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THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 80
HAROLD'S POV.I couldn't sleep.I couldn't bring myself to shut my eyes as I laid down in bed next to a peaceful Brittany. It was the closest I had seen her at peace. She was regularly always running her mouth and yarning about things I was genuinely not interested in. But now, I was officially engaged with her and would have to deal with all of that for the rest of my life. I could almost feel the thousand and one headaches that would come in.I threw the covers off me and climbed out of bed. I grabbed my black robe and slipped it on as well as my slippers. I walked toward the balcony and grabbed the wine I had placed on the center table. The glass table was positioned in the middle of the set of couches I had set up at one end. I grabbed the wine and poured myself a glass before I continued my journey to the balcony.As I walked in, the natural air blew at me and I could immediately feel myself relax. The rooms in the house had air cons positioned around it that it was almost imposs
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 81
Riella's POV.I woke up to the sound of laughter and chatter in the living room. I checked the time on my phone and realized it was almost noon. I groaned and rolled out of bed. I didn't understand my sleeping habit anymore. I would have to see a doctor to confirm if I was alright. This could not keep going on.And Carolyn, I wondered why she couldn't wake me up. We had so much to do today. The least she could have done was to wake me up on time. I could hear their loud chatter and picked up on the voices. Of course, Tyler was here since he slept over. Ethan was also here, I could tell. I tried not to exhale as I headed off to the bathroom.Quickly without wasting any more time, I peeled off my clothes and dumped them in the hamper. I would get them for laundry later. I got in the cold shower and when the cold water hit my skin, I couldn't help feeling relieved.I washed up quickly and when I was done, I brushed my teeth. I combed my tangled hair with a brush and packed them into a po
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 82
Riella's POV.The car pulled up in front of the house, in the driveway. I looked up from my phone to glance at Carolyn. She was already watching me. There was a small smile on her face. It was the same one she always wore whenever we pulled up here every year.Home.We were home.I knew all that talk about how the home was where the heart is but I wasn't going to lie that being home with my family always hit differently in some kind of way. I looked through the window of the Bugatti Tyler had ordered for us and sighted my sister. She was sitting on the porch, along with some of her friends that I recognized. They were chatting as they glanced at the car regularly.I hadn't called any of them that I was coming home. Not even Duncan knew if I was going to come home since I aired all his messages. But now, I was here. I felt the rush of excitement spring up my spine and before I could stop myself, I was chuckling out loud.Carolyn joined in and we stared at each other as we laughed. I co
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 83
Riella's POV.When I walked back into the living room, the team was scattered around the large room, grinning from ear to ear. Dad and Ethan were seated in front of the chess game and I was smiling because I knew this was going to be a tough game. Tyler was excitedly chatting with Jemma, Duncan was stroking his guitar to emit soft beautiful tunes and Carolyn was gossiping with mum. Only Anna was slouched on the couch, head straight and eyes looking dead. Again, I wondered what was wrong with her.Ethan looked up and saw me. He grinned at me with a wave. “I'm about to school him, ” he boasted, referring to my dad.“What are you going on about? I'm unbeatable, ” Dad boasted and I let out a chuckle. “Until I whoop your ass, man.” Ethan grinned before turning toward me. He was so cheerful, I couldn't help wishing he could be what I want. I wondered if the situation would have been different if Harold was here.Ethan made a move on the board and turned to send me a wink. “I"mma stay out o
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 84
Riella's POV“I'm really worried, Lyn. What should I do? Why isn't she awake by now?” I heard a voice that very much sounded like Jemma's crying. Except they didn't really sound like Jemma did.“She will be fine, Jemma. The doctor said she will be okay.” I knew that worry-filled voice without trying. It was Carolyn. Realizing that I couldn't see her or anybody else, I struggled with the darkness and soon had my eyes fluttering open. The room was dimly darkened as the curtains were drawn. But I could still make out the sight of two of the most important people in my life talking in a corner.“Lyn, Jemma,“ I called out weakly, feeling my body and voice weak. I had passed out, I could remember. Only that I didn't know why.At the mention of their names, the girls' heads whisked around and once they met mine, they rushed toward me, mouth agape and eyes filled with relief.“Oh my God, Riella. You are okay,” Jemma was practically crushing her body with mine as she helped me sit up once I b
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 85
Riella's POV. I sat on my bed still frozen in shock and numb out of my mind. For the life of me, I couldn't even begin to fathom how Carolyn had managed to help me to sit down. All I knew was that I was numb. I couldn't feel a thing yet I knew my life had just hit rock bottom. I blinked rapidly as I stared ahead into nothingness. The pink lines I saw wouldn't stop flashing in my mind's eye, reeling me backward and plunging me deeper and deeper into whatever I was digging this time. Suddenly, the numbness faded away and I soon started to panic my might away. I didn't care that I was shaking but I wanted to say something desperately but couldn't get the words out. “Calm down, Ella. Just take it easy, ” Carolyn sounded mortified for me as she held me in place, pressing her hand to my shoulder. “Y-yo-you d-don't u-understand, Lyn. You don't get it.” I was a stuttering mess and I was still trying to find my voice as I shook my head, twice. This couldn't be. No, I couldn't be pregnant
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 86
Riella's POV.For hours, I didn't know how long but for hours, I sat down on the floor of my room, reading up the test result like it would make it any less true. Every time I read it, I felt a sharp syringe of pain shooting up my spine because what was I supposed to do with a baby?A freaking baby?Sure, I had envisioned getting pregnant before. But that was supposed to happen after I was married. When I had the support of my husband. When I wouldn't be in a dilemma like this. How was I supposed to raise a child on my own? What was I going to do with it?Tears streamed down my face as I placed my hand on my belly, feeling my eyes twitch. I was two months gone. Was abortion still an option? I could choose to not have this baby so I could go on with my normal life. Nobody had to know anything.I sighed in confusion. I didn't even know what to do or think anymore. A soft knock came on the door and I raised my head from my knees. The door was opened and anyone could come in. If someone
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 87
Riella's POV.We were supposed to have left. At least, we were supposed to leave on the very day I woke up but thanks to my falling unconscious, I was still around. I wondered if I would be able to make it to work the next day. It wouldn't be possible anyway but we were going to leave tomorrow.So, it meant that I would be seeing Harold on a Tuesday. I wasn't keen on going to work. I didn't even think I should continue to work with him but I hadn't decided yet.I leaned into Ethan as we settled down at the table for dinner. Mum was making a deep fuss about me not always taking care of myself. So, she was going to feed me to death. I knew she was just doing that for the show since she already knew what was wrong with me. I didn't mind anyway because I was starving.As soon as Mum dished my meal, chicken nuggets, I dug in without care. I could feel my family watching me so, I chewed quickly before raising my head to look at the stunned faces.“What?” I said my mouth filled with another
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