All Chapters of Married To My Husband's Sworn Enemy : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Lyla's POVThe news hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn’t prepared for this. I had walked into the hospital that day, thinking I was just going for a regular check-up, expecting the usual. But what the radiographer said next sent my heart racing—faster than I thought was possible. I wasn’t just expecting one baby; I was expecting two. Twins. It wasn’t just a surprise; it was a shock, a complete jolt to my system.I wasn’t sure if I was even ready for this. I had never been a mother before. How could I take care of two? I felt overwhelmed with the enormity of what I was about to face. Could I do it? Could I be a good mother? These questions ran through my mind in a steady stream, growing more and more frantic by the second."Sorry, can you check again? Are you sure? There has to be some mistake," I said, my voice barely concealing the panic rising inside me. The radiographer, a woman who looked seasoned and unbothered by my distress, glanced up, sensing the tension in my voice. Bailey,

Lyla’s POVThe hospital was eerily quiet, save for the sound of Bailey sobbing softly beside me. I could feel her fingers gently stroking my hair, the warmth of her touch a comfort even in my half-conscious state. My eyelids fluttered, and slowly, my vision began to clear. The first thing I noticed was the ceiling. It looked so strange, unfamiliar, as if I was seeing it for the first time. For a few seconds, my brain struggled to comprehend what had happened to me. Why was I here? Why did everything feel so... off?I stayed still, not moving, barely making a sound. I wasn’t sure if I was even supposed to be awake. But then, I let out a faint groan, and that’s when Bailey noticed. Her voice broke through the silence, relief flooding her tone.“Oh my God, you’re awake!” She rushed to call the doctor, her words frantic but laced with love. I wanted to speak, to call out her name, but my body felt like it was made of lead. I couldn’t move, couldn’t even lift my head. My mouth was numb, as

Lyla’s POVSasha was taken aback when I slapped her, clearly not expecting me to react that way. She had assumed I’d be passive, letting her do whatever she wanted. But as soon as she crossed the line, I didn’t hesitate. The slap brought her back to reality.“How dare you raise your hands to me?” I demanded, my voice cold and steady.The shock on Sasha’s face was evident, but her anger quickly followed. She stepped toward me, but before she could get any closer, Bailey positioned herself between us, a clear warning in her posture.“Don’t even think about it,” Bailey said, her voice firm. “If you try anything, it won’t end well for you.”Sasha glared at her. “And who are you?”“I’m Lyla’s sister,” Bailey said, unflinching. “And if you keep treating people like this, you’ll regret it. Mrs. Maddy here is like family, and you spilled your drink on her without an ounce of decency. I won’t stand by and watch that. The next time you try this, I will beat you to a pulp and what I would do to

Lyla’s POVIt had been two months since Jace was discharged from the hospital, and things had been anything but peaceful. Sasha had moved in with us, and she was a force to be reckoned with—an endless storm of drama and desperation. Every day, she seemed to find a new way to get Jace’s attention. Whether it was cooking for him or coming into his room to remind him to take his medication, nothing seemed to work. No matter what she did, Jace ignored her, constantly putting her in her place whenever she overstepped.His mother had recently gifted her another engagement ring—a diamond so large that it made mine look tiny by comparison. I didn’t care, though. I knew what was real between Jace and me, and no shiny rock could change that.Sasha, however, seemed determined to flaunt the ring at every opportunity, especially around me. I could see her trying to provoke a reaction, but I remained unfazed. I had bigger things to focus on—like Jace.One morning, I was sitting in the bed room with

Lyla’s POVA wave of panic swept over me as Bailey fussed around my closet, trying to help me pick out an outfit. I could feel my anxiety building, tightening in my chest. It was like a storm that I couldn’t control. I'd never been this anxious before, and I struggled to get a grip on my emotions."If you don’t calm down, you’re going to wet yourself," Bailey said, rolling her eyes. She glanced at a peach-colored blazer, holding it up in front of me. "Why are you shaking like you just caught a cold?""I have to present at a board meeting," I muttered, trying to steady my breath. "Jace’s family doesn’t even like me. His father, uncle, mom... they’re all on the board. What if they try to tear me down when I present? What if I mess it up? Is this really a good idea? Should I just turn it down?" My hand pressed against my forehead, and I could barely breathe. I felt like I might pass out."You're overthinking this. You're intelligent, you’re smart, and you’ve done presentations before," B