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Worst Fear 87

Worst Fear 87

Chapter 87 

Lydia 

Marcus smiled, reaching for my hand. I don’t try to pull back. We just finished having the main dish

The sky was stretched into infinity, dotted by stars. We were on the rooftop. Marcus had specifically picked this spot. He wanted us to watch the sky as we ate and chatted, and we’ve been doing just that all along 

Nights like this, when I look at the sky, remind me of the nights I had gone stargazing with Mason

Being a nature lover, the night sky was one of my many fantasies, and I could stare at it for hours

Mason had taken me up a mountain, where we camped and watched the night sky. He wasn’t a fan of stars, but he had gone there for me

How did you know of this spot?I asked. A waiter had just arrived. Plated clangs as it was cleared away

I don’t 

There’s only so much how in this city, and about you.He said, he is wearing a crisp white buttondown tucked neatly into 

black trousers with a bow on his neck

I know how much you love nature and thought this would be the perfect spot for our date night.he held my gaze and sent a small smile

Date night. The words sank in. He had told me he wanted us to have dinner together. I knew that it wasn’t just dinner for him. But hearing him say it out loud this way just felt weird

Pushing the thoughts to the back of my mind, I swallowed, reaching for a glass of water on the table

I see you’ve been finding your way around the city.I started placing the glass on the table

The waiters returned with dessert

Yes. I had to.There was something in his voice, it carried warmth with a hint of sharpness over the edge of his voice

After the incident at the dinner party, when Mason had taken a detour and Marcus couldn’t meet up, I knew it hurt his pride, which is why he had to learn about all the hooks and crannies in the city

I am not surprised,I said. The topic soon switched to business, and then to other things

We walked side by side to the car afterwards. Marcus had picked me up from home and would drop me off 

He opened the door, and I stepped in. We drove into the night, my windscreen was down, and air rushed into the car, cold against 

my skin

While he was driving, I scrolled through the internet 

My hands stopped over a picture. You posted a picture of us?I asked. When did Marcus open an Instagram art

When did you open an Instagram account?I was baffled as I clocked on his profile

Well, three days ago.” 

And you already have over three hundred thousand followers?He was following only one person. His OP was a picture of a cat

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I guess my face card is still lethal,he smirked. Not to kiss my own ass Lydia, but I am famous, even more than most

I wanted to switch industries, it wouldn’t be too difficult” 

Tsk tsk tsk, your narcissistic side is finally surfacing.” 

He took a turn, You finally figured.” He grinned. We bantered for a while

He was following me. And he had just posted a picture of us together in the restaurant. Of course, netizens were already speculating, guessing what our relationship would be about 

I didn’t notice you took a picture of me.” 

You don’t notice most things.” He said. He pulled up in front of the building

The smile on his face was gone

What do you mean, now he’s calling me dense?I tried to joke to lighten the situation, but his grim look remained on his face

I’m not. I will never call you that.” His voice is soft, mixed with a bit of desperation

I tried to laugh, but I wasn’t serious. But his expression remained tight. I don’t remember ever seeing Marcus like this

I looked down at my purse, ready to leave

How long is all this going to take?” 

Iarched my brow, huh?He adjusted, removing his seatbelt

Your revenge on Mason.” 

Oh. I had no idea. I was ready to take it on for as long as it would last. Why the sudden question?I unclasped my seatbelt

I want to know when we’ll go home.” 

By home, I knew where he meant

Canada

The same place I had stayed for five years. But I couldn’t call that place home

I have stopped associating home with places. Home is anywhere my twins and mom were

I don’t plan on returning,Wait, hope he wasn’t doing what I was thinking. You aren’t waiting for this to be over, are you?His pointed look told me I was right

A sharp light cut through the night, and it pointed directly at us. I squinted briefly, wondering who the person was 

If I say I am, will that change your mind?It won’t. I didn’t get the chance to reply. His phone rang at the call and spoke in Italian

It was his father. His mother was sick. He might have to go back home

Marcus left in a hurry. I stood at the spot where the car once stood, watching until the car got out of sight

ment, and he took the 

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I turned and, loudly, with one hand, placed it over my chest

It took a few moments before I could control my breath

Why are you standing here? You scared shit out of me.I complained

Sorry, I didn’t mean to.I stood straight, straightening the front of my dress 

What do you want? We saw each other at the book shop earlier today, I am sure we had nothing to talk about.Why was he following me

Are you back to stalking me?My voice was sharp at first before I remembered that at this point, I wasn’t supposed to act with so much hatred

Mason just stood like a teenage boy getting scolded

I’m not stalking you.” He drew in air. After a few beats, he continued, You weren’t replying, and I needed to speak to you.” 

I didn’t notice that he had left a message. Even if I didn’t reply, he could have just waited for a while. What if he sees one of the 

twins

They 

don’t come out at night, but you never can tell 

I looked around cautiously, but he didn’t notice this

Anywhere but here. My apartment is off limits to you and anyone. If I didn’t reply, you should have known I wasn’t in the position to reply.I said

I’m sorry.” 

What did you want to talk about?I asked, I was tired of how many apologies he had said over the past few minutes

He scratched the back of his head, About what you said earlier.Iscoffed

I I Do you have something you want to do about it?I questioned. Whatever I said, which I obviously didn’t mean, was true

I know Mason, that would make him restless. It was all part of the plan to make him want me back, and it was already taking effect

I’ve had a long day and would love to head in now. Good night, Mason.I walked past him. I was about to open the door to the building when he pulled me back

Oh gosh, what now

What’s going on with you and Marcus?” 

I pulled my hand from his. It’s none of your business.” 

Are you dating him?He questioned

One side of my lips pulled upwards into a smirk, Like I said, Mason, it’s none of your business.” 

But maybe he doesn’t understand the meaning of the sentence, because that didn’t deter him from questioning further

Do you 

kiss him and fuck him too

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Why? Are you jealous?” 

I mean, you can’t possibly be twotiming,his voice croaked

Says the man who is engaged. You are in no position to say that to me.I paused and massaged my temples

I am tired and need to rest. Good night Mason.I said and walked in leaving a confused mason behind

The twins were asleep and so was my mom. I walked into my room and took a shower after which I slid into my nightwear. Now seated on my bed, I rested my back against a pillow. I opened my message app

Mason had sent over twenty messages 

He’s falling deeper than I thought

I sent Marcus a message asking about the situation. I was about to close the message app when Mia’s messages came in

Immediately, my eyes scanned her message, I sat straight and slowly, and I smiled

I should have known

Julia’s pregnancy was fake. Mia had overheard Julia speak about it over the phone in the restroom

It was all a plan with Victoria to make Mason get married to her

This is very vital information. I wonder how useful it would be

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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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