Sophia's POV As the hospital looms into view, Ethan skillfully navigates through the busy streets, his focus unwavering. We pull up to the emergency entrance, and in a whirlwind of activity, medical staff rush to my aid. I’m swiftly whisked away on a stretcher, reluctantly releasing Alexander’s hand. His gaze follows me and I can see the concern in them, until I disappear behind the emergency doors. Inside the room, a team of medical professionals surrounds me, and my head sways due to being surrounded, the several figures blurring my senses. “Ma’am, how do you feel? Any pains?” One of the female doctors asks as she leans toward me. I am about to tell her I feel okay as the pain had subsided even before we got to the hospital. But just then, I feel a sharp pain from the side of my stomach and in mere seconds, it feels as if the baby in my stomach is hitting the inside of my stomach to burst out. I scream and grab her hand tightly as she quickly reaches out to pat me. Probably d
Alexander’s POVI stand outside the ward, my heart pounding in my chest as I watch the flurry of activity inside. Sophia is in there, surrounded by doctors and nurses, their faces etched with concentration. I can see her strained expression, the lines of pain etched upon her face, and it tears at my soul. Mixed emotions swirl within me, and I’m consumed by worry and a sense of guilt that gnaws at me relentlessly.Since I’ve been the alpha of the Shadow Pack, I have never been so conflicted. To succeed my grandfather, I must have an heir before i turn 35, which is why I found a surrogate. I have never been interested in marriage, nor do i have the patience to deal with women. But I can’t help feeling touched and worried as I watch her from outside the glass window of the emergency room.I know she must feel deserted being alone in there, and I want to stand by her and give her strength. Instead, I’m standing on the other side of these cold, sterile walls, helpless and filled with conf
Sophia’s POV As I gradually regain consciousness, my eyelids flutter open, revealing the emptiness of the hospital room around me. I struggle to sit up, feeling the soreness in my body from the recent labour and the lingering effects of fainting earlier. There is no one beside me, and it makes my heart clench and beat faster for some reason. Confusion and a hollow feeling filled my chest as I sat up, desperately searching for any trace of Alexander. But he or the children are nowhere to be seen, and the realization makes me weak in the knees. A surge of panic gripped me, and I called out to the nurse who entered the room. “You’re awake,” she exclaims. “It’s been a day since you fell asleep. You must have been really exhausted.” “A day?” I ask, fully surprised. It is actually uncommon to fall asleep for a whole day just due to exhaustion, but I guess I must have been so tired that I didn’t want to wake up. It also made me a little relieved, considering the disappearance of Alexa
Sophia’s POV I stare at the document in shock, unable to believe what I am seeing. The luxurious mansion in such a high-end area of the city belongs to me? How is that possible? There must be a mistake somewhere. I am about to stand up and call onto the nurse to question her about it when my phone suddenly rings again, alerting me of a text message. It is a notification from my bank. When I click on it, I nearly double over in shock. A very huge sum of money has just been deposited into my account, and there is no sender’s name on it for me to determine who it came from. I look at the notification, my eyes scanning my available balance. The number of zeroes behind it makes me feel as though it isn’t mine. It is then I notice the narration section. It reads a message from the sender informing me that the payment is for my surrogacy. I can’t help feeling flustered and surprised at all that is happening. The agreement I have with Alexander is to be paid ten million dollars, and mor
Sophia’s POVOne year later...The lecturer’s voice fades into the background as the class comes to an end. We’ve been informed that it’s time to start looking for hospitals to submit our internship applications. As everyone begins packing their belongings, my seatmate, Lily, takes the opportunity to approach me.“So, Sophia, have you thought about which hospital you’ll apply to for your internship?” Lily asks, her voice filled with curiosity.I pause for a moment, realizing that I haven’t given it much consideration yet. With everything happening in my life, finding the right hospital for my internship hasn’t crossed my mind. I turn to Lily with a smile, feeling a bit sheepish.“To be honest, Lily, I haven’t really thought about it,” I admit. “With everything going on, I’ve been preoccupied. But I’ll start my research now.”Lily chuckles, her eyes sparkling mischievously. “Well, lucky for you, I’ve done some digging. Let me give you a few recommendations.”I listen attentively as Lil
Sophia’s POVThe next morning...I wake up early, feeling determined and ready to take charge of my life. After that abrupt incident of Lily mentioning what happened last year, I had a hard time sleeping at first, but I soon dozed off to the music in my ears after aiming to drown out the noise coming from Jake’s room. I was already used to it after staying with them for so long, but it sounded louder last night for some reason.I began to get fed up with living with two men. Not only did I just realize how uncomfortable it was, but I also realized that I was now financially stable, so it is best I move for my own privacy. The previous night’s events with Jake’s overnight guest and the constant chaos of the apartment have only solidified my decision—I need to find my own place.As I sip my morning coffee, I grab a broom and start cleaning up the living room. It’s a routine task that I’ve grown accustomed to over the past year. As I tidy up the scattered clothes and shoes, I can’t help
Sophia’s POV A familiar voice interrupts my thoughts, and I turn to find Tyler making his way toward me through the crowd. His smile is warm and genuine, and he strides toward me, taking a seat beside me. “Why are you sitting here all alone, Sophia?” Tyler asks, his brow furrowed with concern. “You’re not really enjoying the party, are you?” I glance at him and force a smile. “No, Tyler, I am. It’s just... I’m not really used to these kinds of social gatherings, you know? But I’m glad you convinced me to come.” He studies my face for a moment, seemingly unconvinced by my response. “You’re hiding in your shell again, Soph. You need to try to interact more, let loose. Don’t let your shyness hold you back.” I sigh softly, realizing that I haven’t shared the progress I’ve made with him about moving out. I take a deep breath, gathering my thoughts before speaking. “Tyler, there’s something I need to tell you. I’m almost done with the preparation. I should be able to move out soon.”
Sophia’s POVMy heart skips a beat as I register the voice and gaze upon the face of the man who now stands before me. Recognition dawns upon me like a burst of light, and my mind struggles to comprehend the impossible reality unfolding before me.It’s him— the mysterious man I met one year ago, the one who has haunted my thoughts and captured my imagination. The familiarity of his presence is undeniable, yet I find myself unable to react, rooted in disbelief.He extends his hand towards me, his eyes filled with an enigmatic charm that draws me in. “May I have this dance?” he asks, his voice smooth and resonant, carrying an air of confidence that leaves no room for refusal.I glance at Tyler, who stands beside me, equally bewildered by the sudden appearance of this enigmatic figure. Before I can even utter a word, the masked man takes hold of my hand, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through my veins.With a suave and fluid motion, he pulls me away from Tyler, his steps effortl