Melissa thought she had found true love in the arms of Richard Hart, a powerful and charming CEO. Her joy upon discovering she’s pregnant quickly turns to heartbreak when she learns Richard is engaged to another woman. Betrayed and humiliated, Melissa decides to leave everything behind, starting a new life far away while keeping the existence of her child a secret from Richard. Three years later, Melissa is an independent and successful woman, determined to give her son Ryan the best life possible. But fate intervenes when an unexpected encounter with Richard threatens to uncover the secrets she has fought so hard to protect. Faced with overwhelming passion, intense confrontations, and painful truths, Melissa must decide: can she trust the man who once shattered her, or will she do whatever it takes to safeguard her son? An emotional journey of love, redemption, and new beginnings, where past choices shape the future in ways no one could have foreseen.
View MoreI wake up very early, but I wish I hadn’t. I wish I had never had breakfast, gone to work, or, even less, sat at Eloy’s table, staring him in the eyes while he acts as if his request is no big deal.Damned, I think, as I stay silent for almost two minutes. I sigh loudly and slowly rub my face, trying to give him time to tell me this is all just a bad joke. It should be, at least.But Eloy is speaking very seriously, staring at me with a look that leaves no room for doubt, his eyebrows raised after I let out a long, and admittedly somewhat desperate, laugh.“You can’t be serious, Eloy. You must be joking,” I grumble, crossing my arms.He lets out a heavy, tired sigh, as if he’s already played this conversation in his head over and over. When he asked me to be a partner in the company, I used to swallow my feelings and just go along with everything he ordered — even though he found it a bit strange and uncomfortable that I didn’t have much of an opinion.But two years later, I had gotte
The silence between us stretched out like a heavy curtain, and the tension seemed to crawl across the table as Richard stared at me with an intensity that made my stomach churn. I knew I could no longer delay the conversation he seemed determined to have. That moment of apparent calm was shattered by the force of his need for answers. He wanted to know what I was hiding, and I couldn’t run from it any longer. "Melissa, are you going to tell me the truth, or are we going to keep playing this guessing game?" Richard said with a frightening calm. He was trying to control the situation, but the tone of his voice was filled with a barely concealed anger. I wanted him to leave. I wanted him to disappear from my life once and for all. But at the same time, I knew it wouldn’t be that easy. He was there to uncover everything, and I knew that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t keep things under control anymore. It was too late. "I don’t have anything to explain, Richard," I replied
I couldn’t fall back asleep after that. I spent the entire night thinking of ways to escape this situation. I needed to find a way to cut Richard out of my life entirely and ensure he couldn’t claim any right to my son — a child I love with all my heart and have worked so hard to raise.When my alarm went off, I paused the Netflix series I’d been watching and turned off the alarm. Dragging myself out of bed, I headed to the bathroom for a quick shower, then dressed slowly and deliberately.Being considered an It Girl was never part of my plan, but when my brand took off nearly three years ago, the spotlight turned to me. For months, I thought Richard deserved to see me thriving without him — just my talent and hard work propelling me forward.During that time, I kept my pregnancy a secret and never let Ryan be exposed to the world. My little boy was my treasure, and I didn’t want his face splashed across every magazine. I had learned to separate my personal and professional lives quit
I turn to leave, to walk away from him and this messed-up situation I’m being forced to deal with, but he grabs my arm and stops me. “Let go of me!”“Not until you tell me…” His voice is low and rough.“He’s not your son, Mr. Hart,” I say, staring directly into his eyes.“And you really expect me to believe that?”“Yes, I do,” I nod firmly. “He’s not yours. Ryan is mine, and mine alone.”He lets out a low laugh, but before he can say anything else, Eloy steps up beside me, wrapping his arm protectively around my shoulders.“Is there a problem here?” Eloy asks.“What’s your relationship with her?” Richard raises an eyebrow, his gaze fixed on Eloy’s hand on my shoulder.“Not that it’s any of your business, but she’s my sister, Mr. Hart. And knowing you have sisters yourself, I trust you’ll understand when I say I’ll do anything to ensure she isn’t harassed or hurt. Including punching the faces of idiots.” Eloy tightens his hold on me. “Let’s go. Britt is waiting in the car.”I nod, givi
Three years later..."Are you ready?" Eloy asks, poking his head into my room.I nod and get up, holding Ryan in my arms."Mel!" I hear Brittany shout, her high heels clicking as she walks toward me. "Oh my God! You look amazing!""I think it's just average," Eloy jokes."Shut up and grab our cute nephew," she says, kissing Ryan’s cheek as he peacefully sleeps in my arms. "Oh, he looks adorable in his little suit."I smile and scrunch my nose. When Eloy steps forward to take him, I hand him over, but not without teasing him a bit. We’re like siblings, and Brittany, his wife, understands that there are no feelings between us. That’s why, when I said I would leave once they got married, she strongly objected — being an only child, I’m as close to a sister as she’ll ever have."I wanted to borrow your diamond earrings," she says, pouting.I laugh and nod, walking over to my jewelry box, grabbing them, and handing them to her. "They look better on you, why not keep them?""No way. Eloy sa
Chapter 02I couldn’t stay there and watch as everything slipped through my fingers. I stood up and gathered all my belongings, placing them into a box I kept in my cabinet. I cleared my desk and packed away the papers.Sidney and Richard’s conversation seemed endless. Almost an hour had passed, and they still hadn’t come out. I picked up the box, walked briskly to the elevator, and pressed the button. Thankfully, the elevator arrived quickly, and I managed to leave straight to the parking garage before anyone came out.I loaded my things into my car and sat down, starting the engine in a rush. I didn’t allow myself to think too much as I dialed my best friend’s number.“Sugarplum,” he answered, his voice warm with a smile.“Eloy,” I whispered, feeling my walls crumble. “I need help.”A moment of silence. “Where are you?”-After explaining everything to Eloy, he bought me a plane ticket so I could leave the country. I didn’t think twice before accepting it. Grateful for my European c
I stare at the two red lines on the white strip I hold between my fingers. A smile spreads across my face as a wave of euphoria rushes through me. I blink, happiness swelling within me, thinking of Richard and how thrilled he’ll be to learn that today, we’re making one of our biggest dreams come true.I’m pregnant. Pregnant with the man I love, who loves me back. Pregnant with a child who, I’m certain, will be the most loved in the entire world.Richard has always told me he wanted to be the father of my child. That he dreamed of us building a big, close-knit family together, with countless children running through our backyard. Of course, the idea was exciting, but this wasn’t something we had planned to happen so soon.I’m still finishing college, a young woman alone in the world, an orphan. I have no choice but to study and graduate to survive in this enormous city. Even though Richard is wealthy, I don’t want to rely on that. I want to start my career without his name being so clo
I stare at the two red lines on the white strip I hold between my fingers. A smile spreads across my face as a wave of euphoria rushes through me. I blink, happiness swelling within me, thinking of Richard and how thrilled he’ll be to learn that today, we’re making one of our biggest dreams come true.I’m pregnant. Pregnant with the man I love, who loves me back. Pregnant with a child who, I’m certain, will be the most loved in the entire world.Richard has always told me he wanted to be the father of my child. That he dreamed of us building a big, close-knit family together, with countless children running through our backyard. Of course, the idea was exciting, but this wasn’t something we had planned to happen so soon.I’m still finishing college, a young woman alone in the world, an orphan. I have no choice but to study and graduate to survive in this enormous city. Even though Richard is wealthy, I don’t want to rely on that. I want to start my career without his name being so clo
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