Emily sat in her car outside the hospital, watching as Andrianne entered the building. She couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and anger. It wasn't fair that Andrianne got to have Lucas all to herself, while she was stuck with the knowledge of their affair and an unwanted pregnancy.But Emily wasn't going to let Andrianne have Lucas all to herself anymore. She had to find a way to make him choose her too. She took a deep breath and got out of her car, making her way into the hospital.As she walked towards the antenatal clinic, she spotted Andrianne sitting in the waiting area. Emily's heart sank as she realized she had no idea what to say or do. She decided to just sit a few seats away from Andrianne and pretended not to notice her.Andrianne, who was lost in thought, suddenly felt a presence beside her. She looked up and was surprised to see Emily sitting so close to her."Oh, hi Emily," Andrianne said, trying to sound friendly."Hi Andrianne," Emily replied, trying to sound c
CH 87.Andrianne's car pulled up to the driveway of her mansion, the engine roaring to a stop as she turned off the ignition. She took a deep breath, trying to shake off the nagging feeling in the pit of her stomach. As she stepped out of the car, the cool breeze of the evening air hit her face, making her shiver slightly. She wrapped her arms around herself and walked towards the front door of the house.The mansion was a sight to behold, standing tall and imposing in the middle of a vast expanse of lush green lawn. The elegant architecture and exquisite landscaping were a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the family that owned it. Andrianne had grown up in this mansion and had never grown tired of its beauty.She walked up the steps to the front door and fished her keys out of her bag. As she unlocked the door and stepped inside, she was immediately hit by the scent of her favorite lavender-scented candles. She smiled softly, feeling comforted by the familiar smell.The mans
CH 88.As Lucas lay in bed beside Andrianne, his mind was racing with thoughts of Emily and the impending threat of her showing up at his doorstep. He couldn't bear the thought of his wife finding out about his past relationship with Emily, so he decided to sneak out of bed and take the call.He tiptoed out of the bedroom, making sure not to make any noise that could wake up Andrianne. As he reached his office, he heard the familiar ringtone of Emily's phone call and picked up the phone. Emily's voice was sharp and insistent as she demanded that he spend time with her, just like he did with Andrianne.Lucas felt trapped between his past and present, but before he could respond, he heard footsteps approaching. Panicked, he quickly ended the call and tried to gather his composure as Andrianne asked him what was wrong.Lucas turned to her, trying to sound nonchalant. "Oh, it was just a work emergency, nothing to worry about."Andrianne looked at him with a concerned expression. "Are you
CH 89.Andrianne's heart was pounding as she drove towards Lucas' office, excited to surprise him with a visit. As she arrived, she parked her car and walked towards the building, but before she could enter, she overheard a conversation that made her blood run cold."I'll tell her the truth, Lucas. I'll tell her that the baby is yours."Andrianne's hand went to her mouth in shock as she recognized the voice of Emily. What was she talking about? And why was Lucas with her? Her heart racing, Andrianne approached the room quietly, trying to listen in on their conversation."I won't let you do that, Emily. You promised you wouldn't say anything," Lucas replied, his voice strained."I promised I wouldn't say anything if you spent more time with me, Lucas. But you're always with her," Emily shot back.Andrianne's eyes widened as she realized what was happening. Emily was pregnant with Lucas' child, and he was keeping it a secret from her. Tears began to fill her eyes as she thought about ho
CH 90.Andrianne didn't know what to do. She couldn't face Lucas after what she just saw and heard in his office. The thought of him having a baby with Emily made her sick to her stomach. She knew she had to get away from him and the mansion. She couldn't bear to be in the same room as him, let alone the same house.Jackie could see the distress on her friend's face and knew something was wrong. She tried to get Andrianne to talk to her, but Andrianne remained silent. She just wanted to be left alone.As the day went by, Andrianne started to feel a little better. Being away from the mansion and Lucas seemed to ease her pain a bit. Jackie tried to distract her by taking her shopping and to a spa. Andrianne appreciated the effort, but her mind was still consumed by thoughts of Lucas and Emily.That night, as they were getting ready for bed, Jackie gently asked Andrianne if she wanted to talk about what was bothering her. Andrianne hesitated at first, but then broke down and told Jackie
CH 91Lucas rubbed his eyes and squinted at the clock on his nightstand. It was just past 6 in the morning. He groaned as he rolled over, hoping to catch a few more minutes of rest before his busy day began. But his peace was short-lived as his butler, Johnson, knocked on his door and interrupted his sleep."Mr. Lucas, there's a lady here to see you," Johnson said as he poked his head into the room.Lucas groaned again, knowing exactly who the lady was. "Who is it?""Miss Emily, sir," Johnson said, his voice full of disapproval.Lucas sighed and rubbed his temples. "Tell her I'm not available right now. I have a busy day ahead.""I already did, sir," Johnson said, "but she insists on seeing you. She said she won't leave until she talks to you."Lucas cursed under his breath. He knew he had to deal with this now or it would only get worse. He got out of bed and slipped on a robe before following Johnson downstairs. When he reached the living room, he saw Emily sitting on the couch, sur
CH 92.Andrianne woke up early that morning, feeling restless and anxious. She had made the decision to go back to the Lucas Mansion, but she wasn't sure what to expect. It had been weeks since she left, and she didn't know if Lucas had moved on or if he was still waiting for her.After Jackie left for work, Andrianne got dressed and got into her car. She took a deep breath and drove to the mansion. As she approached the gate, her heart started racing. She wondered if Lucas was home, and if he would be happy to see her.The gate opened, and Andrianne drove in. She parked her car and got out, taking in the familiar surroundings. She walked up to the front door and rang the bell. After a few moments, the door opened, and she was met with the shock of her life.Emily was standing in the foyer, wearing one of Lucas's shirts. Her hair was tousled, and she had a satisfied smile on her face."Andrianne," she said, her voice laced with amusement. "What a surprise."Andrianne stumbled back, he
CH 93.Andrianne sat across from Jackie in the living room, cradling the mug of coffee in her hands. "I've made up my mind, Jackie," she said firmly. "I'm going to divorce Lucas."Jackie looked at her in surprise. "Are you sure, Andrianne? Have you thought this through?"Andrianne nodded. "I have. I can't stay in that house with Emily there. I just can't.""I understand," Jackie said sympathetically. "But what about your feelings for Lucas? Do you still love him?"Andrianne sighed. "I don't know anymore, Jackie. I thought I did, but after everything that's happened, I just feel so lost and confused.""I get it," Jackie said, placing a comforting hand on Andrianne's shoulder. "And I'll support you no matter what you decide to do. But just make sure you're doing this for the right reasons, and not just because of Emily."Andrianne nodded. "I know. But even without Emily, there are just so many issues between us that I don't think we can overcome."Jackie listened patiently as Andrianne
CH 111Months had passed by since Lucas regained his memory and Andrianne gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Ariel. It was a new chapter in their lives, one filled with happiness, joy, and a lot of sleepless nights.Andrianne had never felt so happy and fulfilled in her life. She had always wanted to be a mother, and now that she was, she felt like her life had finally fallen into place. She spent most of her days taking care of Ariel, feeding her, changing her diapers, and watching her sleep.Lucas, on the other hand, was busy with work. He had taken over his father's company and was now the CEO. It was a lot of work, but he was happy to be doing something he loved. He spent most of his days in the office, but whenever he got the chance, he would come home to spend time with Andrianne and Ariel.Their home was filled with laughter, love, and the occasional crying from Ariel. They had hired a nanny to help take care of Ariel, but Andrianne was always there to make sure everythi
CH 110Andrianne's heart was racing as she approached Lucas's room with his medication. It had been two weeks since she decided to stay with him until he regained his memory, and every day had been a struggle. Seeing him every day, yet him not remembering anything about their past together, had been heartbreaking for Andrianne.As she entered his room, she saw Lucas sitting on the bed, looking out of the window. He turned his head as she entered and gave her a small smile."Good morning, Andrianne," he said softly."Good morning, Lucas," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.Andrianne walked over to his bedside and placed the medication on the table next to his bed."How are you feeling this morning?" she asked, hoping to make small talk."I'm feeling okay, thanks for asking," he replied.There was a moment of silence between them before Lucas spoke up again."Andrianne, can I ask you something?" he said hesitantly."Of course," she replied, turning to face him."Have we ever
CH 109Andrianne felt a pang of anxiety in her chest as she drove up the long, winding driveway to Lucas's mansion. It had been several days since she had left, and the fear of the unknown had been gnawing at her ever since. She needed to see Lucas, to know that he was okay, and to check on Emily as well. However, as she pulled up to the house, she noticed that Emily's car was nowhere to be found.Her heart began to race as she parked her car and made her way up to the front door. She hesitated for a moment before finally knocking. She waited anxiously, but no one answered. She tried the doorknob, and to her surprise, the door was unlocked. She pushed it open slowly, calling out Lucas's name as she stepped inside.The house was quiet, and Andrianne felt a chill run down her spine. She made her way through the foyer and into the living room, but there was no one there. She searched the rest of the first floor, but it was empty. She then climbed the stairs, calling out Lucas's name once
CH 108Andrianne was about to leave her father's study, feeling overwhelmed by emotions when something caught her attention. At the far end of the room, on top of a pile of books, was a piece of paper that seemed to have fallen off a desk. She walked towards it, her eyes fixated on the paper. As she got closer, she realized it was a note. Her heart skipped a beat, wondering what it could be. She picked up the note and looked at it closely, her hands trembling slightly. It was a handwritten note from her father.The note was written on a piece of plain white paper, in her father's elegant cursive handwriting. It was dated about two months ago, and it started with "My dear Andrianne". As she read on, Andrianne's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. Her father had written about how he regretted all the pain he had caused her over the years, and how he was sorry for forcing her into a marriage she didn't want. He wrote about how he was happy to see that Lucas had been able to make her hap
CH 107Andrianne sat next to her father's hospital bed, holding his hand tightly as she watched the machines beep rhythmically. Her heart was heavy as she knew that her father's time was running out. She had spent the past few days praying for a miracle, but it seemed that fate had other plans.Suddenly, the machines beeped faster, and Andrianne's father let out a gasp. Andrianne's heart raced as she saw the doctor and nurses rushing into the room. They tried everything they could to save him, but it was too late. Andrianne's father had passed away.Andrianne felt like her world had come crashing down. She had lost her mother to cancer, and now her father was gone too. Tears streamed down her face as she clung onto her father's hand, unwilling to let go. She felt like a part of her had died with him.The doctor came over and placed a comforting hand on Andrianne's shoulder. "I'm so sorry for your loss," he said softly. "We did everything we could, but his heart just gave out."Andrian
CH 106Andrianne was pacing back and forth in the spacious living room of the mansion. The silence was deafening, and the loneliness was suffocating. She had been staying in the mansion for a week now, taking care of Lucas, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that Emily gave her.She missed her own home and the comfort of her own bed. She missed the routine she had built with Jackie over the past few weeks. Andrianne sighed, she knew she couldn't continue like this. She needed to leave the mansion.As she was packing her bags, Lucas walked in, but he still couldn't recognize her. Andrianne tried her best to hide her disappointment, but it was hard. "Where are you going?" Lucas asked, looking confused."I'm going back to Jackie's house for a while," Andrianne replied, trying to sound upbeat. "I just need some time for myself."Lucas looked at her, his eyes searching for something, but he couldn't find it. "Okay, I understand. Take care of yourself," he said with a smile.A
CH 105Andrianne was waiting at the hospital entrance for Lucas to be discharged. She was dressed in a simple white dress that hugged her pregnancy curves, with her hair tied in a neat bun. She couldn't help but feel nervous and excited at the same time. It had been a long two weeks since she had last seen Lucas, and she missed him dearly.Finally, she saw a nurse wheeling Lucas out in a wheelchair. He looked fragile and weak, but Andrianne's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him. She rushed over to him and gave him a gentle hug."Lucas, are you feeling better?" she asked him.Lucas looked up at her with a blank expression. He didn't seem to recognize her at all. Andrianne felt her heart sink, but she tried not to show it."Yes, I'm feeling better," he replied in a monotone voice.Andrianne felt a lump form in her throat. She knew that Lucas had lost his memory, but she didn't expect him to forget her completely."Come on, let's get you home," she said, trying to hide her disappoin
CH 104Andrianne's heart was pounding as she walked towards the entrance of the hospital. She couldn't believe that she was about to see Lucas after so long, but the thought of him not recognizing her was also terrifying. She had been on bed rest for two weeks, and her pregnancy had been giving her a hard time, but she couldn't wait any longer to see Lucas.As she approached the reception, she asked the nurse for Lucas' room number, and she was directed towards the elevator. Her legs felt weak as she stepped inside, and she kept praying that everything would be okay. The elevator ride felt like eternity, but finally, she arrived at Lucas' room.Andrianne gently opened the door and saw Lucas lying on the bed with his eyes closed. She walked closer and noticed how pale he looked, and her heart broke for him. She reached out and gently touched his hand, and his eyes fluttered open."Lucas?" Andrianne said, holding her breath.Lucas looked at her blankly and then turned his head away. And
CH 103.Emily walked into the hospital room, her eyes scanning the area until they landed on Lucas. He was sitting up in bed, staring into space, his expression blank. Emily felt a twinge of pity for him. He looked so lost, so vulnerable. But she quickly pushed those feelings aside. This was her chance to hatch her plan."Lucas," she said softly, approaching his bed.Lucas looked up at her, his eyes dull and lifeless. "Emily," he said, his voice barely above a whisper."How are you feeling?" she asked, pulling up a chair and sitting down beside him.Lucas shrugged. "I don't really know," he said, his eyes still fixed on some invisible point in the distance.Emily leaned in closer. "Do you remember what happened?" she asked, trying to sound concerned.Lucas shook his head slowly. "No," he said, his voice barely audible. "I don't remember anything."Emily's heart raced with excitement. This was it. This was her chance to start fresh with Lucas, without Andrianne in the picture. "That's