All Chapters of THE TYRANT'S BABY: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Chapter 51: Pouring rainClaudia knelt in front of Damian, her hands trembling slightly as she gently wiped the tears from his cheeks with the edge of her sleeve. His sobs had quieted, but his shoulders still shuddered with the remnants of his pain. It was the first time she had ever seen him so vulnerable, and it twisted something deep inside her. She didn't know if it was guilt or love—or both."Please," Alaric whispered, his voice raw and hoarse. He looked at her, his eyes brimming with a mix of desperation and confusion. "Please don't tell me you'll leave me again..." His words trailed off as his chest tightened, and he clutched at the fabric of his shirt like he was trying to ease the ache in his heart.Claudia's hand froze mid-air, startled by the depth of his plea. She had heard Damian speak many times before, but there was something entirely different in the way he said this—something ancient and fractured. His words weren't just about her leaving him now; they were about some

Chapter 53: EnoughAlaric's gaze lingered on Selene. His expression was unreadable yet filled with an odd intensity before he finally turned to Claudia. "Who is that woman?" He asked in his low but conscious voice.Claudia shifted uncomfortably, glancing toward Selene. "That's Selene. She's new here, a recent hire. She's pregnant, in case you couldn't tell.""Pregnant, you say?" Alaric murmured, his tone distant as his gaze flicked back to Selene. "Curious."The single word sent a ripple of unease through Claudia. She tried to keep her tone light but couldn't mask her irritation. "Why does that matter? It's not as though it concerns you."Alaric ignored her remark, his eyes narrowing slightly as though trying to piece together a fragmented thought. "She stirs a peculiar sense of familiarity within me. Yet... I cannot place her."Claudia stiffened. "You've been locked up in your office or at home for months before you got sick. When could you have possibly crossed paths with her?"Alar

Chapter 55: See You NeverIt was a Saturday morning, and Selene wandered out for a long walk to buy the vitamins her doctor had prescribed. The crisp air did little to clear the heaviness in her heart. After what had happened yesterday, she wasn't sure she could ever return to the bakery. She never imagined Claudia, who had always been kind and understanding, would lash out and slap her. But Selene couldn't entirely blame her. She had been desperate, overstepping boundaries that weren't hers to cross. She told herself she deserved it.What weighed even more heavily was the thought of seeing Alaric again. She wasn't sure if her heart could take it remembering the way he looked at her with disdain just yesterday.Selene sighed.The morning was serene and the streets were quiet. The air carried the faint scent of damp earth and morning mist. Selene closed her eyes as she walked, letting the scent wash over her. It was so familiar, exactly like the mornings she'd spent beside Alaric. Thos

Chapter 57: Not that badAlaric sat in his study, a book lying open before him, though his eyes barely glanced at the pages. His mind was elsewhere, consumed by thoughts of Selene. Their encounter earlier that day had stirred something deep within him—something he couldn't quite define. It wasn't just curiosity or sympathy. It was a strange, undeniable pull, as if her presence had reignited a part of him that had been long dormant.He leaned back in his chair while his fingers lightly grazed the armrest as he replayed the moment in his mind. The warmth of her hand on his, the gentle curve of her baby bump beneath his touch, and the miraculous flutter of tiny kicks. A smile crept across his lips at the memory, unbidden but impossible to suppress. For reasons he didn't fully understand, that fleeting connection had left him longing for more.Alaric chuckled softly to himself, shaking his head. "What's wrong with me?" he muttered, though the answer eluded him. He had been certain of his

Chapter 59: Find HerThe bell above the bakery door chimed softly as Alaric stepped inside. The warm, sweet scent of baked goods immediately enveloped him. His sharp eyes swept over the cozy interior, and the first person he saw was Marcie, sitting behind the counter. She looked utterly bored, her chin resting on her palm as she idly tapped her fingers on the polished surface.Marcie glanced up, her expression brightening slightly when she recognized him. "Oh, Damian," she greeted, her voice carrying a hint of surprise. "Didn't expect to see you here so today."Alaric forced a polite smile, nodding as he approached the counter. "Good morning, Marcie. Just thought I'd drop by." His tone was casual, but his eyes discreetly scanned the room, searching for a familiar face.Marcie raised an eyebrow, clearly catching his subtle movements. "Looking for something? Or someone?" she teased lightly as a knowing smirk tugged at her lips.Alaric straightened, masking his intent with a faint chuckl