LOGINBEN POV“Kiss me…”The words barely left my lips before I realized what I had done.What I had asked for.But I didn’t take them back.I couldn’t.Because the way he was looking at me like I was something he had lost and somehow found again.It unraveled me completely.Ambrose stilled for a second.Just a second.Like he was giving me time to change my mind.I didn’t.His hand came up slowly, cupping my jaw, his thumb brushing just beneath my lip.“Ben…” he whispered, my name heavy with warning.With restraint.With everything we weren’t supposed to cross.“I know,” I breathed.I knew about Nolan.I knew about the past.I knew about how wrong this could become.And yet…I leaned into his touch instead of pulling away.That was all it took.His lips found mine again.This time, there was nothing hesitant about it.No careful distance.No restraint.It was deeper.Warmer.Like everything we had buried for eight years had finally broken free.My fingers tangled into his shirt, pulling him
BEN POV The moment the car stopped, I was out. “Ben—” “I’ll call you,” I lied, shutting the door before Nolan could say anything else. I didn’t look back. I couldn’t. Because if I did… I might break in front of him. Clay opened the door before I could even knock twice. His brows furrowed instantly. “What happened?” And just like that…I shattered. “I heard the heartbeat…” I cried into his chest, gripping his shirt tightly. “Clay, I heard it… it was so strong and—and real…” “Hey… I’ve got you,” he murmured, holding me steady. I pulled back slightly, wiping my tears. “And then Nolan…” my voice cracked. “He said I don’t have to keep the baby.” Clay froze. “He said what?” “He didn’t say it directly,” I rushed. “But that’s what he meant… like I’m trapped. Like this baby is a mistake.” Clay exhaled slowly, trying to keep calm. “That’s not his decision,” he said firmly. “I know,” I whispered. “But it still hurt.” We sat down, and I rested my hands over
**BEN POV**Maybe it was the right thing to do, I thought to myself as I scribbled down my signature on my resignation papers. I looked at Alessia, who was peacefully sleeping on the sofa. She had a bit of a fever, so she missed school today. A part of me was asking if I was doing the right thing. Asher couldn’t stand my mere existence, and leaving New Way Group was the best decision. I worked hard to become CEO, but my sleepless shifts and sacrifices got swept under the rug, all because of a mere golden boy. As they say, blood is thicker than water. I wasn’t even a Rebel to begin with. A lone tear rolled down my cheek, and I wiped it away hastily because this wasn’t the time to be weak. I closed my laptop after sending my resignation letter to my grandfather since Asher wanted the hardcopy documents. Knowing his ego, he would gladly display them in a picture frame and place them on the wall for everyone to see. My phone began ringing, and my grandfather’s name flashed on the scree
AMBROSE POV Her words hit me like a freight train.“I’m pregnant.”The world slowed to a crawl. Snow swirled around us, muted by the weight pressing on my chest. My gaze instinctively dropped to her stomach, and my mind raced.It wasn’t mine.It had to be Nolan’s.My son. My own flesh and blood. And yet… the thought of it made my chest twist in ways I couldn’t explain.I should have been happy for her. I should have congratulated her. But all I could feel was a strange mix of shock, longing, and jealousy....jealousy at a life I had no claim to, at a son I barely knew, at a future I hadn’t imagined.I forced a tight swallow and said, “Congratulations.”Ben froze. Her body stiffened, her arms wrapping tightly around herself. Her gaze bore into me, sharp and accusing.“Congratulations?” she repeated, disbelief and pain in her voice. “That’s all you can say?”I took a step back. “Ben… I—”“No!” she snapped. “Don’t. Don’t call me that. You disappeared eight years ago, Ambrose. You left m
AMBROSE POV “Are you happy now?” Matteo taunted after watching my third mental breakdown. A part of me was always scared, thinking that I should have told Ben the truth while she was here. I sighed deeply, gulping down my third drink. “If she means a lot to you, why don’t you just call her and tell her the truth? Who knows, she might even forgive you.” I stared at him in disbelief. “Don’t think that I’ve forgotten what you did.”His eyes widened in surprise. “What are you talking about, Ambrose?” I rolled my eyes at him. “I saw you cozying up to Benedykta while she was still here… were you doing it to mess with me?” He smirked. “Ben is a nice girl who recently got divorced. She might be a single mother right now, but she looks good for her age. Since you don’t want her, I might as well take my shot.” I stood up, glaring at him. “Don’t even think about it,” I warned. Matteo raised his hands in defense. “Do not cross me, brother, or else you will be dead to me
BEN POVWhen the nurse finally left the room, I was in sheer shock. Nolan slumped on the floor. I kept replaying her words over and over in my head. This didn’t make any sense. I always took the pill when Nolan and I got intimate; how on earth did this happen? I pulled my hair, hoping that the pain would remind me that this was just a mere dream and nothing more. Nolan grabbed my hands, stopping me.Our eyes locked in a frenzy. He swallowed hard. “Did you…” he trailed off, trying to find the right words. I stared at him in disbelief. “Is it mine or my father’s?” he finally asked, his gaze fixed on my face. “Nolan…” I warned. He raised his hands in defense. “Don’t look at me like the bad guy, Ben, because I’m just trying to understand the gravity of this situation. The last time you wanted me to take responsibility for a child I didn’t even father… that child was my sibling. Do you understand how fucked up that would have been?” I remained silent, trying to calm myself. “I
BEN POV Everything else finally made sense. I was never their granddaughter; for years, they chose to keep the truth from me. Even if I was abandoned, where were my biological parents? Tears continued to roll down my cheeks. “Is that why you’ve always been harsh toward me? You never loved
**AMBROSE POV** When I finally went back home, I felt defeated. A part of me still had high hopes of winning Ben over, but once again she had rejected me and chose to push me away. This feeling was eating me up from the inside, and the pain within was ready to consume me, and all I had to do w
BEN POV The moment he finally left, I slumped to my knees and broke down crying. Why was I this way? I don’t know why I couldn’t just tell him the truth and get this over with, but something held me back. I broke out of my thoughts when I heard my phone ringing, and when I checked the caller
BEN POV Maybe I had reached my breaking point this time around. The news about my adoption seemed to be making matters worse, and for a split second, I almost thought I had lost my damn mind. My grandfather’s words still cut deep, and they kept repeating over and over in my head until I had r







