Serena’s POVThe sharp jolt wakes me up, cutting through my dream like a lightning bolt. For a second, I lie still, trying to convince myself it’s just another round of Braxton Hicks. I’ve had so many false alarms these past few weeks that I’ve practically become numb to them. But as the second wave
Bill’s POVI’ve faced boardrooms full of sharks and dealt with billion-dollar deals that could make or break a company, but none of that compares to sitting here, watching Serena go through labor. The raw strength she shows, even as sweat beads on her forehead and her face twists in pain, leaves me
Serena My husband Bill and his beautiful assistant Doris are laughing and eating like they're on a first date. But the joke is on me... I'm here, Bill's wife, watching them from across the room, tending to my flat belly where a little life is now living. Of course, Bill doesn’t know about the ba
Serena’s POV It’s funny how adrenaline can make you forget pain for a bit. As I leave the hotel, my left knee starts to sting again. “Well, at least, I’m out of there,” I mumble. I still hear the commotion inside. Bill's family is checking on Doris. Wow, they're overreacting. She only fell — it'
Serena’s POV I thought Bill actually cared about my leg for a second there, but nope, he's back to being a total dickhead. "I tripped outside the hotel and —," I begin. “You know what, it doesn't matter. Just go say you’re sorry to Mom and Doris,” he says, not even letting me finish. And he's do
Bill’s POV I find myself staring at the door, just waiting for Serena to come into our room. The truth is, I didn't actually need to work on the Johnson and Haines proposal. I just needed a reason to get Serena to stop bringing up divorce. But now, here I am, typing away on my laptop, rewriting th
Bill’s POV No wonder Calvin wants to get out of Mom’s house. Aunt Claire and Doris are here. Calvin has always been an introvert. Dealing with gossip, especially the kind involving women, has never been his cup of tea. Meanwhile, I can handle it better than him. The women are already enjoying a
Serena’s POV Why does Elena always see me as the villain, no matter what I do? Angry, I slam the phone on the bed after hanging up on Bill. It lands with a muffled thud, bouncing twice on the soft duvet. Thankfully, it doesn't hit the floor and break. Bill's mom bad-mouthing me just makes me hate
Bill’s POVI’ve faced boardrooms full of sharks and dealt with billion-dollar deals that could make or break a company, but none of that compares to sitting here, watching Serena go through labor. The raw strength she shows, even as sweat beads on her forehead and her face twists in pain, leaves me
Serena’s POVThe sharp jolt wakes me up, cutting through my dream like a lightning bolt. For a second, I lie still, trying to convince myself it’s just another round of Braxton Hicks. I’ve had so many false alarms these past few weeks that I’ve practically become numb to them. But as the second wave
Stevie’s POVThe smell of roasted garlic and fresh herbs hits me the second we walk into Bill and Serena’s house. It’s the kind of warm, comforting aroma that immediately puts you at ease. I glance at Calvin, who’s balancing Elijah’s car seat in one hand like it weighs nothing, and he gives me a sma
Calvin’s POVThe soft cries of Elijah stir me from sleep. For a moment, I just lay there, my body heavy with exhaustion, staring at the ceiling. It’s the middle of the night, and every muscle in my body begs to stay in bed, but that little sound tugs at something deep in my chest. Before Stevie can
Serena’s POVI sit in the exam room, my hands resting protectively over my belly. The twins are kicking up a storm today, and I swear one of them just delivered a solid punch to my bladder. Dr. Hannah Lancaster, who has been my rock through this pregnancy, studies the monitor with a calm but focused
Bill’s POVWatching Calvin cradle Elijah in his arms today stirred something in me. It wasn’t jealousy — at least, not the bitter kind. It was more like a longing. Seeing him so calm, so grounded in this new chapter of his life, made me realize how much I’ve been wrapped up in work, distractions, an
Stevie’s POVCalvin’s house has somehow transformed into a mix of sanctuary and chaos. The sanctuary part is the quiet moments when it’s just me, Calvin, and Elijah — moments where time feels suspended, even though I know it’s not. The chaos comes in bursts, like when Elijah decides 2 a.m. is the pe
Calvin’s POVThe room is quieter now. The kind of quiet that wraps around you, pulling you into the moment. Our baby’s tiny breaths are the only sound, soft and steady, as he lies nestled in Stevie’s arms. She looks exhausted, and yet, there’s this glow about her, like she’s just run a marathon and
Stevie’s POVI knew giving birth would hurt. Everyone tells you that. But there’s knowing, and then there’s knowing. Right now, I’m somewhere between wanting to punch every person who said, “It’s all worth it in the end,” and cursing Calvin for even looking at me nine months ago.“Breathe, Stevie,”