All Chapters of The Runaway's Replacement: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Lyra's scream pierced the air. "Help! Someone, help!"Instantly, the head maid, and the other maids, who had been hiding in fear, emerged from their hiding spots.Piper, who had been cowering in the nearby closet, rushed out, her face pale. "Oh my god, Lyra! You killed him?"Lyra ignored their words, her mind racing with the need to save Harrison. A crimson stain spread across the left side of his chest, and Lyra's heart sank. "Please don't let it be his heart," she whispered, fear gripping her.Lyra's hand trembled as she tilted Harrison's head back, lifting his chin to open his airway. She listened for breath sounds and felt for air on her cheek. "He's not breathing!" she exclaimed, her eyes soaked in tears."Give up, Lyra. He's dead. I'm sure you are happy, I can't be with my lover anymore," Piper said, her hands folded on her chest as she felt reluctant. Lyra didn't give up, "Harrison, please." She pleaded, having hope that Harrison would start breathing. She began chest compr

Lyra's jaw dropped, and her lips parted in surprise. Her eyes locked on Piper, and she didn't believe her ears for a moment. Her chest heaved as if she'd been winded. The room seemed to shrink before Lyra's eyes and Piper's words hung in the air like a challenge. "How dare you!" Lyra's voice trembled with rage.Piper's lips curled upwards, her smile spreading like a slow-burn fire. "The truth hurts, doesn't it?" Piper taunted.Lyra's hands instinctively cradled her belly, protectiveness surging through her. "You have no right to advise me about my child, you cheap whore," Lyra spat.Piper shrugged. "You are only afraid of the truth, Lyra. You are the cheap whore here because I met him first."Lyra's anger boiled over. She took a step closer to Piper. "You're evil," Lyra hissed. "You kept such a secret from me?" Piper's expression turned mocking. "You're so naive, Lyra. Your husband, Harrison has a child with me, and you think you are special?" Lyra's eyes blazed and she clenched h

*Warning: Explicit Content Ahead*Mature Themes and Graphic ContentReader Discretion Advised"I'm out of my mind," Harrison declared, his voice cracking. "I'm going crazy for you, Lyra."His brown eyes burned with intensity, holding Lyra captive.She was trapped in his possessive grip, unable to look away. Her throat constricted, and Lyra swallowed hard.She tried to wriggle free, but Harrison's grip tightened. He pinned her against the wall, his arms forming a cage."No escape," his eyes seemed to say. "You're going to act mute now?" Harrison teased.Lyra's lips parted, "I..." But Harrison's mouth silenced hers. His lips slammed against hers, fierce and demanding.Lyra's hands fluttered, caught between pushing him away and pulling him closer. Harrison's kiss deepened, his breath mingling with hers.Automatically, Lyra's eyes fluttered closed, and a soft moan escaped her lips. Harrison's warm palm glided up her thigh, slipping beneath her dress.His fingers traced the curve of her le

Lyra moved away from Harrison, her chest rising and falling with ragged breaths as the door creaked open, shattering the intimate atmosphere. Their gazes snapped towards the intruder- Adrian who stood frozen in the dooralway. Harrison swiftly draped a duvet over Lyra, shielding her from Adrian's view. "How dare you come in without knocking?" Harrison said, his deep voice commanding attention. Adrian's eyes widened as he took in the scene before him. He bowed his head, his face flushing. "Ah, I—"His gaze drifted to Lyra, and he swiftly turned his back, attempting to retreat. "I'm so sorry, Sir. I didn't mean to interrupt. I only wanted to..."His words trailed off, and Harrison's patience snapped. "Get out!" Harrison bellowed.Adrian nodded hastily and shuts the door behind him. His departure was swift, leaving Harrison and Lyra alone once more.Harrison's gaze softened as he looked at Lyra, her exhaustion evident. He gently drew her closer, guiding her head to rest on his chest. "

Harrison's fingers wrapped around Lyra's wrist, his grip tightening. "No, not until you admit the truth."Lyra twisted her arm, breaking free. She avoided Harrison's gaze, her eyes darting around the area. "You need to get your head out of the clouds, Harrison." Her voice trembled.Harrison's eyes narrowed. "What's going on, Lyra?"Lyra's gaze dropped to her stomach, her hands cradling the gentle curve. "Besides, what's so special about Piper?" she asked, her tone laced with a hint of jealousy.Harrison's brow furrowed. "What do you mean?"Before he could press further, Lyra's face contorted. She clamped a hand over her mouth, her eyes widening in alarm.She spun around, rushing toward the bathroom. The sound of retching echoed through the door, followed by the splash of water.Lyra came out of the bathroom, her face pale, her hair disordered. She clutched her stomach, her breathing shallow.Harrison's expression softened. "Lyra, are you alright? Should I get you a —"She raised a han