Chapter 7: The Hidden Truth
Chapter 7: The Hidden Truth
Elena groaned, attempting to push herself up off the floor, but a sudden spasm of pain shot through her lower back, making her gasp.
Julian immediately moved back to her side. He wrapped his strong arms around her waist, gently lifting her off the filthy floor. Without a second thought, he slid his heavy black designer jacket off his shoulders and draped it over her shivering, soiled frame.
For the first time in months, Elena didn't flinch. She leaned into his chest, inhaling the familiar scent of cedar and rain that she had missed so desperately.
Victoria watched them, her face twisting into a mask of pure venom.
"Look at her, Julian! She is a common maid! Look at the filth she brought into my kitchen! You are throwing away your status for a nobody!"
Julian tightened his grip around Elena, holding her close against his chest as if she were the most precious treasure on earth.
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"She is not just a maid, Mother," Julian announced, his voice booming across the entire estate so every staff member could hear. "She is the woman I love. And she is carrying the sole heir to the Sterling fortune in her womb."
The staff members exchanged shocked, triumphant glances. Victoria looked as if she had been slapped.
