Chapter 64 064 +25 Bonus …Few Months On… VIVIAN reclined on the plush couch, one leg tucked under her, a plate of biscuits on her lap, and a cup of juice balanced carefully in her hand. The soft glow of the TV illuminated her face as she flipped through channels,

Chapter 63 063 ADRIAN’S car finally pulled into the driveway well past nine in the evening. The sky was tinged with deep hues of orange and purple as the sun had long disappeared behind the horizon. Vivian was already in the living room, the faint aroma of the dinner she

Chapter 62 062 +25 Bonus 062 STILL watching him walk away, with the sound of his footsteps fading down the hallway, leaving her standing frozen in shock. Her heart thudded unevenly in her chest. Something felt off. Adrian… he was changing. Ever so slightly, yet enough to make her uneasy.

Chapter 61 061 +25 Bonus 061 VIVIAN hummed softly, the melody drifting through the kitchen as she moved around with a gentle, rhythmic sway, her growing baby bump leading her steps. She carefully chopped the vegetables, stirring sauces and tasting them, adjusting seasoning with a delicate touch. The aroma of

Chapter 60 060 060 +25 Bonus THE very next morning, Vivian was already up, having gone through her usual routine. By the time she came down, Adrian was seated at the dining table, laptop open, his fingers moving swiftly over the keys. “Babes, aren’t you still ready to leave?” she

Chapter 59 059 +25 Bonus 059 DAYS slowly stretched into weeks. Vivian had settled so deeply into The Cole’s mansion that she already moved like she had always belonged there. The white walls, the polished marble floors, the endless expanse of luxury, it all wrapped around her like a crown

Chapter 58 058 +25 Bonus AMELIA pushed open the door and stepped into the small but cozy living room. The evening light filtered in through the cream curtains, painting soft golden hues across the space. Though modest compared to the mansion she had left behind, this place carried a warmth,

Chapter 57 057 +25 Bonus THE morning light peeked gently into the room, slipping through the white curtains that swayed lazily with the breeze. Vivian stirred faintly, her lips parting as she let out a small yawn. She turned slightly to the right, reaching out a hand, expecting to find

Chapter 56 056 +25 Bonus 056 THE grand double doors to the mansion swung open with a soft creak, giving way to a cascade of light that spilled into the vast living room. Vivian stepped in first, dressed impeccably in a cream-colored bodycon dress that hugged her curves like a

Chapter 55 055 +25 Bonus 055 VIVIAN froze, her hand still resting on her belly as Adrian’s words echoed in her ears. ‘Get ready. I will be coming to take you home p> Her breath caught in her throat, and for a moment, she didn’t move. Did she hear him

Chapter 54 054 425 Bonus THE dim light of the lounge bar threw long shadows across the leather seats as Adrian slumped into one of them, his shirt collar loosened, a glass of whiskey sitting untouched before him. His friends, Leonard and Jakes, sat opposite, both watching him closely. Adrian’s

Chapter 53 053 CLARA sat at her dresser, the soft yellow glow of her bedside lamp bouncing off the polished wood. She rested her chin lightly on one palm, her other hand holding her phone against her ear. Her reflection stared back at her in the mirror, eyes that looked

Chapter 52 052 052 +25 Bonus MRS. Harlow had just stepped out of her bathroom, beads of water glistening on her skin, her body wrapped neatly in a white towel. She reached for the smaller towel by the mirror and began to dry her hair. Just then, her phone buzzed

Chapter 51 051 ADRIAN slept like a man exhausted by his own choices, flat on his back with the thin weight of the night’s decisions heavy on his chest. Beside him, Vivian lay with her head tucked against his shoulder, breathing slow and even. He had not gone into the

Chapter 50 +25 Bonus 050 VIVIAN froze as if the floor beneath her had tilted. The question landed like a cold hand against her cheek, and for a beat she had to steady herself. She sat up, brows knitting to a stubborn line, then drew a long breath and met

Chapter 49 049 +25 Bonus 049 CLARA had just touched down in LA, dragging her suitcase behind her in the echoing airport terminal, when her phone buzzed with a message. A few lines from another friend told her everything she needed to know: Adrian cheated. Mistress pregnant. Amelia broken. Her

Chapter 48 048 ADRIAN sat behind his desk, his hands clasped together tightly, his jaw set in an unyielding line. The blinds in his office were drawn halfway, strips of light cutting across the expensive wooden table. He had been waiting for this moment since dawn, the fury boiling in

Chapter 47 047 +25 Bonus SHOCK was an understatement, Vivian was more than shocked. Her body froze where she sat up in bed, and the color drained from her face. She cringed as the figure in the doorway took a step forward. “Yeah, it is me,” Claire said, her lips

Chapter 46 046 +25 Bonus 046 THE bell rang and the lecture hall quickly began emptying. Vivian and Fiona joined the stream of students filing out, notebooks clutched under their arms. The sun outside was warm, the air alive with chatter, but Vivian’s face was drawn, her lips pursed in

Chapter 45 045 +25 Bonus 045 MRS. Harlow’s heart almost stopped. Her eyes widened as she turned fully and saw Claire leaning against the wall, arms folded, her face painted with satisfaction. “Have you been standing there, eavesdropping on my conversations?” Mrs. Harlow asked, her voice sharp and accusatory. Claire