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After a painful divorce, Edina never thought she'd experience love again-until she crossed paths with Dr. Cole, who brings peace to her stormy life. Just as she begins to reclaim love again, Edina's past resurfaces when she discovers she is the long-lost daughter of a billionaire. Under the guidance of her distant Aunt, Mary, she took over the family's vast wealth, but her ex-husband Maxwell attempted to win her back. Will she give him a chance or will she use this as an opportunity to make his heart break just as he did to her?
EDINA'S POV
While waiting in the doctor's office, I held onto the chair tightly, feeling nervous as I looked down at the paper on my lap.
The bold letters confirmed it-I was pregnant. The realization echoed in my mind, stirring feelings I thought I had buried.
Maxwell and I had been married for three years, and I had longed for this moment. Finally, I thought, maybe this news would bridge the gap between us.
The gap between us that had suddenly appeared.
It hadn't been there the first time, he loved me and had always done but recently something was definitely no changing about him and I felt it worked.
My heart raced with excitement, but a thread of fear lingered somewhere in me. Maxwell had always seemed so distant and detached lately.
I told myself that things would change this time. I thought he would notice me differently - he had to, didn't he? Had to love me more too.
I stole a glance out the window, observing the bustling street filled with people moving around. I envied them-the strangers who likely had lives that felt so much more fulfilling than mine. I sighed and tried to push that happiness back in me.
My grip on the paper tightened; this news felt like my opportunity to change everything.
As I got home, I noticed Maxwell's car in the driveway and rushed inside, excitement bubbling up in me.
I felt excited to share my news with him, hoping it would make him want to stay.
He was in our room, smiling and speaking excitedly on the phone
"Don't worry, I'll be there soon. I promise, I won't leave you, my love," he said gently and a sense of hopelessness came over me.
The excitement within me quickly turned cold, leaving an emptiness in its wake.
I could barely hear my breathing as he ended the call and turned to face me, his expression as hard as ever.
He hardly acknowledged my presence, his gaze washing over me as if I were merely part of the background, Like I wasn't there.
"Edina," he said in that usual flat tone, "I'm going to the hospital. Kourtney just had a baby."
The mention of Kourtney struck me like a blow. I knew who she was, despite trying to ignore the late nights and excuses that had formed a growing distance between us.
I swallowed hard, struggling against the lump in my throat. "You...you're going to the hospital? A baby?"
"Yes." He adjusted his tie, hardly meeting my gaze. "She needs me there. I can't leave her alone right now."
My throat felt dry. He had never said anything like that about me.
"But...Maxwell, I..." My voice faded, courage melting under his cold stare. How could I tell him of the news when his heart seemed so far from me already?
"What?" His voice was impatient, a hint of annoyance in the air as if my presence was a bother.
"Edina, I don't have time. Kourtney and the baby need me."
The baby? His baby? The weight of those words felt suffocating. I was just a ghost in my own home, a shadow he hardly noticed, and now I carried a part of him in me.
But would he even care?
In a whisper, I managed to say, "I'm pregnant, Maxwell."
He froze for a moment, hand resting on the doorframe. I thought I saw a flicker of surprise in his eyes, maybe even shock, but it vanished quickly, replaced by the same detachment that tore our relationship.
"Oh," he said flatly, void of any warmth. "That's...unexpected."
Unexpected? That was all he could say?
I felt sick to my stomach as my excitement turned into a sad feeling. I was pregnant with his baby, but he didn't show any emotions.
I searched his face, hoping for any hint of care, but found nothing.
"Aren't you...happy?" I asked, my voice shaking.
He shrugged, reaching for his coat. "It doesn't change anything, Edina."
"I need to go to Kourtney right now," he said, pausing to look at me with a mix of annoyance and sympathy. "We can discuss this further later. Don't make it a big deal."
As he stepped out, I felt something inside me break. He didn't care. This child-our child-meant nothing to him.
I immediately put my hand on my tummy, as if trying to protect the little life inside from the tough reality of my situation.
He walked away without saying anything else, the door closing with a click, and I was left in complete silence.
Alone, I sank onto the couch, feeling my heart break into pieces.
How had I reached this point? How had I become so weak, so voiceless, clinging to someone who acted as if I was invisible? I tried to hold back tears, but they came anyway, each one showing another shattered hope. I had waited so long, wanting him to see me, to care. To love me. I felt like an idiot.
I had convinced myself that by loving him more, he would change. However, it was a false belief that I used to avoid the harsh reality: he never truly loved me, and I was just a temporary presence in his life.
I looked around the room at the bare walls and the furniture that had not been used, reminders of the life we had created together, or at least the life I had wished would be meaningful.
And now, they did not hold any meaning. Loving him was a waste of time.
As I placed my hand on my belly, I knew that this little life in me was my only hope, to see life beautifully and live. I felt like crying out loud but our nosy neighbors might hear and Maxwell will hate me more.
Even though, I didn't know how to be strong for myself, I will learn for my child. I took a deep breath, wiped away my tears, and whispered.
"I'm here for you, I promise."
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Three years of marriage couldn't melt Theo's frozen heart. When an art gallery collapsed on Lena, he was off romancing another woman—lavishing her with a private jet. Three steel pins held Lena's shoulder together, but her heart remained broken. She filed for divorce and told everyone that he was impotent. Rising from the rubble, Lena blazed onto the design world's A‑list. She expected him to sail off with his true love—until Theo reappeared at her runway, pressing her against the wall. "Impotent, huh? Care to give it a try?"
Life was a bed of roses for Debra, the daughter of Alpha. That was until she had a one-night stand with Caleb. She was sure he was her mate as determined by Moon Goddess. But this hateful man refused to accept her. Weeks passed before Debra discovered that she was pregnant. Her pregnancy brought shame to her and everyone she loved. Not only was she driven out, but her father was also hunted down by usurpers. Fortunately, she survived with the help of the mysterious Thorn Edge Pack. Five years passed and Debra didn't hear anything from Caleb. One day, their paths crossed again. They were both on the same mission—carrying out secret investigations in the dangerous Roz Town for the safety and posterity of their respective packs. Caleb was still cold toward her. But as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her. He tried to make up for abandoning her, but Debra wasn't having any of it. She was hell-bent on hiding her daughter from him and also making a clean break. What did the future hold for the two as they journeyed in Roz Town? What kind of secrets would they find? Would Caleb win Debra's heart and get to know his lovely daughter? Find out!
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."