Semua Bab My Step Father, My Desire : Bab 171 - Bab 180

EmmaI knew I shouldn’t have said those words, but how do you save yourself when you're drowning in your own mistakes? I was trying to divert attention from myself, trying to survive the chaos unfolding, but the truth hit harder than I expected. And now, my mind was spinning with fear, fear that she saw something when she barged into the office. Oh God, everything is falling apart, and the weight of it is suffocating. All I wanted was to disappear.Knox's voice came from behind me, laced with disbelief, as he said, “So you’re cheating on me, Gina?”My mother didn't flinch. She looked at him, and the guilt on her face evaporated. Her eyes turned cold, and she faced him fully, her voice sharp as she spoke, “This isn’t about me, Knox. You stopped caring a long time ago. You treated me like a stranger, like I didn’t exist.”My heart pounded in my chest, each beat louder than the last. As their argument escalated, their voices growing sharper, the noise became unbearable. I dragged myself

KnoxThe moment the door creaks open, Emma and I spring apart. I feel my heart racing in my chest, and I try to steady my breathing, but it’s a struggle. My eyes snap to the door, and there she is, Gina, standing in the doorway, her eyes moving slowly over the room. My stomach drops at the thought of her seeing what just happened between Emma and me.I pray silently that she didn’t notice, that she didn’t see the quiet tension that had been building between us, but my hope fades quickly. The air in the room has shifted, becoming thick tension. I watch Gina as she storms in, slamming the door behind her with a sharp bang that cuts through the room like a knife. The sound lingers in my ears, making my head spin.Her heels click steadily against the floor, each step deliberate, as her eyes land on Emma, assessing her and showing no trace of warmth. I can see the disdain in her gaze, so sharp and biting."Wow, what did I miss? And what were you doing with Knox, Emma?"Her voice drips w

KnoxHer heels echo sharply against the polished floor as Gina storms out of my office, slamming the door with such force that I swear the glass might shatter into a thousand pieces. The anger that courses through my body is like nothing I’ve ever felt before, Gina knows about Emma and me, and her threats to take everything I’ve worked for are now a real possibility. The weight of her words sinks into my mind, and all I can think is that I will not let her destroy me. I won’t let her take my company, my life, or my love from me.I turn slowly, the tension in my body coiling tighter with every step, to find Emma sitting on the couch, her body shaking with silent sobs. The sight of her, so small, so fragile, so lost, rips me apart in a way I can't explain. I move quickly, desperate to close the distance between us, to offer her comfort, to do anything that might make this moment easier for her. My arm instinctively reaches out, pulling her close, but she doesn’t lean into me. She pu

MonicaGina’s question hits me like a cold wave, a tight knot forming deep in my chest. I can feel the heat of anxiety rising in me, but I push it down, take a long drag from my cigarette, and blow the smoke up into the air, letting the familiar burn calm my nerves.I force myself to speak steadily, my voice betraying none of the unease I feel. “It’s nothing to worry about. I’ve got it under control.”She smiles. But before she can respond, her phone rings, snapping her out of the moment.She quickly digs into her purse, pulls out the phone, and answers without hesitation.“Oh, I see,” she says, her voice shifting to that businesslike tone. “I’ll be there in a few minutes.”The call ends as quickly as it started, and she looks at me with a small sigh, like she’s already planning her next move.“It’s been nice chatting, but I’ve got to go now,” she says, the words almost casual, but there’s an edge of urgency in her tone that I can’t ignore.I nod, trying to keep my face neutral, but i

KnoxI step out of the car into the cool night air, the darkness wrapping around me.The chaos of the day still clings to me, but it’s the urgency of what’s to come that truly grips me. I’ve spent the whole day turning over every detail, trying to plan the best way to tackle the looming danger Gina, my soon-to-be ex-wife, has brought into my life. Everything I’ve worked for is at risk, and I have to face it now. There’s no more running from it.I walk down the quiet street, my steps steady but heavy with determination. The mansion ahead looms large, its lights glowing across the perfectly trimmed lawn. As I get closer, my mind sharpens, and the anger simmering beneath the surface intensifies. I’ve been here before, this house, these walls, but tonight, it feels different.Reaching the front door, I lift my hand and knock. The sound breaks the silence. The door opens almost immediately, and Mrs. Carter greets me with a warm smile, her expression friendly and inviting."Hello, Mrs. C