Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

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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threatening me, Her face was crumpled. To just trying to know what's going

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

would've taken place by now had

he came so prepared I believe someone must've tipped him off on my plan" Sylvie's 's

the evidences I need. By tomorrow, 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 have to do it? I mean, Kage is already heading the project, right? Isn't he the one that came

doesn't guarantee he must lead it. As the Group leader, it is his right and responsibility to come up with

probably disliked her for being engaged to

want you getting involved in our business deals, Sylvie. Leave that to us and just do what you have to

intertwined. "But can't you just... leave it alone? You know, trying to take it away from Kage might cause some

the same?" He withdrew his hand from hers. "Don't try to bel bias, Sylvie. Are you saying this 'cause you live with him? You

stop defending him. Just stay out of it, okay?

fine. Fine. I get

Westley

I

to calm himself,

to eat, and after a

He fixed something for

Getting 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

Yes, Kage

they've always been close.

doors behind

us for a meal? Lana

paused, seizing another chance to look at them. They looked... happy.

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throat. "You

Westley's, I presume?" Lana still

Sylvie

been staring at his meal the whole

she mumbled and left, taking

a

the shower, trying to convince herself that it

longer ume

were engaged. She had

with

didn't she? So, why would she

not to

her breakfast to her room. She s showered and was ready for

But getting downstairs,

she