Ethan After work, I drove straight to Sonia’s apartment. On the way, I stopped by a restaurant and bought Jay some ice cream. I wanted to surprise him and maybe, just maybe, it would put a smile on Sonia’s face too. When I arrived, I knocked on the door and Caro answered. She gave me a small bow before taking the bag from my hands. "Good evening, sir," she greeted politely. I nodded with a smile and stepped into the living room. "Daddy!" Jay’s excited voice filled the room as he ran toward me. I crouched and pulled him into a hug, smiling. "How are you, buddy?" I asked, ruffling his soft curls hair. "I’m fine!" he chirped. I grinned. "Well, I got something for you and your mom." Jay’s face lit up. "Really?" "Yes." I gestured to Caro who handed him the bag. His small hands eagerly reached inside and the moment he pulled out the ice cream, his eyes sparkled with joy. "Wow! Thank you, Daddy!" I chuckled. "Anything for you." But as I glanced around the room,
Sonia's POV I smiled as I baked the cake with excitement. Today is a special day for me. It's my wedding anniversary with my husband, Ethan. But this year was special, there was something even more precious to be celebrated. I'm pregnant and the thought of it makes my stomach swell with joy. After my miscarriage last two years, I hadn't gotten pregnant since then. I was shocked when the doctor handed me the result and told me that I was pregnant. I couldn't contain my joy as I screamed with excitement. I'm planning to surprise Ethan with my pregnancy result tonight even though Things haven't been going well between us for a while now but I can't wait to see his reaction, to watch his face light up when I told him the news. I spent the entire day preparing as the kitchen buzzed with the aroma of his favorite dishes. The table was set, Everything was perfect and My hands trembled slightly as I placed the final touches, imagining the surprise and happiness in his eyes when he wal
Sonia's POV I watched Ethan leave the house, his words echoing in my mind, giving me three days to pack and leave. I wanted to believe that it wasn’t real, that he would come back and we would talk it through. If there were problems between us, I was ready to work them out, to fix whatever was broken. Divorce wasn’t an option for me—not after everything we've been through, not now that I'm carrying his child. I just needed him to come back home, to see me, to see us and to know that I was carrying his child. I sank into the couch that was close to me as I cried like a child with my whole body trembling from emotions and shock."Where do I go wrong? Why can't Ethan love me?" Tears of heartbreak streamed down my cheeks. "Oh, please! Don't act so surprised and heartbroken. Do you think that my handsome and rich brother was going to remain with a lowlife like you? I told you, it's only a matter of time." Tina, Ethan's step-sister said with a sinister smile, rolling her eyes as she str
Sonia's POV "Sonia was never pregnant." He blurted out, coldly, "The child was the only reason why I accepted to marry her when mother was forcing me. I found out later that she lied about being pregnant just to have me marry her." His voice was cold, cruel, and filled with bitterness. "I knew it. I knew she was up to no good but It's okay, my love. Everything will be fine now that I'm back." Celine replied. My blood went cold, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I sat frozen on the bed, my hand trembling as I listened. Ethan thought I lied about being pregnant just to have him marry me? How could he think of that? Was that the reason why he started acting cold towards me after my miscarriage? No, I can't believe this. My breath caught in my throat as I remembered that terrible day, the day my whole world collapsed.I had been so happy, so full of hope. The child growing inside me had been the one thing that gave me purpose in this hollow marriage. But all that changed when
Ethan's POV I thought when I marry Sonia, I would learn to love her and forget about Celine but I was wrong. My heart still beat for her, no matter how hard I tried to convince myself otherwise.Celine was my childhood friend and my first love. Even though she was the one who cheated on me, I was ready to forgive and take her back. Sounds crazy right? But that was how much I loved her. I never knew Sonia had always wanted to have me, to take Celine’s position in my life until the day our drinks was drugged, leading to sexual encounter between us. I only asked her to pretend to be my financee pending on when the scandal would dies out. But then, she told me she was pregnant. I was shocked.. confused. I asked her to give me time, to let me process everything because I wasn’t ready for this kind of commitment, especially not with my secretary, someone I didn’t love. I didn’t know how, but somehow, my mother found out about the pregnancy before I could even figure things out for mysel
Sonia's POV "And with this new design concept, we project a 30% increase in our sales for the next two years,” Jake, one of my senior designers, said confidently as he pointed to the screen. The room was silent, except for the clicking of his laser pointer and the hum of the air conditioning. The rest of my workers watched me expectantly, waiting for my reaction. I leaned back in my chair, my fingers intertwined on the desk in front of me. It was a good presentation... no, it was great. They had worked tirelessly on this, and it showed.“That’s... impressive, Jake,” I said with a smile. “You’ve all done a fantastic job. Let’s proceed with this strategy and you all will be getting a bonus for this.”Jake and the rest of the workers exchanged relieved smiles, their faces washed with joy as they all shouted and jumped with excitement. I knew they had put their all into this, and they deserved to feel proud. "Thank you, ma'am." They appreciated, bowing their heads. I watched as they
Sonia I blinked my eyes as I still couldn’t believe that it was Ethan. He was Standing just a few feet away, chatting so casually with my son. The same man who once broke me into pieces that it took years before I was able to put myself back together. And now, he is here, smiling and talking to my son as though fate had deliberately thrown him in my path.This couldn’t be happening. Not on my first day back in London.My breath quickened, my heart hammering against my ribcage as tears welled up in my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away. I'm no longer the weak Sonia and I won't allow my past to bring down my emotions. “Mommy!” Jay’s bright voice snapped me out of my trance. He spun around and ran toward me with open arms.I rushed towards him, crouched down and hugged him tightly, almost afraid that if I let him go, he would disappear into thin air. “Jay,” I whispered shakily, my hands trembling as they gripped his small frame. “Why did you leave my side? You scared me.”Jay pull
EthanFive years. That’s how long it’s been since I last saw Sonia and it had been a hell for me. Five years of searching and regretting. I have hired top—tier detectives, sparing no expenses to find her but every lead turned into a dead end. It was as if she had vanished from the face of the earth. I tried to convince myself that I didn’t care anymore, that she didn’t matter, but deep down, I knew I was lying. Sonia haunted my thoughts, her face flashing in my mind when I least expected it. And now, here I was, at the airport, waiting for a business flight to attend a conference that would elevate my company but I couldn't think straight as the thought of Sonia filled my head. My thoughts were interrupted when I noticed a boy standing a few feet away, looking lost. He couldn’t have been older than five or six. His small frame seemed out of place amidst the bustling crowd, yet there was something oddly familiar about him.His face and pink lips reminded me of someone. Someone I cou
Ethan After work, I drove straight to Sonia’s apartment. On the way, I stopped by a restaurant and bought Jay some ice cream. I wanted to surprise him and maybe, just maybe, it would put a smile on Sonia’s face too. When I arrived, I knocked on the door and Caro answered. She gave me a small bow before taking the bag from my hands. "Good evening, sir," she greeted politely. I nodded with a smile and stepped into the living room. "Daddy!" Jay’s excited voice filled the room as he ran toward me. I crouched and pulled him into a hug, smiling. "How are you, buddy?" I asked, ruffling his soft curls hair. "I’m fine!" he chirped. I grinned. "Well, I got something for you and your mom." Jay’s face lit up. "Really?" "Yes." I gestured to Caro who handed him the bag. His small hands eagerly reached inside and the moment he pulled out the ice cream, his eyes sparkled with joy. "Wow! Thank you, Daddy!" I chuckled. "Anything for you." But as I glanced around the room,
Ethan "Is that a threat?" I asked, my voice low as I stared at Céline. She smiled softly, running the back of her hand across my cheek in a way that should have been affectionate, but instead, it made my skin crawl. "No, darling," she whispered. "I'm just reminding you what's at stake." Her lips brushed against my cheek in a quick, possessive peck before she stepped back. "Remember, twenty percent of your company will be mine." I stood frozen, the weight of her words sinking in. I have completely forgotten about that damn promise. My fingers curled into fists as memories from the past came rushing back. It was before I divorced Sonia, back when I still thought I loved Céline. She asked me to make a promise, to vow that I would never leave her. And I, blinded by what I thought was love, agreed to her request. Then she placed a document in front of me, stating that if I ever left her, she would be entitled to twenty-five percent of my company and just like a fool that I w
CelineEthan stood there, staring at me, his face unreadable. The silence between us stretched, thick and suffocating. I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. He isn't ignoring me this time is he? “Answer me, Ethan!” I screamed, my voice shaking with fury. “What is your relationship with Sonia and her child?!” My outburst seemed to jolt him out of his thoughts. He sighed, running a hand through his hair and when he finally spoke, his words hit me like a dagger to the heart. “You already know my relationship with Sonia. So why ask again?” His voice was calm, too calm. “And as for her son… he’s my child. My flesh and blood.” I felt my entire body go numb. A cold shiver ran down my spine and for a second, I thought I was hearing things. No. No, this can’t be real. I have suspected it. The resemblance was too obvious. But deep down, I still hoped... hoped that I was wrong, that this is all just a terrible misunderstanding. But hearing it from Ethan himself… sh
Céline Sonia is in London and she has a son?My hands trembled as I stared at Sonia. My mind screamed at me to stay calm but I couldn’t. I swallowed hard, my gaze shifting to the small boy beside her. My breath caught in my throat. Why did he look so much like Ethan? The resemblance is undeniable. They have the same sharp features. The same deep-set eyes. The same damn expression Ethan used to have when he was a child. No, It’s not possible. Sonia wasn’t pregnant when she left five years ago. I am sure of it but then… my stomach twisted as a new thought hit me. That was the boy I saw at the hospital the day I went to see Ethan. Which meant Sonia must be there too. My heart pounded at the thought. So could that be the reason why Ethan wanted me to leave the hospital so quickly that day? Is he hiding something from me? Were they… seeing each other again? "No. No. I must be overthinking. That is not possible." I shook my head violently, trying to push the thought away.
SoniaMy blood boiled with rage as I stared into Céline’s shocked eyes. “How dare you touch my son with your filthy hands?!” I snapped, my voice trembling with rage. Quickly, I pulled Jay into my arms, shielding him from her touch. Céline continued staring at me, her face frozen in shock as if she had just seen a ghost. Finally, she blinked, coming back to her senses. “Is… is this your son?” she asked, her voice filled with disbelief. “Yes, he is my son and don’t you dare lay a finger on him again,” I said, glaring at her. The memories of Ethan with Céline flooded my mind, tightening the knot of anger in my chest. She was the reason Ethan and I separated, the reason my life crumbled years ago an now, she's here again, standing before me, daring to touch my child. The mere sight of her made my hatred for her grow stronger. Céline let out a mocking chuckle, snapping me out of my thoughts. “So, you’re the mother of this little brat?” she scoffed, looking down at Jay with d
SoniaI sighed, feeling a little guilty as Jay stomped his feet on the floor while heading upstairs. His small shoulders were slumped in disappointment and I knew he wasn’t happy about being sent away. I turned to Ethan and gave him an apologetic look. “Uh… I’m sorry about that.” Ethan’s gaze lingered on Jay for a moment before he looked at me with a small smile. I could see he wasn't happy about it either. “It’s nothing. I know it must be something very important.” I swallowed hard, suddenly feeling nervous. He is not wrong. What I wanted to discuss with him is important, it's something that has been on my mind for days now. Taking a deep breath, I steadied myself and cleared my throat. “I wanted to talk to you about two things.” Ethan nodded, leaning back in his chair. “Go ahead.” I hesitated for a second before speaking. “It’s about Jay’s school.” Ethan’s expression grew serious. “What about it?” “I’m no longer comfortable with him going there after what happened,”
EthanThe next morning, I woke up earlier than usual. Today is important as I have a crucial meeting at the office that needs my presence. After freshening up and dressing in a crisp black suit, I picked up my briefcase and was about to leave when my thoughts drifted to Tina. I haven't seen her since yesterday after she stormed out of my room. I tried calling her multiple times but she never picked up. Something was wrong and I needed to find out what. Instead of heading straight to the dining room, I turned toward her room and knocked on the door. “Who is it?” her voice came from inside, cold and distant. “It’s me,” I said. There was a brief silence before she let out a sharp hiss. “Go away.” I sighed, resting my forehead against the door. “Tina, please open the door. Let’s talk.” “No,” she snapped. “I don’t want to see you.” "What is going on Tina? Talk to me?" "I don't want to see you!" Her words stung but I refused to push further. Letting out a frustrated br
Sonia I clenched my fists, trying to steady my breathing. I have made up my mind that Caro has to leave but then Jay’s small hands tugged at mine, his big, tear-filled eyes looking up at me with desperation. “Please, Mommy… Don’t send Aunty Caro away. Please forgive her.” I looked at Jay shocked, I never knew he was crying. My heart twisted. Jay is now used to her. I swallowed hard, my anger clashing with the pain in my son’s voice. I turned to Caro, who was still on her knees, sobbing uncontrollably. I wanted to scream at her, to remind her how badly she had failed me but looking at Jay, I felt my resolve waver. With a deep sigh, I closed my eyes and exhaled slowly. “Fine.”Caro gasped, lifting her head in shock. “Ma’am?”I glared at her. “You can stay.”Her lips trembled, her hands gripping the hem of her dress as if she couldn’t believe what I had just said. “But listen carefully,” I continued, my voice cold. “This mistake must never happen again. You will report every
SoniaAs I drove into the compound, my hands were still shaking on the steering wheel. My heart pounded against my ribs and my mind raced with fear. Was that really Daniel? Could he still be alive?I parked the car hastily and got out, glancing around as though expecting to see someone lurking in the shadows. My only concern right now is Jay. I need to make sure my son is safe.I rushed to the front door and knocked. Within seconds, Caro opened the door with a bright smile. "Welcome back, ma'am..."I ignored her greetings. "Where’s Jay?" My voice slightly trembled but filled with urgency as I stepped inside. Caro blinked in surprise but quickly recovered. "He’s eating.""Mommy!" Jay’s voice rang from the dining room, and before I could turn, he ran straight into my arms. A deep sigh of relief escaped my lips as I hugged him tightly. His little arms wrapped around my waist, grounding me in a way nothing else could. I pulled back slightly, cupping his face. "Are you okay?" H