Chapter 81Sienna’s POV After the chaotic encounter with Lucas and his friend Ken, I decided I was done with that entire mess. I didn’t want their troubles anywhere near Daphne or me. All I needed was to focus on my daughter, on making sure she felt loved and secure.So, the next few days, I did exactly that. I took Daphne out whenever I could, long walks, parks, small cafes. She loved every moment, and watching her smile and laugh made me feel like I was doing something right, like I was giving her the stable life she deserved.This afternoon, the air was crisp and cool, and we decided to take a stroll through the small streets near our place. Daphne held my hand, skipping along as we passed shop windows and street vendors. She pointed excitedly at everything, chattering on about anything that crossed her mind. Her joy was infectious, and I found myself smiling, forgetting all the stress that had been weighing me down.But then, out of nowhere, I felt a tug on my shoulder. I turned
Chapter 82Lucas’s POVI wasn’t entirely sure what had just happened. Sienna hadn’t kicked me and Ken out the other night, though I was braced for it. Instead, she had looked at us with something more like quiet disappointment than anger and left us standing there. As Ken helped me into the car, I kept replaying her expression in my mind, cool, almost resigned. It left me with a sliver of hope that maybe, somehow, there was still a chance to talk things out, to set things right. I hadn’t yet had the chance to explain everything, especially about my upcoming wedding. That night, back at my place, the words played over in my mind, “I just need things to work out.” I wanted to make my marriage work and not bring Sienna’s chaos into Lisa’s life, or mine. Everything had gone so far off track, and I had to fix it, somehow. I couldn’t keep walking around feeling like a shell of who I used to be. I needed closure with Sienna, if only for my own sanity.Just as I was about to drift off, my
Chapter 83Sienna’s PovI sat beside Daphne’s hospital bed, watching her chest rise and fall with each soft, steady breath. The doctor had assured me she’d be fine, that it was just a mild concussion. But the sight of her lying there, so small and vulnerable, tore at something deep inside me. How had things come to this? My little girl, caught up in a whirlwind of drama that had nothing to do with her.As I held her small hand, my mind kept drifting to Lisa and, inevitably, to Lucas. I’d always known that Lisa’s jealousy and possessiveness were a problem, but today she had crossed an unforgivable line. And Lucas… well, I knew this mess wasn’t entirely his fault, but that didn’t make it any easier to swallow. They had both brought chaos into our lives in ways I hadn’t anticipated, and I wasn’t sure if I could ever forgive them.After a while, I couldn’t stand sitting there any longer. The sterile hospital walls were closing in on me, the sounds of beeping monitors and distant footstep
Chapter 84.Lucas's Pov I watched Sienna storm out of the hospital room, her shoulders tense, her face a mixture of anger and something deeper, something I couldn’t quite place. Guilt, maybe? Or frustration? Whatever it was, she didn’t stop, didn’t look back. It was as if the weight of the entire situation had finally cracked whatever strength she’d been holding onto. I wanted to go after her, to say something that might ease things, but I knew better. Sienna had built walls over the years, walls I’d only made stronger by the choices I’d made.I lingered outside Daphne’s room, glancing in to make sure she was still resting peacefully. The sight of her lying there, so small and innocent, sent a pang through me. None of this was her fault, yet here she was, caught in the middle of the mess Lisa and I had created.I was still standing there, lost in thought, when Lisa appeared at the end of the hallway. Her expression was unreadable, but as she got closer, I saw the flicker of resentm
Chapter 85Lucas’s PovThe slap still stung, both physically and emotionally. I hadn’t meant for it to happen, hadn’t meant for things to escalate the way they had. I glanced over at Lisa, her face set in a hard line, arms crossed as she looked away from me, clearly unwilling to accept any apology.“Lisa,” I said softly, breaking the silence between us. “I’m sorry. I never meant to hurt you like that. Things… they just got out of hand.”She scoffed, not even sparing me a glance. “An apology? Now, after all this? That’s what you think will fix this, Lucas?”I swallowed hard, trying to keep my frustration in check. “Look, I understand you’re upset, but you need to understand that this situation with Sienna and Daphne…”“Oh, I understand perfectly, Lucas,” she snapped, turning to face me with anger flashing in her eyes. “You’re still hung up on her, aren’t you? We’re supposed to be getting married soon, and yet here you are, caught up in her life as if you never let her go.”“It’s not a
Chapter 86Sienna’s Pov“Daphne, sweetheart, how are you feeling?” I whispered, brushing a lock of hair from her face as her eyes fluttered open.Daphne blinked a few times, looking around the room in confusion before her gaze settled on me. A small smile formed on her face, and I felt my heart lighten. She was awake, she was okay, and that was all that mattered.“Mommy, I’m hungry,” she said in a soft voice, her hand reaching up to touch my cheek. I let out a small laugh, feeling the tension of the past hours begin to melt away. “Of course, love. I’ll get you something to eat.” I quickly gathered an assortment of fruits, crackers, and juice from the little table by her bed, offering her a strawberry first.She took it happily, nibbling on it with a content expression. I watched her, feeding her small bites, and feeling incredibly grateful for each smile, each laugh, every little sign that she was alright.After a while, the doctor came in, checking Daphne over one last time. “Every
Chapter 87 Lucas's Pov The idea of traveling had been brewing in the back of my mind for a while now. There was someone I needed to see, someone from my past who might hold the key to untangling the mess that had become my life. It wasn’t Sienna, I was trying my best to stay out of her world, just like she had asked, especially after everything that happened with Daphne. No, this was someone else entirely, someone I hadn’t spoken to in years. The thought of reaching out to them again felt like both a risk and a relief.I knew that I needed to satisfy Lisa’s worries if we were ever going to make it to the altar without completely falling apart.The rumors and the way Sienna’s name kept popping up were fueling Lisa’s doubts, and if I was being honest, it was starting to wear on me too. There was a lot we needed to address, but maybe this trip could help bring clarity.I sat down with Ken later that night, after a long day at the office, hoping for some honest advice. He was the one
Chapter 88Lucas’s Pov“Ken, you don’t have to know that,” I said, a hint of frustration creeping into my voice. “The past is the past, and I’m not interested in digging it up again. It’s not… relevant.”Ken leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms as he studied me with that unyielding gaze of his. “Not relevant? Lucas, you need to make peace with it, whether you want to or not. Sienna isn’t your responsibility anymore, and as for Daphne, she’s not your child. That’s why she’s keeping her distance.”I opened my mouth to argue, but Ken cut me off, his voice calm yet firm. “Think about it, Lucas. If Daphne were your child, there’s no way Sienna would deprive you of that relationship. She would have made sure you were a part of her life. But you’re not, Sienna has her reasons for keeping you at arm’s length.”I clenched my jaw, trying to suppress the frustration building inside me. “But she’s never kept me from Daphne,” I countered. “Anytime Daphne has asked to see me, Sienna lets her
Chapter 180 Lucas's PovThe days had been a blur since we received the news of Sienna’s pregnancy. The shock and the joy had collided, creating a whirlwind of emotions that I wasn’t quite prepared for. I had thought we were past the storm, that our lives would now fall into place. But this new chapter felt like a twist I hadn’t expected. Twins. Two new lives that would soon be a part of our world.I had always wanted a family, but I never imagined it would be like this. Sienna, with her strength and grace, had already brought so much love into my life. Now, with two more little ones on the way, I felt overwhelmed with gratitude and responsibility. I couldn’t wait to see how Daphne would react to the news, knowing she’d be a big sister soon. But before I could get too lost in those thoughts, we had to focus on making sure Sienna was well taken care of.The day after we found out about the twins, I took Sienna to the doctor for a scan. Seeing the two little heartbeats on the screen had
Chapter 179 Sienna's PovI had never felt so content in my life. After all the chaos, the betrayals, and the heartbreaks, it seemed like things were finally falling into place. Lucas was home, Daphne was safe, and we were rebuilding our lives. The weight that had been pressing on my chest for so long had lifted, and I could breathe again. I woke up that morning to the sound of birds chirping outside, the sunlight streaming through the windows, and the soft hum of the world going about its business. It felt like everything was right. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind, but we had made it through. And now, we were finally starting to move forward.But as I sat down for breakfast with Lucas and Daphne, my phone rang. It was Lucas, and I could hear the tension in his voice the moment I answered. “Sienna, you need to listen to me. Max is doing something with the documents. He’s hiding them, and I don’t know what he’s planning, but we need to act fast,” Lucas said, his voice low an
Chapter 178 Lucas's PovThe courtroom was quiet, but the air was thick with tension. I stood there, watching as the judge handed down the final sentence. Lisa and Max, the two people who had caused so much chaos in my life, were about to pay for everything. I couldn’t help but feel a cold, bitter sense of satisfaction. "Both of you are sentenced to life imprisonment for your crimes," the judge announced, his voice echoing in the silent room. I didn’t flinch. It was what they deserved. They had manipulated, lied, and tried to tear apart everything I had fought so hard to build. Now, justice was being served. Lisa looked at me, tears streaming down her face, but I felt nothing for her. She had begged for forgiveness countless times, but I couldn’t allow myself to be swayed by her apologies. Not anymore. Not after everything she had done. She turned to the judge, pleading, her voice shaky. "Please... I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do all of this. I just wanted to be loved." I didn’t
Chapter 177 Max's PovI hated myself. There was no other way to put it. I couldn’t stop the self-loathing that gnawed at me, especially when I thought about everything that had happened. I should have told Sienna how I felt. I should have told her that I loved her, that I didn’t want Lisa anymore, that I never wanted to hurt her. But instead, I had let things spiral out of control. I had let my anger, my jealousy, get the better of me. And now, I was left with nothing.Even after everything that had happened, after being beaten and dragged by Lucas, my mind wouldn’t stop racing. I knew that what I had done was wrong, but there was this part of me that still couldn't let go of Sienna. It didn’t matter that I had messed everything up. It didn’t matter that I had let Lisa manipulate me into making terrible decisions. I still wanted her. I still wanted Sienna. I had gone to their house, to Lucas’s house, to confront him. I told him that he hadn’t won, that I would take Sienna from hi
Chapter 176 Sienna's PovI slowly stirred from unconsciousness, my head throbbing as if a thousand voices were screaming inside my skull. The room around me was dim, and I could hear the soft hum of machines and the muffled voices of people talking. My eyes fluttered open, and the sterile smell of the hospital hit me like a wave. I tried to sit up, but the dizziness made my stomach churn, and I had to lie back down. I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to gather my strength. The memories from earlier, Lucas, the fight, everything, came rushing back. My heart raced. What happened? Was everyone okay?I tried to sit up again, this time more carefully, and saw a doctor standing by my side. "You're awake," the doctor said softly, a reassuring smile on his face. "How are you feeling?"I didn’t answer right away. Instead, I pushed myself up a little more, still feeling weak but determined. "I want to go home," I said, my voice hoarse.The doctor frowned slightly. "I’m afraid that’s not
Chapter 175 Lisa's PovI couldn’t contain my smile as I watched everything unfold. The plan was working perfectly, just as I had envisioned. The doctor, the coma syringe, the manipulation, it was all falling into place. I had been playing this game for so long, and now, I was finally going to win. Sienna was still unconscious, and all I needed was for her to stay that way for a little while longer. The more time I bought, the more control I gained over Lucas. If I could just keep her out of the picture long enough, Lucas would be mine. He would see that I was the one who was truly loyal, the one who could give him everything he wanted.I watched as the doctor prepared the syringe, the liquid inside glowing faintly. He was hesitant, but I had made sure to convince him that this was the only way. We had to keep Sienna incapacitated for a while, just long enough for me to take full control of the situation.“You’re sure this will work?” I asked, my voice low but insistent.The docto
Chapter 174 Lucas’s PovI was so damn tired. Tired of the constant pain, the grief, and the frustration that seemed to follow me everywhere I went. It felt like the universe had it out for me, like I had been cursed to live a life of endless suffering. First, Daphne’s death, my daughter, gone in an instant. And now Sienna. She was slipping further away from me, her mind unraveling in a way I couldn’t control. I had tried everything, but nothing seemed to work. I had lost her once already, and now, I was on the verge of losing her again.I couldn’t help but think that maybe I was the problem. Maybe I was bad luck. Maybe it was me who was causing all of this. First, I had failed Daphne, and now, I was failing Sienna. It was all my fault. I had let her down, let us both down. I didn’t deserve her, and maybe she didn’t deserve me either. It was the only logical conclusion I could come to in my exhausted, broken state.I had been considering it for a while now, but now, it seemed like t
Chapter 173 Lisa's Pov The plan had worked perfectly. I couldn’t help but feel a rush of satisfaction as I sat back and watched it all unfold. Everything had fallen into place just as I’d imagined. Lucas was finally starting to see things my way. He was starting to realize that I was the one who could truly make him happy. Sienna, on the other hand, was falling apart, just as I’d hoped. Her pain was my victory. And now, it was time to solidify my place in his life. Max had already informed me that he had taken Sienna out of the house. He’d gotten her out of the way, which meant there was no one to stop me. I knew exactly where Lucas would be, and I knew how to manipulate the situation to my advantage. This was my moment. I couldn’t afford to waste it. I went to Lucas’s place, my heart pounding with anticipation. This was it. I was going to make him mine. I wasn’t going to let Sienna interfere any longer. I had done everything I could to push her out of the picture, and now
Chapter 172 Sienna's Pov The weight of the world crashed down on me as I sat there, staring at the sterile white walls of the hospital room. My mind refused to process the words the doctor had just spoken, but they echoed in my ears, replaying over and over again. I felt like I was suffocating, my chest tightening with every breath I took. Daphne. My precious little girl. Gone. Just like that. The doctor had explained it so calmly, so matter-of-factly, but all I could hear was the deafening silence that followed. My baby, my Daphne, was no longer here. The doctor had told me that she had been suffering from a condition that was only revealed too late, something no one could have foreseen. A brain tumor. And the worst part? It had been growing silently, without any signs, until it was too late to treat. I blinked hard, trying to push back the tears that threatened to drown me. I didn’t want to cry. I couldn’t. Not here. Not in front of the doctor, not in front of Lucas, who