All Chapters of THIS THING CALLED LOVE: Chapter 31 - Chapter 35

On a bright and beautiful Saturday morning, three days after breaking the news of her pregnancy to Adrian, Edna decided to head to the store to pick up some groceries and provisions for the house. The air was crisp and fresh, and she found herself feeling more at ease than she had in a long time. Her marriage, despite its rocky beginnings, had finally settled into something warm and loving. Adrian, the man she once agreed to marry with little expectation of long-term commitment, had now become the center of her world. This new chapter of her life, coupled with the news of her pregnancy, felt like the start of something truly profound.As Edna pulled into the parking lot of the grocery store, she couldn’t help but smile at the thought of Adrian’s reaction to her pregnancy announcement just a few days prior. He had been surprised, of course, but overjoyed. His eyes sparkled with excitement, and he embraced her, kissing her softly and promising that they would face this new adventure tog

The Phone Call That Changed EverythingTwo days after Adrian and Edna's reconciliation, life felt a little lighter. They had begun rebuilding their bond, although some cracks still remained. For Adrian, loving Edna now felt like a new promise—one he was determined to uphold. They spent most of those days together, reconnecting, working through their lingering misunderstandings, and imagining the life they wanted to create. Just when things seemed like they were finally heading in the right direction, Adrian’s phone rang, and the name on the screen froze him in place. It was Lissa.Adrian hesitated. He knew ignoring the call would not make the situation go away, so after a brief internal debate, he picked up. “Hello?” he said cautiously, unsure of what to expect.Lissa’s voice was sharp, demanding answers the moment she began speaking. “Adrian! Why haven’t you reached out to me?” she snapped. Her frustration was palpable. “It’s been three days since we talked at the restaurant, and you

After the emotionally charged meeting between Donald, Edna, and Adrian, Donald was left shattered. He had thought he could keep things under control—that the arrangement he and Edna had made would eventually bring her back into his arms. But as he watched her choose Adrian, not just as her husband but as the father of their unborn child, he knew everything had changed. He was no longer part of her future. The realization was like a knife twisting in his chest, and he walked out of the restaurant, devastated and powerless.Sitting behind the wheel of his car, Donald gripped the steering wheel tightly, as if holding on to it could keep him from falling apart. The betrayal stung deeply, and even though he had known the risks when Edna married Adrian, he hadn’t expected her to fall in love—let alone carry his child. Swamped by disappointment and a sense of loss too heavy to bear, he drove aimlessly through the streets until he spotted a bar, dimly lit and tucked away from the bustling cit