknown number.There was no name.No picture.Nothing.Lucas quickly called the number."The number you have dialed is switched off."He frowned.He tried again.The same answer.The phone was already off.Who sent it?How did they know he was in London?How did they know about Naomi and Leo?His mind filled with questions.For one moment, he almost turned around.He wanted to leave the airport.He wanted to go straight back to Naomi's apartment.He wanted to make sure she and Leo were safe.His feet refused to move.Then he remembered the company.If he stayed in London now, Victor would use the company to force him back later.

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