All Chapters of Mommy, Which one is Daddy? The Luna's Comeback with Secrets: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter 31

Carina’s POVI sat in my office, staring blankly at the desk in front of me. My mind raced with thoughts I couldn’t quiet. How could this happen? The investors were from my stepfather’s company. It didn’t make sense. Did he know it was me? Or worse, did his sons know?The very thought of them made my stomach twist. I didn’t want to see them—ever. I gripped the edge of my desk, my knuckles turning white.“What are the chances?” I muttered under my breath. “Of all the companies in the world…”A sharp cough broke through my thoughts. Startled, I looked up to see Lisa standing at the door.“Lisa! I didn’t hear you come in,” I said, my voice shaky.She gave me a knowing smile. “That’s because you were miles away, boss. Are you okay?”“Yeah, I’m fine,” I lied, forcing a smile. “What’s up?”“I just came to let you know the driver has taken the boys home. Your meeting ran long, so I figured it was best to get them settled.”I exhaled a small sigh of relief. “Thanks, Lisa. I appreciate that.”
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Chapter 32

Carina’s POVThe car hummed softly as we made our way home. I sat in the back, my phone in hand, scrolling through the Kowalski Group’s website. My mind wouldn’t stop racing. Why now? Why my company? After all these years, I had done everything to leave them behind. My stepbrothers, their cruel jokes, the endless torment—and my mother, who never stood up for me.I sighed and closed my eyes for a moment. Even thinking about it made my chest feel tight. Sure, I missed my mom sometimes, but leaving was the best decision I’d ever made. Still, today had been a whirlwind, and my nerves were shot.“Long day, ma’am?” my driver, Alex, asked suddenly, his voice breaking through my thoughts.I looked up at him in the rearview mirror. He had a warm smile, his eyes filled with kindness.“You could say that,” I replied with a small smile. “How about you? The boys didn’t give you too much trouble, did they?”Alex laughed, shaking his head. “Trouble? Those two are the definition of trouble! Liam woul
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Chapter 33

Carina’s POVI walked into the bar at the corner of my parlor, my footsteps heavy with exhaustion. My hands reached for the bottle of whiskey almost instinctively. Pouring myself a glass, I felt a moment of calm, but it didn’t last long. My mind was racing too fast for any drink to keep up.As I raised the glass to my lips, I heard footsteps on the stairs. I turned just in time to see Ethan coming down, his face flushed, hair slightly messy. “Whew!” he said, plopping onto the nearest stool. “Those kids are a handful. Leo tried to climb onto my shoulders while Liam declared himself king of the living room.”I laughed, reaching for another glass. “You’re their official play partner, Ethan. You signed up for this,” I teased, pouring him a drink and sliding it across the counter.“Yeah, yeah,” he replied with a chuckle, taking a sip. “But seriously, you look wiped out. What’s going on? Work giving you trouble?”I let out a heavy sigh, swirling the whiskey in my glass. “You could say that.
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Chapter 34

Carina’s POVThe D day to meet my stepfather came, I stepped into the office, my heels clicking against the polished floor. The usual buzz of my team greeted me, but my nerves were on edge. Today wasn’t just another workday. Today, I was supposed to meet him.I clutched my coffee cup a little tighter, its warmth barely soothing my racing heart. I tried to remind myself to breathe. This wasn’t the same Kowalski I grew up knowing—or so I hoped.Lisa met me by my office door, her tablet in hand and her expression brighter than mine. “Good morning, Ms. Carter. You ready for the big meeting?”“As ready as I’ll ever be,” I said, forcing a smile.Lisa frowned slightly. “You okay? You look… tense.”“Just a lot on my mind,” I admitted, brushing past her and setting my bag down on my desk.“Well, don’t worry. You’ve got this. And Mr. Kowalski is already in the conference room waiting for you. He arrived early, by the way.”“Great,” I muttered under my breath, taking a long sip of coffee.Lisa t
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Chapter 35

Carina’s POV“Lisa,” I called out as I walked back into my office. My voice was sharp, and I didn’t care if it showed how tense I felt.She looked up from her laptop, eyebrows raised. “Yes, Carina?”“I need you to reschedule the meeting with the marketing team,” I said, pacing. “Move it to tomorrow. Also, draft an email to the investors thanking them for today’s session. Make it professional, but warm.”Lisa nodded, already typing. “Got it. Anything else?”“Yes. Forward me the budget report. I’ll review it later tonight.” I stopped pacing and looked at her. “And… hold my calls for the rest of the day.”Lisa’s fingers paused on the keyboard. She looked at me with concern. “Carina, are you okay?”I forced a smile. “I’m fine. Just need to step out for a bit. Clear my head.”She hesitated, then nodded. “Alright. Let me know if you need anything.”“Thanks, Lisa.” I grabbed my bag and headed out before she could ask any more questions.I didn’t plan to end up at the bar, but my feet seemed
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Chapter 37

Carina’s POVI quickly picked up my phone to dial Ethan’s number, but it wasn’t going through.“God!” I muttered under my breath, standing on the busy street. My hands trembled as I stared at the screen, trying again. Still nothing. Panic was settling in, like an unwanted guest. My mind raced.“Lisa! Lisa!” I said, scrolling furiously through my contacts. After what felt like forever, I finally tapped her name. The phone rang once. Twice. Three times.“Hello, ma’am,” Lisa’s calm voice answered.“Lisa, contact my driver and have him pick me up at this location. I’ll send you the address now,” I barked, already typing.“Okay, ma’am. On it,” she replied and hung up.I sent her the address and exhaled deeply. My hands were still shaking. What is happening? My life was perfect. So why does everything feel like it’s crumbling now, especially after what I’ve discovered? Something from my past… something I thought was buried.The car arrived sooner than I expected. I jumped in and slammed the
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Chapter 38

Carina’s POVThe message blinked on my phone screen, bright and menacing: "You think you’re smart, right????"My stomach dropped. Before I could process it, another notification popped up. With trembling fingers, I scrolled down."You think the police will save you from all this... If you want your children, Liam and Leo, to be safe, meet me at the abandoned cathedral yard by 11 PM tonight. Or your sons and your so-called friend Ethan will die."The phone slipped from my hand, clattering to the floor. My heart raced, pounding in my ears. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe.“Carina!” Ethan’s voice snapped me out of my panic. He was at my side in an instant, his hands on my shoulders, steadying me. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”I shook my head quickly and snatched up the phone, holding it close. “Nothing,” I said, forcing my voice to sound calm. “I’m fine.”His eyes narrowed. “Carina, you’re shaking. Don’t tell me it’s nothing.”“I’m just... overwhelmed,” I said, plastering on a fake smil
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Chapter 39

CHAPTER 39Chapter 39: My Bullies, my Stepbrothers, My MatesCarina’s POVAs we walked back toward the house, my mind was racing. My phone vibrated in my hand, the notifications relentless. I clenched it tightly, afraid Ethan would notice. He was already watching me too closely. I needed to distract him—fast.“Ethan,” I said, breaking the silence.“Yeah?” he replied, looking over at me.“What do you think about... going back?” I asked, my voice shaky.He frowned. “Going back? What do you mean?”“Like... going back to see my mom,” I said. “And everyone else.”Ethan’s steps slowed, and he turned to face me. “Carina, you know how that affected you the last time you were there.”“I know,” I said quickly. “But maybe it’s different now. Maybe it’s time.”He shook his head. “For me, this isn’t the right time. You’ve got enough on your plate already. Why add more to it?”I sighed, kicking a loose stone on the road. It bounced ahead, echoing in the quiet night. “I just feel like Liam and Leo n
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Chapter 40

CHAPTER 40Chapter 40: My Bullies, my Stepbrothers, My MatesCarina’s POVI stared at the message on my phone, my heart racing."Don’t mess it up this time."What did it mean? There was no location. No instructions. Just those words blinking on the screen. I was confused and frustrated.Was this about last night? Did they know Ethan had escorted me out of the house? Was that why I didn’t get to meet them?I tapped my fingers against my thigh, trying to calm the panic swirling in my chest. My thoughts were a mess. I needed to figure this out. I couldn’t risk anything happening to Liam and Leo.The only reason I’d let them out of my sight was because they were writing their exams. Otherwise, I would’ve kept them home, locked away, safe.As if the universe could sense my anxiety, another message buzzed through."Meet me at SandStone Restaurant. VIP section. In 10 minutes. Don’t be late. COME ALONE!!!"I froze. SandStone Restaurant? That wasn’t far from where I was now. But 10 minutes? Ho
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Chapter 41

Carina’s POVThe next morning, I woke up with my head throbbing and my body aching as though I hadn’t slept at all. My mind had been a whirlwind of thoughts the entire night. I had barely managed to close my eyes for more than an hour. Between the cryptic text messages, the burner phone, and Ethan’s relentless questions, I was on edge. But I had to keep moving—for my boys.I sighed and got dressed quickly, opting for a plain black blouse and beige trousers. As I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn’t help but notice the dark circles under my eyes. Shaking my head, I grabbed my bag, ensuring the burner phone was well-hidden, and headed out the door.I’d finally agreed to let Liam and Leo return to school, but only under strict conditions. They’d be accompanied by security guards at all times. I didn’t want to take any chances. It was the only way I could function without constantly worrying about their safety.The drive to work was uneventful, but my mind remained restless.
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