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Chapter 21

Aria I had grown used to Zachary sitting with me in my room while I worked. He never asked why I started working from home. He simply stayed close, offering quiet support in his own way, the way he knew best. His presence was helpful, sometimes he gave insights, sometimes encouragements and sometimes he even helped with paper works.Zachary's comment about the change in my physical appearance lingered in my mind, bit by bit my secret was getting close to being uncovered but I wouldn't let that happen unless I permit it. Even though I also noticed the slight changes, my breast was now fuller than the previous, my snatched tummy would soon be close to a pot belly sooner or later.Each day that passed on was a reminder of the limited time I had to sort things.Sort things."Back to earth." Zachary waved his hand in front of my face, snapping me out of my thoughts.I blinked and straightened up. "What?""What was the last thing I said?" he asked, leaning forward with a small smile.I lau

Chapter 22

AriaI waited for Zachary the way I always did, most times I didn't even need to wait, I kept glancing at the clock over and over again.Time went by. The sun set and yet there was no sign of him. By evening, I couldn't sit still anymore, loneliness was killing me. I pushed aside the book I had intended to read, stood up, and started walking all around the mansion. I moved from one hallway to another, hoping I would turn to a corner and find him there.I kept away from two places.One, the room he and his wife shared, I had no reason to be there.Two, the maid quarters, he won't even near their door.Instead I listened to any sound that might lead me to him. Suddenly, I heard a sound, more of a cutlery making contact with a plate. My heart lifted a little. Maybe it was him. I headed that way, quickening my pace.When I stepped inside, disappointment hit me hard. Athena stood there, not Zachary. Of all the people in this house, she was second on the list of those I least wanted to see.

Chapter 23

Zachary I sat with Athena and Aria in the living room, our eyes fixed on the television. It was a weekend, if Athena weren’t here, Aria would have been curled up in my arms.I checked the wall clock again and again. The time crept by. I had no plans to leave the room, though. They had found me here and joined without invitation, so I stayed put. News segments rolled on, one after another. I rarely followed headlines unless they touched business, but today the updates kept my attention. Then one report stood out amongst it all.“Movie star Quinn Valdez seen getting intimate with upcoming actress Cassandra Louis,” the anchor said, images flashing across the screen.My gaze flicked to Aria. Her face stayed blank, like the news meant nothing to her. I watched her closely, waiting for any shift in her expression.“Finally, my son has found someone who will bring home my grandchild,” Athena said, her voice full of mockery as she broke the silence “No one asked you,” Aria shot back.I h

Chapter 24

AriaI stepped into the living room and stopped short. My gaze swept across the floor, taking in the scattered flowers and the glittery decorations clinging to the walls. My eyes widened before I could stop them.Zachary.The thought hit me hard, but I pushed it aside immediately. This was the living room, after all. Maids moved all around, and Athena sat right there on the couch. It couldn’t be him. Not here. Not now.Speaking of Athena, she perched on the couch with her legs crossed, muttering words under her breath that I couldn’t quite catch. Every time her jaw worked the bubble gum, the sharp snaps made me wince. I almost felt sorry for her teeth.Who could have done all this? I wondered, still scanning the room.Just then, a figure walked through the entrance. Blue top. Blue joggers. The colors stood out, bright and somehow welcoming. I lifted my head higher.Quinn.My husband.Truth settled over me like cold water. I had forgotten him. Completely. I had forgotten he existed, fo

Chapter 25

Zachary "You what!" Aria exclaimed, her eyes widened in disbelief. "I bought that store for you. The ownership file is in my room," I repeated, my voice louder even as satisfaction ran through my veins at the pure surprise lighting up her face. She clung to me like I might vanish any second, her soft body pressing tightly against mine. Few minutes without her broke me in ways even she could never understand, ways she never even knew about but in my heart was where the pain was embedded, the pain of staying where she wasn't. Her warmth soaked through my shirt, and I drew in the sweet scent of her skin—the one thing that always relieved my tension. "I only want you," she whispered, shaking her head against my chest, her breath warm on my skin. "You—" I started, but she cut me off. "You don't have my time any longer. I miss the days when you did," she whined softly, her fingers curling tighter into my shirt like she was trying to hold onto something slipping away. "Work happened,"

Chapter 26

AriaI held the test results in my hands. My arms shook. I stared at the words until they became blurry in my eyes. Rethinking my decision but it was too late. This felt like throwing away everything Zachary and I shared—our quiet nights, our bond that once made the world, my world, feel right. I did not want to hurt his feelings. Not ever. But sometimes things had to happen, even when they pierced the heart deeply. They were a means of survival.FLASHBACK"Patra, I need those papers now. Three months pregnant—that's what should be on it." I instructed Kleopatra, my chest tightened."Are you sure about this?" She asked again. It was not really a question. Her tone carried worry, like she tried one last time to pull me back. I could picture her face in my mind, sympathy and care mixing."Yes, for now, that's the only solution." I responded. I heard her heavy sigh through the phone, as if she carried part of my burden too."It would hurt him." She muttered, but I heard her clearly.Him.

Chapter 27

AriaSeveral texts. Several calls. Every spare moment, my fingers flew across the phone screen, reaching for Zachary. The messages sat unread.I was dying inside, piece by piece, while Quinn hovered. He kept brushing my hair back, touching my shoulder, murmuring gentle nonsense as if his warmth could fix the rage within me.“Stop… just stop it already,” I had cautioned, my voice cracking more than I wanted.“Pregnancy mood swings, I guess.” He returned with a smile.Zachary…I waited the entire night. I paced first, then sank onto the couch, pulling a blanket tight around my whole body. My legs shook with exhaustion and fear until they gave out. Sleep came in. But no Zachary. Not a single sign of him. The only place he could be was at his office.This would be my first time at his office. I didn’t know what to expect, the people, or whether he would even look at me. But deep down, I knew I had to go. I needed to stand in front of him, even if only for a second, even if his eyes staye

Chapter 28

Zachary"The child is not yours." She had announced.I expected it, but I kept convincing myself it couldn't be. I pushed the truth away until I could no longer run."Congratulations." I had answered mockingly.Now I sat at the bar, our conversation echoed in my head , over and over, refusing to go away. For once, I had let the walls I built crumble. I had stood there vulnerable, voice cracking as I begged her to choose me—just this once. I promised to love the child as my own, to give it everything. My hands had trembled when I reached for her, but she stepped back. She didn't choose me. I saw the hesitation in her eyes, the way her fingers twisted together, the slight tremble in her lip before she looked away. Fuck the prenup. She told me she loved me, and for the first time, it sounded sincere. Yet she still couldn't choose me. She said she wished she could. She said she wanted to. I offered her everything right there: all the money, the properties transfer to her name, the cars

Chapter 29

AriaThree days. Three long days without Zachary. Each day without him felt like hell... three days that felt like eternity. I paced around everywhere, craving his touch. “You have to stop avoiding me,” I had warned him firmly, his palm had come up then, warm, brushing my cheek with gentleness. He nodded, just a small dip of his head, eyes locked on mine like he was afraid I might vanish if he blinked. “I’m not avoiding you, Aria. It’s complicated,” he had replied softly."It's not, you thought you had a chance and now you feel you don't anymore."“About us… we’ll talk about it when the child is born,” I had told him, placing my hand over his on my. He nodded again, almost like a child accepting a rule he didn’t fully understand, then he pulled me close. His arms wrapped around me tight, and he buried his face in my neck, breathing me in slowly. Breathing me in? He was literally sniffing me. “You smell like home,” he whispered against my skin.“I missed you a lot,” he murmured.

Chapter 30

Aria30 minutes... 30 whole minutes. That was how long I sat there, my fingers tapping the table every and any time.I kept glancing at the door, then at my phone. At some point, I pushed my chair back a little, ready to stand up and leave it all behind. I started to question myself, real questions. Why am I even here? But just as I started to rise up, the door swung open.Mikasa walked in gracefully, her steps loud that eyes turned to her as she made her way in. She scanned the room once, and when her eyes landed on me, a sly smile curved her lips. "You're that eager to hear what I have to say?" she asked, dragging a chair out, she sat into, crossing her legs.I leaned back, crossing my arms. The orange juice in front of me suddenly tasted sour in my mouth, "Get to it," I said, my voice flat. I wasn't in the mood for games or small talk. Not today. "Calm down," she replied, reaching across without asking. She took a slow sip from my orange juice, her eyes never leaving mine. The ca

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