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It had been a month since the park incident, and things were finally getting better for Ryan. Serena had started to trust him again, at least enough to let him spend more time with Amy. Every moment with his daughter felt like a gift he didn’t want to waste.That evening, Ryan called Serena while sitting in his office. He leaned back in his chair, waiting for her to pick up.“Hello?” Serena’s voice came through the phone, sounding a little distracted.“Hey,” Ryan said with a small smile. “I was thinking… I could pick Amy up from school today. Give you a break.”There was a pause on the other end. “You sure?” Serena finally asked. “I mean, I’ve got a ton of work here, so that would actually help a lot, but…”Ryan chuckled. “I promise I won’t mess up. Come on, Serena, I’ve been doing great, haven’t I?”Serena sighed. “I guess so. Okay, you can pick her up. Just in case, please make sure she eats something healthy before she gets home, and no sweets before dinner, alright?”Ryan l
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Ryan stood frozen in place, staring at Kate in disbelief. His heart pounded in his chest, and for a long moment, he couldn’t find his voice. When he finally did, his words came out in a shaky breath.“Kate… that’s impossible,” he said, running a hand through his hair. “The last time… the last time anything happened between us was a month ago. There’s no way you could have gotten pregnant from that moment.”Kate crossed her arms and frowned at him, leaning against the couch. “Oh, come on, Ryan. You know just one time is enough. And guess what? It happened.”Ryan shook his head, stepping back like he needed to put some distance between them. “No… no, this isn’t happening. It can’t be. Are you sure?”Kate rolled her eyes. “Of course I’m sure! Do you think I’d lie about something like this?”Ryan let out a humorless laugh, pacing around the living room. “Wouldn’t you, Kate? Perhaps you’ve done worse.”Kate’s eyes darkened, but she forced a smile. “Ryan, you can’t change the fact that
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Serena stood with her arms crossed, staring at Kate without moving an inch. The tension in the room was thick, but Serena wasn’t about to give Kate the satisfaction of seeing her uncomfortable.Kate let out a short chuckle, taking a step further inside. “Aren’t you going to ask me to sit?” she asked, raising an eyebrow.Serena scoffed. “I don’t see the need,” she replied coldly. “You won’t be staying long enough to get comfortable.”Kate waved a hand dismissively, smirking. “Well, suit yourself. I didn’t come here for pleasantries anyway. What I have to say is way more important than me sitting down.”Serena sighed impatiently. “Then say it and get out of my house.”Kate’s smile widened as she tilted her head. “I know what’s been going on between you and Ryan,” she said smugly. “After divorcing him all those years ago, you suddenly decide to show up and worm your way back into his life. Trying to ruin my relationship with him, aren’t you?”Serena’s lips curled into a smirk. “Oh,
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Kate paced around her living room anxiously, her phone clutched tightly in her hand. Her heart pounded in her chest, and her palms were sweaty. She had to find a way out of this mess, and fast. When the doorbell rang, she rushed to open it, revealing Rolly, her best friend.Rolly stepped inside, closing the door behind her. “Kate, what’s going on? You sounded really stressed on the phone.” She tossed her handbag onto the couch and crossed her arms. “Is it about Ryan again?” She asked, staring worriedly at her.Kate sighed dramatically, flopping onto the couch. “Yes, of course, it’s about Ryan! He called me this morning and said he’s taking me to the hospital for a pregnancy check-up.”Rolly’s eyes widened. “What? I thought you said he wouldn’t doubt you!”Kate groaned, running her hands through her hair. “That’s what I thought too! But now he’s acting all suspicious. If I go to the hospital, Rolly, the truth will come out!” She looked up at her friend desperately. “I can’t l
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Kate drove to Rolly’s apartment, humming to the music playing on the car stereo. She couldn’t wait to share the good news with her friend. As soon as she parked, she grabbed her phone and called Rolly.“I’m outside your apartment ,” Kate said excitedly.In less than a minute, Rolly opened the door, grinning. “Come in, come in! What’s with the happy face?”Kate stepped inside and shut the door behind her. “Guess what? I just left Mrs. Winters’ house, and everything went perfectly. Ryan’s parents are totally on my side now.”Rolly’s eyes widened. “No way! How did you pull it off?”Kate flopped onto the couch, kicking off her heels. “I told her about the pregnancy and put on some tears. She bought it all! Ryan didn’t stand a chance. His mom even told him there won’t be any hospital tests.”Rolly burst into laughter. “Oh my God, you’re a genius! Ryan must be fuming right now.”Kate smirked. “Oh, he is. He stormed out like a little boy. But I won!”Rolly clapped her hands. “This calls for
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Kate was lounging on the couch in her silk nightwear, enjoying a glass of wine, when the sharp knock at her door startled her. She frowned, placing the glass down, and walked toward the door. Peeking through the peephole, her eyes widened in surprise. Ryan? At this hour?Taking a deep breath, she opened the door and saw him standing there, his jaw clenched tightly, eyes burning with anger. “Ryan?” she said, feigning surprise. “What are you doing here so late?”Ryan stepped inside without waiting for an invitation, his eyes scanning the living room before turning back to her. “What were you thinking, Kate?” he snapped, his voice cold. “You went to Serena’s house?!”Kate blinked in confusion, clutching the hem of her robe. “What are you talking about?” she asked innocently, trying to play dumb. “I didn’t—”Ryan cut her off, his voice rising. “Don’t lie to me, Kate! I know you went there and confronted her! What gives you the right to do that?”Kate’s heart pounded in her chest,
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Ryan gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles turning white as his foot pressed harder on the gas. His jaw clenched, and a string of curses left his lips. “I can’t believe it,” he muttered under his breath. “All this time… I trusted her. I would never have believed she was a green snake under the green grass.” Kate sat quietly at the passenger’s seat beside him, her hands folded neatly on her lap, watching him out of the corner of her eye. She didn’t want to say anything just yet. Let him stew in his own thoughts.“How could I have been so blind?” Ryan slammed his hand against the wheel, his face twisted in frustration. “I married her… because my family thought she was the best choice. And all along, she was the one who tore us apart!”Kate bit her lip, feigning sadness. “Ryan,” she finally said, her voice soft and trembling. “I… I never wanted to tell you because I didn’t want you to hate her. But I couldn’t live with the pain anymore. I had to tell you the truth.”Rya
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Ryan stood by the hospital window, his phone gripped tightly in his trembling hand. The sky outside was dull, the clouds gray and heavy, mirroring the weight pressing down on his chest. His fingers hesitated over the screen before he finally tapped his mother’s number. The phone rang only twice before Mrs. Winters picked it up.“Ryan?” Her sharp voice echoed through the speaker.Ryan swallowed hard, his throat dry. “Mom… something happened.”Mrs. Winters’ tone shifted immediately. “What is it? What’s wrong? Hope you’re okay?”“ I’m fine mom. But It’s Kate. She isn’t okay…,” Ryan muttered, his voice low, guilt dripping from every word. “She… she lost the baby.”Silence. For a moment, there was only the faint sound of static. Then came the explosion.“What?!” Mrs. Winters’ voice roared through the phone, making Ryan wince. “How could this happen? What did you do, Ryan?!”“What did you do to Kate that led to her losing my grandchild? What the hell did you do?” She demanded, her voic
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Kate paced around her small apartment, her footsteps echoing in the quiet space. The morning light barely seeped through the blinds, casting long shadows on the walls. Her face was flushed with frustration, her jaw clenched tight. She’d spent the entire night at Ryan’s house, waiting like a fool. She sat on his couch, checking the time over and over, hoping he’d walk through the door. But he never came.Now, back in her apartment, her mind was racing with dark thoughts.Where the hell did he go?Her chest tightened with suspicion. Maybe he was with Serena. Again. Even after everything—the lies, the news that Amy wasn’t his daughter, all of it—what if he still wanted her?Kate’s hands curled into fists at the thought.“No. I won’t let that happen. Not again.”She snatched her car keys off the counter, her mind already racing with a plan.“This time,” she muttered under her breath, “I’ll make sure Ryan hates her for good.”She grabbed her phone and quickly typed out a message to Rya
