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Worst Fear 106

Worst Fear 106

Chapter 106 

Lydia 

I placed the napkin on the table after wiping my lips, eager to get this over with

Let’s make it quick, I’m very busy,I said

He leaned out of his chair, clasping his hands together, Of course.He said, looking directly into my eyes, Did you think 

about it?” 

Watching the eagerness in his eyes, like a boy asking for toys from his mom, I am tempted to tell him I did

But I don’t want to lie to him, so I told him the truth. I didn’t.His shoulder slumped down, and his gaze. I had so much to do, and with my decision already made, there was no need to think about anything

He tried to smile, but his lips shook. He was expecting a more positive answer from me. Well, that’s okay, it doesn’t matter even if you have not thought about it, we can still talk about it.” I nodded, suddenly feeling the need to wrap my hand over anything

It may come as though I have been repeating myself, but I think if we want to make this fast, I may have to tell you why I need to be in the twinslives.I nodded, urging him to continue, knowing that no matter what he said, my decision wouldn’t change

As the twinsmother, I must protect them from any threat to their life. Mason was counted as a threat

Go on.” I encourage when it seems like he was looking at me for permission

First, I have no idea that you were pregnant with my children. If I had known then, things wouldn’t have ended the way they did.” 

Does this mean he would not have tried to kill me? No, maybe he would probably have waited for me to give birth before he tried to kill me after taking the babies. I shoved at that thought, knowing fully well that I would not have been able to 

survive

I love the twins. Since I got to know about them, they have been what has been keeping me going. I wasn’t in their life at the beginning, but I really want to be in it now. I want them to know they have a father who is active in thei paused and then continued

He 

It’s clear why you’ve been so hard on me and yourself. I understand why you are doing all these things, but I think it would be wise to let you know that I don’t expect your forgiveness, at least not now.” 

His eyes flickered behind me, then back to mine; they were getting misty. I just want them to know that I care for them. Even if you hate me, don’t you think they deserve to know the truth, that I am their dad?” 

Mason, you only got one chance. You blew it when you slammed the divorce papers on my face over five years ago.I couldn’t forget about that day, even if I wanted to. The memories stuck with me like a magnet

I never-No, I don’t wait for him to finish; he can save whatever excuse he was about to give

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You blew your chance for good when you did whatever you did and lost a pen. I’m quite sure you are still in search of it. considering how much you loved and valued it.My lips pulled to the side

His pen has been found on the scene. It was one of the pieces of evidence pointing directly at him

I don’t understand what you are saying.” 

Of course you don’t.” I reached for a glass of water and took a slow sip, now wanting to get away from him

I had already made up my mind. You keep saying you want to be in their life and you care for them. Well, breaking news, caring from afar means nothing. Where were you when I gave birth to them alone?My eyes were blurry at this point

It took all of me to hold back my tears and speak softly when all I wanted to do was scream at him at the top of my voice while hitting his chest

He is such a jerk. He doesn’t have the right to shed any tears

I’m sorry.” 

I told you, I didn’t kill him.I lunged, not caring if he saw how much it hurt me that he didn’t believe me and had 

abandoned me

I tried to explain to you. If you had trusted me then, we wouldn’t be here. You have only yourself to blame for losing the 

twins.” 

I wiped the tears that fell on my cheeks with my thumb. I truly need to leave this place. I can’t be here for a second

Besides, you have a child on its way already, do the right thing and stay beside her this time so you don’t have to beg like this again five years later,I said

LydiaJulia is different. My relationship with the baby is healthy.” 

I scoffed, holding myself back from mocking his healthy relationship with a nonexistent baby

Then 

go and continue to keep it healthy. You know how jealous your fiancée is,” I know how much he hates it when she is referred to as his fiancée

from If she finds out you were here, it may lead to another argument. So…I stood pushing my chair back, to save you any stress, I should leave. My decision is still the same as it has ever been. Keep your side of the bargain, you promised to take my decision, whatever it was.” 

He stood, Goodbye, Mr. Woods. I hope we never have to meet again.About this

I walked out, my legs shaking, and tempted to give up. This was the right decision, right? I don’t know, but it took all in me not to break down

I was about to open my car door and step in when Mason appeared behind me and held my hand

Lydia, please,” he went on his knees, and my eyes widened. We were soon commanding the attention of everyone 

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What are you doing, Mason?I asked, meeting his height, Stand up right now.I threw a curious gaze around. The smile tried to keep on my face shook

Please, can’t you just allow me to be with them? What if they start asking for me? What would you tell them?” 

Alright, stand up. Let’s talk about it ” 

We’ve done that three times now.He said, pinned on making us a spectacle

We were drawing a crowd, and I saw some people with their phones up. The last thing I wanted was to be roped into any rumors with him and pegged as a home wrecker or mistress, so I said, Fine. I’ll allow you to see them.” 

And be in their life as their father?He requested

This funny man, how dare he try to do this? Yes. You will.I said through gritted teeth. He may not be ashamed of causing a scene; however, that can not be said about me. He finally stood up

I looked around one last time before opening my car door, Come with me.” I said, and he got into the passenger seat. I drove off, fist tightened over the steering wheel

When I got to a safe distance, I pulled over to the side of the road, my hands still on the steering wheel

What were you thinking? Why’d you do thatI pushed my public.” 

through my hair, anger brimming within me, In 

I’m sorry, Lydia, but you left me with no choice.He stared at me, his gaze soft, as though he didn’t just try to ruin my life

People were everywhere, people were looking, and you dare act like it’s nothing? We were being filmed. What if Liam or Melanie sees it?” 

They were the reason why I do not want this to be made public. The internet never forgets. If they grow up and find an article calling me a home wrecker, I would not be able to live with myself

I don’t care if Julia or Victoria sees it. All I care about is my twins

Don’t worry, I’ll take care of that.” 

You promise to allow me to see the twins. Maybe we should go now.He is smiling now. I glared at him. Is. expected that. As always, he is selfish and would find any way to manipulate his way out of any situation

You only get to see them, but this doesn’t mean I have forgiven you,” I stated firmly, and he nodded

I’ll give you one more chance with the twins, blow it, and you’ll never get to see them again.” 

d have 

Thank you, Lydia.He reached for my hand and squeezed it in his. My walls cracked when I saw the relief and joy in his 

eyes

You don’t know what this means to me.Tears fell on his cheeks, And I’ll do whatever I have to do to earn your forgiveness.I removed my hand from his and looked away

You’ll only get supervised visits.I said, and added, Plus, Julia must not find out about the twins. Never

Worst Fear

Worst Fear

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Status: Ongoing Type: Native Language: English
Worst Fear Synopsis : Worst Fear

Lydia’s world was already a crumbling ruin long before she collapsed on the cold, bleach-slick tiles of Westgate Prison. She had been serving her sentence with quiet endurance, forcing herself to survive each monotonous day. Cleaning floors, enduring the harsh routine, and trying to numb her thoughts had become her way of life. But as she gripped the mop handle, her body betrayed her — dizziness washed over her, and before she could steady herself, the world went black.

When she regained consciousness, Lydia found herself lying on a thin mattress in the prison hospital. The sterile smell of disinfectant filled her lungs, and her head ached violently. A familiar figure stood by her bedside — Nurse Gloria, a kind-hearted woman often whispered about by the inmates for her compassion. Lydia had never personally interacted with her before; she preferred keeping her distance from everyone. But this time, she had no choice.

Gloria spoke softly, her voice calm and motherly. “You fainted during your shift,” she explained. Lydia, groggy and disoriented, nodded faintly. Fainting wasn’t unusual for prisoners — malnutrition, exhaustion, and stress were daily realities in Westgate. But Gloria’s next words didn’t fit the routine explanation. She leaned in, her tone serious and almost secretive. “I ran some tests to see why you collapsed.”

Lydia’s brows furrowed. Tests? The nurse’s expression made her heart race. Something was wrong. And then Gloria said it — words that hit Lydia like a lightning strike.

“You’re three months pregnant.”

For a moment, Lydia’s world went silent. The walls, the lights, the nurse — everything faded into a blur of disbelief. Pregnant? That couldn’t be right. Her throat went dry as she tried to process the impossible. Three months. Her hands instinctively flew to her stomach, pressing against the rough fabric of her prison uniform. There was nothing — no bump, no sign of life — yet Gloria’s certainty left no room for denial.

Lydia’s first reaction was refusal. “No,” she whispered. Her voice trembled. “That can’t be right.” But Gloria simply nodded, her expression heavy with empathy. “It’s right, Lydia. I double-checked the results myself.”

The truth settled like a stone in Lydia’s gut. The symptoms she’d ignored — the morning dizziness, the fevers, the missed periods — suddenly made sense. Deep down, she knew this was no mistake. Panic clawed at her chest as she realized what this meant. Her past — the one she’d buried so carefully since the day she was arrested — came rushing back. The man she had loved, the night she had tried to forget, the betrayal that had shattered her life.

Tears burned in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall in front of Gloria. She couldn’t afford weakness here. Her voice was barely a whisper when she pleaded, “Please… you can’t tell anyone. No one can know about this.”

Gloria studied her for a long moment. Lydia could see the internal conflict behind the nurse’s eyes — between her duty to report and her compassion for the broken woman before her. Finally, Gloria sighed softly and nodded. “I won’t say a word,” she promised. Relief washed over Lydia like a wave, but it was fleeting. Gloria wasn’t finished. “But you have to promise me something too. You’ll come back for regular checkups. No skipping, no excuses. You and the baby need to be monitored. Do you understand?”

Lydia nodded mutely, emotion choking her voice. She didn’t trust herself to speak. The nurse gave her hand a gentle squeeze before stepping away to inform the guards that Lydia needed rest.

The walk back to her cell felt endless. Two guards flanked her on either side, but she barely noticed them. Her mind was spinning, replaying Gloria’s words over and over — three months pregnant. Each repetition felt like a hammer blow. She stumbled into her cell, collapsing onto the thin, creaky cot. The metal door slammed shut behind her, sealing her inside with the suffocating truth.

She stared at the ceiling for a long time before curling up on her side. Her trembling hands hovered over her stomach, fear twisting in her chest. She could barely keep herself alive in this place — how could she protect an unborn child? Westgate wasn’t meant for fragile things. It was a graveyard of hope, a place that crushed even the strongest spirits. What kind of life could she possibly give her baby behind these bars?

The tears she had fought earlier now spilled freely, sliding down her cheeks as silent sobs wracked her body. She wrapped her arms tightly around herself, as if she could shield the tiny life inside her from the cruelty of the world beyond her cell walls.

For the first time in years, Lydia prayed. Not for freedom, not for revenge — just for strength. For the chance to protect this unexpected child growing inside her.

As she turned her hand, the faint glint of her wedding band caught her eye. The ring mocked her, its shine a cruel reminder of the life she had lost. Three months ago, everything had been perfect — or so she thought. Her marriage had felt like a fairy tale. Even though her in-laws despised her, she had still believed love could conquer everything. Her husband had been her safe haven, her anchor.

Until the night everything fell apart.

The memory was sharp and unforgiving — flashing lights, police sirens, his face twisted in disgust as she was dragged away in handcuffs. The betrayal in his eyes had hurt worse than the accusation itself. That image haunted her still, burned into her mind like a scar that would never fade.

Now, lying in that cold, dim cell, Lydia finally understood how deep her despair ran. The baby inside her was both a curse and a fragile glimmer of hope. A connection to the man she once loved — and the life she could never return to.

As exhaustion finally claimed her, her last thoughts were of him — the man she’d once trusted more than anyone. His expression, full of hatred and disbelief, was the last thing she saw before the darkness took her again.

And for the first time, Lydia realized she wasn’t just a prisoner anymore. She was a mother — trapped in a place where love and life were luxuries no one could afford. But no matter what, she silently vowed: she would find a way to protect her baby, even if it meant fighting the entire world from behind these bars.

 

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