Chapter 122 122 ~Elara’s POV Janae hugged me so tightly. When she pulled back, her eyes were bright and curious. “So is it a boy or a girl?” she asked, her voice dropping into that teasing tone that always made me laugh. “We don’t know yet,” I said, shaking my
Chapter 121 ~121 Elara’s POV Once we were ready, we headed to the dining room. The moment we entered, the maids bowed. The table was already set, and I noticed something different immediately. There was no heavy food. No spicy dishes. No complicated meals. Everything looked light: porridge, fresh fruit,
Chapter 120 120 ~Elara’s POV I shook my head, laughing harder now, even though tears threatened to spill again, not from fear this time, but from the joy and sheer absurdity of imagining this new little life with him. “You’re ridiculous,” I said between giggles, trying to push his chest
Chapter 119 119 ~Elara’s POV I sat on the bed, still frozen in a mix of shock and joy, my hands clutching the sheets as my mind tried to catch up with the reality the doctor had just delivered. I was going to be a mother. Somehow, the words still
Chapter 118 118 ~Elara’s POV When we entered the mansion, the guards and maids bowed like they always did. The head maid hurried forward and informed us that dinner was already set on the table, but Darlon shook his head gently and told her that we had already eaten at
Chapter 117 117 ~Elara’s POV I didn’t know what to say to that. Maybe because he wasn’t wrong. Back then, I was tangled in fear and the feeling that I didn’t deserve happiness, not the way others did. Not the way he offered it. Darlon’s hand brushed mine, almost cautiously.
Chapter 116 116 ~Elara’s POV Darlon placed a hand on the back of my chair like he was grounding me there with him, and he said it casually, like it was the most normal thing in the world. “I bought you food,” he said, as if the day hadn’t already
Chapter 115 115 ~Elara’s POV The work continued around me, and the entire office felt tense, as if the air was carrying a heartbeat of its own. Every sound was too loud, every pencil scratch felt like pressure, and every breath was a reminder that we were running out of
Chapter 114 114 ~Elara’s POV One of the interns approached with nervous eyes, holding a sketchbook like she was afraid it might burn her fingers. “Luna Elara,” she said, voice shaking a little, “I tried to draw something new, and I don’t know if it’s good enough because my hands
Chapter 113 113 ~Elara’s POV I walked back to my office with Janae at my side, and every step felt heavy like the ground was fighting me. My mind kept replaying Linda’s words, that stupid video, Ronan’s face, Lira’s threat, all of it tangled together like a mess of broken
Chapter 112 112 ~Elara’s POV Linda’s words hit me like a slap to the face. For a moment, I just stood there, staring at her as if she had spoken in a language I had never heard before. It sounded too messy, too humiliating, too tangled to be real, and
Chapter 111 111 ~Elara’s POV For a moment, I just stood there, looking at this small office, this man who risked everything because someone dangled hope like bait. A part of me understood desperation. Another part of me hated how often people used it as an excuse to hurt others.
Chapter 110 110 ~Elara’s POV I watched Janae step out of my office to carry out the order I gave her, and the moment the door clicked shut, silence filled the room like heavy smoke. I sat there, hands flat on my desk, feeling this strange mix of anger and
Chapter 109 109 ~Elara’s POV Janae’s name flashed on my screen, and I answered without thinking because she would never call this early unless something was really wrong. Her voice came through the phone, rushed and uneasy as she said that I needed to come to the company immediately, and
Chapter 108 108 ~Darlon’s POV I held her in my arms for a long time. Longer than I planned. Longer than I meant to. It felt necessary. It felt like the only thing that could hold the world still for a moment so she could breathe without fear. Elara leaned
Chapter 107 107 ~Lira’s POV I kept running until my legs felt like they were going to give up on me. My chest burned, my breath came in sharp, painful gasps, and the world around me blurred like I was underwater. I didn’t know how long I ran for. It
Chapter 106 106 ~Lira’s POV I stayed on that hotel bed for a long time, staring at the ceiling like it could suddenly solve my problems for me. My mind kept spinning in circles, the same thoughts returning over and over like a bad song on repeat. I felt angry.
Chapter 105 105 ~Lira’s POV The moment the plane landed, my chest felt tight, like the air in this new city was too heavy for me. People stood up, grabbing bags and stretching like nothing was wrong in their lives, while my whole world felt like it was cracking open.
Chapter 104 104 ~Elara’s POV I didn’t even think twice. I just ended the call. I didn’t want to talk to anyone. Not right now. Not when I was so happy. The phone rang again. I sighed, rubbing my forehead. “Not now, please p> I declined it. The third time
Chapter 103 103 ~Elara’s POV When the last reporter lowered their microphone, Darlon turned to me. His eyes held that mix of love and fire I had known for lifetimes, and before I could even take a breath, he leaned in and kissed me again. It wasn’t rushed or forced.