Chapter 9 Chapter 9 A month later , they found me . Id sold all my shares , using the money to buy a small house in a city I loved . My days were peaceful tending to my garden , brewing tea , living at my own pace . Until Callum burst through my gate , a weary looking Mila at his side . They rushed toward me as if nothing had changed , arms outstretched for an embrace I easily avoided . Aria , I finally found you , Callum breathed , his practiced sincerity making my stomach turn . When you disappeared, the company was in chaos . I know you must have been forced to sell the shares . I dont blame you . We can still be a family if you come back . Callum wasnt stupid he knew Id sold the shares deliberately . But his need to paint me as a victim rather than acknowledge my agency was telling . There is no we , I cut in sharply . We never married . At best , we were dating , and now were done . Those shares were your compensation . You betrayed me , so I struck back . Were even now . I looked down at Mila the daughter Id carried for nine months , the child Id poured all my love into . But her lies had poisoned even that . Id learned the hard way that sharing blood didnt guarantee loyalty . It hurt , of course . But what was left except our biological connection ? Callum kept shaking his head , eyes wet , insisting we werent finished . I simply showed them out . Mila , stubborn as ever , shouted from beyond the gate : Youre so heartless , Mom ! Youre nothing like Aunt Sophie . I shouldnt have come ! If you love Sophie so much , let her be your mother then . Mila fell silent for a moment before spitting back : Fine ! I will make Sophie my mom ! Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!