Chapter 9 - The First KickAdrian returned to Elena.
She was crying silently.
He knelt beside her.
“May I?”
His hand hovered near her stomach.
Elena hesitated.
Then nodded.
Adrian placed his palm gently against her belly.
For several seconds, nothing happened.
Then—
A tiny movement.
A kick.
Adrian inhaled sharply.
His eyes filled with tears.
The billionaire who had negotiated billion-dollar deals without blinking suddenly couldn't speak.
“That was…”
“Our baby.”
Elena smiled through tears.
Adrian lowered his forehead against her hand.
“I'm sorry.”
She whispered:
May you like
“For what?”
“For not finding you sooner.”
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Chapter 10 - Hospital LightsAdrian took Elena to the hospital.
Chapter 11 - The World Learns the TruthThe scandal exploded within forty-eight hours.
Chapter 12 - Victoria's FallVictoria was arrested.
Chapter 13 - Learning to Believe AgainHealing was not romantic.
Chapter 14 - The NurseryAdrian wanted to build the most beautiful nursery money could buy.
Chapter 15 - The Wedding She Never ExpectedAdrian did not propose with a diamond the first time.
