daughter," I declared, my

ression twisted from cold fury to complete disbelief, his eyes narrowing as they locked

proper look at the woman's face, and when he woke up the next morning, everything

to my throat. I had to face this moment. I had t

h heartbreak, and I knew he was still struggling with the truth. He had feelings for me, maybe even some

ew

gh fire to make sure she stayed safe and

irectly at me. His voice was demanding, and I could f

ls pierced the air like needles. She was scared,

my voice firm. I stepped toward the maid holding her, d

heart shattering behind his eyes. I hated hurting him-but I couldn

yn move

ocked

e was there, his tall frame shadowing mine

I pleaded, but he didn't budge. Instead

g with fury. I'd never seen him this unhinged before-he was

free my arm, my gaze never leaving Jewe

My voice broke, a raw

Who could blame him? The woman he loved had just claimed t

tightened, ma

d you abandon her in my mansion last night and

se. His anger too lou

ut and shoved his hand off with

ound out I was pregnant... I was barely two weeks in. The doctor said it was risk

ace twist

ad of bringing more pain into m

s the la

apped

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lap. Zayn didn't flinch. His face stayed a blank, unreadable canvas.

don't you dare call Jewel a pain. She's a child. She's your daughter. And she's not so

otionless, his hands sho

ght," he said coldly. "If she's mi

ted, a knot form

. I'll be a father on paper. Th

devoid of any warmth. That declaration

istance himself from me-he wanted to disconne

opped myself. He wasn't worth another slap.

d to say

whispered. "Because no amount of money will ever make y

lowering his voice s

's not mine... you're going to j

cheek. A shiver ran down my s

s eyes, refusing to bl

st proves it tonight... I'll be

a child is illegal!"He muttered,hi