Yohan was ecstatic when he found out I was pregnant. I didn't want to ruin that moment for him, but I also needed to tell him about my family's problems, about Annaliese, and what she did to me. I don't care if she's my sister; I'm still angry and disgusted by her! I'll also ask Yohan about what Annaliese said because I can't stay silent now; I need to know the truth."Thank you for giving me a chance to be a dad, baby," Yohan said affectionately as he leaned on my shoulder, gently caressing my stomach.I wanted to cry with joy because I could see Yohan so genuinely happy now that he knows I'm pregnant. It's like... I don't want to believe Annaliese's warnings and threats about Yohan hiding a secret from me. Yes, I don't know much about Yohan's background, but I know his love for me is genuine, and he's a good person even if he doesn't show it to others. He only acts tough to avoid being deceived and played by his enemies. I may not know much about him, but I know my husband, and I kn
After talking to Dad, I left his room to talk to Geneva. As I stepped out, I immediately saw my sister, tightly embraced by her husband, Harrison. I smiled at them and walked towards them."Thank you for always being there for my sister, Harrison. She's so lucky to have a caring and loving husband like you," I said seriously to my sister's husband.I could see that Harrison truly loves Geneva, and he's willing to do everything for her. I felt a bit envious because, despite Yohan repeatedly telling me he loves me, it's still not enough; I still feel hurt repeatedly. How I wish our relationship could be as happy as Geneva and Harrison's.Harrison smiled at me. "I'm also lucky to have her as my wife, Cosette. For now, I know you're going through a tough time, so rest assured I won't let Geneva down," he said.I nodded and smiled at him.I didn't stay late at the hospital because I also needed to rest. Yohan already knows that I went to the hospital, and I told him I wouldn't be working f
My eyes widened, and my mouth fell open. I glanced again at Claudia's face, and I couldn't deny that she looked beautiful. She seemed like a princess needing a kiss from a prince to wake her up and return to her old life.I felt breathless when Aunt Lenore said that. Why is she doing this to me? I don't want... I don't want to feel so much pain now, but I can't do anything. I'm already here, and I need to know the truth. The secret that Yohan has been hiding from me for so long has been running through my mind, but I couldn't find it out because he's good at manipulating people, good at lying, and you would just believe what he says—such is my husband."W-What happened to her? Why is she in the hospital bed, and why are there tubes connected to her?" I asked, even though it was difficult."She got into a car accident seven years ago, Cosette. Perry Parker, Zion's enemy, was chasing her. Claudia's car was hit while driving, and Perry also shot her in the abdomen, so she quickly lost a
Why, even with the joy of my pregnancy, are there still negative things happening around me, problems that deeply hurt my feelings?Fuck! Will I ever be happy in my entire life?I did the right thing, didn't I? I don't want to give in. I don't want to pretend that everything is okay, that I can immediately accept what I've learned, that I can accept having a rival for Yohan in my life.No.I won't allow it.I can't.For the first time in my entire life, I find myself feeling jealous of a woman in a coma. I can't believe I'm scared like this. Scared that Claudia might win Yohan back.I will fight for my rights as a wife, and I won't allow my child and me to be left behind.What even worse, Dad has passed away. I didn't expect that Dad would leave us for good; he didn't fulfill my wish for him to see his grandchild. We can't do anything about it; he has given up, and we'll just have to accept it, even though it hurts.I think I've become numb. Many painful events have happened in my lif
On the day of my father's burial. I cry silently while leaning on Yohan's chest. In the distance, I see my sister Geneva crying as well, embraced by her husband Harrison. Mommy is upfront, also in tears. We all shed tears because Daddy has finally bid his farewell. I didn't see Annaliese, but I know she will come to visit her father.Despite my anger towards her, Daddy is still her father, and I know she is hurting from Daddy's loss too. After the burial, Yohan and I went home. Both of us are silent inside the car, and he didn't bother to talk to me, which is better because I'm not in the mood for conversation at the moment. I decided to sleep while inside his car, and Yohan woke me up when we arrived home."Do you want to sleep now? Do you want to eat? Where do you want to stay, Cosette?" Yohan asked me in succession, supporting me as we walked towards our house.I stopped walking and faced Yohan. I could see his alertness, waiting for what I would say."Can I stay in your office for
I quickly retrieved my car keys. As I exited our house, I swiftly got into my car and started it. I saw Yohan coming out of our house, and he quickly approached the window of my car, tapping on it lightly."Cosette! Come out! Let's fix this problem, please! Don't leave me!" Yohan shouted while continuing to knock on my window.I looked at him with a deep gaze, raised one hand, and showed him my middle finger. I don't give a fuck. I've run out of patience with Yohan. I love him, but I can't take it anymore. It hurts. I've listened to him and forgiven him multiple times, but he still doesn't change; he continues to deceive me.Does he love me? Then he should be honest with me."Cosette!" he shouted loudly as I accelerated my car.While driving, I called Alice, my secretary, and had her gather some documents. I'm heading to my parents' house now, carrying the letter Dad gave me before he passed away. I'll read it there, and I know I'll learn more. I sense that Yohan is hiding many more l
The doctor who entered my room looked at me with sadness. I blinked my eyes and couldn't help but feel nervous about what the doctor would say to us now. No, please... it can't be, I can't handle this."D-Doc, i-is my baby okay?" I nervously asked while looking at him. Mom also held me tightly, refusing to let go."I'm sorry, Cosette. You lost your baby."I closed my eyes and cried loudly when the doctor told me that. Mom approached me and hugged me tightly. I winced and held my stomach. No! My baby can't be gone; I can still feel them in my womb. It can't be."No! My baby is alive! Please, doc, you can't be right! My child is alive!" I cried while clutching my stomach. Mom hugged me tightly, and I heard her crying too. After I fainted and bled, they quickly took me to the hospital, and when I woke up, I found myself in a hospital room. A doctor approached me and told me that they couldn't save my baby."M-Mommy, my baby can't be gone! He can't leave me!"Mommy was crying now, just li
"Cosette, aren't you going home yet?"I blinked my eyes and turned when I heard Franklyn's voice. Mom had already gone home because she felt dizzy and needed some rest. We were at the cemetery, where we buried my child. The doctor showed us our baby, and I couldn't help but cry and feel the pain when I saw how tiny he was. If he were still alive and saved, he would have grown up, and I would have given him everything that would make him happy. But now, my child is gone, leaving me alone."I'll stay here for a while, Frank," I said softly while looking at my child's gravestone. We just labeled it as Baby Warren since we didn't know his gender yet."Are you going to sign the annulment papers with Zion?" he asked.I blinked my eyes and faced him.Right. I still needed to sign those.After Yohan and I talked at the hospital about our separation, I immediately called Alice, and she took care of the annulment papers for Yohan and me. Yohan didn't talk about the annulment, but he had no choi
Cosette’s POV"Herbert, you don't need to do this always, okay?" I said to him as I got out of his car. He escorted me home because my car broke down, and it's difficult to find transportation.I'm embarrassed with Herbert because ever since he found out that my car broke down, he's been picking me up and dropping me off all the time, and it's embarrassing because he's the son of my boss. He's the one who helped me find where to fix my car, and until now it hasn't been returned. Since I found out that he's the son of Mr. Ronan Calloway, I've been formal with him, and he doesn't like it."Cosette, you're the only one I know in the company, and we're friends, right?" Herbert said with a smile.I smiled slightly
Cosette’s POV"Mommy, you didn't tell me that you and Mr. CEO are close friends," Johiel said with a frown.I'm currently feeding my son breakfast. After my conversation with Yohan last night, I also sent him away from our apartment because Johiel and his nanny needed to return. Yohan didn't want to leave yet, insisting that I tell him that Johiel is his son, but no matter what he does, he can't make me admit it."He's just an old friend, Pretty boy," I told him with a smile.Johiel frowned even more as he continued to look at me. "Your old friend, but you didn't tell me!"I paused in feeding him and narrowed my eyes at Johiel. "Why do you seem upset
Cosette’s POV"Juniper!" I called Johiel's nanny. She quickly approached us with a cloth in hand."Yes, Ma'am Cosette?"I handed her the food I brought for Johiel."Could you take Johiel out for a while? Take him to the park first. There are a lot of people there now, and there's some show happening. Take Johiel there and bring these snacks I bought for him," I instructed Johiel's nanny.She quickly nodded in agreement. "Yes, Ma'am."I walked over to Johiel and smiled at him."Pretty boy, go with Nanny Jun for now, okay? Take a walk outside, there's something important I need to discuss with Mr. CEO," I said affectionately.Johiel nodded, still looking serious as he gazed at me. "Okay, Mommy Cosette."Johiel went with his nanny. They left through the door, and I watched their departure before closing the door and facing Yohan. He looked at me seriously, and I could feel the anger in his reaction now. I felt extremely nervous again seeing his sharp gaze on me."He's your son?"I swallo
Cosette’s POV"Papa Franklyn, Mommy Cosette has been spacing out for a while now. Is she okay?""Oh! Just leave your Mommy Cosette alone for now, she's probably just daydreaming.""Is that what happens when someone's daydreaming, Papa Franklyn?""Yes, Pretty boy. Watch, later she'll have written a whole story and suddenly it'll be published as a book!"I took a deep breath and silently pulled at myself. It's Saturday today, so I don't have work, and it's been four days since I last talked to Yohan. Our house is back with us, and it's now under Mama's name. She was so happy when I told her we got the house back, and she said she'd book a flight to come
Cosette’s POVWhy did Yohan bring me here to the hotel? What are we going to do here, and we're even meeting in the royal suite. Couldn't we just meet in the lobby of the Warren Hotel, or maybe in the restaurant? I felt a bit nervous."Ma'am, this way please."A staff member escorted me to where Yohan was waiting for me. I called Franklyn and told him I would be late getting home, and I also spoke to Johiel. I didn't tell Franklyn that I was meeting Yohan now because I'm sure he'd tease me again when I get home.We stopped walking, and we were in front of a room, and on its door, there was a golden crown. This is how the royal suites at the Warren Hotel are; they really stand by the word ‘royal’ be
Cosette’s POV"WHAT THE—Cosette! Your phone's been ringing since earlier! Someone’s calling!"I blinked when I heard Franklyn's loud shout. My work starts soon, and for the meantime, we're still staying here at Franklyn and Iris' place. We're moving to our own place next week. I've already chosen an apartment near my workplace, and it's currently being painted, so Johiel can't move there yet."Who's been calling you? That's been happening since yesterday, huh! Do you have an admirer here in LA?" Franklyn asked me again.I quickly took out my cellphone from my pocket when it rang again. My eyebrows furrowed when I saw his name on the screen. I rolled my eyes and quickly turned off my phone, then gla
Cosette’s POV"It's nice to see you again, my little kitten." I couldn't help but roll my eyes when he called me 'little kitten' again. Was he ever going to stop giving me nicknames? He kept calling me all sorts of things, even if they made no sense. Next thing I know, he'll start calling me names of dogs or some other kind of animal out of nowhere.I just walked into his office and made my way to the chair near his table, sitting down facing him. My expression was serious as I looked at Yohan, who was still smiling at me."Okay, let's talk about the house, Yohan. I know you have an idea why I'm here today, that's why you called me yesterday, right? We want it back, my mom and I want it back," I said seriously, still looking at him.Yohan and I locked eyes for a few seconds, neither of us wanting to look away. After a minute, he broke the stare and chuckled softly. I couldn't help but furrow my brow as I looked at him. What was so funny? Has this guy gone crazy?"Straight to the poin
Cosette’s POV"MA! Why did you call Yohan? Can’t you wait for me to be the one to talk to Yohan, and now you’re taking the lead on what I’m supposed to do? My God, Ma! I'm sorry if I'll hurt you with what I'll say, but you're going too far! I'm getting annoyed! You always beat me to it! Don't you think?!" I angrily said while talking to Mama on the phone.I found out that my mother was the reason why Yohan called me earlier. After he called me, Mama immediately called me and happily told me that she had talked to Yohan and that I should just meet him tomorrow to discuss the property matters at the house.I couldn't help but get very angry with her because she was rushing things. She knew that I was hiding Johiel and protecting my child's identity, and then she suddenly contacts my ex-husband out of nowhere? It's infuriating!“S-Setta, I know what I did was wrong, so I'm asking for your forgiveness right away, okay?" she said tearfully on the other end.I sighed and cursed in my mind.
Cosette’s POVFuck! It's Yohan! What should I do? I can't just approach them with Johiel and tell them he's my son. I'm not ready to face Yohan!"C-Cosette, nobody has seen Johiel. What should we do? Should we call the police?" I felt Franklyn approaching me.I took a deep breath and faced him. The extreme worry was evident on his face because if Johiel were truly lost, he would be blamed since he was the last one with my son."Look behind me," I said seriously while looking at him.He furrowed his brow and followed my instruction. The twinkle in Franklyn's eyes gradually widened as he realized what he was seeing. I also noticed the slight paleness in his face. Franklyn turned to look at me in silence, his face still showing surprise."C-Cosette, wh-why... why is Zion with Johiel?" Franklyn asked, surprised and stuttering.I glanced back at Johiel and Yohan and saw Yohan talking to my son. Johiel was just staring at him while licking his ice cream. I took a deep breath and turned back