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CHAPTER FIVE

Penulis: Chris D
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-09 12:02:40

Flora’s POV

ON THE WEDDING DAY; AT THE RECEPTION

It's finally the long-awaited day, and I'm so excited. The wedding at the church went well, and we're presently at the reception venue.

"You're very lucky to have Stanley as your husband Lora", Jessica, my maid of honor said to me

"Yeah, you're right baby. He's really a god sent to my life", I replied to her, having a shy smile on my face

It's now time to exchange gifts

The guests were bringing in their gifts, while Stanley and I accepted them with smiles on our faces. We were doing so until one particular handsome-looking man in a black suit came in with his gift

"Congratulations on your marriage. I pray it lasts long and bear fruits", the man said, handing us his gift

"Thank you very much", I appreciated him, smiling at him

I turned to look at Stanley because he hadn't said anything since the man gave us his gift. Normally, he was supposed to accept and appreciate him, but he didn't do any of that. Instead, it seemed like he had frozen up

"Hey, say something", I whispered, tapping him to snap from his trance and do the right thing, but the man had gone by then

"What's the matter with you? Why did you freeze up like that?", I asked him, feeling worried

"He's my future disaster", he said, his voice sounding so distant and trembling.

Future disaster? What does he mean by that? I ignored him and the ceremony continued even though Stanley was a little bit lost.

THREE MONTHS LATER

It's been three months since my wedding with Stanley. Three months of having the title 'Mrs Davis'. I must say, it feels so good to be called that. I feel special being addressed as such.

Around two weeks ago, I was having some morning sickness and some symptoms of pregnancy. I really wanted and wished to be pregnant, so I took a pregnancy test, and it was confirmed that I was indeed pregnant.

This news came as a source of blessing, happiness, and strength to the relationship between Stanley and I. Our family members were elated to hear the news too including my mother-in-law who came to visit.

I'm very sure this baby is my gift from God. I really needed another bundle of joy other than Stanley, and God granted me one.

The pregnancy stages weren’t easy since it was my first time, but thank God I have Stanley and my family to take care of me

MONTHS LATER…

The day that we have all been waiting for finally arrived. Our little bundle of joy was born. It's a baby girl, just like Stanley had predicted. He had always wanted a daughter first, and I had always prayed to God to grant him his heart's desire because he is truly a good husband, and I'm sure he will even be a great father, so he deserves it.

"Aww she looks just like you sweetie", Stanley said for the hundredth time today. He has been calling baby Aurora since today and has refused to let anyone touch her.

Yes, we decided to name her Aurora, after Stanley's grandmother's name because Stanley thinks baby Aurora looks like her

Well, who am I to object? As long as the baby's name is a fine one, then I'm good with it. Aurora is a wonderful name anyways

"Stanley, please let us carry her for once, please. We will hand her over to you soon", I heard my mom pleading with Stanley to let her carry baby Aurora, and I was on the bed just smiling because I was very sure Stanley would refuse

"Alright, you'll carry her soon. I'm coming", he replied, still not giving the baby out

He has been like that since today. I really don't have any issues with that for now

As long as they would let me have my baby once I recover, then it's fine.

After some days we were discharged from the hospital and we went home with our baby girl

Baby Aurora is surely a source of joy to people around her. She doesn't disturb me and she smiles a lot. She's very obedient. She only cries when she's hungry or when her diaper is full and she needs to change

I must say that Stanley has really been a supportive system for me

"She's also my daughter, so I must take care of her as well", that's what he keeps telling me anytime I thank him for his assistance.

Days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months. It's been four months since baby Aurora was born, and I must say, things have been going smoothly

Or so I thought?

Our happiness was short-lived as Michael chose to resurface from nowhere like a lost lamb that just found its way home

I don't know how he found where we were living, but he came to my home, where Stanley, I, and our baby Aurora lived

This time around, he wasn’t here for me. Instead, he came for my baby, baby Aurora!!!

"I want my baby with me", he said, his voice sounding confident

"What baby are you talking about?", I asked him, my voice laced with worry as I stood up and faced him angrily.

"You know the baby I'm talking about. Baby Aurora of course", he began. "I'm surely going to change that silly name you gave her, once I claim custody of her"

"And what gave you the right to claim my baby as yours?", I asked him, feeling so upset. Stanley kept quiet throughout while Micheal was making all his ridiculous claims.

"If you think I'm lying or crazy, then let's do a DNA test", he later said, trying to sound so sure of what he was saying

What if he's actually correct? What if his claims are right? I was worried sick of why this devil in human form had come back for me.

"Alright then. We agree, but only if you foot the bill", I heard Stanley from behind me agree with his ridiculous claims

I turned to look at Stanley with a look of betrayal and disappointment, but his gaze on me was pleading for understanding

He is right though. We need to know the truth, and I just hope my truth is the only truth. Michael's statement should not be true.

But he sounds so convincing. What if he's planning something underneath?

"Fine then, I agree to foot whatever bill there will be", Michael agrees with Stanley's condition

The test was conducted that very same day and the once happy home is on the verge of collapsing and disruption.

Days later after the test was done, the result was finally ready.

This is time to know if Stanley is the father or if Michael is

But I was so sure that Stanley was the father of my baby girl

Or so I thought…

"What does the result say? Is Aurora Micheal baby?", I heard my mother-in-law ask, her voice laced with worry

Everyone in the family must be feeling so tense like I am right now.

"Well, Michael isn't the father of the child", the doctor said

I jumped up with joy in my heart. Stanley also came to hug too

"The paternity test shows that the baby has 0.00 percent gene from Michael, which makes him not the father", the doctor continued

"You see, I told you that you are not the father of my baby, but you refused to believe me. Now what do you have to say for yourself?", I asked Michael, trying to mock him

His face was now red from anger. He has always had anger issues. On a normal day, I'd have gone to hide so that he wouldn't beat me, but now I'm not afraid. I have Stanley and the rest of my family by my side

"So now that you've gotten what you want, you should leave. You loser", Stanley shouted at Michael, his voice was full of happiness, giving Michael a wicked grin

"Yes, I'll leave, not until the doctor reads out the result for Stanley's paternity test too", Michael said, he still had the nerve to talk

"Since you asked for a DNA test to be conducted, it has been done. And it is confirmed that you're not the father, what more do you want?", Stanley tackles him, his voice laced with anger, and am sure any moment he could pounce on Micheal the way he saved me before.

"Yes, I know, but I won't leave until I hear the results and who the child belongs to", Michael said, still persistent in staying

I was getting confused and curious as to why Michael wanted to be sure of who the Father was, if it wasn’t Micheal then surely it will be Stanley I assured myself

"Okay then. Please doctor, what's the result? Tell us, so that this pathetic man can leave us alone", I asked the doctor, feeling uneasy already

"Hmm, Stanley isn't the father of the child either", the doctor said slowly

"WHAT!!", everyone exclaimed

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oh now this is getting serious, don't tell me Micheal is Aurora's father please ...
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    Flora’s POVThe elevator dings softly as it stops on my floor, and the doors glide open. I step out into the office, my heels clicking sharply against the polished tiles. The morning buzz has already started,phones ringing, printers humming, employees moving about with forced smiles and quick steps. But I have no time for pleasantries or distractions today. I go straight for Mr. Rivera’s office.I don’t bother to knock. I push the door open, stepping in with a quiet resolve that masks the storm brewing inside me.Mr. Rivera looks up from behind his desk, eyes narrowing slightly as he sees me. “Flora,” he says slowly, drawing out the syllables like he’s trying to figure out which version of me walked through the door. “I’m surprised to see you here.”I don’t answer. Not immediately. I let the silence stretch just a little. I remain standing, my arms at my sides, trying to steady the pounding in my chest.He raises an eyebrow when I don’t speak, fingers tapping lightly on the edge

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    Stanley’s POVThe door clicks shut behind us as we step into the house. Silence stretches across the room, thick and tense. I don’t say a word. I don’t have the strength to start something I won’t be able to finish tonight.Jessica walks ahead of me, heels tapping lightly against the polished floor. When I attempt to head for the stairs, she moves fast,almost too fast,planting herself in front of me, arms folded and head tilted in that practiced way of hers.“Are you still mad at me?” she asks, voice calm but with that underlying edge I’ve come to recognize. The one she uses when she’s trying to gauge whether I’m malleable enough to manipulate.I exhale slowly. “Jessica, I’m tired. I’ve been at the hospital for hours.”“You didn’t answer my question.”I look at her. Really look at her. The woman I married for obligation, not love. Her face is painted perfectly, not a flaw out of place, but behind that pretty mask is the chaos she caused just hours ago. My mother, injured. Hit wit

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    Jessica's POV I sit in the hospital hallway, crossing my legs as I scroll mindlessly through my phone. My nails tap against the screen, the only sound in the otherwise quiet corridor. Stanley has been inside his mother’s room for a while now, and I can only imagine the dramatic little scene unfolding in there.Poor Stanley.He still doesn’t understand the game we’re playing.A doctor walks past me, and I rise gracefully from my seat, flashing my most charming smile. “Doctor?”He stops, giving me a polite nod. “Yes, Miss?”I step closer, lowering my voice. “I heard that my dear mother-in-law to be might be discharged soon. Is that true?”The doctor glances at his clipboard. “Yes. She’s stable, and we’re expecting to clear her for discharge either tomorrow or by the weekend.”I hum, tilting my head. “I see.” I pretend to hesitate before leaning in slightly. “Would it be possible to delay that?”He frowns. “Delay it?”I let out a soft, almost embarrassed laugh. “It’s just that she’s had

  • THE BILLIONAIRE BABY’S SECRET DADDY   CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR

    Flora’s POVI walk into the towering glass building, the sound of my heels clicking against the pristine marble floor. The receptionist greets me with a polite smile, and I nod in acknowledgment before heading toward the conference room where my meeting with Mr. Rivera is scheduled.As I push open the heavy wooden door, my eyes immediately land on Senator Boris. He’s seated at the far end of the table, deep in conversation with Mr. Rivera and two other men in dark suits. The moment he sees me, his sharp gaze flickers to my wrist.“That bracelet…” His voice is low, almost thoughtful. “It looks familiar.”I glance down at the delicate silver chain wrapped around my wrist, a tiny charm dangling from it. It’s new—I had picked it up earlier that morning while out with my mom. I raise an eyebrow at the senator.“I got it this morning,” I tell him casually. “On my way out with my mom.”Senator Boris studies it for a beat longer, his expression unreadable. “It looks oddly strange,” he mu

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