Share

Replace me

Author: TanuS
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-13 01:19:29

Coco and Leon pouted at his response.

Anne sighed, “It’s okay, Nicholas.”

Nicholas was adamant. It was his duty to take good care of her at this delicate time. “No, it’s not. They tire you out so much. I don’t want that. If they don’t like walking, I will carry them. They can tire me but not you. You are just skin and bones now, Rose. It hurts me to see you suffer.”

Suddenly, Ellora laughed. “I never thought I would see my usually cold son showing warmth. But yes, he only shows it to his family. It’s good that you are showing your affection to Anne. Anne, listen to me, let him take care of you. Don’t feel guilty. Act as spoiled as you can.”

Anne looked down, blushing. “Okay, Mom.”

Ellora chuckled. “What a cutie pie.” She continued, “When you were young, I used to see your pictures. Jacob was obsessed with you and I always wanted to adopt you. I didn’t have a daughter at that time and you were very gorgeous. But Jacob never let me meet you because he was scared you woulf be stolen awa
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP
Comments (1)
goodnovel comment avatar
Melani Maré-Botha
cannot wait for her to have the babies. twins a double surprise
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Related chapters

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    The Announcement to kids!

    Today, Nicholas and Anne had planned something special for the kids. They spent the entire day making sure Leon and Coco felt loved and secure as they were wanting them to know that even with the arrival of a new sibling, they would always hold a special place in their hearts. They went out for a fun day like visiting the park, eating ice cream, and playing games together. Nicholas and Anne exchanged glances throughout the day as they were busy finding an opportunity to inform their kids about the good news. As the afternoon came to an end, they brought the kids home and sat them down in the living room. The air felt heavier now for the two parents and the playful energy of the kids was replacing by nervous anticipation. Nicholas sat forwardas he rested his elbows on his knees, while Anne gently took a seat next to him.“Kids,” Nicholas began, his voice very serious at the moment, “Your mom and I have something important to tell you.”He did not want to create a tensed environment bu

    Last Updated : 2024-09-13
  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    What do you want?

    Leon looked up at Anne, his voice filled with emotion. “Mommy, are you really pregnant?”Anne smiled and nodded her head. Without hesitation, Leon hugged her tightly, and Coco quickly followed by wrapping her small arms around her mother as well. Leon was very much attached to his mother since he was a baby. Coco was always daddy’s princess– either it was Nathaniel or Nicholas. She had always connected more with her father even though she loved Anne dearly. While Leon, he had a very special bond that he shared with his mother. He felt all her sorrows and joys. Always, he strived to be better to protect his mother and make her happy. If there was someone he loved the most in this world, it was his mother. Now that she was pregnant, he began feeling extra possessive and protective of her. Possessive in a way that he wished no danger around her. Also, he was feeling very emotional because finally, his mother was getting all the happiness that she deserved in her life. “I love you so m

    Last Updated : 2024-09-14
  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Home and Family

    The next day, they visited the Hart Mansion for dinner and were quite ready to share their exciting news with the family. The meal had just ended when Nicholas stood up, signaling that it was time for some big announcement. Over the years, the dining room had witnessed many happy announcements firsthand. Today was again one such day. “We have something to announce,” Nicholas began, his voice calm but filled with excitement that he could not hide and everyone sitting there was quite perceptive and they seemed to notice it.Ellora who was always quick to speculate immediately asked, “Tell me, you guys are getting married!”Nikolai added, “Is it true? You are finally getting married?”Nicholas smiled but shook his head. “No, we are not planning to marry.. At least not yet.”Ellora’s face fell in disappointment. “Then, what is it?”She badly wanted them to marry at this point. Before Nicholas could respond, Emery laughed softly. “Mom, let him finish. You are interrupting.”Ellora chuckle

    Last Updated : 2024-09-14
  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    New Roles

    Anne was now almost five months pregnant and her belly had grown quite big. Carrying twins made her look as if she were seven months along. She had been staying home most of the time, as her pregnancy hadn’t been easy, but today was different. As she was feeling more energetic and without any discomfort, she decided to visit her café for the first time in weeks.Just a few days ago, they had a gender reveal party. The family found out they were expecting two baby boys. Coco and Leon were thrilled and their excitement was clear in their bright smiles. Nicholas was briefly disappointed by not having a girl but quickly turned into the proudest parent, beaming with joy. As for Anne, she had no preference and she just wanted her babies to be healthy.At the café, Anne was happy to be out of the house but her staff refused to let her do any work as they were fussing over her and treating her with extra care. After a while, boredom set in. Feeling restless, Anne decided to pick Leon up from

    Last Updated : 2024-09-15
  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    A Misunderstanding

    The Taylor mansion was brilliantly lit for the little princess's birthday party. Top dignitaries from around the world had flown to the mansion to celebrate. Charlotte Taylor Hart, though was just seven years old but she was a force to be reckoned with, as she has belonged to the two of the most prominent families in the United States. The Hart family was known for their business empire and due to their secretive side activities like Mafia, they were considered invincible. Rumours even said they owned gold and diamond mines worldwide and were wealthier than they appeared on paper.The second family was the Taylor. Vance Taylor’s influence was beyond measure and he was known as one of the strongest presidents the country had ever seen. His political power reached far and wide. Due to his position as the two-time president of the country and Sabrinas as a billionaire herself due to her talent and hard work, Charlotte Taylor Hart was a significant person here. The party had a fairy the

    Last Updated : 2024-09-16
  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Fairytale or Nightmare?

    At this moment, Sabrina approached while laughing. “Poor Nicholas! You got set up by your own children!” she teased.Nicholas looked over at the two little troublemakers and asked, “Did you do that on purpose?”They shouted, “No!” Then they ran away, laughing and sticking their tongues out at him.Nicholas muttered, “I can’t believe it. They pranked us!”Sabrina continued laughing. “Did you really think only you and Nate could pull pranks? Your kids are carrying on your legacy!”Nicholas’s eyes softened at the mention of Nate. “You are right. It’s hard to believe that Nate and I have children now and they are already so big. I am so grateful that Coco and Leon are as close as they are. I hope they grow up just as tightly connected.”Sabrina nodded in agreement as they all watched the happy children running and playing together. “The team of two will soon become a team of four,” she said softly. “In a few months, we all are going to have our hands full. I can already tell those four ar

    Last Updated : 2024-09-16
  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Pregnant and Upset

    The short and fat man was clearly irritated as he scolded his comrade. “I told you not to bring the little girl! Now she is crying! What are we supposed to do?”The tall and skinny man shot back, equally annoyed. “I told you to wait before kidnapping them! But no, you didn’t listen! We had to take the little girl or what else could we have done?”“You are the one at fault!” the shorter man snapped.“Me? You stupid fatso!” the tall man spat.“How dare you, you skinny twig!” the shorter man retorted angrily.The bickering continued, with the short man grumbling, “How can you body-shame me?”“You started it!” the tall man countered.“Harumph!” They both turned away from each other, sulking.Meanwhile, Anne could hear the two men arguing around her, but her body felt sluggish and her eyes would not open. Her head throbbed painfully but she could feel her senses slowly returning. The faint sound of Coco’s cries pierced her heart and her daughter’s voice calling for her made the ache even wo

    Last Updated : 2024-09-17
  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Additional Information

    This is for the readers who were interested in knowing about my latest work! Hopefully, it will be contracted and seen on the app soon! Synopsis:What do you do when your first love, who crushed your heart into a million pieces, crashes your engagement party and proposes a marriage?Certainly, you would show her the door and slip a ring on the fiancé's finger like a sane person. But Damien Callahan? He did the exact opposite. —Time stopped for Damien Callahan eight years ago when Anastasia, his first love, left him without explanation and moved to another continent and left him with nothing but their heartbreaking memories.Giving in to his family’s demands, he eventually agreed to marry his best friend. But on the day of his engagement, Anastasia returned and proposed marriage –A Contract Marriage to be exact. Damien is done playing the lovesick fool. If she wants a contract marriage, she will get it but he will make sure she regrets every second of it. The contract might be her

    Last Updated : 2024-09-17

Latest chapter

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Speed up the process

    The birthday party had ended and the Hart family gathered to leave. “Mr. King, we will take our leave now,” Leon said respectfully. Carter frowned slightly at the prospect of their departure. His gaze softened as it rested on Charlotte, “Why don’t you all stay the night?” he suggested, though even he realised how impractical it sounded. He wasn’t ready to let Charlotte leave just yet.Charlotte’s lips curved into a kind smile. “We will come to see you again someday,” she promised. “You better,” Carter replied. He stepped forward, pulling her into a hug that was long enough to draw a few curious glances from those nearby.Not far from the scene, Emily stood with Seraphina with her arms crossed and her expression clouded with irritation. Her brows furrowed as she watched Carter’s unusually affectionate behaviour. “Why is Carter being so affectionate with her? Even Seb seems to be revolving around her all evening. Just who is this girl?” she asked her tone filled with frustration.Se

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Broken But Beautiful

    Charlotte walked into the room and noticed only a grand piano, nothing else. She looked around, confused. Did not he say that he wanted to show her the birthday gift for his father? Or was he saying it just to spend time with her? Then again. Why would he even want to spend time with her? "Where's the gift you wanted to show me?" she asked Sebastian after a while when she could not control her thoughts.He pointed at the piano with a soft smile. "There."Charlotte raised an eyebrow. "You want to give your dad a piano?"She could not think of another explanation of why would he want to bring her to a room that only had a piano in it. Sebastian chuckled and shook his head. "No," he said, walking toward the piano. He sat down on the stool and placed his fingers on the keys.The music started, and Charlotte stood frozen. The sound was so beautiful and emotional like the piano was telling a story all on its own. She couldn’t describe how it made her feel, but it was like a deep sadness m

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Lead the Way

    "Sebastian King. Pleased to meet you," Sebastian introduced himself, his voice smooth as he extended his hand to the Hart brothers."Likewise.”Sebastian smiled an enigmatic expression with no hint of malice or curiosity but still carrying an unmistakable poise that made it hard to look away.The introductions concluded just as more guests began to trickle in. Alessia, Leon, and Callum made their way to their designated table, while Charlotte excused herself to take a call. “So?” Leon asked, glancing at his brother. “What do you think?”Callum leaned back slightly, his sharp eyes flickering with thought. Unlike Rhys and Leon, Callum had an uncanny ability to read people. He was the observer, blending into the background while Rhys commanded attention and Leon’s charisma drew people in. It gave him the advantage of seeing what others often missed.“He’s... something,” Callum admitted, his tone measured. “Even I’m a little starstruck, to be honest. The guy isn’t just handsome, he is be

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Testing him

    Today was the day of Carter King’s birthday party. Along with Charlotte, Sia was invited too, and since she decided to attend, Leon was her plus one. It was not a big event but a very intimate birthday party. Still the guests surpased a few hundred. Charlotte was nervous the whole way. Thankfully, she was attending with her brother and best friend. She dragged Callum as her plus one since she didn’t want to appear alone.Sia and Leon entered first.All the while, Sebastian’s gaze was on the door as if he was waiting for someone to enter. When that person arrived, his eyes lit up, but it soon diminished as he saw her holding a man’s arm. The man looked younger, but he couldn’t tell much.When Charlotte appeared to greet Carter, she intentionally didn’t look at Sebastian, but she could feel his gaze bore a hole into her head. As Carter saw Charlotte, he forgot all the guests.He didn’t bother with formalities and hugged Charlotte. “My girl. How are you? It has been months since I last

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Whirlwind of EMotions

    From across the room, someone was watching the entire scene unfold with an amused glint in his stormy grey eyes.Sebastian leaned back as his lips curled into a half-smile, clearly enjoying the drama, but there was something else in his gaze. Something deeper and darker.“Mr. King, what are you watching?” one of his business partners asked, noting Sebastian’s lingering attention.Sebastian’s eyes never wavered from the group. “Mr. Jones, I hope you don’t mind, but I just spotted an old friend. Would you mind if I went over and said hello?”“Not at all, we are done here,” Mr. Jones replied, excusing himself as he walked away.Meanwhile, Charlotte, having just made her point to Ronan, turned to rejoin her girls. But as she did, she froze. Her gaze met a pair of stormy grey eyes. Eyes that seemed to burn with a quiet intensity.For a moment, Charlotte thought it was just another mirage, a trick her mind was playing on her. She moved as her steps were hesitant, but those eyes followed her.

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Disappointment

    Tonight, the Hart girls had planned a much-needed night out. Charlotte and Abella took the lead, guiding Sia, Kate, and Estelle to one of their favourite clubs. Over the past few days, Estelle had been spending time with Abella, and despite their age difference, the two had become fast friends. So, when Abella invited her to join the group, Estelle didn’t hesitate.Estelle had a naturally chill personality. Even though she was a bit more reserved, she knew how to let loose when the moment called for it.“Boss, I missed you!” Kate exclaimed as she threw her arms around Sia, hugging her tightly and refusing to let go.“Come on, Kate, I’m not your boss here,” Sia said, laughing as she tried to pry Kate off, but Kate clung to her like glue.“I know that! But calling you by your name still gives me the shivers,” Kate grinned mischievously. “You are scary.”Charlotte raised a brow and teased, “How can Sia baby possibly be scary?”The girls burst into laughter as Sia shot them a glare. Normal

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    A New Beginning

    “Where are you taking me, Leon?” Sia asked, her voice tinged with curiosity and amusement. He had covered her eyes with his hands and was carefully guiding her along the path. From the moment they met that morning, she could see the anticipation in his eyes. There was excitement, almost boyish, but beneath it there was a hint of nervousness, as if he wasn’t entirely sure how his secret plan would unfold.“Just a minute,” Leon replied his voice brimming with eagerness. “Once we are there, you will see.”They walked along the winding and uneven path, Sia grumbling at every step. Finally, after what felt like an eternity to her and just a blink to him, he stopped.“We are here,” he announced softly. Then, his voice took on a deeper and more heartfelt tone. “Before you open your eyes, I want to tell you—I love you so much, and I can’t wait to start this new chapter of our life together.”Sia felt her heart skip a beat at his words. Slowly, Leon removed his hands, and she opened her eyes.

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    WHo is she?

    “What do you want to know about her?” Carter asked, his tone measured as he observed his son’s restless demeanour. He wondered if his son recalled anything about her? As much as he knew that stubborn yet kind woman, she would not come to him again. “Who is Charlotte?” Sebastian asked directly, his voice tinged with both curiosity and apprehension.Carter leaned back in his chair, folding his hands together. “She is your wife. Or rather, she was your wife.”Sebastian frowned. “Our divorce isn’t finalized yet,” he corrected.“Great,” Carter said with a small satisfied smile.Sebastian raised an eyebrow, surprised by his father’s reaction. “Are you happy that we are still married?”“You bet I am,” Carter replied with a nonchalant shrug.Sebastian leaned forward, his confusion evident. “As much as I know you, you are an overprotective man. How on earth did you approve of a woman who married me after what was, by all accounts, a drunken mistake?”Carter chuckled, his expression softening.

  • The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife    Questions and Answers

    “What’s up?” Sia asked, leaning casually against the doorframe. Charlotte was sitting quietly in her room, staring at nothing in particular.“I met Sebastian,” Charlotte said flatly, her voice devoid of any emotion.“Oh?” Sia raised an eyebrow, feigning ignorance. “How did that go?”It was as if she was not sitting with Anne and scheming about Charlotte. Charlotte gave her a look. “Knock it off. I know you already know everything. Whatever you are thinking, it’s not going to happen. He asked me to sign the divorce papers, not to be his wife.”Sia stepped into the room, sitting across from her. “The real question is, do you want to be his wife?”Charlotte’s gaze faltered. “He doesn’t even remember me, Sia. And don’t forget—he loves Emily. Always has, always will.”“Did you ask him if Emily is still in his life?” Sia pressed, tilting her head.Charlotte shrugged. “How does it even matter?”“Coco,” Sia said, “How does it not matter? Why are you being such a coward? We both know you still

DMCA.com Protection Status