Betrayed by Husband Divorced when Pregnant (Kelly and Pierce) novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Ain’t Working For Me

Kelly’s POV

‘My future husband is your best friend so we’re expecting you at our engagement party. Don’t disappoint us, Kelly.’

I balled my fists and threw the invitation on the floor. I sat on the bed and cupped my head as I tried to calm myself down. I can’t break down again. I might put my baby’s life at risk and that’s the very last thing I’d want to happen. My baby before anything else.

I caressed my belly that’s almost four months old. The baby bump is starting to show. I swallowed hard and squeezed my eyes as I reminisced about the old days. Lexi has always been Pierce’s great love. He was in love with her ever since. How can I replace the woman who never left his heart in the first place? Lexi was right. I was just a substitute. Pierce would never look at me the way I wanted him to look at me. He would never love me the way I loved him.

I remember those days I always caught him watching Lexi from afar when we were in high school. While I was looking at him, he was looking at her. He’s happier when he’s with her. Of course, he is. He’s happier with her and he’s moved on just easily. It’s a waste that it’s not working for me.

My mind was still a mess when I heard the door open. A familiar scent filled my nose as I gripped the sheets and kept my body in place.

“I’m sorry...”

Klay...

“I didn’t...mean to startle you. I just...don’t know how to restrain my feelings anymore.”

I pressed my lips together. It was my fault too. I didn’t stop him sooner. It was too late when I realized what I was doing. I allowed him to kiss me and touch me. He wasn’t the only one at fault. I let my guard down and I became a slave to my own desire for a few moments.

Thinking about what happened in the comfort room still makes me feel hot. My heart was still racing inside my chest as I listened to him, trying to explain his side.

I don’t know... If this isn’t attraction or lust-driven by pregnancy hormones, I don’t know what it is. Klay is my stepbrother. I never liked him because he’s cold and ruthless. I never imagined myself getting along with him but I admit that in those two months together, I’ve learned to accept that I’m stuck with him and I can’t do anything about it. This might just be because he’s always beside me, supporting me.

I immediately opened my eyes when I pictured Pierce’s face in my mind again. His memory is still haunting me. Our story didn’t end well. I should probably face reality to be able to move on because from what I’m seeing, I’m the only one who’s still stuck in the past.

A blanket rolled on my body, covering me. Klay’s action brought me back to the present and my fingers balled into a fist.

“I’m not asking you to forgive me because I’m given another chance, I will do it over and over again...”

My lips parted. What...

“My feelings for you were real. I don’t care if you’re my stepsister. I will break every law in the world just to have you. I meant everything I said and I won’t take it back. If I’m given another chance, I’ll kiss you again and make you feel that he’s not the only one who can make your knees tremble. I am here, Kelly. You don’t need a two-timing asshole to be happy.”

My heart raced because of what he said. Whether because of nervousness or anticipation...I don’t know. All I know is I can’t entertain his feelings. I also want to focus on my baby and bury my feelings for my ex-husband. For now, that’s my priority.