Chapter 25 59 % I stood in front of the mansion , the wind brushing against my skin as if whispering that I didnt have to do this . But I did . I couldnt just sit back anymore . I couldnt allow her to keep circling us like a vulture . This wasnt just about pride it was about my home , my family , and the life I was building with Rozen . She had crossed the line , and it was time I reminded her of where she stood . Or rather , where she didnt . I clutched my coat tighter around my body and stepped out of the car . My steps were slow , deliberate , every part of me tense but determined . When the door opened , the staff looked at me with wide eyes , unsure whether to stop me or welcome me . But they didnt have to say anything . I knew exactly where she was . Mina , I called out . My voice was steady , sharp , unshaken . She turned , her smile smug , but it faltered for a second when she saw my expression . Well , look who finally decided to come out of hiding , she said , folding her arms . Let me guess . You saw the message ? I ignored the stab in my chest . I came here to tell you one thing , I said . Stay away from Rozen . Stay away from us . She laughed , the sound hollow and venomous . Us ? You think theres still an us ? You ran away . You left him . And let me remind you he came to see me . I swallowed the lump in my throat , refusing to give her the satisfaction of seeing me hurt . He came to end it . Whatever it was . And Im here now . I came back . Im his wife , and Im not running again . Wife ? she scoffed . You left . And I didnt even have to do anything you walked out on your own . Maybe deep down , you knew you were never enough for him . That was it I took a step closer , eyes locked with hers . Dont mistake my silence for weakness . I left because I was scared not because I didnt love him . But I came back , Mina . And he chose me . He always chooses me . Her face contorted , disbelief turning to fury . You think you can just come here and claim him like a prize ? No , I said softly . Hes not a prize . Hes my husband . The father of my child . And I will fight for him , for us , every single time . I saw the flash of madness in her eyes before it happened . Her hand raised midair , a swift , sharp motion heading straight toward my cheek . But before it could land- Dont touch her ! Rozens voice thundered across the garden like a strike of lightning . In the next second , he Was between us , one hand holding mine protectively , the other shielding my body with his 59 % 19:32 Fri , 18 Apr own . Mina froze , caught . Rozens eyes blazed with a fire I had never seen before . If you ever try to hurt her again , I swear , youll regret it . She came to me , Mina spat . No , I brought her back , Rozen replied . Because she belongs here . Minas defiance crumbled slowly , her lip trembling , her eyes clouding with tears she probably hadnt expected . But you said you loved me once . I did , Rozen said , not blinking . But I love her now . And nothing you do will ever change that . He turned to me , squeezing my hand gently . And I nodded , because this time , I wasnt walking away . This time , I was walking forward- with him . He didnt say anything as we drove back to the estate . But his hand never let go of mine . And when we stepped out of the car , I saw it a surprise hed been hiding from me . A small nursery , freshly painted , filled with stuffed animals , soft music , and a mobile hanging over the crib with stars and clouds . I covered my mouth in shock . You did this … ? I whispered , heart swelling . I want our child to grow up surrounded by love , he said quietly . Not fear . Not pain . Always us . Tears welled in my eyes , but they werent the painful ones this time . They were soft , overwhelming tears of joy . That night , I curled into Rozens arms , listening to the steady beat of his heart . Our hearts . The weeks flew by . Pregnancy was both beautiful and terrifying . There were mornings I woke up in tears , for no reason at all . There were days my body ached and nights I couldnt sleep . But Rozen was always there massaging my feet , bringing me my cravings at 3 a.m. , holding my hair back when the nausea hit again . He never complained . He accompanied me to every checkup , even when he was drowning in work . He installed baby monitors , took parenting classes with me , and argued with the doctor about which vitamins were best . He was overly cautious , annoyingly strict , but I loved every second of it . Id never felt more protected , more cherished . Our baby became our entire world before even arriving . And then came the night it happened . I was in the kitchen , reaching for a jar on the top shelf , when I felt a sharp cramp followed by a wetness trickling down my legs . Rozen ! I screamed . He came running like a storm , catching me before I fell . Is it time ?! My Husband is a Fake One 19:32 Fri , 18 Apr Chapter 25 459 % I stood in front of the mansion , the wind brushing against my skin as if whispering that I didnt have to do this . But I did . I couldnt just sit back anymore . I couldnt allow her to keep circling us like a vulture . This wasnt just about pride it was about my home , my family , and the life I was building with Rozen . She had crossed the line , and it was time I reminded her of where she stood . Or rather , where she didnt . I clutched my coat tighter around my body and stepped out of the car . My steps were slow , deliberate , every part of me tense but determined . When the door opened , the staff looked at me with wide eyes , unsure whether to stop me or welcome me . But they didnt have to say anything . I knew exactly where she was . Mina , I called out . My voice was steady , sharp , unshaken . She turned , her smile smug , but it faltered for a second when she saw my expression . Well , look who finally decided to come out of hiding , she said , folding her arms . Let me guess . You saw the message ? I ignored the stab in my chest . I came here to tell you one thing , I said . Stay away from Rozen . Stay away from us . She laughed , the sound hollow and venomous . Us? You think theres still an us ? You ran away . You left him . And let me remind you he came to see me . I swallowed the lump in my throat , refusing to give her the satisfaction of seeing me hurt . He came to end it . Whatever it was . And Im here now . I came back . Im his wife , and Im not running again . L Wife ? she scoffed . You left . And I didnt even have to do anything you walked out on your own . Maybe deep down , you knew you were never enough for him . That was it . I took a step closer , eyes locked with hers . Dont mistake my silence for weakness . I left because I was scared not because I didnt love him . But I came back , Mina . And he chose me . He always chooses me . Her face contorted , disbelief turning to fury . You think you can just come here and claim him like a prize ? No , I said softly . Hes not a prize . Hes my husband . The father of my child . And I will fight for him , for us , every single time . I saw the flash of madness in her eyes before it happened . Her hand raised midair , a swift , sharp motion heading straight toward my cheek . But before it could land- Dont touch her ! Rozens voice thundered across the garden like a strike of lightning . In the next second , he was between us , one hand holding mine protectively , the other shielding my body with his Chapter 24 19.32 Fr , 18 Apr own . Mina froze , caught . 59 % Rozens eyes blazed with a fire I had never seen before . If you ever try to hurt her again , I swear , youll regret it . She came to me , Mina spat . No , I brought her back , Rozen replied . Because she belongs here . Minas defiance crumbled slowly , her lip trembling , her eyes clouding with tears she probably hadnt expected . But you said you loved me once . I did , Rozen said , not blinking . But I love her now . And nothing you do will ever change that . He turned to me , squeezing my hand gently . And I nodded , because this time , I wasnt walking away . This time , I was walking forward- with him . He didnt say anything as we drove back to the estate . But his hand never let go of mine . And when we stepped out of the car , I saw it a surprise hed been hiding from me . A small nursery , freshly painted , filled with stuffed animals , soft music , and a mobile hanging over the crib with stars and clouds . I covered my mouth in shock . You did this … ? I whispered , heart swelling . I want our child to grow up surrounded by love , he said quietly . Not fear . Not pain . Always us . Tears welled in my eyes , but they werent the painful ones this time . They were soft , overwhelming tears of joy . That night , I curled into Rozens arms , listening to the steady beat of his heart . Our hearts . The weeks flew by . Pregnancy was both beautiful and terrifying . There were mornings I woke up in tears , for no reason at all . There were days my body ached and nights I couldnt sleep . But Rozen was always there massaging my feet , bringing me my cravings at 3 a.m. , holding my hair back when the nausea hit again . He never complained . He accompanied me to every checkup , even when he was drowning in work . He installed baby monitors , took parenting classes with me , and argued with the doctor about which vitamins were best . He was overly cautious , annoyingly strict , but I loved every second of it . Id never felt more protected , more cherished . Our baby became our entire world before even arriving . And then came the night it happened . I was in the kitchen , reaching for a jar on the top shelf , when I felt a sharp cramp followed by a wetness trickling down my legs . Rozen ! I screamed . He came running like a storm , catching me before I fell . Is it time ?! Chanter 25 59 % 19:33 Fri , 18 Apr ) • it . I a never reit more protected , more cherished . Our baby became our entire world before even arriving . And then came the night it happened . I was in the kitchen , reaching for a jar on the top shelf , when I felt a sharp cramp followed by a wetness trickling down my legs . Rozen ! I screamed . He came running like a storm , catching me before I fell . Is it time ?! I nodded , breathless . I think … its time . The ride to the hospital was a blur of pain and panic , but Rozen held my hand the entire time , whispering , Youre doing great , over and over , even when I was screaming at him to shut up . Hours passed in agony , but I refused to let go . And then , finally , after what felt like a lifetime … A cry . The sound of our babys first breath shattered the silence and filled the room with something I couldnt describe . Rozen cried before I did . The nurse handed me our son , wrapped in a blue blanket , eyes closed , fists clenched . I looked at him really looked at him and suddenly , everything made sense . This was why I had to fight . Why I had to come back . Why I had to forgive and be forgiven . Because love like this … it was worth everything . Rozen leaned in , kissing my forehead . You did it , Jasmine , he whispered . You brought him into this world . Youre incredible . I smiled weakly , my heart full . We did it . Together . And that was how we began our new chapter not just as husband and wife , but as parents . Through the betrayals , the pain , the doubt we had found our way back . Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...