< 16 Menu 16 Unknown to me , Liams parents kept Chloe under strict surveillance .
From the moment she was released and brought to the Sterling estate , she was under 24 hour watch , even her prenatal checkups were conducted at a military hospital .
They werent worried about her escaping ; the Sterling familys influence extended throughout the city .
They chose a different hospital to avoid Liam , knowing his aversion to Chloe .
If he knew Chloe was being cared for , the pregnancy wouldnt last .
Chloe had no intention of escaping .
She understood her current value : the unborn child .
A healthy baby secured her future .
She obeyed the Sterlings , even suppressing her temper around the staff .
Everyone thought the secret was safe .
But the Sterlings overlooked one person Liams butler .
Hed gone to the estate to collect Liams laundry and witnessed the scene , seeing Mrs.
Sterling silencing the staff .
Without taking the clothes , he quietly left .
At the hospital , Liam , having woken up , noted the butlers hesitation .
Whats wrong at home ? Liams personality had changed since my departure .

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The butler blurted out the news about Chloes confinement .
To protect Mrs.
Sterling had forbidden anyone from telling Liam .
the pregnancy , The butler watched anxiously , expecting an outburst .
Surprisingly , Liam merely waved him away .
Once the butler left , Liam tossed an orange aside and stared at the ceiling .
If things had been different , he might have had a child with me .
A boy who looked like him , a girl who resembled me .
Their faces would have reflected our love .
He pressed his hands to his face , a bitter laugh escaping him .
But things had gone wrong .
He didnt even know where I was .
How could they possibly have a child ? A nurse , changing his bandages , suggested he find someone to care for him .
She mentioned a patient downstairs whose husband and niece were providing constant support .
The niece had flown in from overseas , hired help , and never left her aunts side .
The nurse described my appearance , adding that a woman so caring and devoted was likely married already .
She spoke earnestly , unaware that Liams hand had clenched .
After long a he silence , asked , Do you know that nieces last name ? The nurse hesitated .
I think … Winters ? Im not sure .
She left .
The moment the door closed , Liam was out of bed , rushing out of the room .
As he approached his aunts room , excitement surged within him ! It was me ! It had to be ! He hadnt initially paid attention to the nurses description , only focusing on the appearance of the niece .
The mention of a birthmark near the eye triggered a memory only I had such a birthmark ! The mention of the last name , Winters , confirmed his suspicion .
I was here , nearby !