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After Crystal left, Regina turned to Giovanni. “How do you know the Hawthorne family?”Giovanni leaned back, his tone casual and warm. “Crystal’s mother-in-law is the sister of Gideon’s grandmother. The two families are very close. They adore Gideon, so I ended up getting close to them, too.” He paused, then added, “Don’t worry about the patient. The Hawthornes have the best doctors. She will be as good as new.”Meanwhile, Limpy limped toward Claire, his face pale as he delivered the news. “Madam, the place was blasted.”He was so scared of Claire while delivering this news. He would not be shocked if she killed him. Fiona was her ace and now she lost it. She would die with grief and rage. “What do you mean?” Claire’s voice was sharp with confusion. She was not ready to accept the truth. Limpy stuttered, visibly shaken. “There was a fight between two families... our place, along with many others, was blown up. There is nothing left.”Claire’s eyes narrowed as she grabbed Limpy by the
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One day, while Regina was on a call with Giovanni, she abruptly excused herself and ran to the washroom.Giovanni’s voice came through, concerned. “Are you okay?”Regina’s voice was faint when she replied, “Just feeling nauseous lately.”“Maybe you are not adjusting to the climate in Italy?” Giovanni suggested. Two months ago, Regina moved to Italy with never to return. Regina shrugged, her voice tinged with frustration. “I don’t know. I have been having terrible acidity although I gave up alcohol.” Since that night, she swore never to touch alcohol again. Plus, she had refused to touch alcohol after that night. She was so embarrsed about that night that she did not even want to talk about it. Giovanni hummed thoughtfully. “When do you plan to return to New York?”Regina’s face stiffened at the question.“It has been two months, Regina,” Giovanni continued gently. “The scandal has been buried. I’m really sorry you had to suffer because of the Arnello family. That vile woman, Eleano
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Giovanni’s tone shifted slightly as he added, “I forgot to ask you, Regina, did you take a pregnancy test?”Regina blinked in shock. “What?”Giovanni’s voice was calm and insistent. “I’m just saying, with the weight gain and the nausea you have been dealing with, it could be pregnancy. Why not take a test and find out?”Regina shook her head, her heart racing. “I can’t be pregnant.”Giovanni chuckled lightly. “Darling, the only way you couldn’t be pregnant is if you’re a virgin.”Regina’s lips tightened, not in amusement but in discomfort. She didn’t know how to respond. She certainly was not a virgin. Not anymore. Giovanni continued, “If you are not a virgin and you have recently been with someone, just take the test. It will clear things up.” He paused before adding, “I have got your address. I will have some tests sent over to you. They will be there in minutes. I will check back in thirty minutes.”Thirty minutes later...Regina’s hands were trembling as she picked up the phone. G
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Anastasia was scrolling through her phone when Damien entered the room. He leaned down, planting a soft kiss on her cheek and with a playful tone, asked, “Baby, why do you look like you are angry, pissed, and confused all at the same time?”“Regina withdrew from the competition,” Anastasia said, her voice carrying a hint of frustration.Damien raised an eyebrow. “From Scarlet Hearts?”Anastasia nodded, her eyes still glued to the screen. She scrolled down and stopped at a new notification. “Regina sold her company.”Damien’s curiosity peaked as he stepped closer, glancing at her phone. The headline caught his eye—Regina Spencer Sells Her Company to Highest Bidder, Joins Luxury Italian Brand as Chief Jewellery Designer. From running a multimillion-dollar company and being the heir to the Spencer fortune, she had now taken a drastic step back which was working as just another employee in Italy.Damien’s expression darkened. “Something is off with her.”Anastasia shrugged indifferently, h
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The two of them walked out of the room, and Lovey immediately trotted over to Anastasia and began rubbing its head against her legs. With a laugh, she bent down to scoop up the puppy and kissed its soft fur.“Mommy loves her furry baby,” Anastasia cooed, and Lovey responded with an adorable bark that sounded more like a squeak.Damien shook his head, amused by the sight. “You are spoiling her more than you spoil me.”Anastasia shot him a playful look. “You get kisses, too, you know.” then, she went on her tiptoes and pressed a kiss on his cheek. They walked to the living room, Lovey was happily wiggling in Anastasia’s arms like she was the queen of the house. Inside, they found Adeline and Caleb engaged in a heated carrom game, and to their surprise, two more people were joining in who were Abel and Austin.“I know it is Sunday, but you guys don’t have to come here every week,” Damien said, raising an eyebrow.Abel flashed a grin. “We were bored. Besides, I can’t let Caleb and Adelin
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Damien was strolling into the garden when his gaze landed on Anastasia who sat perched on the bench while delicately popping strawberries into her mouth. The sight was enough to make his anyone’s day pretty amazing. “I want you to accompany me to a party this week,” he announced, hands casually tucked into his pockets.Anastasia glanced up, her lips curving into a smile. “Okay,” she replied simply, a sparkle of happiness in her eyes. He wondered how she was always happy. This happy look on her face always ended up putting him in a better mood. Dear lord, this woman was the love of his life. Without breaking eye contact, she dipped a plump strawberry into chocolate and held it up to his lips. He obliged while biting into it as a smudge of chocolate clung to his lips. Anastasia didn’t miss a beat. Tugging his tie, she pulled him closer and darted her tongue across the smear and licked away the chocolate away from his lip. The feel of his soft and pouty lips mingled with chocolate wa
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Harold who was watching her devour the cake with zero hesitation couldn’t resist a comment. “Not worried about calories today?”Usually, this girl count every calorie that she ate. It was as if calories were her enemies. Anastasia shot him a look as her tone suddenly sarcastic. “Old man, why don’t you mind your own business?”Harold crossed his arms, his brow lifting in mock authority. “You are my business. You are my employee.”She didn’t even pause between bites. “Don’t you have another daughter? Go annoy her instead.”Her offhand comment hit its mark and Harold’s face fell as his expression clouded with a rare sadness. “Actually, I don’t even have her,” he said quietly.Anastasia slowed her chewing while glancing at him briefly before shrugging. “Well, she sold her company for a ton of money. Your other daughter’s richey rich now.”Harold’s lips quirked as his tone lightened. “Are you jealous?”She snorted, waving her fork dismissively. “Why would I be? Do you know how rich my hus
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Today, Anastasia accompanied Adeline to her gynaecologist appointment. She hadn’t missed a single one so far. As they looked at the sonogram, Anastasia was captivated. The baby’s features were becoming more distinct, and she could even make out the little chin which was an adorable cleft, unlike Adeline’s.Suddenly, Anastasia burst into laughter.Adeline turned to her, puzzled. “What is so funny?”“I think I just figured out the baby’s gender,” Anastasia said, grinning.Adeline quickly covered her ears. “Don’t tell me!”“Alright, I won’t,” Anastasia replied with a mischievous smile. Then, gazing at the sonogram image, she cooed, “Baby, your godmother loves you so much. You are my special little one, and I promise to love you endlessly when you are here.”The doctor while holding Adeline’s reports spoke in a serious tone. “Miss Kingsley, there is something we need to discuss.”Anastasia immediately grasped Adeline’s hand in support. The doctor continued, “You are currently in your twe
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Abel’s voice over the call was filled with concern. “Hey, Anastasia. Can you please check on Regina for me? I’m out of state for a meeting. She is not answering my calls, and my housekeeper is on leave.”There was a pause before he added, almost apologetically, “I know it is asking a lot, but I’m really getting stressed about her.”Anastasia’s tone was calm and reassuring. “It is not a big deal, Abel. I will go check on her.”“Thank you. I really appreciate it. I have to get back. I called you in the middle of a meeting,” he said hurriedly before ending the call.Anastasia smiled softly after hanging up. Lately, Abel had become incredibly attentive and caring toward Regina. With her due date approaching, it was natural for him to worry, especially when she didn’t pick up the phone. She admired how much effort he was putting into making sure Regina felt supported.“Maxey,” Anastasia called out, intending to get her youngest to join her.Instead of Ashton, Asher appeared in the doorway
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Damien and Anastasia lay tangled under the sheet as the afterglow of their passionate love-making session still lingered. He pressed a gentle kiss to the smooth curve of her shoulder and a quiet hum of satisfaction left her lips in response.“Who knew that kids making love would be such an adventure,” Anastasia murmured, her voice filled with exhaustion.Damien chuckled. “I hope for a decade none of them discover sex.”Anastasia rolled her eyes. “Come on, let’s not forget about us. We started pretty early. Thank God our parents never knew.”Damien’s grin was mischievous as he pulled her in for a slow kiss. “I missed you all day,” he whispered. Anastasia smirked, “Oh yeah? I heard the laughter downstairs. I know you were having fun with the boys. Did you even have the chance to miss me?”It warmed her heart to no end that their lives had changed for the better and now it was filled with so much love. This was the family that she never knew she needed. But now that she had it, everythi
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As Mrs. Luna served Asher’s breakfast, it was noticeably different from everyone else’s. Since Asher loved animals so much that he couldn’t bear the thought of eating meat, the family wholeheartedly respected his choice and ensured he was only served vegetarian meals.“Jellybean, your dad told me about your plans for the day. Are you excited?” Anastasia asked with a warm smile.“Yeah,” Asher replied, though his tone carried a mix of emotions. Glancing at his younger brother, he added, “Maxey isn’t learning to ride a bicycle?”“Nope!” Ashton grinned cheekily. “I asked Mommy if I could skip it, and she said yes.”Asher turned toward Damien with a frown. “That’s not fair!”Damien shrugged with a smirk. “Sorry, buddy. He pulled the Mommy card today, and you know how it is, she is the boss.”Asher rolled his eyes, clearly unimpressed.Anastasia leaned in, her tone encouraging. “I know by the end of the day, you will be riding like a pro. We are all rooting for you.”Breakfast was casual an
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Many times, blood does not define relationships. Anastasia understood this better than anyone, and now Damien was living this truth as well.When Asher and Ashton were brought to their new home, they were awestruck. It took them an entire month to come to terms with the reality of their new life. Accepting Anastasia and Damien as their parents wasn’t easy, but all four of them were working hard to build a family together.It was the weekend. The boys had recently been enrolled in a new school and adjusting to the fast-paced curriculum of an international private school had been challenging for them. However, their parents were fully committed to helping them succeed.Despite it being a holiday, Damien woke the kids up early.Asher, the older of the two, groaned. “Do I really have to get up?”Though he was respectful to Anastasia and Damien, Asher had a frosty demeanour—his coldness rivalled that of Antarctica.“Yes, you do,” Damien said firmly. “We agreed that today you would learn ho
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It was a special day for Anastasia and Damien.For the past few days, the couple has been discussing adoption, a decision that feels monumental to both of them. Today, they have taken the first big step by visiting an orphanage. The thought of becoming parents for the first time has made them both nervous and excited. They have spent countless hours talking it over with friends and family, weighing the decision carefully before finally moving forward.“Mr. and Mrs. Callahan, we currently have 50 children in our orphanage,” the manager explained warmly as he led them through the hallways.The place was bustling with life, filled with laughter and the curious eyes of children. Anastasia and Damien took their time talking to many of them. Each child had a unique personality, and their innocent charm brought smiles to the couple's faces.But as much as Anastasia wanted to feel an immediate connection, something inside her told her to wait. None of the children she met so far felt like her
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As planned, Regina went to meet her father at a café.Harold sat quietly, staring at his cup of coffee. His thoughts were heavy. Both his daughters had refused to come back to his house, and that hurt more than he wanted to admit. He also knew why Damien always came with Anastasia. It was so she could feel safe in the mansion she grew up in but now couldn’t stand.Deep down, Harold knew the truth. The blame wasn’t on his kids or even Claire. It was him. His pride had ruined everything.“How are you?” Harold asked when Regina sat down across from him.Regina looked beautiful. Her pregnancy glow made her even more radiant, and though she had gained some weight, it suited her. At that moment, Harold thought she looked just like Fiona in her younger days.He had always seen more of Fiona in Regina than in Anastasia. For years, he told himself it was just his guilt talking. A reminder of the affair that had destroyed their family.But now, he couldn’t ignore it anymore. He was the one who
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Regina glanced at her phone, her brow furrowed as she read the message from Giovanni:“Regina, I wanted to let you know that I’m going out for a project, and Gideon is staying with his dad. I can’t take care of her, and I doubt she’ll appreciate staying alone with just her caretaker. If you can, either visit her often or consider living with her.”A wave of worry washed over her. Over the past few months, she had been caring for the woman she’d found in the dungeon. Though she wouldn’t admit it aloud, she had grown attached to her. The woman’s warm and loving nature made it impossible to remain distant.“What’s wrong?” Abel asked, noticing the concern etched on his wife’s face.Regina hesitated before responding. “Actually, I have been taking care of someone—a friend. She is sick, and the person who has been looking after her needs to leave town. She doesn’t like being alone with her caretaker, and I’m not sure what to do.”“She can stay with us,” Abel suggested without hesitation. “W
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A round of applause echoed through the courthouse as Regina and Abel signed the marriage certificates, officially becoming husband and wife. Anastasia and Ronan served as witnesses, while Adeline and Damien stood by, offering their unwavering moral support.After the formalities, the celebratory mood carried the group to the Smith House, where Abel’s parents had arranged an intimate party for family and close friends. Glasses were raised high as everyone toasted. “To Abel and Regina!” Mr. Smith beamed with pride, his voice filled with emotion. “I have never been happier than I am today, seeing my son start this new chapter.”Mrs. Smith leaned into her husband with a playful smile. “Well, except for the day when we got married.”The crowd laughed as they were charmed by the couple’s banter.Damien added. “Honestly, I still can’t wrap my head around it. Abel—married? And about to be a father? It feels like we have stepped into an alternate reality.”Ronan smirked, adding his two cents
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say we couldn’t be seen together?”Claire stood before her and said in frustration and exasperation. “I told you not to come here. What part of that didn’t you understand?”Eleanor crossed her arms defiantly. “Why can’t I come? You don’t get to lecture me about this, Claire. You have kept me locked up in that house for months! I came here on my merit.”Claire’s eyes flashed. “If I hadn’t locked you up, you would have been punished far worse. Do you have any idea what you have done? Picking a fight with Anastasia and her friend was reckless!”Eleanor rolled her eyes. “Reckless? I was standing up for myself. They are not untouchable, Claire.”Claire’s voice dropped to a sharp whisper. “You don’t understand the consequences of your actions.”Eleanor’s defiance wavered, but she masked it with a glare. “Maybe you should stop underestimating me.”Claire sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. “You don’t get it, do you? It’s not about underestimating you. It’s about protecting you—from your
