Cap. 151: Lies Have Short Legs. Davis anxiously awaited the results. Rudan, on the other hand, couldn’t stay still. He paced back and forth, deep in thought. That man trusted his instincts and knew that if the test results confirmed his suspicions, Davis would find out the child wasn’t his and could take drastic action. Rudan knew Davis like the back of his hand; they had been together for ten years. 'I need to take this call,' Rudan said, stepping out of the room quickly. He headed toward the lab, where his sudden entrance startled the doctors working there. 'Sir, you can’t be here,' one of the doctors warned him. 'Where are the test results for Hanna?' Rudan asked anxiously. The doctor who had attended to Hanna when she was brought to the hospital approached him. 'What are you doing here? The results are being prepared for delivery.' 'I want those results now,' Rudan said firmly. His authoritative gaze and intimidating aura left the doctors apprehensive. The doctor holding th
"Cap. 152: The Worst of Cruelties. Davis paced back and forth like a caged animal, his impatient steps echoing in the empty hospital corridor. With each passing second, anxiety tightened around his chest. Finally, the door opened with a soft creak, and Dr. Gordon stepped out, his serene face betraying a calmness that contrasted with the storm of emotions raging within Davis. 'Mr. Davis Farrugia?' the doctor asked in a calm, professional tone, holding out a badge. 'Yes, that's me,' Davis replied, his voice hoarse with nerves. 'Are you Dr. Gordon?' Dr. Gordon nodded, and a sigh escaped his lips, heavy with a weight Davis couldn’t comprehend. 'It seems you’re here for a specific reason...' he said, his scrutinizing eyes fixed on Davis. 'Yes,' Davis took a deep breath, trying to control the tremors in his hands. 'What are the risks?' 'Her pregnancy is in the early stages, less than ten weeks,' Dr. Gordon explained, his voice soothing like balm. 'The procedure will be quick a
Cap. 154: The Sensitivity of a Bodyguard. Davis, in turn, was restless in the living room while Rudan remained impassive. 'How long is she going to take to recover from this miscarriage?' Davis asked abruptly, his eyes fixed on the floor. 'It depends...' Rudan sighed, his shoulders slumped in despair. 'If you’re referring to her body or her mind.' 'Both!' Davis exclaimed, his voice heavy with anguish. 'Her mind will never be the same again,' Rudan said with regret. 'She will hate you forever. As for her body... I don’t know.' He paused, searching for the right words. 'Wait until her next menstrual cycle. Her body will take time to recover too. Just let Hanna rest.' 'She’s my wife,' Davis retorted, his voice cold and cutting. 'How can I leave her in peace? Besides, we’re going to try for our own child, if that’s what she wants. But she’s not going to carry another man’s child while married to me.' Rudan smiled ironically. 'Among all the things you’ve done, this is one o
**Chapter 1: Wedding Without a Groom?**Hanna stood on the brink of a significant milestone in her life, although it wasn't exactly by her own choice. An arranged and hurried marriage was far from the romantic scenario she had always dreamed of. Yet, given the circumstances, it was the only option she had to get what she needed at that moment.That morning, Hanna had already received everything she needed to prepare for the wedding. A legion of servants was at her disposal, ready to attend to her. She wondered why all this apparatus was necessary for a marriage that, in the end, was only to fulfill a contract."All this expensive clothing and dedication to make me presentable makes me wish my marriage was with someone I love. After all... why put in so much effort and care into planning something that's false?""One day when this agreement ends... if I think of getting married, I'll never be able to overcome the impeccable organization of the Farrugias. I didn't even have to move for
**Chapter 2: Agreement with the Groom's Father**Morgan walked to the balcony of his second-floor room, staring disdainfully at the number on his cell phone screen. He hesitated several times before making the call. He could barely stand to hear Hanna's voice, especially since he had witnessed firsthand what that family's illness could do to a person. Even though it wasn't contagious, it was unsettling to observe and deeply regrettable.Hanna answered the phone immediately."Hello, Mr. Farrugia?" she asked anxiously. "I thought you were sending a car to pick me up. There's less than half an hour until the wedding! Why are you taking so long?"Morgan swallowed hard, his gaze lost."Miss... Ortiz," he cleared his throat lightly before continuing. "Unfortunately, we'll have to postpone the wedding."Hanna furrowed her brow, confused, as she stared at herself in the mirror, all dressed up. She could hardly believe it."I disagree! This wedding cannot be postponed! If so, then... how will
**Chapter 3: My Disfigured Bride**Morgan stepped out of his room to find the entire family gathered, anxiously awaiting news. As soon as he mentioned the agreement with Hanna, that he would be the temporary groom until his son returned, a deathly silence fell over the room. His ex-mother-in-law, her face twisted in disapproval, was the first to speak out."You made me a promise, Morgan! You can't just break it now. Don't you dare get involved in a new relationship, especially of this magnitude, after everything you've done in the past!" she grumbled, vehemently reprimanding him. "William Morgan!" she suddenly asserted, gripping his suit collar. "Don't you dare renounce your promise! You deserve nothing but the life you have!" she growled, releasing him forcefully.Morgan stepped back, rubbing his throat."I'm not doing this willingly. Ever since my grandmother made this damned marriage agreement, we've all been trapped in this hell, eagerly waiting for this day. Do you think I'm happ
4: Finally MarriedHanna positioned herself beside Morgan, keeping a distance so that neither of them would touch. The atmosphere was tense and silent among the people; it felt more like a funeral than a wedding. The only thing breaking the silence was the sound of camera flashes taking photos as evidence to fulfill the requirements of the will.As soon as the justice of the peace's standard speech ended, both confirmed their desire to marry and signed the papers, joining them in matrimony."Are you satisfied, Mr. Grumpy?" Hanna asked without looking at him."For now, Mrs. Ortiz. Enjoy the buffet. No one will bother you until it's time to leave.""Sure!" she muttered sharply, turning her back on him and heading to a distant table in the banquet hall.As soon as Morgan moved away from Hanna and towards the other guests, his ex-mother-in-law interrupted his steps."Is she really that ugly?" she asked, now mockingly glancing at Hanna."You're enjoying seeing my life turn into hell, aren'
**Chapter 5: Life is Unfair to Hanna**"If that woman comes to this place, she must stay in the annex and not frequent the mansion!" she asserted. Morgan sighed impatiently."Are you afraid that I might give her a chance?" Morgan smiled skeptically."That's not it. After all, it would be hard for you to stay in a woman's life after what you did to my daughter's and grandson's lives. That's why I know if you take the risk, you'll just ruin more lives."Morgan sighed heavily, swallowing his words without arguing with her."Think what you want; if that's the case... you're right then.""Of course I am.""When will you be able to forgive me for that? Are you going to torment me for my entire life? Will you never let this heal?" he asked, distressed."Never! Morgan... neither you nor I will have peace with this!" she confessed, pressing her lips together with bitterness.He stared at her without reaction, adjusting his tie at the same time. Despite being a much larger man than Liara, who w