Siya held him tightly, feeling his pain reverberating through his trembling body. She realized how deeply he was affected by her absence, and she vowed silently to never let him feel that way again."I'm here, Alex. I won't leave you," she whispered, her voice filled with determination and love. She gently stroked his back, offering him comfort and reassurance.After a moment, Alex's grip on her loosened, and he pulled away slightly to look into her eyes."I know you might find it strange that I've become attached to you so suddenly, but I've never felt this way with anyone else, and I know I'll never feel this way with anyone else but you. I've always been alone in my life. I don't even remember what my mother looks like, and my father didn't want me. He's happy with his own family and has never considered me as his son who needs love and care, not just his money. He's given me all the money I could ever want, but he's never given me the love I needed. He's always been ashamed of me.

"What's on your mind? You seem to be deep in thought,"Alice asked Siya, who was sitting with her at the table.Alice was breastfeeding her daughter and noticed Siya's somber expression, prompting her to inquire. Siya nervously glanced at Alice, her heart racing with anxiety."Is everything okay between you and Alex?" Alice gently touched Siya's hand and inquired.Siya shook her head, assuring her, "No, he's wonderful, loving, and caring.""Then what's the matter?" Alice pressed gently. Siya hesitated, her breath shaky as she licked her lips nervously."I... I'm pregnant," she finally confessed. Alice was momentarily speechless, her mind racing with surprise before she erupted in joy."Oh my goodness, really?" Her excited outburst caught the attention of everyone in the room, who had been busy with food preparations.Milla, in the midst of chopping vegetables with James by her side, paused to ask, "Alice, what's going on?"Lucas and Alex, tending to the barbecue, also turned their att

On the other side, James dropped Milla off at her home.When he stopped the car in front of her house, Milla nervously glanced at James, but his gaze remained fixed straight ahead, avoiding her. Milla recognized that look – she had seen it on Lucas's face when they were together.He never used to be bothered by her presence. "Thank you so much for the ride," Milla said with a smile, but James simply nodded his head in response.Feeling awkward, Milla quickly exited the car. As soon as she stepped out, James drove away without another word.Feeling a mix of disappointment and confusion, Milla watched the car disappear down the street. She couldn't shake the feeling of discomfort that lingered in the air.Walking up to her front door, she let out a sighIt was clear that James wasn't interested in anything beyond being polite.Despite her efforts to engage with him during the ride, he remained distant.Despite her disappointment, Milla couldn't deny the spark of attraction she felt towa

As she approached, Milla could feel her heart pounding in her chest.She tried to compose herself, but the sight of James with another woman stirred up a storm of emotions inside her. With each step closer, her determination grew stronger.She reached them just as they were ordering food, her eyes fixed squarely on James."James," she called out, her voice laced with a mix of anger and hurt.James turned to face her, surprise flickering in his eyes as he registered her presence."Milla?" he responded, his tone uncertain.Milla ignored the woman beside him, focusing solely on James she sat down chair next to James. Then finally she turns her head to the woman.Milla shifted her focus to the woman beside James."Hi, I'm Milla, Milla Smith," she introduced herself with a proud smile, though her tone carried a sharp edge.The woman regarded Milla with curiosity before glancing at James, awaiting his response.James hesitated for a moment before speaking."Milla, this is Emily. She's a col

After what felt like an eternity, they reached Milla's office building.James remained silent as he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car.James quietly followed Milla into her company. Her office was on the top floor, so they took the elevator. Milla stole glances at him from time to time, noticing the tense lines on his face."I'm sorry," she whispered, moving closer to him. James looked at her, his heart beating fast as he saw her guilty expression.His expression softened, and his hand reached out to cup her face, a subconscious gesture. He didn't realize it until he felt a spark upon touching her, but it was already too late to pull his hand away."It's okay, I can wait," he softly said. Milla felt warmth in her heart, and before she realized it, she raised onto her toes and pressed her lips to his. When their lips met, both froze in surprise.The kiss lasted only a moment before Milla pulled away, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. James was momentarily stunned,