All Chapters of The Billionaire's Secret Baby After Divorce: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

172 Chapters

Chapter 161: It's Over

Cole's POVI knew something terrible was going to happen the second Mia walked away from me. The look in her eyes, I had never seen it before. I had not seen it towards Bella, not toward anyone, and not even towards me.It was the look of betrayal. Raw, devastating betrayal, and by the time I finally pushed through the crowd to reach the front driveway, I was already too late.Eric Damon’s car was pulling out of the estate gates with Mia inside.I froze.And for what felt like forever, I just stood there watching the taillights disappear into the night. My daughter was leaving with another man, her biological father, and there was absolutely nothing I could do about it.Behind me, guests were already gathering their belongings awkwardly, whispering among themselves after the disaster Bella had unintentionally broadcast to the entire party.The graduation celebration was over. It was ruined, destroyed in less than ten minutes.I inhaled slowly and turned around. Some guests avoided my

Chapter 162: Settling In My Second Home

Mia's POVThe entire drive was silent as I sat beside Eric with my arms folded tightly across my chest while the city lights blurred past the window. My mind was still replaying everything that happened at the party over and over again, like some terrible movie I couldn’t pause.I swallowed hard and turned my face away from the window. I should have cared more. But maybe I did care, I just... couldn’t stop myself from leaving, not after finding out my whole life had basically been one gigantic lie.The car slowly turned through enormous black gates, and I blinked softly when I saw the massive estate ahead of us. The driveway curved around a fountain before Eric finally parked in front of the mansion, and for a second, I just stared at it.This was his home, my real father’s home. Of course, the thought still felt strange in my head, and before I could process it further, movement on the front porch caught my attention.Dave... of course. The annoying boy from my— now former — universi

Chapter 163: Her Fears

Mia's POVThe call had barely ended when a knock sounded on my bedroom door... three soft knocks.I groaned."Dave, if that's you, please go bother someone else for five minutes."The knocking stopped. I rolled my eyes and pushed myself off the bed, but the second I opened the door, my words died in my throat.It wasn't Dave, it was the woman from the front porch earlier. The same woman who had looked at me with shock and disgust before disappearing into the house."Oh." I immediately straightened. "Hello."She offered a small smile."Hello, Mia."I awkwardly tucked a strand of hair behind my ear."I'm sorry if my arrival caused any inconvenience. You left so quickly earlier, and I thought maybe I made you uncomfortable."The woman's expression softened. "Can I come in?""Of course."I stepped aside as she entered slowly and quietly, taking in the room before walking toward the chair beside the bed. I closed the door behind her, and for a few moments, neither of us spoke.Then she fol

Chapter 164: The First Day

Mia's POVI was still where Sarah had left me when another knock sounded on the door. This time, before I could even move, a familiar voice came from the other side."Mia? It's me." Eric said. "I brought some clothes for you."I quickly crossed the room and opened the door, and he stood there holding several shopping bags. All I could do at that time was stare. The man had apparently gone out in the middle of the night just to buy me clothes."Wow." I took the bags from him. "Thank you."A small smile appeared on his face. "You're welcome."He looked exhausted. Actually, now that I paid attention, his eyes were red like he hadn't slept much. I glanced down at the bags before looking back up."Dad."The word slipped out accidentally, causing Eric to freeze.His eyes widened slightly, and so did mine, and for a second, neither of us spoke. Then something softened in his expression."Can we talk?" I asked quietly."Mia, it's late," he answered."But it's important.""I know." He sighed.

Chapter 165: Not Welcomed

Mia's POVAfter getting dressed, brushing my teeth, and doing everything possible to make myself feel like a normal human being, I stepped out of my room with one goal in mind, and it was to find Eric. Unfortunately, no one had warned me that his house was apparently designed by someone who hated directions.I had already passed the same painting three times, then a staircase, then another staircase, then a hallway that looked suspiciously identical to the previous hallway.I stopped walking, then I took a deep breath, exhaled, and turned another corner, and finally spotted a maid. After receiving directions, I managed to find my way downstairs. I had barely reached the entrance hall when movement outside caught my attention.Through the front doors, I saw Eric stepping toward a waiting car, and panic immediately settled in."No. No, no, no, no."I hurried outside."Dad!" I called out without any second thought, and Eric stopped mid-step.He turned around, and a smile instantly appear

Chapter 166: The Sins We Committed

Bella's POVI hadn't stepped foot inside Eric's company in years, yet here I was. As my car pulled up in front of the towering glass building, my fingers tightened around the steering wheel.I exhaled shakily, then stepped out. And the moment I entered the lobby, the atmosphere shifted as heads turned and whispers spread. Some people recognized me, especially the older employees, the ones who had been here back when I was Mrs. Bella Damon.I ignored every single one of them because I had bigger problems.So, without acknowledging anyone, I headed toward the elevators. By the time the doors opened onto Eric's private floor, my nerves were stretched thin, and I marched toward his office. His secretary wasn't at her desk.I didn't bother knocking, I pushed the doors open."...and as I was saying, gentlemen—" Eric stopped speaking.Two older businessmen seated across from him looked startled by my sudden entrance, but I wasn't paying attention to them, I was staring at Eric.He stood froz

Chapter 167: For Old Time's Sake

Bella's POVWe both failed to realize how time was going by fast, as we kept kissing the entire time, but then I broke the kiss first. Neither of us seemed to know what to do next, so I walked a few feet away from him and turned my back to catch my breath.Then, after a few seconds of breathing, I turned to him and stepped very close to him.“We shouldn't have done what we just did. But it's done now, and I'd like for us to never speak of this to anyone... at all.”Eric nodded. He might have been holding his breath. “Would you … would you like for us to go out for drinks sometime? I know this is stupid of me to ask, but we really need to take advantage of this opportunity that we have.”He put his index finger to my lips. It felt so intimate, but it was only a finger."I don't think we should capitalize on this," I muttered.He looked at me intensely, and I shivered.“So we're just going to keep pretending?” he smirked.I stayed silent."Okay then," he shrugged. "But before we go back

Chapter 168: The Proposal

Bella's POVI stood in front of the mirror in Eric's office private bathroom, silently fastening the last button of my blouse. Neither of us had spoken for several minutes, and it wasn't because there wasn't anything to say. It was actually quite the opposite.There were too many emotions and somewhere in the middle of all that... guilt. I avoided my own reflection, avoided looking at the woman staring back at me because I knew exactly what she had done, and I knew exactly whose face would come to mind if I looked at myself for too long.Behind me, Eric adjusted his tie and watched me through the mirror. Unlike me, he didn't seem interested in pretending that what had happened hadn't happened, as there was a softness in his eyes."Bella," he called softly.I blinked. "Hm?"He walked closer."If Mia keeps avoiding your calls or doesn't want to speak to you..." He hesitated. "You can always come over."I looked up. "What?"He smiled. "You don't need permission to see your daughter."Emo

Chapter 169: Guilt Tripping

Bella's POVThe only thing I could do was stare at Nikolas as he spoke about marriage to my little girl. Even for a second there, I thought I had misheard him, but no. The young man sitting in front of me looked serious, nervous, and hopeful.I blinked."Nikolas…"He immediately sat straighter. "Yes ma?""And how long have you and Mia even been together?"His cheeks reddened slightly. "Not very long."I raised an eyebrow. "And you're already talking about spending the rest of your life with her?"He smiled softly. "I know how crazy that sounds.""It does." He laughed. "It does."Then his smile disappeared, and was replaced by something serious."But if there's one thing I've never been uncertain about in my entire life, Bella…" he said as he looked directly at me. "It's Mia."I didn't speak."I don't see anyone else," he said softly. "I don't want anyone else."He smiled softly."And honestly… I don't think I can imagine a future where she's not there."My heart softened.God, this bo

Chapter 170: Giving His Blessings

Bella's POVI lay quietly against Cole's chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat as we've just finished having s*x.The room was dimly lit.Cole had his arm around my waist while absent-mindedly planting kisses along my cheek and neck.I laughed softly. "Cole, baby.""Mmm?"Another kiss."Baby... C—Cole.""What?"I smiled. "I have something to tell you.""Mmm?"He was clearly distracted, giving me kiss after kiss and after kiss."Okay, Cole. Stop, that's clearly enough, now. I want to say something.""What, baby?""Nikolas wants to propose to Mia."Everything stopped literally. The kisses, the hand on my waist, even his breathing.I looked up, and his eyes were wide."What?"I burst out laughing."What?""What?!"He sat up immediately. "What do you mean propose?"I laughed harder. "Exactly what I said.""Our daughter?""Yes.""Mia?""Yes.""Our little girl?"I couldn't help smiling."Yes, darling."He stared at me in horror. "No."I laughed. "She's an adult, Cole. Someo

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