That isn't fair," I said, my voice cracking. "I cannot marry someone I do not love, no matter how convenient it is for you. "I am not going to do it!" I was shivering with wrath. Madam Angelica sighed heavily, her expression intensifying. "You're being selfish, Anna," she said. "It's not just about you; it's about the entire family and the future. I understand you don't want to marry someone you don't love, but I need you to understand the importance of this decision." I was at a breaking point. I'd always been a polite girl, following what I was taught and never challenging my family's judgment. But this time, I was willing to fight for what I wanted. My joy was too precious to sacrifice for the sake of family responsibilities. "I won't do it," I shouted."I won't be part of this arranged marriage" I clutched my bag firmly and dashed off to work in rage. Anna is forced by her mom to marry a billionaire suitor Kevin Beyer in order to save her family from the debt her late father caused them. Her mother reluctantly approves of the marriage without caring about Anna's feelings, Anna was left with no other choice than to marry Kevin. Anna wondered how Johnny, her boyfriend, would feel when he heard about this and how she would cope with the rest of her life as the wife of a man she didn't love. She knew that this arrangement would be difficult, but she had no other choice. Would she ever find true love or happiness in this situation ? What did her lover do on hearing about this marriage?
더 보기~ANNA’S POV~I woke early, feeling refreshed and revitalized from a good night's sleep in Vicky's comfortable bed. As I cautiously got out of bed, I took care not to wake Victoria, who was still deep sleeping.I moved slowly, careful not to make any noise that might wake her up.I tiptoed out of the room, quietly closed the door behind me to keep Victoria's beautiful sleep undisturbed.As I made my way to the kitchen, the morning stillness was a pleasant relief from the storm that had been brewing in my head. I started making a basic breakfast, the fragrance of freshly made coffee filling the air.Just as I was about to sit down to drink, my phone buzzed with an incoming text message. My heart skipped a beat as I wondered who could be contacting me so early.Lura's worried message flashed on my screen: "Ma Anna, where are you? I hope you're safe?" Her concern was palpable, and I felt a pang of guilt for not checking in earlier.For a moment, I had forgotten to let Kevin know t
~ANNA’S POV~As I sat in the cab, heading home, my mind refused to shake off the lingering thoughts. The dizziness had subsided, and I suspected the intoxication from the shots at the bar had finally worn off.After leaving Johnny, I hailed a cab and headed home. But as we approached the mansion, I felt a sudden change of heart. I didn't feel like going inside anymore.All I needed was a safe haven, a place to clear my head and escape my thoughts. But the mansion didn't feel like the right place to be.I considered my options. Going back to Johnny's didn't make sense, and Madam Angelica's mansion was definitely out of the question. That left one other possibility: Victoria's place.But I would need to come up with an excuse for Kevin. I quickly called Lura to check if he was home, and luckily, he wasn't. I was sure that when he did come back, he wouldn't bother asking about my whereabouts.Lately, Kevin had been acting strangely. He had been avoiding me since his return
~KEVIN'S POV~I dove to the office early, eager to finalize my report and prepare for the board meeting. My wife, Anna, was still at home, but I had been so caught up in my trip that I hadn't even seen or spoken to her before leaving.My mind kept drifting back to the trip, where I had shared unforgettable moments with Lisa. We had explored new places, danced the night away, and created lifelong memories.As I sat at my desk, sifting through notes and reports, my mind wandered back to Lisa's infectious laughter and our spontaneous adventures.The sound of my phone buzzing broke the spell. I glanced at the screen to see a text from Lisa: "Missing you already, my love! Mom and dad want you to come have dinner with us."My heart skipped a beat as I pondered the evening's events. Why had Lisa arranged for dinner with her parents? She knew I wouldn't have missed it for the world, despite my hectic schedule.As I reflected on my relationship with Lisa, I realized just how deeply I
ANNA'S POV A flood of betrayal swept over me, leaving a sour taste in my mouth. My whole life, I'd been living a deception, unknowing of my true mother's identity. Madam Angelica, whom I had called mother, had been manipulating me all along.I attempted to be the obedient daughter, sacrificing my own happiness in order to marry Kevin and meet her expectations. However, I now see that she was the source of all my difficulties.My rage boiled just beyond the surface, and I could not forgive her. As Sir Thomas left, my rage bubbled out. I considered approaching Madam Angelica, but I knew that doing so would result in a flood of unpleasant words.Instead, I chose to leave, driving away from the premises with a mix of emotions swirling inside me.I pulled over at a nearby bar, a familiar haunt where I often sought solace when I was down. As I stepped inside, my eyes scanned the room, but I was met with unfamiliar faces behind the counter. The usual bartenders were nowhere to be seen.I to
ANNA'S POV I woke up to the sound of Kevin's car speeding away from the mansion. Groggily, I got out of bed, my eyes heavy with sleep.I was shocked that Kevin had left for work so early without even saying goodbye or inviting me to join him for breakfast. His behavior was becoming increasingly alarming.After freshening myself, I went to the outdoor gym for my morning workout. Since finding I was pregnant, I had prioritized my health.As I stretched and warmed up, I decided to get on the treadmill and listen to my favorite music through my AirPods. The pace of the music put me into the zone, but my workout was cut short by an incoming call.I answered with a tap on the sensor, trying to sound composed despite my heavy breathing. "Hello?" I said, my voice slightly shaky."Anna, how have you been?" Madam Angelica's voice replied on the other end of the line.I slowed down the treadmill, showing respect, and tried to sound more composed. "Hi, Mom. I'm doing well, thanks. How about you?
~ANNAS POV~As I got up from the bed, I quickly recalled the dinner with Johnny yesterday. It had been a brief, tense affair.As it drew to a close, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. The truth was, I'd been on edge throughout the entire meal, my anxiety threatening to boil over at any moment.I'd managed to convince Johnny that my unease was simply a result of hormonal mood swings brought on by the pregnancy. But the reality was far more complicated.As we parted ways, I'd asked Johnny to drop me off at a discreet distance from the mansion, careful to avoid raising any suspicions. The walk back had been a solitary, contemplative one, my mind consumed by thoughts of the secret I was keeping.I received a text from Kevin while walking to the house yesterday, saying that he would be returning tomorrow. I was to make sure the mansion was well-organized.I felt a growing sense of unease. I tossed off the covers and sprang out of bed, my heart racing with anticipation. I knew I had to a
~ANNAS POV~Days passed, and the silence from Kevin was deafening. Not a single call, no messages. I tried to brush it off, telling myself he must be swamped with work. I didn't want to disturb him, so I refrained from reaching out.I sat in the sitting room, my hands instinctively cradling my belly. The reality hit me, I was carrying Johnny's child. For a fleeting moment, I felt a spark of happiness.But my joy was tempered by the knowledge that Johnny wasn't capable of taking care of a child. The thought filled me with anxiety. How would he react when he found out? I pushed the thoughts aside, trying to focus on the present. But my mind kept wandering back to Johnny, and the uncertain future that lay ahead.I thought about reaching out to him, but something held me back. Maybe it was fear of his reaction, or maybe it was just uncertainty about how to break the news.As I sat there, lost in thought, my phone suddenly buzzed to life. I hesitated for a moment, wonde
~ANNAS POV~I felt like I had been hit in the belly as the doctor's words sank in.My mind was racing; I wasn't ready for a kid, and the thought of informing Kevin that the child was not his was agonizing.I sat there, paralyzed in terror, until Victoria's worried voice brought me back to reality."What's wrong, Anna? "You look like you've seen a ghost," she murmured, grabbing my shoulders."Shouldn't you be excited? "You are going to be a mom!" Victoria's eagerness made me feel even more frightened and confused.My pulse was beating with panic; what if Kevin requested a DNA test? What if he leaves me? But another part of me wondered, could this baby be the key to making Kevin love me more?I was torn, my thoughts swirling in a chaotic storm. "Anna, what's going on?" Victoria pressed, sensing my turmoil.I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. But how could I explain this to Victoria? How could I admit that the baby's father was not Kevin, but a one-night stand I h
~ANNAS POV~I was swiftly whisked away to the hospital, my body wracked with excruciating pain that made every step unbearable. Victoria's anxious face was etched in my mind as I was bundled into the car, Alex speeding through the streets to get me to medical attention as quickly as possible.As we screeched to a halt outside the emergency room, a team of nurses rushed to my side, expertly transferring me onto a gurney. The pain was a relentless, throbbing ache that threatened to consume me whole."What's happening to me? Was I going to survive?" I asked in my mind, my vision blurring at the edges with the way I was being attempted swiftly . I began to think for a moment if I was just hit by a car, well the pain i was feeling was more like I was being crushed. As I was placed in the ward, my eyes met with that of a man,who leaned over me. He looked like a doctor, his voice calm and reassuring. "We'll take care of you, Just hang in there, okay?” He said, his words hung in the air, but
ANNA'S POV Madam Angelica was flabbergasted by the old man's revelation. "That can't be right," she exclaimed. "My husband never mentioned anything like that to me."I suddenly heard the commotion and rushed into the room.Saw the look of shock on my mother's face and noticed the paper on the table. I picked up the note on the table and read it over my mother's shoulder. "50 million what" The glass of water fell from my hands out of shock, spilling it all over the floor.The lawyer replied "Yes 50 million pounds, and this beautiful mansion was used as collateral for the loan" "It's so unfortunate," the old man replied, his voice strong and unwavering. "Your father was a good man, but he made some bad decisions. Now it's up to you to decide what to do next." "You have just a month to come up with my money, or you leave this mansion" He said leave the room.The room was silent for a moment as he left. the only sound was the ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner. My mother an...
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