Chapter: Chapter 71.CELIA'S P.O.V.I was going crazy, surely I was. For what other reasonable explanation was there for me to go over to Ralph's place without informing him? I mean, we were on the outs, so there was definitely no way he'd welcome me, or was there? Anyways, I decided to fuck it and go anyways, so here I was, standing nervously as I waited for him to open the door, and when he did, I lost my ability to speak as I simply stared at him, wanting nothing more than to jump into his arms and make sweet love to him. He looked slightly different than I remembered, but handsome nonetheless."Hey, Celia. What are you doing here? I wasn't expecting you." He was confused; I wanted to smack myself in the face; this was a terrible idea."Uh, right. I'm sorry, I don't know why—I, um... I'll just get going." Embarrassed at myself, I wanted the ground to swallow me whole as I turned to leave."Wait, actually Cooper and I were having drinks. Would you, uh, like to come in?" Turning to look at him, I see him
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Chapter: Chapter 70.AURELIA'S P.O.V.The past few weeks with Thorne and my baby have been beyond incredible. At first, I had found it hard to believe that we were actually together, like a family. Deep down I wished we were, but I knew that was all it could be, a wish. The blogs had captured our story and written it off as all sorts. How they had managed to get hold of what had transpired, I had no idea. Sometimes, I often found myself thinking about Caroline and how she'd fared, how life treated her in jail. I wouldn't say she hadn't deserved it, but at the same time, she was just a victim of failed love.Cee had to travel back home, leaving just Thorne and me. Currently, we lay entwined in each other's arms after a long night of lovemaking, careful not to wake the baby up."What's on your mind?" He asked, placing a kiss on my forehead."Nothing, just random thoughts." I shook my head with a smile as I snuggled impossibly closer into him. We fell into a comfortable silence, my eyes drooping shut as I fe
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Chapter: Chapter 69.AURELIA'S P.O.VTrue to his words, Thorne was there when I awoke, still holding the baby in his arms. I smiled at the sight."Hey you." I drawled out, his attention now on me as he smiled. God, how did I survive all this time without him? I have no idea."Hey baby, sleep well?" He asked, and I nodded in response."Yeah, I did. Were you able to get any rest while being occupied with this one?" I nodded towards her."No, but I don't mind in the slightest. Holding her in my arms is like a dream come true.""I can tell; she's precious, isn't she?" "She's beyond precious; she's an angel." He answered, captivated by the little one."She looks like you." I raised a brow at him, "Oh, does she? I had a feeling she looked more like her father.""Perhaps, but she takes after you in looks. I'm going to have to put a leash on this one; can't have these savage men coming after my princess." I burst out in laughter; oh, I would pity anyone who would dare break her heart. They'd have Thorne to cont
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Chapter: Chapter 68.AURELIA'S P.O.VHe was here, standing right before me after all this time. I wanted to leap into his arms so he could hold me and never let me go, but the cold look on his face hurt me. He looked anything but happy to see me. Who could blame him? After all, I had fled with his child without a word. I could only imagine the resentment he held towards me."I'll, uh, be outside." Celia cleared her throat as she picked up the baby, who babbled away. Awkward silence reigned upon us as soon as she left. I could barely look him in the eye even though I felt his burning gaze on me."Congratulations." He spoke up, his voice devoid of any emotion."Thanks, you too." I gave him a forced smile, which he didn't return; instead, he looked at me with a blank stare."How have you been?""Fine." I nodded as I went silent; I didn't know what to say. Do I apologize to him? Do I explain myself? Or do I just remain silent?Seeing as I hadn't said anything, he turned away."I'm sorry." I watched him tense
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Chapter: Chapter 67.THORNE'S P.O.V"Your proposal sounds good, Mr. Scott, but-" I was cut off by the sound of my phone ringing. Staring at the unknown caller, I excused myself from the table."Hello?""Thorne?" Asked a familiar voice."Yes, this is he. Who am I speaking with?""It's Celia, and you need to listen to me carefully, okay? Don't panic." She spoke anxiously. How could the damn woman ask me not to panic when she sounded like she was on the verge of a panic attack? Women."What is it, Celia? Is it Aurelia? Is she okay?" In spite of her leaving me, I still loved her."Yes, I need you to take the first flight you can and come to Ireland." Ireland? She had been there all this while?"Lia's having the baby; she asked me to inform you." And just like that, everything around me ceased. The baby, she's having the baby. Isn't it too soon?"Send me the details now." I ordered as I hung up, dashing out of the room until I heard someone call my name."Mr. Mikaelson? Where are you off to in such a hurry?" T
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Chapter: Chapter 66.AURELIA'S P.O.VThe months had dragged by painfully slowly. I was due any day now. At first it had been hard, being away from Thorne. At times I'd cry myself to sleep, but I always had Celia to console me. A few weeks after I had relocated, I heard on the news that Caroline had been convicted, having admitted to her crimes. And then I saw him; my heart thumped harder as I stared at him, so far yet so near. To anyone out there, he looked fine; he looked composed, but I knew better. I knew he was hurting inside. Celia had told me how he had begged and cried for her to tell him where I was. In her words, he was devastated to learn of my disappearance. It broke me to know that I had hurt him so deeply, but it was for the best. Being together hurt me, and I needed to heal.I had begun writing a new book, which I was currently occupied with when I heard the doorbell ring. With furrowed brows, I checked my phone before looking at my cat, who lay on the bed next to me, seemingly asleep.The d
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