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Chapter 46: A Toxic obsession
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One Night, Two Dads Chapter 47: A watchful eye
Ethan's POVI picked up the intercom again, pressing the button to call Maria back into the room. "Maria, I need you to call Alex for me," I instructed, my voice firm.Maria nodded and took the phone from the nearby table, quickly dialing the number. She handed it to me, and I took it, waiting for Alex to pick up."Hey, man," Alex's voice came through the line, cheerful as always. "What's up?""Just the usual," I replied, taking a sip of my scotch. "Business has been keeping me busy. How about you?"We launched into a discussion about our respective business ventures, exchanging updates and advice. It was a familiar routine, one that I always found comforting.As we wrapped up our conversation, I glanced over at Maria, who was still standing quietly in the corner of the room. "Thanks, Alex," I said, finishing up the call. "I'll talk to you soon."I hung up the phone and handed it back to Maria. "You can go now," I told her, dismissing her.Maria nodded and turned to leave, but hesitat
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Ethan's POVMaria's voice was like a gentle breeze, soft and soothing, but it was beginning to grate on my nerves. "I just want to help you, sir," she said, her eyes filled with a genuine concern that only made me feel more annoyed. "You're not well, and I don't want to leave you alone."I let out a deep sigh, feeling my irritation grow. Why couldn't she just leave me alone? I didn't need her help, and I certainly didn't need her hovering over me like a mother hen. "Maria, I appreciate your concern," I said, trying to sound calm, "but I'm fine. Just...just leave me alone."But Maria didn't seem to take the hint. She continued to sit beside me, her eyes fixed on mine with an unnerving intensity. I tried to ignore her, closing my eyes and focusing on my breathing. Maybe if I just pretended she wasn't there, she'd eventually get bored and leave.It wasn't easy, but I finally managed to drift off to sleep, Maria's presence fading into the background as I slipped into a deep, dreamless slu
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Ethan's POVI sat in Keith's office, sipping on a cup of coffee as I recounted the events of the previous night. Keith listened intently, his expression growing increasingly incredulous."You're telling me that Maria, your employee, came into your bedroom and tried to give you a massage?" Keith repeated, his voice laced with skepticism. "And then she had the nerve to bring up your divorce?"I nodded, feeling a surge of anger and frustration all over again. "That's right," I said, my voice tight with emotion. "I couldn't believe it. I mean, I know Maria's always been a bit...eager to please, but this was something else entirely."Keith whistled softly, shaking his head. "Wow, that's quite a story," he said. "I can see why you're upset. But are you sure you're not overreacting just a bit?"I frowned, feeling a defensive prickliness. "Overreacting?" I repeated. "You think I'm overreacting? Keith, this woman came into my bedroom and tried to touch me. That's not just unprofessional, it's
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Ethan's POV"I don't see why I need to handle this situation calmly," I said, shaking my head. "The fact is, Maria crossed a line, and she's getting fired. End of story."Keith raised an eyebrow. "You're not even going to consider giving her a second chance?" he asked.I snorted. "A second chance? Are you kidding me? I don't need this kind of drama in my life. I've got enough stress and distractions already."Keith leaned back in his chair. "I suppose you're referring to Elena and Victoria?" he asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.I nodded. "Exactly. I've got Elena, who's...well, she's Elena. And then there's Victoria, who's still lingering in the background, waiting for her chance to pounce. I don't need some unstable employee like Maria causing more problems in my life."Keith chuckled. "You're certainly not lacking for drama, are you?" he asked.I shook my head. "No, I'm not. And that's exactly why I don't need Maria around. I need to simplify my life, not complicate it further
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Elena's POV I sat on the edge of my bed, one hand resting on my barely-there baby bump. It wasn’t fully visible yet, but I could feel it—every ounce of exhaustion, every wave of emotion that crashed over me without warning. My body was changing, reminding me every second that I wasn’t alone anymore. But instead of feeling warmth or excitement, all I felt was loaded.Last week had been a mess. Too many emotions. Too many unexpected visits. Too many feelings I wasn’t sure how to process.First, there was Ethan. My ex-husband. The man who once swore he loved me, only to walk away and leave nothing behind but divorce papers and silence. I was moving on—or at least trying to—until I found out I was pregnant. His child. And just when I was still figuring out how to deal with it, he showed up. Not once, but twice, demanding to talk, to understand, to be a part of something he chose to walk away from.Then there was Daniel. The unexpected storm in my life. That one night with him had been re
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Elena's POVI groaned, rubbing my hands over my face. “Mia, please, I’m not planning any vacation. I just want to rest.”Mia blinked at me. “So no fancy beach trip? No spa retreat?”I shook my head. “Nope. Just me, in my house, resting, doing nothing, and being completely left alone.”She studied me for a moment, as if trying to figure out if I really meant it. “So that’s what you really want?”“That’s what I really need*,” I corrected.Mia exhaled, throwing her hands up. “Alright, alright. No vacation. Just home, peace, and zero men.”I nodded, satisfied. “Exactly.”“Fine. If that’s the goal, then I’m staying to make sure you actually rest,” Mia declared, stretching her legs out on the bed. “You don’t even get a choice in this.”I rolled my eyes. “Like I could stop you anyway.”She smirked. “You can’t.”For the first time today, I actually felt lighter. We started talking, shifting into the kind of random, mindless conversation that only best friends could have. It felt good to laugh
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Elena's POVI inhaled sharply, clenching my jaw as I fought back the urge to scream.“You both need to leave,” I said, my voice as firm as I could manage despite the exhaustion dragging me down.Neither of them moved.Of course, they didn’t. That would’ve been too easy.From the corner of my eye, I saw Mia standing by the kitchen door, her arms crossed as she observed the chaos unfolding in my living room. She met my gaze for a brief second, and I could practically hear her thoughts—Good luck with this mess, girl. Then, with a tired sigh, she turned and disappeared back into the kitchen, leaving me to deal with my uninvited guests.I wished I could follow her.Ethan, still standing too close for my liking, let out an annoyed breath before narrowing his eyes at me.“Why are you being soft with Daniel?” he asked, his tone sharp. “You practically pushed me out the door, but when he shows up, suddenly, you’re all gentle?”I rolled my eyes, already tired of where this conversation was goin
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Elena's POVSomething inside me snapped.I had been patient. I had been civil. I had tried—really tried—to keep my emotions in check, but these two overgrown children just wouldn’t let me breathe.And now? Now I was done."GET OUT!" I exploded, my voice raw, shaking with frustration.Daniel and Ethan barely even flinched.Oh, so now they were deaf?"Did you not hear me?!" I shouted, my breathing uneven. "I said both of you—GET. OUT!"Nothing.They were still standing there, facing each other like two idiots in a damn standoff, waiting for the other to make the first move.I let out a dry, humorless laugh. Of course. Of course! These two weren’t going to leave. They weren’t even listening to me.My hands balled into fists as I glared at them. "I don’t want to see either of you near me! Do you hear me?! I want to be alone!" My voice cracked slightly, but I didn’t care. "I’m stressed! I need a break! And instead of making things easier for me, you two are here acting like I’m some damn t
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One Night, Two Dads Chapter 117: Love, Resilience and Strength
Elena's POV Four years had passed, and life had unfolded in ways I never could have imagined.Daniel and I are married now. It wasn’t a grand, extravagant event — just a small ceremony with close friends and family. But it had been perfect. I still remembered the way Daniel’s eyes locked on mine as I walked down the aisle, the way his fingers trembled slightly when he slid the ring onto my finger. The way his whispered “I love you” had calmed my nerves in an instant.Our wedding may have been simple, but our love? That was anything but.Chase was four years old now — bright-eyed, full of questions, and sweet in ways that melted my heart. He had Daniel’s calm nature — steady and thoughtful — but with just enough of my stubbornness to keep things interesting.“Mom!” Chase’s little voice rang out from the living room. “Can you tie my shoe?”“Coming!” I called back, setting my coffee mug down.When I stepped into the room, I couldn’t help but smile. Chase sat cross-legged on the carpet,
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 116: Sweet Surprise
Elena's POV The warmth of morning sunlight kissed my face, stirring me awake. My lashes fluttered as I blinked a few times, adjusting to the light streaming through the curtains. Something felt... different. The room smelled faintly of lavender, and the air carried a sense of calm — unusual for my chaotic life these days.I sat up slowly, my gaze sweeping across the room. My eyes widened.Everything was spotless — no, perfect. The clothes I’d left scattered on the chair were neatly folded. The empty glasses on the nightstand were gone. Even the floor looked freshly mopped, shining faintly in the morning glow. A bouquet of fresh roses sat on the dresser, their vibrant red petals bright against the white vase.Daniel.I smiled to myself. He was always doing things like this — quietly stepping in to make my life easier without asking for credit. My heart warmed at the thought.I turned to check on Chase. He was curled up on his side, snuggled beneath the covers, his little face relaxed
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 115: In our feelings
Elena's POV I spent most of the day convincing myself that I was ready — that talking to Daniel wouldn’t be as terrifying as I’d built it up to be. Mia’s words kept replaying in my head.“Don’t let fear stop you from something that could actually make you feel whole again.”By evening, I was still nervous, but I knew I couldn’t keep running from this. It was time.The next morning, I got up early to prepare Chase’s bag — diapers, wipes, his favorite stuffed elephant — the usual things I carried when we went out. He was getting so big now, already crawling everywhere, babbling non-stop. Each day, he felt more and more like a little person, and I knew Daniel had played a huge part in that.After dressing Chase in his soft blue onesie, I scooped him into my arms.“Alright, little man,” I whispered, “let’s go see Daniel.”---Daniel greeted me with his usual warm smile when I arrived. He stood in the doorway, his hair still damp from a shower, dressed in a fitted black t-shirt and jeans.
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 114: Take me to the clouds
Elena's POV I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to shake Daniel’s words from my mind.“I’m here... not just as a friend, but as someone who cares about you.”I closed my eyes, replaying that moment over and over again. The warmth in his voice, the softness in his gaze — it all lingered in my thoughts, making my chest feel tight.The truth was, I’d been denying it for weeks. The way my heart raced whenever he smiled, the way I caught myself thinking about him even when he wasn’t around. I told myself it was nothing — that it was just comfort, or maybe gratitude.But it wasn’t.I knew it.I rolled onto my side, clutching the pillow close to my chest. Daniel had been denying it too — pushing his feelings aside, holding back when it was so clear he wanted more. I could see it in his eyes when we talked, feel it in those quiet moments when his hand lingered just a second too long.He wanted me.And the truth was... I wanted him too.But I didn’t know how to say it. After so much
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 113: Cut to the feeling
Elena's POVI lay on my bed, the soft hum of the ceiling fan above me creating a calming rhythm. My body felt heavy, not with exhaustion but with a strange sense of peace. For the first time in a long while, life felt... manageable. Maybe even a little happy.Chase’s giggles still echoed in my head — that sweet, bubbly laugh that made my heart melt every single time. He was growing so fast. Just yesterday, he was this tiny bundle in my arms, barely able to hold up his head. Now, he was crawling around the house like he owned the place, babbling "goo goo ga ga" as if he had so much to say but just couldn’t find the words yet.I smiled to myself, turning onto my side to stare at the empty spot beside me on the bed.Daniel had been coming around more often lately — always showing up with a warm smile, always willing to lend a hand. What started as simple work discussions had shifted into something... more. Something I couldn’t quite put my finger on.I remembered the way he looked at me
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 112: Resilience
Elena's POVAs the evening at the Pizza Club in McPherson, Kansas, drew to a close, the warmth of the celebration lingered in the air. Laughter and the aroma of freshly baked pizza had filled the room, creating memories we would cherish. Daniel, ever the gentleman, offered to escort me outside while the others settled the bill.Stepping out into the night, a brisk March breeze greeted us, sending a shiver down my spine. Noticing my discomfort, Daniel immediately shrugged off his jacket and draped it over my shoulders."Here, take this," he said, his voice filled with concern. "Can't have you catching a cold now."I looked up at him, gratitude warming me more than the jacket ever could. "Thank you, Daniel. You're always so thoughtful."We began to stroll along the quiet street, the soft glow of streetlights casting elongated shadows on the pavement. The town had a serene quality at night, with only the distant hum of traffic disrupting the silence."So, how have you been?" I asked, gla
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 111: Celebration night
Elena's POV I sat on the couch, scrolling mindlessly through my phone when Mia burst into the room, her face glowing like the morning sun."Elena!" she practically screamed.I barely had time to react before she flopped down beside me, hugging a throw pillow tightly against her chest."What's gotten into you?" I laughed, setting my phone aside."Guess what!" she grinned, her excitement practically bouncing off the walls."What?" I asked, leaning in eagerly."James proposed to me yesterday!" she squealed, flashing her hand in front of me. The silver ring caught the light perfectly, sparkling like something out of a fairy tale.My eyes widened, and in the next second, we were both on our feet, screaming and jumping like a pair of schoolgirls."Are you serious?!" I grabbed her hand, inspecting the ring like a jeweler. "Oh my gosh, Mia, it's beautiful!""Right?! He planned this whole surprise dinner — candles, roses, everything — and then just got down on one knee right in front of every
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 110: Setting Boundaries.
Elena's POV Rumor had it that Ethan was in New York. Apparently, he'd been staying lowkey since the whole scandal started, but Daniel somehow managed to track down where he was staying.“We should go talk to him,” Daniel said as we sat in his apartment, reviewing the evidence again.I raised an eyebrow. “Confront him? Just like that?”Daniel leaned back in his chair, his fingers drumming on the table. “If he’s in New York, this is the perfect chance to clear things up. He needs to know the truth — and fast.”I exhaled slowly, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. “Yeah... you're right. Let's do it.”A couple of hours later, we were standing outside a sleek hotel in Manhattan. My heart hammered in my chest as we walked inside. Ethan wasn’t exactly the most predictable person — especially now. I wasn’t sure how he’d react to what we were about to tell him.“Are you sure he’s here?” I asked, clutching my bag tightly.Daniel nodded. “I called ahead. He's in his room.”The elevator ride
One Night, Two Dads Chapter 109: Almost Done
Elena's POVDaniel was working tirelessly — even I could see it. The dark circles beneath his eyes were impossible to miss, and his sharp features seemed a little sunken. He looked exhausted — like he’d been running on fumes for days.All this... just to help me.I didn’t know whether to feel touched or guilty. Maybe both.That evening, I decided to stop by his apartment. Mia had mentioned earlier that she and Mr. Johnson were going out tonight, which meant Chase was with Jade. That gave me some free time — and a perfect reason to check on Daniel.I knocked softly on his door, half-hoping he’d already fallen asleep so I could just leave and convince myself he was taking care of himself.“Come in,” his tired voice called out.I stepped inside and felt my heart twist. He was sitting at his desk, surrounded by papers, files, and — oh my God — three empty coffee mugs. His laptop screen glowed faintly, bathing his face in pale blue light.“Hey,” I said softly, trying to sound casual.“Oh,
