Chapter 105 OLIVIAS POV My fingers tapped against the screen of my phone in frustration as I typed into the search bar for the third time .
Can a pregnant woman drink wine ? 0 I didnt know why I kept searching for it , like the answer would suddenly change just because I was desperate .
Maybe I was hoping for some miracle loophole in the rules .
The truth was , I hadnt had a proper glass of wine in weeks , and it was starting to eat at me .
Everything lately felt tense tight .
A single glass mightve helped me loosen up , feel human again .
But as the page loaded , the same bold warning popped up yet again ..
À clear , non negotiable NO .
No wine .
No champagne .
No cocktails .
Not even the tiniest celebratory sip .
Alcohol was off limits during pregnancy .
I let out a small , dry chuckle and leaned against the kitchen counter , my shoulders sagging .
Damn , I muttered under my breath .
My eyes drifted to the cold bottle I had already placed on the counter , the glass sitting there waiting like it was mocking me .
I stared at it long enough to imagine how good that first sip mightve felt sliding down my throat .
With a reluctant sigh , I picked it up and placed it back in the fridge , shutting the door with a little more force than necessary .
It was ridiculous how something so small could feel like such a loss .
As if on cue , I heard footsteps coming from behind me .
I glanced over my shoulder just in time to see Adrian walk into the kitchen .
He looked calm , like someone whod had a full eight hours of sleep , unlike me .
I straightened up a bit, remembering last night at the cinema .

That moment when he actually flinched like , visibly flinched at the ghost girl in white .
The memory pulled a grin from me .
If there was one thing that could lighten my mood , it was teasing Adrian .
He opened the fridge and grabbed a bottle of water , giving the wine bottle a quick glance .
Wine this early in the morning ? Really ? he asked , raising an eyebrow as he twisted the cap off the water .
Thats because Im not scared to have a drink in the morning , I said , turning to face him fully , my arms folded across my chest .
Speaking of scared , I honestly didnt think anything could scare you … until last night .
Who knew all it took was a ghost girl in a white dress to turn you into a baby ? He took a sip of water and gave me a dry look .
It wasnt scary … it was just creepy .
I stepped closer , tilting my head mockingly .
Oh , come on .
Do you want me to leave the nightlight on for you tonight ? Or maybe a flashlight under your pillow , just in case ? He rolled his eyes .
No ones laughing , Olivia .
I am , I said with a smug grin .
He looked like he was trying to hold back a smile , but then his expression shifted .
His jaw tightened slightly , and the playful spark in his eyes dulled .
Theres something else we need to talk about , he said , his voice a little lower , a little heavier .
I blinked , caught off guard by the sudden shift in tone .
The teasing mood evaporated just like that .
Okay … I said slowly , watching his face .
What is it ? He hesitated for a second , as if choosing his words carefully .
The atmosphere shifted from banter to something more serious .
I had no idea what he was about to say Your dad is out of the hospital , Adrian said calmly , but there was an underlying tension in his voice .
And I know hes not your real father , but … You should still go see him before the worst happens .

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I let out a long , tired sigh and turned away , gripping the counter as I steadied my thoughts .
His words hit a nerve Im never going to see those people again , I said sharply , trying to keep my voice steady .
And I dont need to explain to you why .
I turned to face him fully now .
And before what worst happens ? What could possibly happen to him again ? That made him pause .
There was a subtle shift in his expression , something unreadable flickered in his eyes .
He didnt answer right away .
Instead , he took another sip from his water bottle as if it would give him more time to think or maybe avoid the conversation altogether .
Then his phone buzzed , and he immediately looked down at it .
His brows tightened as he read the message , and without saying another word , he walked out of the kitchen .
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No explanation .
Just silence .
+20 I stood there for a few seconds , confused and frustrated .
What did he mean by before the worst happens ? Was there something I didnt know ? Did he mean another stroke ? Death ? Why was he being so cryptic ? With my heart starting to beat a little faster , I followed him out of the kitchen , determined to get answers .
And thats when I saw her .
Standing at the front door like a damn scene from a soap opera Isadora .
Just her name made my blood boil .
It had been a while since Id last seen her in person , but her presence was like a slap to the face .
Every ounce of rage , betrayal , and humiliation Id swallowed resurfaced the moment our eyes locked .
Why was she here ? now I glanced at Adrian , who didnt seem surprised by her presence .
He simply opened the door wider and stepped aside , allowing her inside .
Like it was normal .

Like this wasnt the same woman who had made my life hell .
But why would he care about that She walked in gracefully , like she owned the place , her heels clicking against the tiles .
Her eyes met mine , and that fake , polished smile tugged at her lips .
But I could see right through it .
Underneath that mask of courtesy was the same jealousy , the same bitterness , the same venom she always carried .
If she thought I couldnt see the fire behind her eyes , she was wrong .
And if she thought her hatred could match mine , she was sorely mistaken .
She stood in front of me for a moment , her head tilted slightly , examining me like she wanted to say something .
I clenched my fists , the urge to slap that smug look off her face growing stronger by the second .
But I didnt .
I was stronger now .
Smarter .
And she wasnt worth losing my control .
Without saying a single word , she finally turned on her heel and walked toward the guest room , her hips swaying with that fake confidence .
Good .
Let her stay in the guest room like a well trained dog on a leash .
Let her watch what shell never have again .
She is my main target now and I swear , on the life of my unborn child , I will tear her down piece by piece .
I will make her cry like I cried , scream like I screamed .
I will make her feel the loneliness , the betrayal , and the cold pit of despair I was thrown into .
Everything she has , everything she cherishes , will crumble beneath her feet by the time Im done .
Her pride , her power , her image it will all turn to ash .
Now its just a matter of time .
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