ley

ed yesterday. But James' crippling words cut fa

nipulative lies over my truth? Our bond,

in the mirror. "Are you ready

ite, custom-made gown shimmered, hugged my curves perfectly, its

ility creeping into my voice. "Today, the world learns I'

ers. "You're born for this child. Yo

your baby, Denaley," she whispered, her eyes brimming with empathy. With tender ca

id firmly, eyes locked on hers. "Yesterday's crushing betrayal won't silence me. I'll fac

aced with conviction. "He's still the father of my child. That bond re

erment. "Today's the contract signing with James. The fate of

ase, I don't want to see you in pain again. Your

le smile. "I'll be fine, Au

his presence a timely remin

hand, offering su

etween us. A minute passed swiftly, and we arrived at the ho

d respectfully. "We

ned toward us. The soft hum of conversation paused,

d like wildfir

on surrounded me. I stood tall, my chin

e pierced the air.

with subtle annoyance. "Liana," My tone con

s she the one who hurt you yesterday?" His eyes locked

ith your mistress? You'll do anything for mon

That's enough!" he thund

ll eyes upon me. Humili

deceitful woman claims my son's the father of her ch

es, seated at the table, his expression unreadable. With a surge of d

his hand. "Tell them the truth. This

with disdain. H

ht me, cradling me in his a

malice. "See? Even James ca

triumph, her smile twisted

! This baby is yours. Don't let them manipu

es icy with disdain

hy won't he listen? W

Leave now, before you jeopardize James'

s my face. Little did sh

s business improvement but now He doesn't even want to bel

ionaire status, while you're stuck, forever branded a

n. "That's enough! You have no r

. "And who are y

meone who recognizes

atuation, Mr. This woman preys on wealthy men. She's a gold-

a gold

er, she's

ok path

with that gold digger before she

r them goss

protested, my voice trembling. "I love

remained icy, hi

" she snarled, her hand jerking forward. T

" He reached out, eyes widening in shock as tea

eserve

ould be running ou

sn't bel

ted to la

ened. "How dare y

t a cheater deserves." Her

. "My son would never be

e, but his expression remained indiffer

ed like this? I've pleaded for him to trust me, but h

vision. Shaun's desperate calls echoed behind

love you. I can't wait to have kids with you." Our

ways be by your side, no matter what." Empty

g to build a life with James. I secretly boosted his business, pouring my

ect for our child's sake, but the wounds run deep. How can I revive