All Chapters of Whispers of a Second Chance: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“Nice to meet you!” I forced a smile, shaking her hand. The awkwardness of the moment hung heavy in the air.“Thank you for your hard work, Tyra!” Helena’s voice was warm, but I couldn't shake the feeling that her smile was a little too bright, a little too forced.“Let her do her work.” Daryl’s voice was a low rumble beside me, and I felt a jolt of surprise. He was already there, his gaze fixed on Helena. His presence, unexpected and unwelcome, amplified the tension in the room.“Yeah, I will leave now.” The words felt hollow, my smile fading as I turned towards the door. I couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration. I was supposed to be focused on my work, not caught in this awkward dance of forced pleasantries and unspoken tension.Helena’s laughter echoed through the hallway, a mocking reminder of my presence in Daryl’s office. I tried to bury myself in work, but her laughter, coupled with Daryl’s earlier behavior, gnawed at my mind. Why was he acting so…f

The weight of my body felt like a leaden blanket. I opened my eyes to a blinding white. My throat was dry, and a dull ache throbbed in my head. I saw Joana, curled up asleep on the couch, her face pale in the harsh light. I tried to call out to her, but my voice was a hoarse whisper. The door creaked open, and Daryl and Tyler stepped in, their faces etched with concern. They saw me awake and immediately called for the doctor. A flurry of activity followed, nurses bustling around, instruments clicking, voices murmuring. I lay there, enveloped in the cacophony, until the doctor finally spoke, his calm voice a beacon in the storm. "Ms. Sandoval, can you tell me how you're feeling?" The doctor's voice was calm and reassuring, her eyes focused on me. I met her gaze, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over me. "A bit dizzy," I managed to say, my voice a little shaky. She nodded, her expression unreadable. "And when was your last menstrual

“What’s happening here?” I blurted, my voice a tremor in the sudden silence. Their grins, wide and knowing, sent a shiver down my spine.“So, you’re thinking Helena’s Daryl’s girlfriend?” The man’s words were a slow, deliberate drawl, each syllable dripping with a chilling amusement. He was like Laxus, the first time I’d met him, a presence that commanded attention, a force I couldn’t quite understand.“That’s what it looks like,” I managed, my voice barely a whisper. The man nodded slowly, his eyes gleaming with a hidden knowledge.“I’m Helena’s boyfriend,” he said, his voice a low rumble, “Yazi, by the way.” He extended his hand, his grip firm and unwavering, a silent challenge that sent a wave of unease crashing over me.My eyes darted to his hand, a wave of apprehension washing over me, before I hesitantly shook it."Tyra," I said, offering my hand. He smiled, his eyes lingering on Daryl for a moment before returning to me. "It's so nice to mee

"I'm a bit confused. Would you mind clarifying the situation?" Tyler asked as they went downstairs.Joana's gaze lingered on me for a moment before moving to the paper."Let me see that!" Joana said, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, and I handed her the paper.Joana's hand trembled slightly as she unfolded the paper. A look of shock crossed her face, and she handed it back to me, her gaze fixed on Daryl."Tyra?" Tyler's voice was laced with concern. I could only shake my head, a wave of emotion washing over me. "Yes, I'm pregnant!" I blurted out, my eyes searching for Daryl's reaction.Daryl's eyes held no emotion, just a blank stare. My heart sank. I knew this pregnancy would change everything between us."I'm sorry, I shouldn't have seen that," Daryl said, his voice tight with discomfort. He turned and walked away, his footsteps echoing in the living room.I let Daryl leave without a word. As soon as the door cl

"He's here?" I whispered, my eyes darting around for a hiding spot. Laxus? It couldn't be. And Daryl, he's actually considering him as an investor? This is a nightmare.I found a hiding spot and huddled there, my heart pounding in my chest. After a couple of minutes, I managed to calm myself enough to pull out my phone and send a message to Daryl.‘I'm sorry, sir, I need to step out for a moment,’ I said, my cheeks burning with guilt. He granted my request, and I escaped the seminar, feeling a pang of remorse for my lie. Thank goodness for that, but I knew I had to make it up to him somehow.The seminar dragged on, but I finally made it to the end. Daryl's message about lunch with the guest arrived, and I was itching to get back to work.A feeling of unease washed over me as I walked towards the parking lot. Someone was watching me, and I turned to face him, my heart pounding in my chest."There you are!" Laxus's words were a chilling whi