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FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 78
Sarah's POVThe faint hum of machines was the first thing I became aware of, followed by the sterile smell of antiseptic. My eyelids felt heavy, but I managed to open them slightly, squinting against the dim light filtering into the room.As my vision adjusted, the scene before me brought a lump to my throat. Adrian was slumped on a couch in the corner of the room, his tall frame awkwardly folded, and his head resting against the backrest. In his arms, Nora was curled up, her tiny body rising and falling with each breath, her thumb tucked into her mouth. Adrian’s other hand rested protectively over her small back.I blinked slowly, unable to tear my gaze away. The sight was painfully beautiful, stirring something deep within me. Despite everything that had happened, here he was, holding my daughter close, as if guarding her from the world.A wave of exhaustion rolled over me, but I fought against it, forcing myself to take in my surroundings. The room was spacious and quiet, with soft
Last Updated : 2025-02-02FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 79
Adrian’s POVThe soft rhythm of Sarah’s breathing filled the room, each rise and fall of her chest a quiet reassurance that she was still with us. I exhaled slowly, leaning back in the chair I’d pulled closer to her bedside. My fingers rested against hers, unwilling to let go even now.Three days. Three agonizing days of watching her motionless, wondering if she’d wake up. It felt like I had been holding my breath the entire time, balancing on the edge of a knife. And now, seeing her awake, hearing her voice—even as faint as it was—felt like a weight I hadn’t realized I was carrying had finally been lifted.I glanced over at Nora, curled up next to Sarah with her stuffed bunny tucked securely under her arm. She had been my anchor through this nightmare, her fierce determination keeping me grounded. I smiled faintly, brushing a hand through my hair. That little girl was her mother’s mirror in so many ways—strong-willed, brave, and far too good for someone like me.The door creaked open
Last Updated : 2025-02-03FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 80
Sarah’s POVAdrian’s face darkened as realization dawned on him. His silence was louder than any words he could have said.“It was Emily,” he said, his tone cold and unyielding. “She did this.”I swallowed hard, my mind racing. Why would Emily—someone with power, status, and wealth—go to such lengths? What did she stand to gain from harming me?“Adrian,” I whispered, forcing my voice to remain steady despite the storm brewing within me. “Why would she do this? What does she want from me?”He didn’t answer right away, his expression a mixture of anger and concern. “I don’t know. But I’m going to find out.”“No,” I said quickly, my voice sharper than intended. His gaze snapped to mine, startled. “You can’t just go after her. She’s dangerous, Adrian. You don’t know what she’s capable of.”“And leaving her unchecked is an option?” His tone rose slightly, his frustration evident.I reached for his arm, gripping it tightly. “Please, Adrian. Don’t do anything reckless. If she’s capable of th
Last Updated : 2025-02-04FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 81
Adrian's POV Sarah's eyebrows remained scrunched up as she continued deep in thought. I decided to change the topic.“So, are you coming back home when you're discharged?” I asked her, trying but failing to mask the eagerness in my voice. She smiled and reached for my hand, giving it a small squeeze. It was the first time she initiated contact and the gesture fanned the hope in my heart. The hope that our marriage had gone beyond being just a contract. “Yes, Adrian.” She replied. “Nora and I will go back home with you. Her class teacher hasn't let me rest since we left home.”She laughed, lowering her eyes to meet mine. “Thank you for standing by me, Adrian. I really appreciate it.”Fueled by the moment, I raised our clasped hands to my lips and kissed her hand. Her eyes widened briefly before her lips stretched in a smile.“Do you have any idea how much more beautiful you get when you smile?” I let out before I could stop myself. As cheesy as it sounded, it was enough to make Sa
Last Updated : 2025-02-05FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 82
Sarah's POVThe warmth of Adrian’s hands still lingered on my skin, and the memory of his lips on mine played over and over in my mind. My heart pounded wildly, my emotions a tangled mess of excitement and fear.I had kissed Adrian.And worse, I had wanted to.I swallowed hard, trying to steady my racing thoughts. This was more than I had ever prepared myself for. Our marriage had started as a contract—nothing more, nothing less. But somewhere along the way, things had shifted. I had shifted.I glanced up at Adrian, who was watching me with a softness I wasn’t sure I could handle. His forehead still rested against mine, his hands cradling my face as if I were something fragile, something precious.How had we gotten here?“Sarah,” he murmured, his voice steady, grounding.I forced a small smile, trying to mask the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me. “You’re full of surprises today, Adrian.”He chuckled, but his grip on me didn’t loosen. “You told me not to stop,” he reminded me.
Last Updated : 2025-02-06FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 83
Adrian’s POVSarah was trying to act normal, but I could see right through her. She was rattled.Her hands trembled slightly as she picked at her food, her gaze fixed on the plate like it held the answers to the questions she was too afraid to ask. I could still feel the ghost of her lips on mine, the way she had clung to me last night, the way she had let herself need me—just for a moment.And now, she was pulling away.I leaned back slightly, keeping my focus on Nora as she rambled about her book. She was animated, her small hands moving wildly as she explained the story."—and then the princess didn’t need saving because she had a sword of her own!" Nora declared proudly.I smirked. "Sounds like my kind of princess."Sarah shot me a look, something unreadable flickering in her eyes before she dropped her gaze again.Nora giggled. "Mommy says I should always believe I can save myself, but it’s okay to let people help sometimes."Sarah stiffened beside me.She wasn’t looking at me, b
Last Updated : 2025-02-07FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 84
Sarah’s POVThe moment Adrian left, the air in the room felt heavier. I exhaled, trying to shake off the lingering tension, but it clung to me like a second skin.That call—his name flashing on my screen—had sent a cold wave through my veins. I had silenced it quickly, but the weight of it hadn’t faded.I didn’t want Adrian to know.Not yet.“Mommy?”I snapped out of my thoughts and turned to Nora, who was watching me with those sharp, observant eyes of hers. She tilted her head slightly, a hint of concern creasing her small features.“Are you okay?” she asked softly.I forced a smile, reaching out to tuck a loose curl behind her ear. “Of course, sweetheart. Just a little tired.”She didn’t look convinced, but before she could press, she climbed onto the bed and curled up beside me, her small hands holding onto my arm.“Can we read?” she asked, already pulling a book from her bag.I nodded, grateful for the distraction. “Of course.”As she flipped open the pages, her excited voice fil
Last Updated : 2025-02-08FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 85
Adrian’s POVI drummed my fingers against the conference table, barely registering the back-and-forth between my executives. My focus was elsewhere.On her.On that call.On the way Sarah had shut down the moment she saw the name on her screen.I had seen the flicker of fear in her eyes, the way her fingers trembled as she silenced it. She had tried to brush it off, but I wasn’t a fool.Whoever had called her had gotten under her skin.“Mr. Blackwood?”I blinked, snapping back to the present. Across the table, one of my executives—Howard, I think—was watching me expectantly.I forced a neutral expression. “Repeat that.”Neville shot me a knowing look from beside me but stayed silent.Howard cleared his throat. “We need to confirm whether we’re going ahead with the revised budget proposal for the next quarter. Given the projected losses, it might be time to consider cost-cutting measures.”I leaned back, considering my options. Normally, I would have weighed every factor carefully befo
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Adrian’s POVThe boardroom was finally empty.I leaned back in my chair, the quiet hum of the city drifting through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Blackwood Tower. The meeting had gone exactly as expected—formalities, final signatures, and an overuse of the word “legacy.” It was official now. The handover ceremony was set for next week.I’d thought I’d feel relief.Instead, I felt... still. Like the moment before a storm breaks or the silence that follows a gunshot. This wasn’t just a transition of power. This was a final blow to the people who tried to destroy everything I stood for. Rome. Daniella. The chaos they’d tried to bury us under—it was about to come to light.And I wasn’t sure if I was ready for the mess that would follow.A smile tugged at my lips as I recalled Sarah's text. She always knew how to ground me. Just a few words from her had a way of steadying the war going on in my head.I stared at the screen a second longer before locking the phone and rising to my feet. M
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Sarah’s POVThe house was quiet when I woke up the next morning. Adrian had left early for work, and Nora was already off to school. I stood at the kitchen counter, sipping my coffee, the warmth of the mug comforting as the cool morning air drifted in from the open window. It felt like the calm after a storm, the kind of peace I hadn’t realized I was craving.Emily was sitting on the couch when I walked into the living room, her legs tucked underneath her, a blanket draped over her lap. The silence between us was still new as we'd only really started getting to know each other.“How are you holding up?” I asked, setting my coffee mug down on the table and sitting across from her.She gave a soft, almost relieved sigh. "I don’t think I ever really knew what peace felt like until now," she said, her voice low but steady. "I spent so many years just... surviving. And then, when the divorce happened, I thought I’d lose myself in it all. But now, being here, having time to breathe, I feel
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 158
Adrian’s POVSleep didn’t come easy.Not because I wasn’t tired—I was. Bone-deep and soul-weary in that quiet, post-confession kind of way. But something about tonight stirred everything in me. Her words echoed through my head on repeat.“You make it feel safe.”That did something to me. Cut through layers I didn’t even know I still wore.I watched her breathing even out, her lashes fluttering slightly, one hand curled beneath her cheek. She looked peaceful. Like something sacred. And for the first time in a long time, I felt like I didn’t have to earn the right to breathe beside her. I just could.I slipped out of bed quietly, careful not to wake her. The floorboards creaked under my weight, but she didn’t stir. I pulled on my hoodie—the same one I’d worn on our walk—and stepped out onto the porch.The night hadn’t changed. Still full of stars. Still wrapped in that quiet, velvet stillness.But I had changed.I ran a hand over my face and sat on the steps, elbows on my knees, staring
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 157
Sarah’s POVI couldn't sleep.The atmosphere was too beautiful to waste on sleeping, so I struck up a conversation just as I felt Adrian nodding off beside me.“Do you want to go for a walk? The moon looks nicely bright,” I whispered in his ear.He stirred, turning slightly toward me. “Now?”“Just for a little while,” I said. “Please.”He opened his eyes, gave me a groggy but indulgent smile, and nodded. “Give me two minutes.”I slipped on my sweater and socks while he pulled on a hoodie and sneakers. We crept out of the cabin like teenagers sneaking out after curfew, careful not to wake Nora. The air outside was crisp but gentle, and the sky was a velvet canvas scattered with stars. The moon hung low and full, casting silver light across the lake.We walked in silence at first, the sound of leaves crunching beneath our feet the only interruption. I took his hand and he gave mine a reassuring squeeze.“I used to dream about places like this when I was little,” I said quietly. “Peacefu
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 156
Adrian’s POVI hadn't expected Sarah to leave the house so early on a Saturday morning but when she said she had to see Dr. Monroe, I didn't stop her. That morning, breakfast was a quiet affair without Sarah and Julian around, and with things still being a bit awkward between Emily and I. After breakfast, Emily offered to take the kids to the park. I helped her get them ready, packing a basket for a little picnic while they were there. Once they left, the house was empty for the first time in a long while. It reminded me of the days before I met Sarah. They were dark and lonely days which blended into each other. Sarah had been the beacon of light I didn't know I needed. I made my way to my study to get some work done. Operations at the company had continued without supervision while the chaos about who would be chairman went on which meant I had a lot to cover now that it was mostly over. I briefly thought about Dad who was now on permanent bed rest in his home. If he had his w
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 155
Sarah’s POVThe house was quiet.Emily and her kids were asleep, and Julian was staying the night out.Nora had fallen asleep in Adrian’s arms during bedtime stories, and he'd tucked her in like always—soft smile on his face, even after everything that happened earlier. I was curled up on the couch now, knees hugged to my chest, a blanket draped over me. My hair was still slightly damp from a quick shower, but the ache in my chest had nothing to do with fatigue.Adrian came into the room with two mugs of chamomile tea. He handed one to me without a word and sat beside me, close enough that our knees touched.For a few minutes, we just sat there in silence, the weight of the day slowly settling.And then, softly, I said, “I thought I was going to break again.”He turned toward me, eyes gentle. “But you didn’t.”“I know,” I whispered. “That’s what’s strange. I thought seeing him would send me spiraling like last time. That the fear would come back… the shaking, the flashbacks, the guilt
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 154
Adrian’s POVIt was finally Friday, the day I'd been dreading all week.It was the day Sarah chose to meet with Michael. The moment I saw his name flash on the private security log, I felt something cold settle in my chest.Michael.I hadn't seen him since that day in the motel—the day he barged back in Sarah's life and sent her spiraling into a seizure. The day I had looked him straight in the eye and told him to never come near her again.And yet… here he was. Again.I glanced at Sarah sitting beside me in the private lounge we’d secured for this meeting. She was tense, shoulders rigid, hands clasped so tightly her knuckles were white. Julian had wanted to be in the room. I told him to wait outside—but close.She shouldn't have had to see him again. I hated myself for even allowing this meeting to happen.But she said she wanted closure. Not answers—because Michael had none—but closure. Finality.The door opened. He walked in like he hadn’t thrown our lives into chaos the last time
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 153
Sarah's POVThe weight of Michael’s message lingered long after Adrian left for his study. Even now, as I sat beneath the jacaranda tree, my mind spun with memories I had long buried.I barely registered the sound of footsteps approaching until Adrian sat beside me. He didn’t speak right away. He just waited—like he always did when he knew I needed time.I exhaled, the words sitting heavy on my chest. “You heard.”He nodded. “Emily told me. What did he say?”My fingers tightened in my lap. “He… he wants to see Nora.”Adrian’s jaw tensed, his entire body stiffening. “Did he say why?”I swallowed. “He says he’s changed. That he wants a chance to be in her life.”Adrian scoffed. “Now? After all these years? After everything he put you through?”I felt my throat tighten. “I don’t know what to do, Adrian.”He reached for my hands, gently prying them apart so he could hold them in his. “You don’t owe him anything, Sarah. He has no rights to Nora.”I hesitated. “I know. But… he’s her father.
FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 152
Adrian's POVThe morning light filtered through the large windows of my study, casting sharp angles across the polished desk. A steaming cup of black coffee sat untouched beside my laptop as I read through the article again, each word fueling the fire in my chest.Blackwood Enterprises Scandal: Is Adrian Blackwood’s Victory Short-lived?Beneath it, a detailed piece filled with anonymous accusations, whispers of discontent, and Daniella’s name woven in just enough to suggest she wasn’t finished.I pinched the bridge of my nose and exhaled slowly. I had expected pushback after dismantling Rome’s and Daniella’s schemes, but I hadn’t expected her to move this quickly.A knock at the door broke my thoughts. "Come in."Julian and Neville walked in, both of them looking grim. Julian tossed a manila folder onto my desk before dropping into the chair across from me. "You're going to love this."I flipped it open, scanning the documents and images inside.Neville crossed his arms. "Daniella’s b
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