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I knew my sperm donor was going to come for me with a vengeance. I was prepared."Please, in the realm of marital affairs, you're a repeat offender. How could you say I did this to you?" I replied. "Besides, your wife and son were the ones who sent you to jail. Technically.""How else could she have known if you didn't tell her?!" he barked."Well, she is my mom who raised me too. Technically. I reported the case out of the kindness of my heart. You should praise me for it instead," I shot back, feeling pretty pleased with myself."Feeling smug with your smart mouth, bitch? I should have strangled you when you were a baby!"Was this the sort of thing a father should say? I seriously thought he hadn't been locked up long enough."Did you call just to shout at me? 'Cause if you're done, goodbye," I said, disappointed.He stopped me."What? Not feeling enough? You need to be careful. If you rupture a blood vessel from your fiery temper, your wife and children might belong to someo
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I didn't understand it at first, but the more I thought about it, the more it seemed that the Kenways might have orchestrated our interaction from beginning to end.This wasn't just about "the Kenways being good people." It felt more like "they were doing this on purpose."But why? I was an heiress abandoned by my own family. Even my civil partner had discarded me.Sure, I might have been easy on the eyes and skilled at tailoring, but so what? Those traits alone couldn't have been enough for them to care so much.Everything started to feel suspicious.Harry was still ranting, but I hadn't been listening until he shouted, "I'm talking to you, Taylor! If you think your mom's shares aren't enough, I'll give you one-tenth of mine, too! And don't even ask for more—this alone makes you the second most influential shareholder after me!"His words made one thing clear: he was trying to drag me into his failing business. He wouldn't have let me take the second spot otherwise.He truly wa
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Could one of the Kenways need a blood source for their own rare blood type?My experiences growing up taught me much about human cruelty and underhanded schemes. Even my own family had no qualms about exploiting me.As such, how could someone who wasn't even a friend or family member suddenly be so kind to me?And to think, I had believed I was lucky to have met good people.Lisbeth's cryptic words from a few days ago only deepened my suspicion that the Kenways had ulterior motives in approaching me.Then there was Edward, who had warned me about them. Maybe he knew something I didn't.Fear and anxiety churned within me.How had I managed to visit their residence alone so many times? It was isolated, in the middle of nowhere, and so vast it would be easy to get lost.If they ever decided to harm me, I'd have nowhere to run.The only reason I was still alive must have been because my mother and grandfather were protecting me from above.Still, I couldn't help but laugh at myse
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Soren rejected my proposal. "Nah, it's fine. It's hardly urgent. We can schedule another time when you're free.""I don't think I'll be free anytime soon. If my sister passes away, I'll have a lot to handle. I'd rather not delay your commission, so I'd like my assistant to speak with you," I said as sincerely and politely as I could.He wasn't foolish. He immediately sensed something was off. "Taylor, why does it sound like you're distancing yourself? Have I, or my family, done something wrong?"He was as candid as ever, never one to mince words.My tongue faltered. I couldn't come up with an excuse anymore.Soren added patiently, "Please let us know if we've offended you in any way. It's alright.""N-No! Quite the opposite. You… You've been so unimaginably considerate and kind to me that it's almost…"'Almost feels like a trap!' I finished in my mind.I didn't dare say it aloud for fear of offending them.He chuckled. "Have we been so friendly that you suspect an ulterior mot
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I expected this, and yet it still hurt.In my mind's eye, Soren's silhouette was so vivid—we had only just met, and yet every expression he made, his smile, his gentlemanly gestures, and his kind mannerisms were etched into my memory.My melancholy lingered for a while, but when it was time to leave, I rose and mentally prepared myself for the hospital visit.Fighting the Joneses was an uphill battle. I had no time to waste lamenting feelings or sentimentalities. Time was the only relief I had now.-When I arrived at the hospital, I saw Harry and Cameron waiting. These two should have been locked up, and yet here they were, free as ever. Edward had to be behind it.Maddison's condition was as bad as they had claimed. She was hooked to all sorts of equipment—wires and tubes obscured her, and she relied on a respirator hooked to her nose.Her eyes lacked vitality. Her skin was sallow. She turned slowly and shot me a glare of resentment.Edward looked no better. Dark bags hung un
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Edward already knew the kind of person Maddison was. He knew he had made a mistake in being with her.Unfortunately, his ego mattered more than his integrity, and he refused to admit his mistake. Instead, he kept telling himself—and everyone else—that she was different from the person she had already revealed herself to be.But now, Maddison no longer wanted to pretend. She had unmasked herself, and in doing so, she had stripped Edward's ego bare.How could he not feel embarrassed?Maddison knew her days were numbered. There was no reason to pretend she understood what "shame" and "decency" meant anymore.She extended her hand and said arrogantly, "Give me the bracelet! You signed those papers, so don't try to change your mind halfway!"I held the bracelet, meeting her gaze with a cold, unfazed stare.She turned to Edward for help."Eddy, please help me take the bracelet and let me wear it. Please?" she cooed weakly, raising her hand with difficulty.I looked into Edward's eye
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Maddison sputtered, the machine next to her beeping an alert.Edward quickly leaned in and patted her back reassuringly. "Maddie, please. You should rest.""Don't tell me what to do!" she snapped, shoving him away.Then, she cackled lightly at me. "That's why your mom died so soon. It was divine retribution! Divine punishment! She deserv— Cough, cough!"She gasped for breath, struggling to recover from the violent coughing fit.Edward's expression darkened. He patted her back again. "Maddie, I told you, not one more word, alright? You need to take care of yourself. You've got everything you wanted now, haven't you?"His tone had risen at the end, and he was clearly upset.She looked away from me, staring at him in disbelief. "Did you just scold me, Eddy?""No, I was just frustrated for your sake," he explained, his voice calm but tinged with irritation."My sake? My sake?! No! You're doing this for her sake! For her! You don't want me to show her the truth because her poor, fr
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Maddison abruptly stopped bawling, as though a thought had occurred to her.She released her grip on him and removed the bracelet from her wrist. "I don't want her things anymore! I don't want any of it—not this bracelet! I want you! I just want you!"She threw the bracelet at my feet.The room froze.I tried to catch it before it hit the floor, but I was too late—the bracelet shattered into pieces."How dare you?!" Edward suddenly roared.I froze, still staring at the broken pieces.Maddison was silent, too—maybe shocked by her own action or perhaps bewildered by Edward's response.I leered at her, my gaze burning with fury.Edward seemed taken aback by his outburst. He quickly approached me and crouched beside me, reaching toward the pieces hesitantly. "I'm sorry, Taylor. I…"I ignored him and turned away from Maddison, focusing on the shards.Suddenly, Edward turned to Maddison and barked, "Apologize to her, now!"Maddison pursed her lips and began sobbing again. "But I
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Jean was efficient. She convinced her family to buy the Edwardian Taylor in record time. When the news broke, my colleagues were alarmed, thinking something bad had happened.I sent out a notice telling everyone not to panic. No one would be fired after the change of ownership. I also told them to keep the news under wraps.I worried that Soren was still watching my business and me. Maybe he'd notice something was off.The acquisition process went smoothly. I lowballed my company's price as a quiet thank-you for all the help I'd received along the way.Jean's father signed the contract and paid me immediately.Seeing the sudden swell in my bank account was dizzying. This company represented years of effort, bearing witness to my first relationship and even my civil partnership.And now, it was sold. The man who had started this with me was in prison, while I was preparing to leave.Everything is impermanent.I took some time to collect myself before paying off the remaining deb
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"Cause' I miss you?" I replied.We went to the Oriole. Amanda and I had been there once before—back when we met Candy and tricked her into paying for our food.This time, I swapped wine for a fruit punch and thanked Amanda for coming. While we waited for our food, I got straight to the point.Amanda looked stunned. "Is… today supposed to be April first?"I laughed. "Ha! No. This isn't a joke. I'm going to sell the company and make you my COO. If you agree, then Jeannie will be your boss, not me."Jamie's contract hadn't matured yet, so he was still the manager instead of the COO. That's why I had so much work—covering that empty position, too.Amanda stared at me, confused. "But… why? Why sell your company? Are you… in trouble?""No, it's because…" I trailed off, unsure if anyone might be listening.I leaned in and whispered in her ear instead.Amanda blinked, clearly bewildered. She looked at my abdomen. "Soren's?!"I nodded."Oh my god. Are you sure you're not the main cha
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I had been pretty worried about what to eat for lunch, but Jean's question solved the problem. I was craving food from the Oriole!"My usual favorites. If you'd be so kind, hee hee.""I'll get the cook on it.""Aww, you're the best, Jeannie," I cooed.Unfortunately, Jean saw through me. "Hmph! Flattery won't get you anywhere, lady! You're still going to get an earful when I get there!"Cherry returned from walking Bullet and asked what I wanted for lunch. I told her Jean was on her way with a feast."Oh! Should I return to the office now?""Nah. Stay and enjoy lunch with me first, at least!"Jean arrived a little after 11:00 p.m. with the Oriole's finest.As I lunged at the food, Jean asked, "You're not showing morning sickness yet, huh?""Nah. My pregnancy is still early. I'm fine." I was planning to use my relatively good appetite now to indulge and store energy for my little one.It was this thought that made me realize I still wanted to keep the baby."Jeannie, I want t
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Soren left. So did my sleep.I woke up very late the next morning.When the doctor came for a check-up, I asked about my condition. All I needed was some bedrest, so I decided to discharge myself.I had to leave. I couldn't bear the thought of another encounter with Soren.-Our new apartment was larger and brighter than the last place I'd rented.Bullet was especially pleased. Still, I couldn't take him for a walk anymore."Get some rest, Tay. I'll take Bullet out!" Cherry said kindly as she grabbed the leash and fastened it around his neck. She left shortly after.I sat on the couch, absentmindedly caressing my abdomen. I was home, yet a tight knot of anxiety still lingered.I had asked the doctor about the pneumonia medication I'd taken. I'd swallowed those pills long before I knew I was pregnant, and I worried they might have adverse effects.The doctor had asked for more details but still couldn't offer a clear answer. He had simply said, "There's a risk."I had already
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I would recognize that voice anywhere. This figure was real.This figure was him. The man who had pretended to be a stranger when we met earlier today.My heart raced after he helped me. I remembered how he had treated me earlier, and a wave of grief swept over me.I shrugged off his touch. "What kind of kink is this? Why are you watching someone sleep in the middle of the night like a ghost? You scared me!""Sorry," he murmured, his voice as gentle as it had always been when he spoke to me. It was hard to believe he was the same man I had seen earlier. "I just wanted to make sure you were alright."My throat tightened. What if he already knew?But maybe he didn't. His response suggested he didn't."Nothing. Just fatigue. It hit me harder than expected. The doctor said all I need is rest," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady.He seemed to smile. "I was sick a few days ago, too. Just got better.""I heard from Candy.""Guess we're in the same boat."My chest tightened.
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"You have to keep this secret, Cherry, okay?" I said suddenly.Cherry frowned. "But why? Don't you want Mr. Kenway to know? This is huge—""Shh!" I interrupted.She fell silent."The doctors said my health isn't exactly the best, right?" I asked.I had already started thinking of myself as a mother. I wanted this child to grow up healthy, so I needed to be healthy.I had missed most of what the doctor had said because I was too shocked, but I planned to ask again."Well, the doctors said you've been overexerting yourself lately. You've got high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anemia…""Got it. I need some good sleep. Order me something big and filling, Cherry. I'll eat it after I wake up." I rolled to my side and closed my eyes.Cherry might have thought this was strange, but I couldn't care less. I just wanted to enjoy the experience of becoming a mother.I gently caressed my abdomen as I daydreamed about life with my child.-Later that day, the doctor came again.By t
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"What is it? Can I go home now?" I asked immediately."Er, no," Cherry replied, shaking her head. "The doctors are here."I turned to see two white-coated figures enter. "Hello, Miss Jones. Here's your report."Before I could even glance at the paper, the doctor delivered the most unexpected news I could have imagined. "You're pregnant. You fainted because your body was experiencing the early discomforts of your pregnancy."What the hell?! "W-What did you just say? I… I'm pregnant?!""Yes," the doctor confirmed. "Only a few weeks along. But your overall health isn't great. Your blood pressure is high, you're anemic, and your cholesterol is a little elevated. Have you been overworking yourself lately? This isn't good for a mother, ma'am.""If you're expecting this child, you need to start taking better care of yourself. If not, now might be the right time for a safe abortion."The doctors bombarded me with information, not giving me a moment to process any of it.Thankfully, Che
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Jamie and Cherry managed to get me into a large, expensive ward."I should stay with you tonight, Tay!" Cherry offered, her gaze lingering on the small bed next to mine meant for a caretaker.I frowned. "No, that's not necessary. I'm not that sick. I might even be discharged by the afternoon."I still didn't want to stay here. The feeling only grew stronger when I saw Soren in the corridor. If I stayed, I might run into him again. My heart couldn't bear another encounter with his distant indifference.More than that, I feared I might—out of weakness—use my current illness as an excuse to talk to him and ask him to come back. It would only cause more chaos.I silently prayed that the report would show I was fine and that I could leave immediately.After settling into bed, I said, "Mr. Young, the company will probably need you to give the others some direction. I'm fine with just Cherry here."Jamie gave me a meaningful look but nodded. "Understood. If you need anything, have Cher
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I could feel the acid reflux building up. I was probably just hungry, right? I should definitely eat something after the meeting.Things turned out to be more than I had imagined.After the meeting ended, I stood up, taking two steps before feeling faint. My head throbbed, and my legs felt weak.I collapsed. As darkness slowly consumed me, I heard Jamie and Cherry rushing toward me at the same time.I had no idea what happened next.-When the world came back into focus, I found myself lying on a hospital bed."Tay-Tay! You're awake!" Cherry exclaimed, her face lighting up with a smile. "You really scared us! You just... collapsed like that! If it weren't for Mr. Young, you could have knocked yourself out on the window!"I still felt faint—hell, I was pretty nauseous."What happened? What did the doctor say?" I asked, trying to steady myself."No idea yet. They just took your blood sample. We're waiting for the results," she replied.As a figure approached, Cherry stood up.
