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FAKE HUSBAND, REAL TWIN Chapter 88
Adrian’s POVThe moment the door clicked shut behind Emily, I felt the tension in the room shift. It didn’t disappear—it hung in the air like a thick fog, wrapping around Sarah’s small frame as she stood frozen in place.Her fingers were still clenched around the photograph, her knuckles white.I squeezed her hand gently, grounding her. “Sarah.”She didn’t respond.I stepped in front of her, blocking her view of the door. “Look at me.”Slowly, her eyes lifted to mine. They were wide, dazed, as if she were still processing what had just happened.“She’s lying,” I said firmly. “She has to be.”Sarah let out a shaky breath, her fingers loosening slightly around the photograph. “But what if she’s not?”I clenched my jaw. “Even if she’s telling the truth, it doesn’t change who you are. It doesn’t change the life you’ve built.”Her throat bobbed as she swallowed. “It changes everything as I've known it, Adrian.”I hated the way her voice broke.I hated that Emily had done this to her—droppe
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Adrian’s POVThe moment Tasha’s words registered, my world tilted.Sarah. A seizure.My grip tightened around the phone. “What do you mean she’s having a seizure?” My voice came out sharp, frantic.“She—she started shaking, Adrian. I don’t know what happened. One minute she was asleep, the next—” Tasha’s voice cracked, laced with panic. “The doctors are with her now. They called a neurologist and a mental health specialist. You need to get here.”I was already moving. “I’m on my way.”I ended the call and turned to Julian, my pulse hammering. “We have to go.”He didn’t ask questions. One look at my face and he was already heading for the door. “I’ll drive.”I hesitated for half a second, but the rush of adrenaline made my hands unsteady. I didn’t have time to argue.I tossed him the keys.The ride to the hospital was a blur of flashing streetlights and roaring silence. My jaw was clenched so tightly it ached. My mind was screaming at me, images of Sarah convulsing flashing in my head.
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Sarah’s POVThe first thing I became aware of was the heaviness in my body. It felt like I was sinking, weighed down by something unseen, yet there was a strange lightness in my head, as if I were floating just outside of myself.There was a steady beeping somewhere close. Rhythmic. Familiar. I pried my eyes open, wincing at the brightness that greeted me. The ceiling above was stark white, the walls a blur of muted colors. My limbs felt sluggish, my throat dry. I tried to move, but a dull ache spread through my body, keeping me still.Then I felt it.A warm, firm grip around my hand.Adrian.I turned my head, the effort draining, but when my gaze landed on him, sitting beside me, his face etched with exhaustion and something deeper—something raw—I felt a strange comfort.His fingers tightened around mine. “Sarah?” His voice was low, cautious, as if he wasn’t sure I was really awake.I swallowed, trying to clear the dryness in my throat. “Hey,” I croaked, my voice barely above a whis
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Adrian’s POVThe weight of exhaustion pressed down on me, but I ignored it. I had spent hours by Sarah’s bedside, watching over her, waiting for any sign that she’d wake up. Now that she had, relief mixed with an unease I couldn’t shake.She had nearly collapsed under the weight of everything she carried, and it scared me more than I wanted to admit. I had never felt so helpless before, never wanted so badly to take someone’s pain and bear it for them.A knock at the door snapped me out of my thoughts. Before I could respond, the door swung open, and Tasha rushed in.Her eyes were red-rimmed, her nurse’s uniform slightly wrinkled. She was still in her scrubs, a clear sign she had stayed behind even after her shift ended. But the moment her gaze landed on Sarah, she let out a choked sound and hurried to the bedside.“Oh, thank God,” she breathed, brushing past me as if I didn’t exist. “Sarah, you scared me half to death!”Sarah’s lips twitched in the ghost of a smile. “Sorry.”Tasha le
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Sarah’s POVThe world felt distant, wrapped in the haze of exhaustion. I drifted in and out of sleep, the steady beep of the heart monitor a lullaby in the quiet of my private hospital room. My body was heavy, my limbs aching, but the worst of it wasn’t the physical pain—it was the weight pressing down on my chest.I wasn’t sure how long I had been asleep when I stirred, my eyes fluttering open to the dim glow of the bedside lamp. Adrian was sitting in the chair beside me, his head tilted back, eyes closed. The shadows under his eyes were darker than before. Even in sleep, his jaw was set, tension never fully leaving his frame.He must have been exhausted.Guilt curled in my stomach. He had been here for me—through all of it. And now, because of me, he was being pulled in two directions.Even though he thought I'd been asleep, I wasn't. I had caught enough of his conversation with Richard before drifting off to know that the company was suffering in his absence.I swallowed, my throat
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Adrian’s POVThe steady rhythm of Sarah’s breathing reassured me as I sat beside her, my fingers still lightly curled around hers. Her hand was smaller, delicate against mine, but there was a quiet strength in the way she held on. It took everything in me to leave, but I knew I had to. Work was calling, and though I couldn’t care less about the company right now, I had responsibilities I couldn’t ignore forever.She needed rest, and I needed to clear my head before dealing with all that was happening with the company.Reluctantly, I stood, letting go of her hand as carefully as I could. She didn’t stir, the exhaustion keeping her in a deep sleep. I took one last look at her peaceful face before grabbing my coat and stepping out into the quiet hospital corridor.By the time I reached the parking lot, the early morning sun was beginning to break through the clouds, casting a soft golden hue over the city. I exhaled slowly, rubbing a hand over my face. The weight of the past few days was
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Sarah’s POVI woke to the distant murmur of hospital sounds—footsteps in the hall, the faint beeping of a monitor, the quiet hum of the air conditioning. The lingering scent of antiseptic filled my nostrils, grounding me in the reality of where I was. My body felt heavy, sore, but not as drained as before.The spot beside me was empty, the warmth long gone. Adrian had left.A part of me had expected it, but I couldn’t deny the slight pang of disappointment. He’d been by my side every moment he could, and I had grown used to his presence, his quiet protectiveness. But work was calling, and I knew he couldn’t stay forever.With a sigh, I shifted carefully against the pillows, trying not to aggravate the dull ache in my ribs. I had barely adjusted when the door creaked open, and a familiar voice filled the room.“Finally, you’re awake! I was about to force-feed you in your sleep.”I turned my head just in time to see Tasha walk in, a takeout bag in one hand and a cup of juice in the othe
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Adrian’s POVThe Blackwood Enterprises headquarters loomed ahead, its glass façade reflecting the morning sun as I pulled into the underground parking lot. The moment I stepped out of the car, my phone buzzed.I sighed, already knowing who it would be.“Adrian Blackwood,” I answered.“You’re late,” came Neville's clipped voice. My right-hand man was never one to waste words.I checked my watch. “By five minutes. You should be glad I agreed to be here today.”“Five minutes that the board has been using to pick apart your leadership in your absence,” he shot back. “They smell blood, Adrian. You’ve given them a reason to doubt you.”I ran a hand through my still-damp hair, exhaling. “Let them doubt. It doesn’t change the fact that I built this company into what it is today.”Eric hesitated. “Still you might want to prepare yourself.”I ended the call without another word, my jaw tightening as I strode toward the private elevator.The moment the doors slid open on the top floor, I was gre
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Adrian’s POVSarah’s breathing evened out before mine did.She had fallen asleep with her fingers still laced through mine, like she trusted me to hold them through the night.Like she trusted me.I let out a slow breath, staring up at the ceiling, but all I could focus on was the warmth of her beside me. The way her presence filled the space like she had always belonged here.Because maybe she did.I had spent months convincing myself that this marriage was nothing more than an arrangement—something convenient, practical, necessary. But nothing about Sarah had ever been just convenient. She had come into my life like a quiet storm, soft but unrelenting, undoing me in ways I hadn’t been prepared for.And now, she was here. In my bed. Trusting me enough to stay.I turned my head slightly, my gaze drawn to the way her hair fanned out against the pillow, the steady rise and fall of her chest, the way her lips parted slightly in sleep.I had seen her like this before—unguarded, vulnerable
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Sarah’s POVI watched as Julian strolled out of the living room, his parting words to Adrian lingering in the air.You are doing well.The warmth of the evening still wrapped around me—laughter, the easy companionship, the quiet touches Adrian didn’t seem to think twice about. It was disarming, how natural it all felt.Nora stirred slightly against me, her tiny fingers curling tighter around my shirt. I ran a hand over her back, soothing her, while Adrian reached over and gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear. The gesture was soft, intimate, and it sent something fluttering in my chest.I exhaled slowly. “She’s out.”Adrian smiled, his gaze dipping to Nora. “She had a long day.”“So did you,” I murmured, shifting my attention back to him. His dark eyes met mine, and for a moment, neither of us spoke. The quiet between us wasn’t uncomfortable, but it held something unspoken—something I was finally ready to face.I looked away first, brushing my fingers over Nora’s hair. “I
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Adrian’s POVThe call ended, leaving me staring at the blank screen for a moment before I slipped my phone back into my pocket.I sighed, pushing off the wall and making my way toward my study. As much as I hated to admit it, Neville had a point. Ignoring my work wasn’t going to make things disappear. If anything, it gave the people waiting for my downfall more ammunition.Settling behind my desk, I powered on my laptop, scanning through the flood of unread emails Neville had been nagging me about. A few were from the board, no doubt expressing their “concern” over my absence. Others were updates on ongoing projects, financial reports, and legal matters—things I would normally dive into without hesitation.Today, however, my mind was elsewhere.I forced myself to reply to the most urgent emails, signing off on approvals and making quick notes where necessary. After about two hours, I leaned back, rubbing the bridge of my nose. It wasn’t much, but it would keep things from falling apar
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Sarah’s POVI stared at the door long after Adrian left, my fingers still curled in the warmth he’d left behind.Julian’s voice pulled me back. “So, are we going to talk about what just happened?”I turned to find him watching me with a smirk, arms crossed like he was waiting for me to admit something I wasn’t ready to say.Nora, oblivious to the tension, climbed onto the bed beside me, curling up against my side. I stroked her soft curls absentmindedly, avoiding Julian’s gaze. “Nothing happened.”Julian scoffed. “Right. You two were just holding hands for fun, then?”I rolled my eyes but felt the heat rise to my cheeks. “It’s not like that.”He let out a low chuckle, clearly unconvinced. “You should see the way he looks at you.”I swallowed. I had seen it. And it terrified me.Because for the first time in a long time, I didn’t feel like running.I cleared my throat, changing the subject. “Where have you two been?”Julian let me have the distraction. “Took Nora to the park. She made
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Adrian’s POVI hadn’t planned on asking her.The words had just slipped out, unfiltered and honest. Maybe it was the way she looked at me—soft, unguarded in a way I didn’t see often. Or maybe it was how easy it felt, sitting here, hands intertwined like it was the most natural thing in the world.Either way, I didn’t regret it.Sarah hesitated at first, her mind doing that thing where she overthought every detail. I could see it in the way her fingers twitched slightly against mine, the way she chewed her lip like she was trying to convince herself it was okay to want this.But then, she nodded.And just like that, something in my chest loosened.I didn’t think she’d say yes.At least, not this easily.Sarah had always been the careful one, the one who thought things through, weighed the risks, and second-guessed anything that felt too impulsive. And yet, here she was—her lips curving into a small, uncertain smile, but a smile nonetheless.I smirked. “Good. I’ll take care of everythin
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Sarah’s POVThe warmth from my shower still clung to my skin as I ran a towel through my damp hair. The quiet hum of the air conditioner filled the room, but my thoughts were louder. My body ached—not as badly as before, but enough to remind me of everything I’d been through.A soft knock at my door pulled me from my thoughts. I turned toward the sound, hesitating for only a second.“Come in.”The door creaked open, and Adrian stepped inside, his tall frame filling the space. His usual confidence was there, but his eyes carried something softer today. He lingered for a second before stepping forward.“You feeling okay?” he asked, his voice low.I offered a small smile. “Better than yesterday.”He nodded, watching me closely before glancing around the room. His gaze flickered to the neatly made bed, then back to me.“Nora and Julian headed to the park,” he said after a moment. “So, it’s just us.”I stilled. The way he said it wasn’t suggestive, but something about it made my pulse quic
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Adrian’s POVThe breakfast table slowly emptied, leaving only the remnants of a meal that had been more than just food. It had been a moment—one I wasn’t sure I had expected but found myself grateful for.Sarah had looked lighter this morning. Not entirely at peace, but something close to it. And for the first time in a long time, I’d seen a hint of something in her eyes that wasn’t guardedness.We are getting somewhere I started gathering the plates while Nora ran off excitedly to get ready. Julian helped Sarah up, supporting her as she walked slowly toward her room. “Take it easy,” he murmured, his usual teasing tone absent.“I will,” Sarah replied, offering him a small smile before disappearing down the hall.I carried the dishes into the kitchen, setting them in the sink before turning to find Julian strolling in, rolling up his sleeves. “You actually gonna wash those or just stare at them?” he asked, smirking.I huffed out a breath. “You could’ve just gone with Nora instead of c
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Sarah’s POVThe first thing I noticed when I woke up was the quiet.For months, my body had been conditioned to expect chaos—to wake up in a haze of panic, machines beeping, heart pounding, muscles tight, always bracing for something to go wrong. But this morning, the silence was different. It wasn’t heavy. It wasn’t suffocating.It was peaceful.I turned onto my side, blinking as the soft light of dawn filtered through the curtains. Nora was still asleep beside me, her tiny fingers curled into the sheets, her breath slow and steady. I smiled, smoothing a hand over her hair.She was safe.I was safe.That truth should have settled me. But instead, it made something twist deep in my chest.I swallowed, shifting carefully so I wouldn’t wake her, and sat up. The ache in my body was dull but present, a reminder that I wasn’t fully healed yet. Physically, at least.Emotionally?That was another story.I had spent so long keeping my guard up, convincing myself that I didn’t need anyone. Tha
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Adrian’s POVThe hallway was dark, but I didn’t need light to find my way. I had walked these halls enough times now, memorized every creaky floorboard, every shift in the air.Still, I hesitated outside Sarah’s door, listening.Silence.Good.She was finally asleep.I exhaled, dragging a hand down my face as I leaned against the wall. I hadn’t planned to check on her again. I had already done it once after she settled in, and I had told myself that was enough. That I needed to give her space.But space was the last thing I wanted to give her.Seeing her in that hospital, pale and fragile, had changed something in me. Or maybe it hadn’t changed anything at all—maybe it had only made me realize how much she had already meant to me.Hearing her say thank you tonight had been unexpected.She didn’t owe me gratitude.She didn’t owe me anything.And yet, that whisper of appreciation had settled in my chest, lodging itself in a place I wasn’t sure I wanted to acknowledge.I pushed off the w
