Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 2 Ada's gentleness stood in stark contrast to Sophia, who possessed a strong-willed nature. Whenever a man was beside Ada, they instinctively would feel the urge to protect her.

"I'm feeling much better. Perhaps the little one sensed that Daddy was here, so it stopped fussing," Ada remarked before playfully changing the subject. "Jason, do you think our child will resemble you more or me?" Jason was momentarily dazed, his expression serious as he glanced at Ada's still-flat abdomen, The unexpected pregnancy wasn't part of his plans, and he grappled with the realization that the fling from over a month ago had spiraled beyond his control.

"Jason." Ada gently shook him. "Jason, what are you thinking? Tell me, who do you think our child will resemble more?" Ada's gentle voice snapped Jason back to reality. He reached out to stroke her hair, offering reassurance. “Perhaps a boy like me? And if it's a girl, she'll look like you. Now, focus on caring for yourself and don't overthink things." Upon hearing Jason's response, Ada's smile brightened, her eyes drifting to her belly as she gently caressed it. Yet, beneath the surface of her affectionate gesture, a flicker of viciousness flashed in her eyes. Her inner voice seethed, "Soon, I'll reclaim everything that rightfully belongs tofrom Sophia, that despicable bitch." Standing just beyond the door, Sophia heard every syllable of their conversation, her heart pounding in disbelief.

Their words cut through her like sharpened blades. Sophia's grip on the wall faltered, her legs threatening to give way beneath her. In a rush of disbelief, she felt her strength drain away, leaving her slumped against the wall, Slowly, she began to slide down to the floor, each inch a painful reminder of her shattered heart.

'A boy likeand a girl like you, huh?" Their conversation repeated itself in Sophia's mind. Finally, she realized she was the outsider, a mere joke in this absurd relationship. "No wonder he's been jetting off abroad so often lately, she thought, her inner voice laced with self-mockery. "Seems he's been indulging in secret trysts with his first love in Vrun City." "What should I do now? Burst in like a shrew and slap that cheating vixen?' Sophia's mind raced with thoughts. 'But with Jason protecting her, I probably can't even get near.

A sharp pain stabbed her chest, driving her to clutch at her heart instinctively. "Thinking about it now, perhaps my failing heart wasn't such a bad thing after all. Now, I could simply bide my tuntil the end of my life,' she concluded bitterly.

Jing in the silent room. Back at their villa in the evening, Sophia's trembling hands tore apart each document, the rustle of the paper. She watched as the torn remnants were swallowed by the swirling water of the toilet, erasing any evidence of her pregnancy and medical condition.

Sophia refused to seek sympathy from Jason by exploiting her pregnancy and delicate health condition. The mere thought of his potential reaction, should he demand she terminate the pregnancy upon learning of it, filled her with dread.

gawareness that Jason would choose Ada over her if Though Sophia loathed confronting the harsh reality, she couldn't evade the unsettling forced to choose. "It's his beautiful first love, after all,” she muttered, her thoughts tangled in a web of sorrow and resentment. "He had always treasured it like a priceless jewel anyway." Late at night, Jason maneuvered his car into the garage after a long day. As he parked, he couldn't help glancing toward the living room, a habit he had learned over the years. Regardless of the hour, a warm glow would typically emanate from the grand villa. But tonight, darkness Chapter 2 Sun, 23 Jun GBG enveloped the space, a stark departure from usua! This unexpected absence of light stirred an uneasy feeling within Jason. With a heavy heart, he ventured into the living room, his steps echoing in the silence. In the foyer, he found a pair of elegant high heels and a handbag, a sight offering relief amidst the darkness.

62% Though he took solace in the presence of Sophia's belongings, the weight of Ada's pregnancy bore down on him, leaving him at a loss and mentally drained.

In the dimly lit bedroom on the second floor, Sophia lay curled up in bed, her fingers tightly clutching at her chest as if trying to quell the stabbing pain that surged through her. Each wave felt more agonizing than the last, leaving her feeling as though she were trapped in the depths of hell.

Suddenly, Sophia felt someone climb onto the bed beside her. An arm slipped around her from behind, encircling her waist in a tight embrace. The familiar sensation of soft kisses grazing the delicate curve of her neck sent shivers down Sophia's spine, eliciting a turbulent churn in her stomach.

As she grappled with the betrayal echoing in her mind, Sophia couldn't help wondering, 'How could he sleep with another woman, then continue acting affectionately withas if nothing happened?" Memories of their seemingly harmonious relationship and moments of his genuine care only intensified her confusion. 'Perhaps he had been a poison masquerading as honey?" she bitterly pondered. "Did I unknowingly allow myself to be hurt and corroded in my longing for his sweetness?" Sensing Sophia's rejection, Jason gradually stopped caressing her and replaced it with a firm grasp on her shoulder as he gently turned her to face him, SEND GIFT