Chapter 30 +25 BONUS LIANA’S POV “Daddy!” I cried out, my voice breaking, my legs moving before I could even think. He had just stormed on the th and Mother had rushed after him. I wanted to go too. I had to go. I had to make him understand. But
Chapter 29 LIANA’S POV +25 BONUS “I’ll take care of her,” Killian continued, his tone even. “Liana’s my responsibility. She and Ryan… they’re my family. I’ll do right by her. I’ll love her. I’ll protect her. I’ll never leave again p> Dad’s laugh was dry, cold. “Do right by her?
Chapter 28 CHAPTER TWENTY–EIGHT +25 BONUS LIANA’S POV “I’m waiting, Liana,” he said quietly, though there was nothing calm about the way he said it. It was the kind of quiet that came from trying to control too much anger. I let out a shaky breath, my fingers trembling at
Chapter 27 CHAPTER TWENTY–SEVEN +25 BONUS LIANA’S POV As waked into the ward room, I paused when I heard Ryan’s little voice floating through the hall door. I stopped right there, not wanting to interrupt, but what he was saying made my chest tighten. “Mommy doesn’t like it when I
Chapter 26 CHAPTER TWENTY–SIX LIANA’S POV ར་ན p> “That shouldn’t be the issue now!” My Father yelled, “The issue right now is that Killian here, raped yo- ” “Dad!” I screamed, cutting him off. “Please… There’s a kid here. ” That seemed to bring him back to his senses. He
Chapter 25 CHAPTER TWENTY–FIVE LIANA’S POV After dinner, when everything had quieted down and Ryan was already asleep, I sat on my bed brushing my hair when I heard a soft knock at the door. “ Come in,” I said. Mother stepped in, her expression calm but serious. She walked
Chapter 24 CHAPTER TWENTY–FOUR LIANA’S POV +25 BONUS As soon as my stepmom left the room, I sat back on the bed and released a huge sigh of relief. My heart was pounding hard in my chest. She was already starting to suspect. I could see it in her eyes.
Chapter 23 CHAPTER TWENTY–THREE +25 BONUS Liana’s POV “ Is this not…” her voice trailed off as she rubbed her eyes, looking between Killian, Ryan, and me. Her expression was a mix of confusion and realization. Her gaze settled on Ryan, who was now hiding shyly behind my leg. “Liana,”
Chapter 22 +25 BONUS CHAPTER TWENTY–TWO LIANA’S POV Killian first of all picked Ryan from school. The moment Ryan saw my face, he frowned deeply. “Mummy?” he asked, holding his backpack straps tightly. “Why are you crying? ” I turned my face away quickly, wiping the tears with the back
Chapter 21 +25 BONUS CHAPTER TWENTY–ONE LIANA’S POV “I’m Killian. Ryan’s father.” Killian said stiffly, his voice low and Simon blinked, confused. His eyes moved to me, looking for Killian’s jaw twitched. “As you can see, I’m alive p> answe “But… but you told me he was dead p> Simon
Chapter 20 CHAPTER TWENTY KILLIAN’S POV Just as I stepped out of my office, my phone started ringing. I almost ignored it. But then I saw the caller ID. It was Mother. “Mom? ” I answered quickly. “Killian… it’s your stepdad… he… he had a heart attack p> I froze.
Chapter 19 +25 BONUS CHAPTER NINETEEN LIANA’S POV I didn’t know when the tears started. But once they did, they wouldn’t stop. It was as if my body had given up trying to hold it all in. Killian was breathing heavily. He wasn’t speaking. Just standing there with that strange
Chapter 18 +25 BONUS LIANA’S POV I was still in shock. Still trying to process what Killian had just said. Even as he tossed his keys to the valet and told me to follow him into the building, I was still in a complete daze. We got to his office.
Chapter 17 Chapter Seventeen LIANA’S POV Just then, my phone rang. It was a message. W Simon: Finally landed. Come pick me up at the airport. I’m putting on a white polo and jeans. My heart skipped. My stomach twisted with guilt. I hadn’t even had the time to respond
Chapter 16 CHAPTER SIXTEEN +25 BONUS LIANA’S POV Everywhere I went, it was always the same. “Hi. I’m here for the job. I saw the vacancy sign p> “Oh yes, we need someone urgently. What’s your name, dear? ” “Liana. Liana Rivers p> They’d smile. Hand me a form. Sometimes
Chapter 15 CHAPTER FIFTEEN LIANA’S POV +25 BONUS “What did you do p> I pushed him off me with all the strength I had left and rushed to the mirror. My hand flew to my neck as I stared at the reflection in horror. There was blood. Not much. Just
Chapter 14 CHAPTER FOURTEEN +25 BONUS LIANA’S POV “Mom… is he my daddy? ” The question kept ringing in my head long after Ryan asked it. I didn’t know what to say. How could I? “Ryan…” I called, staring at him like he had just broken my heart to pieces.
Chapter 13 CHAPTER THIRTEEN LIANA’S POV +25 BONUS The morning after was never supposed to feel this awful. Not like this. Not with the shame and disgust wrapping around my body, as if it were choking me slowly, making it hard for me to breathe. I blinked up at the
Chapter 12 CHAPTER TWELVE LIANA’S POV +25 BONUS That night, I felt a hand slip beneath the oversized shirt I was wearing, his shirt. It was rough, possessive, not testing the waters, just taking. His palm was molded around my breast, his fingers squeezing as if he was reminding my
Chapter 11 CHAPTER ELEVEN LIANA’S POV +25 BONUS “Are you going to take your bath before bed?” Killian asked. His voice was low and calm, as if this was just a normal night and we were just a normal couple getting ready to sleep. I hesitated. I could still feel