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Chapter 166 

Chapter 166 

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Melanie placed a spoonful of rice in her mouth and smacked her lips together. This tastes so good,she said, drawing out the last words, casting a glance at Liam, who didn’t seem to share the same thought

“You think so?He asked, and Melanie nodded, throwing another spoon into her mouth and eating hastily

I lowered my head, staring at my plate, which was pretty much untouched, just like Liam’s. Our eyes met, and 

I smiled. It seems mommy doesn’t share your thoughts,” Liam said, and Melanie shrugged

Dad does, see, his plate is almost empty.” Her voice rose over the mummering. Mason hummed as he chewed

A man in a blue shirt walked past us, accompanied by a trail of three children who seemed to be the same age as Melanie and Liam. My eyes followed them until they took a seat under the umbrella shade at the end

Where are we going next?Liam’s spoon clinked softly on the plate

You mean what are we tasting?Melanie asked, raising her head from her plate. My skin burned from the sun, and I looked into my purse on the table. It was time to reapply sunscreen

We’d go anywhere you two want and taste everything you want,Mason said before wiping his lips. He noticed Liam’s full plate, I see you don’t like it,” he stated

Liam twisted his lips to the side, then held his stomach, but I’m hungry.” 

Then, let’s hurry to the next place.” 

Liam shook his head, “I don’t have enough strength, Dad,he placed both hands on his cheek, and stared at Mason with puppy eyes, can I get ice cream for fuel?he asked in a coy voice

No icecream, Liam, you don’t need fuel,” this small sly

Please, Daddy, please.He ignored me

My stomach needs fuel too.He pouted, and I squinted

Mason looked at me and gave me a pleading look. I shook my head. Last night, we got everything they asked for. Not today

Daddy, you promised to get us all we want, you can’t go back on your words now, right, Melanie,” Melanie, who was too engrossed in her plate, nodded 

I’m sorry,Mason mouths, then he clears his throat, of course I won’t go back on my word.It was his fault for promising them

Just one cone, no more till tomorrow.” 

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Till we go back. I’ve always stopped them from having junk since it was unhealthy, although we had our cheat days. But not Mason, this man indulges them and spoils them too much

Mason stood. I’ll be back in a sec,” he said before walking in the direction of the counter where ice cream was sold. He stood behind a man

Lalternated my gaze between the twins and Mason, who was standing a few feet away. A lady had now stood behind him. Mom, do you know how to make this? I’d like to have this back at home,” Melanie said before grabbing her glass of water and placing it to her lips

Did you really like it that much. Melanie?A puzzled Liam questioned

Yes, I’d like to have it again, and again, and again,she muttered, then chuckled when she saw the reaction she got from Liam. She nudged him by the side. Relax, Liam, Mom won’t force you to have it, right, Mom?” 

Only if he insists on ice cream. I threatened to hold back a smile that threatened to break free from my face

I shifted my gaze to Mason, and immediately, my eyes fell on him; I drew my brows together

Mom, you didn’t answer me, can you make this?Melanie asked again, and I nodded absentmindedly, still keeping my eyes locked on the cafe ahead

The lady was now in front of Mason, trying desperately to get his attention, her lips moved so it’s obvious that she was trying to make small talk

Mason rubbed the top of his nose and said something which made the blondehaired woman laugh. I was standing before I knew it. Melanie, do you want ice cream too?I asked, startling her 

Her eyes darted around. Yes,” she answered tentatively. Then I’ll get you one.” I was already walking towards them before the words left my lips fully

Immediately, I got close to the cafe, I called out Mason’s name, and he turned, a look of surprise etched in his brows. I saw the question in his eyes and was grateful he didn’t ask

The girl was standing too close, so I walked to Mason’s side and wrapped my hand around his, shoving the girl to the side with my body. Her eyes darkened when I turned to her

Oh. I didn’t see you there,I said without the tiniest hint of emotion in my voice. I turned my attention to Mason, whose lips curled up faintly, Melanie wants icecream too, as good parents, we should give them what they want.I said loud enough for the blond girl who had fallen back in line to hear

I looked over Mason’s shoulder to see her staring at him with desire. When our eyes met, she narrowed her eyes, and I smiled, pushing myself closer to Mason. This man is mine, how dare she think of eyeing him

We should get some for ourselves,” he said, and I agreed

When the man in front of Mason left, we took one step forward, and Mason told the girl across the counter our order. I ignored the girl whose eyes threatened to pull a hole across Mason’s head

They didn’t have cones, so we ended up buying two big cups of ice cream

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As we walked back, Mason held the plastic bag, holding the ice cream in one hand and my hand in the other. Were you jealous?He suddenly asked

My neck heated up. Of course not, why would I be jealous?I asked back. I didn’t need to look at him to know that he had a mischievous smile on his face. Why did you even engage her in a conversation?I asked, feeling the bashfulness turn into disappointment

She simply asked a question.We got close to the twins with each step, Was I not even to answer her questions?He asked, and I scoffed. I know women, and a woman’s instinct was never wrong to Mason, she was probably an innocent girl asking questions, but I know that look

Men can be so slow at times.” I shook my head as I spoke. We got to the table and I pulled out my chair before taking a seat

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The twins ran on the beach, throwing water on themselves. You want to join them?I asked Mason. We were seated on the ground. I leaned on him as we watched them

No, I have something else in mind.He answered

What else? You want us to go somewhere else?Liam jumped into the water, and Melanie did the same. They stayed in the shallow areas, and we kept a watchful eye on them to make sure they were safe

The wave danced forward before flowing backwards, and the water felt icy cold against my skin. Do you really want to know what I want?Mason asked in a hoarse voice, and I nodded. Of course

I want to take you back to our room and fuck you so hard till you can’t even leave the room,I felt the hair in my hand stand and curled my toes as his breath fell on my ear, tingling my skin

But I can’t,the disappointment in his voice came sharp, cutting off whatever excitement had begun to bubble within me. We should go somewhere alone next time. Me and you.” 

And the twins?I asked, stealing a glance at his lower body to see a bulge in his pants. My cheeks heated up, but a part of me felt warm. I was pleased that the thought of me was enough to make him hard

We’ll leave them with your Mom or Zoe.” 

Mom! Dad!Melanie and Liam shouted, waving their hands at us. They didn’t wait for us to wave back before running to the sea

Mason wrapped a hand around me, one hand coupled my breast while the other was what his hand was doing. What do you say, Lydia?It was a question, not when his finger grazed my titt and I inhaled sharply

My eyes flickered to the twins; they were still there. I press my back into him, If you want to come, then I will.I turned to look at him, and he released me a bit. The look in his eyes was hot, and something dark slithered through

He released a groan and bit down on my shoulders, You don’t know how hard it is to control myself around you.I could tell I was wet already

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It’s mutual. I barely have control around you, too. I wanted to say, but didn’t

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He lifted his head, and his fingers found my jaw. Slowly, he lifted it. His eyes fell on my lips, and I knew what was next: a kiss. I trailed my tongue over my lips, waiting for him to capture it with his

But it didn’t happen, because at that moment, a loud scream cut through our moment. A disappointed groan rustled my throat. It took a while for me to recognize the voice, and once I did, I turned

Liam was running towards us, Melanie, Melanie won’t come out from the water.” 

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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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