able to carry. The house in front of her was familiar, but she hesitated for a moment before taking the steps. Warm light filtered thro

, dressed in an impeccable suit despite the late hour. Elena. His black

» she said, her tone oscillati

oor behind her, mechanically locking all the latches, a

Maya towards the leather couch in the

and she sank onto the couch, burying her face in her hands.

reassuring hand on her shoulder. "That bastard... I knew h

to catch her breath. "That

ved away slightly to better obse

ed, her voice weak. "I thought maybe thi

o know. Not after what he did to you. This child is yours,

don't even know where to start.

the back of the room. She returned with a noteb

lf. Adrian will probably try to find you, either to keep up appearances or to make sure you don't

de her heart ache. " How ? The media will hun

media. I know someone who can create a distraction, create a false sto

hand to interrupt her. "No discussion. This house is mo

the windows. Maya felt a wave of relief mixed with anxiet

cy? » she finally aske

'll put you in touch with a discreet doctor. No o

ing to her stomach. "I don't want this child

"This child will have a better life, I promise you." But

reath. She knew Elena was right, bu

na, already up and dressed in another crisp suit, gestured for him to stay

that Maya Westwood has left her hom

a jou

riends' personal affairs. And I advise you to

moments later, Elena entered the room, a wry smile on her face. "The vu

e not going to leave

story." But I'll give them

. Maya, for her part, remained cloistered in the house, observing through the window the cars which

se information that you went to Europe to rest after 'emot

nk you, Elena. I don't know w

end, Maya. And believe me, I'm going to make s

t she still had a long way to go. But for the fir

She had gotten used to the idea of being Mrs. Adrian Westwood , a public figure, and giving it all up left her with a void she struggle

she knew she was not alone in this battle. But little did she know that this was only the beginning of