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I woke up to the smell of pancakes hitting my nose very early in the morning, I slowly sat up and found Kai missing. He wasn't by my side Anymore, a slight giggle escaped my lips as I imagined him making breakfast for me. He has never done it but maybe I suddenly got high hopes this morning since I thought he was making breakfast. I hurried out of bed and rushed downstairs in my pyjamas. I was shocked when I saw numerous foods displayed on the dinning table and I found myself wondering if Kai really prepared all these. I followed the smell of the pancakes to the kitchen and Bianca was holding up my kitchen spoon, flipping pancakes in my pot. With my ingredients? Without thinking twice or considering anyone's feelings. I yelled, "get the f**k out of my kitchen!" The hot pancakes landed on the frying pan handle and the pan flipped and fell on her leg, it burned her and she yelped in pain. I hurried to her and immediately held up the pan. Kai rushed into the kitchen and I immediately dropped the pan since it looked like I burned her with it. He gave me a stare that I couldn't read and I hoped he didn't think I intentionally hurt her. Without asking questions or asking me how it happened, he lifted her up and carried her to the living room. I tailed behind and watched as he cleaned her burn wounds and sealed it up. "What did you do that for?" Kai asked, glaring at me and I knew he would misinterpret the situation. "It's not what you think Kai, I didn't hurt her. Tell him what happened Bianca..." My voice trailed off watching Bianca in disbelief as she cuddled up in Kai's arms and made an uncomfortable look. "I told you to wait till the results but you had to go ahead and hurt her? Is that how much you hate her?" Kai shot at me and I wanted to yell at him but I knew how that would turn out. "There's no use in talking to you..." I hissed and hurried upstairs in anger. This felt like a dream and I wished it would all end after the DNA results. Bianca seemed too relaxing for someone who brought in another man's child, like she had a plan. I felt hurt that Kai was pulling away too quick, it wasn't supposed to be this fast. I had pictured this same moment but in a more proper way. We arrived at the hospital and they all went to get their blood drawn except me and I felt left out. In as much as I felt hurt, I had no one to confide in. "It would take at least 3 business days before the results can be out." The doctor informed us and I felt too uneasy, I thought the results would be out immediately. Bianca held onto Kai's hand and wouldn't let go, he looked too pleased holding her and I was jealous that he never gave me a chance to hold him like that in public. "Let me help you with the bag," Bianca feigned concern reaching for my bag and I glared at her. "Like you can lift your own bag," I shot at her and Kai shot me a bad look. "Let's go," Kai said and I rolled my eyes. "Ouch ouch!" Bianca winced in pain and made her leg look like she couldn't walk. "I can't move my legs, help me stand up." "You can't walk like this, Freya could you please hold Liam for a while?" Kai asked handing me the toddler that looked like he fell from hell(he's very cute) I hesitated for a while but finally carried him, Kai lifted Bianca like a child and walked out of the hospital without looking at me. I felt like my whole world had shattered that instant and I wanted to throw this damnn child into the trash can. I joined them in the car and Kai had me sit in the passenger seat while Bianca sat beside him at the front. We maintained perfect silence till we got home and I stormed into my room the moment I got home. I rushed into the bathroom and turned on the shower on my head, I wanted to cool off and relax. I sat in the filled tub and cried my heart out, I thought I had built a family. But it turns out the family I dreamt of building would only exist in my dreams. I heard a knock on the door and I immediately wiped my tears and turned the shower off. Kai entered the bathroom before I could prepare myself. He stared at me and I immediately avoided his gaze. "Are you okay?" That question made me want to hit him hard in his groin, like how the f**k does he expect me to be fine after all that happened? "I'm fine, I just wanted to have a bath." I lied without looking at him even though I knew he was staring right at me. "With your clothes on?" He said and I realized I was seating in the water filled tub in my dress. "I jus-just I forgot," I lied and stepped out of the tub with my dress dripping with water. "Is this about Bianca?" Kai asked and I bit my lips. He would never understand me, not in this life. "You don't understand Kai, the point is..." My words were cut off when we heard Bianca scream so loud from downstairs. Kai rushed out of the bathroom without looking at me, it was as if I was saying something meaningless. I felt a sharp pain pulsated through my belly and I held the shower stand as aid so I wouldn't slip. I stayed in the bathroom for one hour with the hope that Kai would return, but I was wrong. He never came back. I had my bath and went directly to bed, hoping this would all end when I wake up in the morning.CHAPTER 099Still WaterFreya’s POVI didn’t tell Bibi where we were going.I just buckled her into the back seat, kissed her cheek, and drove like my hands weren’t shaking on the wheel.Eliza’s place was quiet. Secure. Too expensive for coincidence.Bibi jumped out happily, already distracted by Lucian’s dog and Eliza’s soft voice calling her inside. She didn’t cling. She didn’t look back.That hurt more than if she had.I crouched in front of her, brushing her hair back. “You’ll stay here tonight, okay? Just a little sleepover.”“With Auntie Eliza?” she grinned.“Yes.”She nodded, then paused. “Mommy?”“Yes, baby.”“You’re gonna be brave now, right?”My throat closed.“I already am,” I said.She hugged me once, quick, trusting then ran inside. I waited until the door closed before I cried.Just once. Then I wiped my face, straightened my back, and drove home.The house smelled the same but I felt different, distant like walking in was a terrible decision. Kaiden was sitting on the
CHAPTER 098He’s Your FatherFreya’s POVBibi was sitting on the floor with her crayons when I closed the door behind us, like I was afraid even the walls might overhear.She was drawing a house. A crooked one. Too many windows. A sun that leaned to one side like it was tired of shining.I sat beside her slowly, folding my legs the way she liked, close enough that our knees touched.“Bibi,” I said gently.She hummed, still coloring. “Mm?”“There’s something I want to talk to you about.”She paused, then nodded. “Okay.”I took a breath.Not the kind you take before a speech.The kind you take before stepping into cold water.“You know how families can look different?” I began. “Some kids live with one parent. Some with two. Some with grandparents. Some with people who choose them.”She glanced at me, curious. “Like Reene's parents? She has two moms.”“Yes.” I smiled softly. “Exactly like that.”She went back to her drawing. That helped.“And you know how sometimes,” I continued careful
CHAPTER 098Innocence Alan’s POVI didn’t expect her to look at me like that.Not with fear, I could handle fear. Not even anger , anger can be reasoned with.But disappointment?That was something else entirely.She sat on the small wooden bench outside the counselor’s office, her legs swinging slowly, not touching the floor. A pink jacket folded neatly beside her. Her hair was braided differently than I remembered, tighter. Like someone had been trying to make her behave.She didn’t look up when I stopped in front of her.“Bibi,” I said gently. Nothing.Not even a flinch.Freya stood behind me, silent. I could feel her holding her breath like if she exhaled too hard, this would all shatter.I crouched down anyway, lowering myself to Bibi’s height. “It’s me,” I added softly. “Uncle Alan.”That did it. Her shoulders stiffened.She turned her head slowly, eyes sharp and shiny, nothing like a child who knew more than she should.I fought in the urge, to hug her. To live those moments I
CHAPTER 096If Sacrifices had names.Freya’s POVI didn’t let go of him immediately. If I did, the world might rush back in too fast, the cafe ding, the danger, Kaiden’s face still clinging to my spine. I stayed where I was, my face buried in Alan’s shoulder, breathing him in like proof that I hadn’t imagined him. He was Alive, Warm and Real enough as I needed him.His arms tightened slightly, protective without trapping me. He didn’t ask questions. He never did when I was breaking.“I thought you hated me,” I whispered, my voice muffled against his chest. He exhaled slowly. “I thought you were alive. That was enough.”That nearly broke me.I pulled back just enough to look at him. He looked thinner. Pale. Like someone who’d learned how to survive without rest. There was still a faint scar near his collarbone, the one from Russia. The one I never asked about since he came back because I was too busy running.Eliza stood quietly now, giving us space, watching like a woman who had alr
CHAPTER 095Not his child"so what happened is... I uhm..." He stammered, running his hands through his hair as if that would make it sound better."What happened?" I played along, like I was interested in his stupid dumb lie."I'm sorry." He fell short of words, his eyes fixed on mine."Sorry for what exactly? I need a list of the things you're sorry for." He looked surprised, like he wasn't expecting me to actually speak, act human or accuse him of his crimes."I need you to explain the accident, The one that almost killed Bibi and I." I clarified things, cleared the air but he pretended to be puzzled, like he didn't know a damn thing."What are you talking about? It's all fake, that Russian or Italian girl is lying to you and you need to understand that I'm the only one you can believe right now so..." He paused, realizing I had a smirk on."I know you're upset Frey but I need to protect you and our daughter from Alan.""Our daughter? Have you forgotten so soon? You mean Alan's dau
Chapter 094A lying monster.POV (FREYA)Peace never felt so far from me, I felt... Drained.My mind dragged over and through the mud as I tried to piece the dots together. Why was I so cruel? did I run from the one thing protecting me? Why did I fail to heal before jumping into a pit again?I bet the world didn't end when I left Bibi to the maid at home after getting her discharged.What else could go wrong? I had texted Eliza to meet me at a cafe but I've been sitting there for 4 hours straight while I ordered the same coffee over and over again."We're closing soon ma'am, I don't think you should wait any longer." The staff Informed me but that didn't stop me from waiting outside the cafe for two more hours before I started to head home in that cold night.But I stopped by a roadside bar for a quick glass and I left immediately as soon as I felt myself getting tipsy.I took the Last bus and spent a longer time before I finally reached home the drink slowly wearing off.The moment I







