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Sarah’s POVMorning sunlight streamed through the curtains, warm and golden, casting patterns across the sheets. I stirred slowly, eyes still closed, listening to the quiet hum of the morning—the faint chirping of birds outside, the occasional creak of the house settling, and the steady rhythm of Adrian’s breathing beside me.For a moment, I stayed still, wrapped in the warmth of his arm around my waist, the feel of his chest rising and falling behind me. Safe. It was a word I hadn’t always known how to define. But in this moment, with him, I understood it completely.I opened my eyes and turned slightly, just enough to see his face. He was still asleep, his brows relaxed, his lips parted slightly. I smiled to myself, brushing a strand of hair from his forehead.How had I gotten here?A year ago, I was scraping by, unsure of where the next day would take Nora and I. I was broken, guarded, trying to survive. And now… I was still healing, still uncertain, but I wasn’t alone anymore.Car
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Adrian’s POVThe house had quieted into that soft lull that always came after a good meal and a long evening of laughter. Tasha was putting the kids to bed upstairs, and Emily and Neville had moved to the porch with Julian’s friend, deep in a conversation about photography and travel.I stood in the kitchen rinsing dessert plates, not because I needed to, but because the silence gave me space to think.Julian appeared beside me, grabbing a towel without a word. We moved in sync—me washing, him drying—the way siblings who had survived the same household often did. No need for instructions. No need for pleasantries.Unlike other rich people we saw growing up, Dad didn't like us having strangers around the house, hence we'd had to learn household chores. The only person who'd managed to gain his trust was Clara who raised me when Mum passed. We finished the last plate, and he leaned back against the counter, arms crossed, his expression a little heavier than it had been earlier.“I got
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Sarah’s POVDays had passed after Julian's housewarming. It was just after dinner when Adrian asked me.We were in the living room, Nora curled up with a coloring book on the carpet, humming to herself as soft jazz played from the Bluetooth speaker. I was tidying up the coffee table—stacking books, folding the blanket—and when I turned around, I found him watching me.“I’ve been thinking,” he said, his tone tentative. “About the visit to the estate.”I waited, sensing he had more to say.“I want you to come with me,” he continued. “You and Nora.”I blinked, heart skipping. “To see your father?”He nodded. “It feels… right. Like I should go with the people who matter most to me now.”I glanced down at Nora. She was coloring a sunflower with a determined kind of focus, blissfully unaware of the storm clouds her grandfather had cast over our lives.“Adrian…” I hesitated, folding my arms across my chest. “You know he never liked me. And he certainly didn’t approve of Nora being part of y
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Adrian’s POVThe halls hadn’t changed. Same polished floors. Same chandelier that always felt like it was trying too hard. Same echo of footsteps that once made me feel small. But today, I wasn’t walking in alone—and that made all the difference.Sarah walked beside me, her steps quiet, but her presence grounding. Nora held her hand, skipping a little every few steps, curiosity flickering in her eyes. Julian trailed behind us, his silence heavy but steady.I looked down at Sarah. She gave me a faint, steady smile. One that said, I’m here. One that I didn’t realize I’d needed.We turned the familiar corner that led to my father’s study.The old man was seated near the window, propped up by cushions, sunlight framing the edges of his face like a spotlight for someone who no longer knew how to play the lead. His frame looked thinner, more fragile. And yet his eyes still held that same sharp glint—the one that had once cut me without saying a word.When he looked up and saw me, there was
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Adrian’s POVThe boardroom was too bright.I adjusted my tie as the projector flickered to life, casting shadows over the presentation I’d spent the last three nights perfecting. The words swam on the screen for a second—blurring at the edges—while my pulse pounded louder than the low murmur of conversations around the table.I cleared my throat and nodded at Neville. He dimmed the lights without a word.“This—” I began, keeping my voice steady, polished, practiced, “—isn’t just a proposal. It’s a shift in how we define legacy at Blackwood Enterprises.”I moved slowly across the room, letting the slides guide me. Sustainable investments. Impact-driven projects. Long-term, community-centered growth. A bold, ambitious vision. One that broke completely away from the aggressive, profit-hungry culture Rome and Daniella had bled into this place.I ended with confidence. “We can do better than survival. It’s time to lead differently.”A few nods. One slow clap from the younger board member I
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Sarah’s POVThe morning air was crisp, cool against my cheeks as I stepped onto the front porch of the townhouse. A sleek black Escalade idled in the driveway, and Emily leaned casually against the passenger door, sipping her oat milk latte from a stainless-steel travel mug.“You ready to fall in love with buildings that look like they survived three world wars?” she quipped, arching a brow.I chuckled, wrapping my coat tighter. “I already do that every time I look in the mirror.”She grinned. “Fair.”The drive out of the city was quiet, lined with early morning light spilling across the wide roads and elegant brownstones. The kind of quiet money buys—clean sidewalks, tucked-away cafés, tree-lined streets where people jog with golden retrievers and personal trainers. It was a far cry from the chaos I used to live in.I stared out the window, watching the world blur past. Somewhere beneath the calm, my heart stirred. Years ago, I walked streets like these—not as a resident, but as a gh
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Adrian’s POVThe house was quieter than usual, though not in a peaceful way—more like the hush that follows a deep sigh. Cardboard boxes lined the foyer, some marked in Lily’s handwriting with glittery stickers, others scrawled with Alex’s uneven block letters. A few more sat by the staircase, half-sealed and waiting.I leaned against the banister, watching Emily zip up one final suitcase. Sarah was beside her, folding Lily’s sparkly purple jacket with the kind of precision only sisters—or maybe twin sisters—could share. Their movements mirrored each other, like echoes in motion.It had been a week since we’d found the building for The Haven. A week since I watched something holy start to grow in Sarah again. And now, it felt like another chapter was closing—one we didn’t even realize we’d been writing.Emily turned toward me, her arms folded over the suitcase as she exhaled slowly. “I can’t believe I’m actually doing this.”“You already did,” I said gently. “This is just the final st
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Sarah’s POVI arranged the presentation files carefully on the conference table, aligning each one perfectly in front of a seat. Next, I placed bottles of water beside them, smoothing out the edges of my dress with trembling hands. I exhaled slowly, stepping back to assess my work. Everything was in place for the meeting with Adrian Blackwood, the CEO.The door swung open, and the board members began filing in, their conversations blending into a steady hum. I took my seat beside my manager, gripping my iPad and light pen, ready to take notes.Just minutes before the meeting was set to begin, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I hesitated, then leaned toward my manager. “Excuse me, sir. I need to use the restroom.”He shot me a pointed look. “Make it quick. I don’t want you missing a thing in this meeting.”I nodded and hurried out, my heels clicking against the polished floor. The elevator doors slid open, and just as I stepped forward, Adrian Blackwood strode out. His attention was locked
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FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 172
Adrian’s POVThe house was quieter than usual, though not in a peaceful way—more like the hush that follows a deep sigh. Cardboard boxes lined the foyer, some marked in Lily’s handwriting with glittery stickers, others scrawled with Alex’s uneven block letters. A few more sat by the staircase, half-sealed and waiting.I leaned against the banister, watching Emily zip up one final suitcase. Sarah was beside her, folding Lily’s sparkly purple jacket with the kind of precision only sisters—or maybe twin sisters—could share. Their movements mirrored each other, like echoes in motion.It had been a week since we’d found the building for The Haven. A week since I watched something holy start to grow in Sarah again. And now, it felt like another chapter was closing—one we didn’t even realize we’d been writing.Emily turned toward me, her arms folded over the suitcase as she exhaled slowly. “I can’t believe I’m actually doing this.”“You already did,” I said gently. “This is just the final st
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 171
Sarah’s POVThe morning air was crisp, cool against my cheeks as I stepped onto the front porch of the townhouse. A sleek black Escalade idled in the driveway, and Emily leaned casually against the passenger door, sipping her oat milk latte from a stainless-steel travel mug.“You ready to fall in love with buildings that look like they survived three world wars?” she quipped, arching a brow.I chuckled, wrapping my coat tighter. “I already do that every time I look in the mirror.”She grinned. “Fair.”The drive out of the city was quiet, lined with early morning light spilling across the wide roads and elegant brownstones. The kind of quiet money buys—clean sidewalks, tucked-away cafés, tree-lined streets where people jog with golden retrievers and personal trainers. It was a far cry from the chaos I used to live in.I stared out the window, watching the world blur past. Somewhere beneath the calm, my heart stirred. Years ago, I walked streets like these—not as a resident, but as a gh
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 170
Adrian’s POVThe boardroom was too bright.I adjusted my tie as the projector flickered to life, casting shadows over the presentation I’d spent the last three nights perfecting. The words swam on the screen for a second—blurring at the edges—while my pulse pounded louder than the low murmur of conversations around the table.I cleared my throat and nodded at Neville. He dimmed the lights without a word.“This—” I began, keeping my voice steady, polished, practiced, “—isn’t just a proposal. It’s a shift in how we define legacy at Blackwood Enterprises.”I moved slowly across the room, letting the slides guide me. Sustainable investments. Impact-driven projects. Long-term, community-centered growth. A bold, ambitious vision. One that broke completely away from the aggressive, profit-hungry culture Rome and Daniella had bled into this place.I ended with confidence. “We can do better than survival. It’s time to lead differently.”A few nods. One slow clap from the younger board member I
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 169
Adrian’s POVThe halls hadn’t changed. Same polished floors. Same chandelier that always felt like it was trying too hard. Same echo of footsteps that once made me feel small. But today, I wasn’t walking in alone—and that made all the difference.Sarah walked beside me, her steps quiet, but her presence grounding. Nora held her hand, skipping a little every few steps, curiosity flickering in her eyes. Julian trailed behind us, his silence heavy but steady.I looked down at Sarah. She gave me a faint, steady smile. One that said, I’m here. One that I didn’t realize I’d needed.We turned the familiar corner that led to my father’s study.The old man was seated near the window, propped up by cushions, sunlight framing the edges of his face like a spotlight for someone who no longer knew how to play the lead. His frame looked thinner, more fragile. And yet his eyes still held that same sharp glint—the one that had once cut me without saying a word.When he looked up and saw me, there was
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 168
Sarah’s POVDays had passed after Julian's housewarming. It was just after dinner when Adrian asked me.We were in the living room, Nora curled up with a coloring book on the carpet, humming to herself as soft jazz played from the Bluetooth speaker. I was tidying up the coffee table—stacking books, folding the blanket—and when I turned around, I found him watching me.“I’ve been thinking,” he said, his tone tentative. “About the visit to the estate.”I waited, sensing he had more to say.“I want you to come with me,” he continued. “You and Nora.”I blinked, heart skipping. “To see your father?”He nodded. “It feels… right. Like I should go with the people who matter most to me now.”I glanced down at Nora. She was coloring a sunflower with a determined kind of focus, blissfully unaware of the storm clouds her grandfather had cast over our lives.“Adrian…” I hesitated, folding my arms across my chest. “You know he never liked me. And he certainly didn’t approve of Nora being part of y
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 167
Adrian’s POVThe house had quieted into that soft lull that always came after a good meal and a long evening of laughter. Tasha was putting the kids to bed upstairs, and Emily and Neville had moved to the porch with Julian’s friend, deep in a conversation about photography and travel.I stood in the kitchen rinsing dessert plates, not because I needed to, but because the silence gave me space to think.Julian appeared beside me, grabbing a towel without a word. We moved in sync—me washing, him drying—the way siblings who had survived the same household often did. No need for instructions. No need for pleasantries.Unlike other rich people we saw growing up, Dad didn't like us having strangers around the house, hence we'd had to learn household chores. The only person who'd managed to gain his trust was Clara who raised me when Mum passed. We finished the last plate, and he leaned back against the counter, arms crossed, his expression a little heavier than it had been earlier.“I got
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 166
Sarah’s POVMorning sunlight streamed through the curtains, warm and golden, casting patterns across the sheets. I stirred slowly, eyes still closed, listening to the quiet hum of the morning—the faint chirping of birds outside, the occasional creak of the house settling, and the steady rhythm of Adrian’s breathing beside me.For a moment, I stayed still, wrapped in the warmth of his arm around my waist, the feel of his chest rising and falling behind me. Safe. It was a word I hadn’t always known how to define. But in this moment, with him, I understood it completely.I opened my eyes and turned slightly, just enough to see his face. He was still asleep, his brows relaxed, his lips parted slightly. I smiled to myself, brushing a strand of hair from his forehead.How had I gotten here?A year ago, I was scraping by, unsure of where the next day would take Nora and I. I was broken, guarded, trying to survive. And now… I was still healing, still uncertain, but I wasn’t alone anymore.Car
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 165
Adrian’s POVI got out of the study later than I had expected. After sending the kids away with Tasha and Julian, I was able to get some work done. The sound of laughter filtered through the hallway before I even reached the living room. It was soft, light, the kind that told me Sarah was trying to be okay—even if she wasn’t quite there yet.I stepped into the room to find her curled up on the couch, a throw blanket draped over her lap, and Emily perched on the armrest of the single-seater with a glass of wine in hand.“Hey,” I greeted, my eyes finding Sarah’s first. “You’re back.”Sarah looked up, a small smile tugging at her lips. “Hey. We just got in a little while ago.”Emily raised her glass in a mock salute. “Your girl here made quite the impression.”Sarah let out a nervous laugh. “Please don’t exaggerate.”“I’m not,” Emily said, grinning. “They practically wanted to bottle her strength and sell it.”I watched Sarah carefully. She was trying to play along, but I could see it—t
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Sarah’s POVI don’t know what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn’t this.The estate where the brunch was being held looked like something straight out of a luxury lifestyle magazine. Wide marble steps led up to towering glass doors, and beyond them was a sun-drenched courtyard filled with laughter, clinking mimosas, and women dressed in elegant pastels and perfectly tailored florals. Waiters weaved through the garden with trays of champagne and tiny edible art pieces I couldn’t quite identify.I reached for Emily’s hand.“Why do I feel like I’m about to be sacrificed to the god of high society?” I whispered.Emily chuckled, squeezing my fingers. “Relax. No one’s getting sacrificed. Except maybe the caterer if the macaroons are subpar.”Easy for her to say—she walked in like she owned the place. Meanwhile, I felt like an imposter in borrowed confidence and a very expensive dress Emily had forced me into. I stayed close to her, my eyes flicking around nervously.Then something unex
