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21. 6 Years Of Pain
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Chapter Twenty-TwoThe soft murmur of Aaron’s voice filled the living room, gentle and steady as he read aloud from Liam’s bedtime book.“…And the brave fox crossed the river, knowing his family was waiting for him on the other side.”Liam blinked sleepily, head nestled against Aaron’s shoulder, his tiny fingers clutching the corner of the book.Sofia stood at the edge of the room, arms crossed, heart hammering painfully in her chest.This wasn’t how tonight was supposed to go.Aaron wasn’t supposed to look so… natural.Comfortable.Like he belonged.But he didn’t belong.Not after everything.Did he?The moment Liam’s eyes finally fluttered shut, Aaron closed the book carefully, his large hand lingering protectively on his son’s back.For a heartbeat, he just sat there, watching Liam sleep, the weight of six lost years heavy in his gaze.Sofia felt the ache twist deeper.When Aaron gently lifted Liam and carried him to his room, she followed, staying silent as he tucked their son int
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Chapter Twenty-Three: The Cracks DeepenSofia sat alone in the dim glow of her bedroom hours after Aaron left, the silence pressing heavily against her chest.The ache wouldn’t go away.His voice. His words.“I’m not going anywhere this time.”For six years, she had convinced herself that Aaron Kingston was nothing but a ghost of her past. A man who had abandoned her when she was at her most vulnerable.But now?Now he was everywhere.In her home.In her children’s hearts.And worst of all, back in her mind.Her fingers brushed the edge of the ultrasound photo tucked away in her bedside drawer—the last reminder of the child they had lost. The child he never got to meet.You can’t trust him.But hadn’t he proven her wrong tonight?The way he had comforted Liam, spoken so gently to Aria… it wasn’t an act.And it was terrifying her.Because if Aaron was capable of being a good father—What did that mean for the walls she had built?A soft knock at the door interrupted her spiraling thoug
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Chapter Twenty Four The rain had stopped by morning, but Sofia’s world still felt like it was caving in.Aaron’s words from last night echoed endlessly in her mind.“Chloe is back.”It felt like a nightmare she had only just started to escape from, dragging her right back into the darkness she had fought so hard to climb out of.She sat in the nursery, quietly watching Liam and Aria play with building blocks on the soft carpet. Their laughter was gentle, innocent.They didn’t know.They didn’t feel the weight pressing on her chest.And she would do anything to keep it that way.But Chloe’s return had changed everything.She had destroyed Sofia’s life once before.Lies.Manipulation.Turning Aaron against her.I won’t let it happen again.A soft knock at the door made her flinch.She stiffened, half-expecting Aaron again—But it was Elise.Her face was serious, a manila folder tucked beneath her arm as she stepped into the room.“We have a problem.”Sofia’s stomach clenched. “What now
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Chapter Twenty-Five: The Ghost ReturnsThe rain had stopped by morning, but Sofia’s world still felt like it was caving in. Aaron’s words from last night echoed endlessly in her mind. “Chloe is back."It felt like a nightmare she had only just started to escape from, dragging her right back into the darkness she had fought so hard to climb out of. She sat in the nursery, quietly watching Liam and Aria play with building blocks on the soft carpet. Their laughter was gentle, innocent. They didn’t know. They didn’t feel the weight pressing on her chest. And she would do anything to keep it that way. But Chloe’s return had changed everything. She had destroyed Sofia’s life once before. Lies. Manipulation. Turning Aaron against her. I won’t let it happen again.A soft knock at the door made her flinch. She stiffened, half-expecting Aaron again— But it was Elise. Her face was serious, a manila folder tucked beneath her arm as she stepped into the room. "We ha
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Chapter Twenty-SixThe press release had barely aired for an hour when the media storm ignited.Headlines blazed across every major outlet.“Sofia Laurent Accuses Chloe Kingston of Manipulation and Fraud.”“The Custody Battle Explodes—Sofia Laurent Breaks Her Silence.”“Chloe Kingston’s Lies—A Scorned Mother Fights Back.”Sofia sat in her penthouse living room, the TV muted but the breaking news banner still flashing at the bottom of the screen.It should’ve felt like victory.But all she felt was exposed.The twins were at school. Elise had insisted on extra security for the week, just in case Chloe or the paparazzi tried anything reckless.And now, the silence felt suffocating.A sharp knock echoed at the door.Sofia stiffened.Elise wouldn’t knock.The security team had been instructed not to disturb her.So when she opened the door and saw Aaron standing there—Soaked from the rain.His suit disheveled.A storm brewing in those icy blue eyes.She nearly slammed the door shut.But
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Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Line CrossedThe tension in Sofia’s penthouse was palpable, the air thick with unease as the hours stretched on after the school incident.Aaron hadn’t left.He sat stiffly in one of the armchairs, phone pressed to his ear as he barked orders to his security team.Sofia paced the living room, arms tightly wrapped around herself, mind racing with the horrifying possibilities.The twins were still at school—safe, as far as the latest update confirmed. But that alert… the unauthorized visitor.She knew it was Chloe.It had to be.The door creaked open, and Elise entered, her face pale and tight with tension.“I just got off the phone with the school principal,” she announced, placing her bag on the counter. “They’re reviewing the security footage now. The description matches someone Chloe could’ve paid, but there’s no concrete ID yet.”Aaron stood, his face a storm of fury.“This ends now,” he growled. “Lucas is already tracking her. I want Chloe restrained by t
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Chapter Twenty-EightSofia felt as though the floor had disappeared beneath her.Her father.Working with Chloe?It couldn’t be true.It had to be a mistake.She gripped the phone tighter, her voice trembling.Aaron, you’re wrong. He wouldn’t—he couldn’t do this.Aaron’s voice was calm, but there was a deadly edge beneath it.I have proof, Sofia. Photos. Financial ties. Your father met with Chloe twice this week. He’s involved. And it’s not just about you—it’s about the twins.The twins.A cold chill spread through her body.Liam. Aria.She had spent years protecting them from this kind of chaos, keeping them shielded from the toxic world that had nearly broken her.And now.Now her own father was helping the woman who had nearly destroyed her life?The betrayal cut so deeply it felt like she couldn’t breathe.Sofia’s voice broke.Why? Why would he—Aaron’s voice softened, but there was no comfort in it.I think Chloe’s blackmailing him. His business holdings have been under scrutiny
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Chapter Twenty- Nine The soft hum of rain against the windows filled the silence as Sofia stood inches from Aaron, the ache in her chest making it hard to breathe.For so long, she had fought to keep her walls intact. To keep everyone, especially him, at a distance.But tonight, those walls felt paper thin.“I don’t need your protection, Aaron,” she whispered, her voice trembling despite the steel she tried to maintain.Aaron’s gaze softened, but there was still that determined fire in his eyes.“I know you don’t. You’ve been stronger than I ever gave you credit for. But this isn’t just about you anymore, Sofia. It’s about them. And I won’t let Chloe destroy what we’ve both built for the twins.”His words shouldn’t have affected her.But they did.Because beneath the tension, beneath the layers of betrayal and pain, he was right.Her body tensed, torn between anger and the vulnerability clawing at her chest.“I don’t know if I can trust you again, Aaron,” she admitted, voice breaking
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Chapter One Hundred and Seven: Hell UnleashedThe safe house was a fortress deep in the countryside, surrounded by thick woods and fortified with state-of-the-art security. Yet neither Aaron nor Sofia felt completely safe anymore. Volkov and Damon had escalated to open war, and there was no telling what their next move would be.As they entered the command room of the safe house, Lucas was already coordinating with their security teams. Large monitors displayed real-time footage of key locations—Aaron’s business headquarters, their estate, and various assets targeted by Damon’s network.Lucas turned to them, his face tense but determined. “We’ve identified a critical vulnerability in Volkov’s operation. His main weapons storage facility is located near the docks on the south side of the city. If we take it out, we cripple his supply chain.”Aaron nodded sharply. “Good. We hit it tonight.”Sofia raised a brow. “You’re planning a full assault?”“This isn’t a game anymore, Sofia,” Aaron
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Chapter One Hundred and Six: Ambush in the ShadowsThe armored convoy tore through the city streets at high speed, the lead SUV’s headlights cutting through the dense fog of the early morning. Aaron and Sofia sat in the back seat of the second vehicle, their faces tense with anticipation. After the sniper attack, Aaron had decided it was time to move Sofia and the twins to a secure location outside the city. But both of them knew Damon and Volkov wouldn’t make it easy.Lucas’s voice crackled over the comms. “Route is clear so far, but don’t relax. We’ve intercepted chatter—Volkov’s men know we’re on the move.”Aaron clenched his jaw. “Keep all units on high alert. Any signs of trouble, and we go full defense.”Sofia reached for his hand, squeezing it tightly. “We’re going to be okay,” she whispered, her eyes filled with quiet determination. “They won’t win.”Aaron glanced at her, his expression softening for a moment. “Not a chance. I’ll tear them apart if they even try.”The convoy a
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Chapter One Hundred and Five: The Assassin’s MoveMiles away from Kingston Enterprises, in a dark, abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city, Damon Cross stood with Sergei Volkov. The air inside was cold and damp, the tension between them crackling like static. A tall figure cloaked in shadow emerged from the corner of the room—a man known only as Viktor, Volkov’s most feared assassin.“You understand the job,” Volkov said, his Russian accent thick. “This isn’t about intimidation anymore. The message needs to be final.”Viktor’s cold, calculating eyes gleamed under the dim light. “I know exactly what you need. Kingston and his wife have survived too many battles. It’s time to put an end to their luck.”Damon smirked, satisfaction settling on his face. “Aaron thinks he’s invincible. He’s about to find out how wrong he is. Make it clean. No mistakes.”Viktor nodded silently, disappearing into the shadows as quickly as he had appeared. Volkov turned to Damon.“Are you sure this is
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Chapter One Hundred and Three: Bloodlines and BetrayalThe silence in Aaron’s office was shattered by the shrill ring of his secure line. Lucas’s voice came through, tense and urgent.“Aaron, we’ve got a serious problem. Damon just escalated things. There’s someone else involved—Konstantin’s inner circle. We’ve confirmed that Damon’s allied with a man named Sergei Volkov. They’re planning a full-scale assault on your business holdings and—”Lucas’s words cut off as a deafening boom echoed in the distance. Sofia and Aaron froze, exchanging wide-eyed glances. Moments later, alarms blared throughout Kingston Enterprises, signaling an emergency.“What the hell was that?” Aaron demanded, gripping the phone tighter.“There was an explosion at one of your distribution centers downtown,” Lucas said. “It’s bad. They’re sending a message. Damon and Volkov aren’t playing anymore.”Aaron slammed the phone down, rage coursing through him. Sofia placed a hand on his arm, grounding him.“This is big
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Chapter One Hundred and Two: When Love Turns to WarThe rain came down in torrents, hammering against the windows of the penthouse like the storm that had overtaken Aaron and Sofia’s lives. Lightning cracked across the sky, illuminating Aaron as he paced the expansive living room, his expression dark and dangerous.“He’s crossed a line,” Aaron muttered to himself, clenching his fists. Damon Cross had made his move, leaking forged documents implicating Sofia in Konstantin’s criminal network. Media outlets were running with the story, painting Sofia as a manipulative traitor who had played both sides for power.Lucas rushed in, his face tight with tension. “Aaron, it’s spreading. Damon’s feeding the press more fake evidence. Journalists are demanding statements. Sofia’s name is being dragged through the mud.”Aaron stopped pacing, his eyes burning with fury. “We need to silence him. I want every one of his allies cut off. I don’t care what it takes—Damon’s going down.”Lucas hesitated,
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Chapter One Hundred and One: Cracks in the FoundationSofia stood on the terrace, the cold wind biting at her skin. She didn’t feel it. All she could feel was the suffocating pressure in her chest. Damon’s name had resurfaced like a ghost from the darkest part of her past, and now that ghost was trying to destroy everything she had with Aaron.Behind her, Aaron hesitated at the doorway, watching her with conflicted eyes. He wanted to go to her, to pull her into his arms and tell her that he believed her without question. But the fear and responsibility pressing on him were overwhelming. He had seen too many betrayals in his life to simply dismiss the threat Damon posed.Sofia sensed his presence without turning around. "Are you just going to stand there?" she asked quietly, her voice void of its usual warmth. "Or are you going to tell me how you really feel?"Aaron exhaled slowly and stepped onto the terrace. "Sofia, you know how much I love you. But this… this is serious. Damon is da
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Chapter One Hundred: The Shattering of TrustThe morning after their night of passion, Aaron and Sofia woke to the warm light of dawn, wrapped in each other’s arms. Everything felt perfect—peaceful, like nothing could ever touch them again. But fate was rarely kind, and neither of them knew the storm that was already gathering, threatening to tear them apart.Aaron’s phone buzzed on the nightstand, its sharp vibration breaking the serene silence. He groaned softly, reluctant to move from Sofia’s embrace. But when he saw the caller ID, his demeanor shifted. It was Lucas, and Lucas never called unless it was urgent.“I have to take this,” Aaron murmured, kissing Sofia softly before slipping out of bed. He wrapped a robe around himself and stepped onto the terrace to take the call. “Lucas, what is it?” Aaron asked, his voice still laced with sleep.“We have a problem,” Lucas said, his tone grim. “It’s about Konstantin. He might have a way to strike back… something personal.”Aaron’s br
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Chapter Ninety-Nine: Bound by Fire and LoveSofia stirred awake slowly, the warmth of Aaron’s body next to hers grounding her. His arm was draped protectively across her waist, holding her close as though afraid she might vanish in the night. The cool dawn air crept through the terrace windows, but neither of them felt it. Their shared heat was all-consuming, an unbreakable bond forged through passion, survival, and unwavering love.Aaron tightened his hold on her as he sensed her movement. "Good morning," he murmured, his deep voice sending pleasant shivers down her spine. He brushed his lips along her shoulder, leaving a trail of kisses."Morning," Sofia whispered, smiling softly as she turned in his arms. Her fingers gently traced the contours of his face—the strong jawline, the slight stubble that tickled her skin, the eyes that always saw through to her soul. "You look peaceful when you sleep.""I’m only at peace because you’re here," Aaron replied. He leaned forward, capturing h
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Chapter Ninety-Eight: Fire Beneath the StarsThe night air was cool, but within the penthouse’s private terrace, the heat between Aaron and Sofia was palpable. The view of the shimmering city stretched before them, but neither paid attention to the lights. All their focus was on each other. Aaron stood before Sofia, his shirt already discarded, his muscled chest glistening under the faint glow of the moon. Sofia reached out, running her hands over the hard lines of his body. Her touch was soft, but the effect on Aaron was immediate—his muscles tightened under her fingertips, his breath quickening.“You’re staring again,” Aaron teased, his voice husky, though laced with warmth.“Can you blame me?” Sofia replied, her lips curving into a playful smile. “You look like a dream.” “Funny,” Aaron murmured, stepping closer and cupping her face gently. “Because I’ve been dreaming about this moment all day.”He tilted her chin up and kissed her deeply, his lips warm and demanding. Sofia moane
