9 Menu At the hospital , Liams tone carried a hint of reproach as he spoke to Chloe .
Youre pregnant .
Why were you running around ? What if something happened to the baby ? Chloe , seemingly ignoring him , clung to his waist .
Okay , I know .
I didnt see you , and I thought you were leaving me … Her eyes welled , but Liam wasnt swayed .
He pushed her away , pinning her chin .
I told you , as long as you dont cause trouble with Serenity , we can continue this .
Especially now that youre carrying my child .
Focus on the pregnancy , and Ill be right back .
He released her and headed for the door .
A flicker of resentment crossed Chloes eyes .
She grabbed his arm , pleading .
Must you leave now ? The baby needs his father- Her fingers trailed down his chest , her eyes filled with a seductive glint .
Liams Adams apple bobbed .
He captured her head , pulling her into a kiss .
Moans and grunts mingled , faintly audible through the crack in the door , causing a passing nurse to blush and quickly retreat .
Late that night , Liam changed clothes and left the hospital .
As he neared the Sterling Estate , guilt gnawed at him .
Hed promised to return home that evening , yet he was only now arriving .
He imagined Serenitys sadness .
And the surprise hed promised .
His gaze fell on the gift bag in the passenger seat .
Inside was a watch a sleek , custom design chosen by his assistant earlier that day .
Liam had both apology .
birthday gift mentioned wanting Liam stared at the gift , until the gates to the estate swung open .
He rushed into the house , leaving the car door open .
Serenity ! it in passing , it and was meant as a and an The house was eerily silent .
He flicked on the lights , only to be greeted by emptiness .
The faint tick of the clock and the pounding of his heart filled the void .
Liam stood frozen for a long moment , then moved toward the living room .
A flash of crimson caught his eye the divorce papers on the table .
He rushed forward , picking them up .
The watch he was carrying slipped from his grasp , shattering on the flo Darkness clouded his vision .
His hands trembled as he picked up the divorce certificate .
The official stamp seared itself into his consciousness .
The powerful CEO was suddenly powerless .
Sir , a voice broke through his stupor .
It was the butler .
the papers The his pocket .
into Liam shoved she gave this morning , Sir , when Mrs.
Sterling left several butler and us gifts .
She We thought they were too valuable , so we wanted to return them , but she insisted … staff stood nearby , holding packages .

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her joy .
wanted to share said she Liams focus shifted to the packages .
They were the carefully chosen , handcrafted gifts hed given Serenity over the years .
Shed cherished them once .
But now , they were scattered among the staff like meaningless trinkets .
The divorce papers felt scorching against his skin .
His hands shook .
Yet , his voice remained astonishingly calm , even to himself .
Butler , you said Mrs.
Sterling went out .
Do you know where she went ? He had to find her , to understand .
Why , after such a seemingly happy life , had she filed for divorce ? Why abandon him ? The staff exchanged glances .
Sir , we dont know .
We were too happy to see her so joyful , we didnt think to ask .
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