Natalie’s POVMy cells were still trembling from what happened in the apartment when I got out of Rafael’s car and headed inside the villa. A wave of pain was cutting through my abdomen.I was scared and shocked to the core when I saw Rafael standing in front of the apartment door. Could this affect my babies?I shook my head to erase these thoughts as my mind was full of overlapping ideas. I inserted my key into the lock, turned it, and opened the door. Once I entered, I heard voices coming from the living room.I thought it was Grandma and Tobi, so I headed there, craving Grandma’s tender embrace. Even though my lower abdomen was killing me, I wanted to hug her a little before going to sleep.But once I stepped inside the living room, three heads turned towards me, and none of them were Grandma or Tobi."Wow, see who’s home!" said Nicol.I ignored her, fixing my gaze on one face; Debbie. She succeeded in framing me. Rage rose inside me as I headed straight towards her and snapped, “Y

Natalie’s POVI had to leave here soon. I didn't want to see him, her, or anyone.I rushed to my room and grabbed my suitcase. Despite the ache in my abdomen, I moved quickly. I didn't want to stay here for another second.This was no longer my home. I should have moved out when my father, Matt, died.I was throwing my clothes into my suitcase without even concentrating on what I was putting in. Suddenly, the room door swung open and Rafael stormed in. Without a word, he hugged me tightly.He hugged me tightly, almost to the point where I couldn't breathe. Then, he kissed my forehead and said, "Please, forgive me!"I couldn't bear it. Was he here to break up with me? He really didn't have to do this. I already knew everything was over between us. It was over before it even started.I hated self-pity, and I couldn't bring myself to hear his nonsense apologies after he had let me down.If I lost my love, I wasn't going to lose my freedom so easily. And if I couldn't rely on him to prote

Rafael's POV[Consider it done!’] Jack responded through WhatsApp, when I instructed him to call the police after receiving a call from Debbie.I left Natalie’s room and went back to Debbie. As soon as she saw me, the thoughtful expression on her face vanished, replaced by a broad smile and shining eyes. She placed her hands on my chest, blinked her eyelashes coquettishly, and said in a low voice, “Finally, Rafael, we will be together and unite our financial empires.”The look in her eyes made me grin. “Yes, Debbie. Finally,” I affirmed, but little did she know that I didn't agree with what she thought I did."Just two days! I can’t believe it!" she exclaimed happily, kissing me on the cheek. I felt a pang of discomfort and gently pushed her away. "Could you come to my study? I'd like a bit of private time before we head out to celebrate.”Her eyes widened, then she blinked and murmured, "Oh, Rafael! I'm so happy.”She wrapped her hand around my arm as we passed some photographers and

Rafael’s POVI felt a wave of dizziness.Natalie was pregnant?As if Debbie was reading my mind, she smirked. "Yes, Rafael. She was, and it's obvious she didn't trust you enough to tell you!"I couldn't control myself; I had the urge to kill that snake standing before me. Without a second thought, I attacked her. I placed my hands on her neck, trying to strangle her. She had pushed me to the utmost degree, provoking the bitterness within me."Ek... Emm," she coughed and stammered, trying to breathe. Her eyes rolled back, and her face turned red.Jack, Mechenzi, and the officer were desperately trying to free her from my tightening grip."Don't, Mr. Merrin. Let the law handle this. Don't dirty your hands," the officer said."Rafael, please. Let the officer handle this!" Jack pleaded.I tightened my grip on her neck even more and roared, "How could you ask me this? She killed my child and harmed my wife! She manipulated us. How can you ask me to be calm?""Natalie needs you, Rafael. She