Chapter 57

The news hit Kage so hard, for several seconds, he couldn't process it. The words replayed in his mind, one by one.

Tm Pregnant Carrying

Your

Child Child

Lana was in tears, even as she kept smiling. She fixed the paper into his hand. "I know you can't believe it. I also couldn't believe it when the doctor told me. I had to do two more tests. They all came back positive. I'm carrying your baby. Kage. Our baby. She pulled him into a hug - a hug Kage didn't respond to. He didn't know how to respond to anything at all.

Sylvie was pregnant. She shouldn't be too. He wasn't prepared for this.

He closed his

is eyes, allowing her hug him. But his mind was flooded with too many thoughts.

His mind drifted to the nights he'd been drunk and slept with her. God, he was such a dick. Now, he was going phobia of getting drunk.

the

au

Done with work for the day, Sylvie left to meet Westley. He was in his place and had been seeing a movie in his living room when she entered "Hey, pretty." He stood up, pulling out into a hug. "How was work today?"

"Yeah, it was good. Yours?" She dropped it jacket, taking a seat.

The reason she had a jacket on was to cover her bump. But now, they might be no more covering. She was starting to consider Kage's suggestion of letting others see she was pregnant "Mine was stressful as hell. Closed some deals today." Westley replied.

She flashed him a smile. "Congrats."

After Kage ended their call in the car, he'd called back. But she couldn't pick up and simply texted him that something came up. Thankfully, he didn't ask questions.

"I have some questions, Wes" She sat up. He was seated beside her now.

"Please, go on."

and Kage:

She hesitated a moment before asking, "What's going on with you and Kage?"

Westley furrowed his brows. "Things have always been going on with me and Kage. What're you

"No, I think it's gotten worst. Kage has been acting really funny, and it gets worse when your name is mentioned."

"Is he threatening you, Sylvie? If you feel threatened, I'd want nothing more than to..."

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Chapter 57

threatening me, Her face was crumpled. To just trying to

he might be a little angrier at me. I filed a motion three days ago with the Group, asking to take over

taken place by now

handed Kage some incriminating information about my company. I don't even know how he came so prepared I believe someone must've tipped him off on my plan"

they should be ready. III take them to the Group and let Kage know he's got nothing more on me." "Okay. But did you really

it is his right

way. He probably disliked her for being engaged

held her hand. I told you I didn't want you getting involved in our business deals, Sylvie. Leave that to us and just do what you have to

hands intertwined. "But can't you just... leave it alone? You

to bel bias, Sylvie. Are you

of it, okay? I

get you."

Westley

I

calm himself, "You

and after a long time,

He fixed something for

into the house, Sylvie was surprised to find Kage and Lana at the dining. Lapa was laughing to something, although Kage only had a small smile on his face. Sylvie froze at the door, wondering if she was starting to imagine things. Was it another symptom of

Yes, Kage

Lana were engaged. Yes, they've always been close. But that seeing them

to consciousness, closed the doors behind her and

back. Care to join us for a meal?

paused, seizing another chance to look at them. They looked... happy. And it was strange. 15:02 Wed, Oct 9

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throat. "You just go on.

presume?" Lana

Sylvie

staring at his meal the whole

and left, taking

a

to convince herself that it was

longer ume

were engaged. She

with

showering, she tucked herself into Westley, didn't she? So, why would she

herself not to think about

morning. Sylvie asked I the maid I to bring her breakfast to her room. She s showered and was

But getting downstairs,

she

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