Bryan avoided looking at Alessa as his mother talked to her, he paid attention to Lydia because she was all that mattered to him.

She has signed the divorce papers, she isn't his wife anymore so he has no business with her.

He smiled at Lydia and she kissed him again, he was happy he was back with her and his family supported it this time. Of course they would, she is carrying their heir.

He glanced at Alessa, he could see how hard she was fighting her tears. She walked away when she couldn't hold them back anymore.

“You don't have to worry about her.” Lydia said to him and he nodded with a smile.

“Come, my dear, you should rest.” Mrs. Hart said to her and Lydia smiled happily, same as Bryan.

They are the perfect couple.

While they were still together, they were the best couple in the city. Everyone was always rooting for them.

The city was in awe when they found out about his marriage to Alessa. They talked about it for a long time before it died down.

He never loved Alessa.

He couldn't deny the fact that he felt a little pity for Alessa, she was a good woman and the years of being married to her were peaceful.

He is aware of how much she loves him and always tries to be on his good side during the years of their marriage. He has tried to love her back too but it was really hard for him because he was still in love with Lydia and now she is back in his life.

She had to relocate when he got married to Alessa, she was too hurt to be around and they broke up.

He was surprised when he saw her two months back, she told him she had a business in the city and she would be around for a while.

Everything happened so fast, they connected again and the next thing, she got pregnant. He informed his parents when she got pregnant, it was their idea and Lydia’s idea to divorce Alessa. They agreed she was useless after all.

Lydia wanted him to get rid of Alessa, she told him she wouldn't be fully back into his life if he didn't divorce her. He didn't want that to happen so he listened and let Alessa go.

He had no idea why his parents asked him to bring Alessa along with him when the party was a welcome party for Lydia. Were they trying to make the divorce official? Is that normal?

“Bryan.” His mother called as she held Lydia’s hands with a wide smile.

“We should be preparing for the wedding, right?” She asked. Bryan nodded in agreement.

“It would be the best in the city. We have to make an announcement.” His father added and they all nodded in agreement.

Alessa walked away from them when she couldn't fight back her tears, she walked out of the house with a broken heart.

She was about to walk away when she thought about how messed up her life would be. She can't give everything up, she has no life without Bryan.

Her parents won't welcome her back, she has nowhere to go. She tried so hard to resist the urge to rush back in and cry to Bryan. She took a final look at the house before walking out.

~

The party came to an end, the family welcomed Lydia properly. Lydia and Bryan headed to one of his houses to spend the night together.

“Today was fun.” Lydia said, wrapping her arms around his neck.

“Hmm.” Bryan nodded his head and wrapped his arms around her waist.

She was about to speak when he caught her off with a kiss, Lydia giggled as she reciprocated.

He spun her around and pinned her to the bed, he kissed her down to her neck.

He took off his shirt as he kissed her.

He took off Lydia’s shirt too, he ran his hands on her body and she let out a moan. When it was about to get intense, Bryan’s phone rang snapping them out of their romance.

He groaned as Lydia pulled away from him.

“I will just ignore it.” He said as he kissed her again.

The phone rang again.

“I think you should answer it.” Lydia said, breathing heavily as she pushed him away slightly.

“Fuck.” He moaned as he picked up his phone and furrowed his brows seeing it was their head maid.

Why the hell was she calling?

“What is it?” He asked immediately after he picked up the call.

“Sir, it’s your wife. She passed out.” She said. Bryan could hear the hint of fear in his voice.

Bryan found it odd, she was supposed to be out of his house already. Was she up to something?

“Tell the chauffeur to take her to the hospital. I am busy.” He said and ended the call immediately.

“Who was that?” Lydia asked as she wrapped her arms around him.

“No one.” Bryan replied.

Just as they were about to continue with their romance, Bryan’s phone rang again.

“You’ve got to be kidding me.” Lydia groaned as Bryan looked at the caller. It was his mother calling. Why was his mother calling?

“Mum, I am kind of busy right now.” He said as he picked up the call.

“You need to be at the hospital now.” She said.

“What? Why? What's wrong?” He asked. He was more confused than worried.

“Why do I have to be at the hospital?”

“Well, apparently your ex-wife seems to be putting on a drama. Dr. Wells said it's really serious and you have to be there. I am on my way there too.” She said and ended the call.

Bryan was confused, Alessa was fine before she left the party.

“Is something wrong?” Lydia asked.

“Not really. I just got a call that Alessa is in the hospital and I need to be there. I don't know why though.”

“Oh, I will come with you then.” She replied and started to get dressed.

“What?” Bryan muttered.

“I am coming with you.”

“I don't think that is a good idea.”

“Why?” She asked, furrowing her brows.

“I just think it will be a little weird. After what happened at the party, she is my ex-wife… “

“I am coming with you Bryan and there is nothing you can do to stop me.”

Alessa slowly opened her eyes and looked around wondering where she was. It was an unfamiliar room.

She tried to recall what happened and it all came flooding in, she was packing her things when she suddenly felt dizzy and passed out.

She was about to sit up when the door opened and Dr. Wells walked in. Their family doctor.

“Mrs. Hart.” He called with a smile and Alessa faked a smile at him.

“How did I get here?” She asked as she slowly sat up.

“One of your maids brought you in, ma’am.” He replied and she nodded. His smile was weird which made Alessa curious. What was going on?

“It’s good to see you again, Mrs. Hart.” He said. Alessa faked a smile. If only he knew she wasn't bearing that last name again.

He kept smiling which was starting to freak her out.

“Is everything okay?” Alessa couldn't help but ask.

“Congratulations, Mrs. Hart. You are pregnant.” He announced. Alessa felt everything around her pause as his words echoed in her head.

She thought she heard wrong so she let out a chuckle and shook her head.

“What?”

“You are pregnant. You are four weeks pregnant.” He said. Tears welled up in Alessa’s eyes as she heard the news, she felt so relieved. Like the weight of the world on her shoulders has been lifted.

This could change a lot, this means Bryan will take her back and his family will love her again. The best part of it all, she isn't barren like she thought she was.

“Oh my God.” She smiled out tears and chuckled.

“Can you call my mother-in-law?” She asked.

“Why? I can call your husband.” Dr. Wells replied, finding her request odd.

“No. Call my mother-in-law instead. Tell her it's really urgent and she needs to be here with Bryan.” She said and the doctor nodded.

“No problem, I will do that now.” He replied with a smile and walked out of the room.

Alessa sighed in relief and smiled, she wiped her tears and placed her hand on her stomach.

“Finally.” She whispered to herself.

After what seems like forever to Alessa, Bryan’s mother arrived.

She walked into the ward and Alessa sat up immediately.

“What is this about? You seem fine.” She said and rolled her eyes. Alessa cleared her throat and was about to respond when the door opened revealing Dr. Wells

Behind him was Bryan and Lydia.

Alessa felt her heart shatter seeing her, he really had to bring her. Is he trying to humiliate her at every chance he gets?

She shrugged off the thought, after all, she is pregnant, once she breaks the news to them, everything will be fine again.

“Dr. Wells, what is going on?” Bryan asked as he walked towards the bed. Lydia locked her arms to him and held onto him tightly.

She was glaring hard at Alessa.

“I believe she wants to announce the news herself.” The doctor replied, nodding at Alessa.

“I’m pregnant.” She said, staring at Bryan. His eyes widened in shock.

“What?” He asked.

“I’m pregnant. Four weeks pregnant.” She said again with a smile. His mother let out a chuckle.

“I didn't know people can become four weeks pregnant in hours.” She scoffed.

“She isn't joking ma’am. She is pregnant.” Dr. Wells confirmed and Bryan looked at him before looking back at Alessa.

She was waiting for him to say something, her heart raced in anticipation.

“Who is the father?” He asked and Alessa felt her heart shatter. Her smile faded.

Did he really just ask that? That is all he could say!

“What? Who is the father?” Alessa asked back.

“Yes. I haven't been coming home regularly so you are not supposed to be pregnant. And now that you are, who is the father?” He asked.

Alessa blinked rapidly as tears welled up in her eyes. He is really serious with his question.

“Bryan.” She called with her voice breaking as a tear rolled out of her eyes.

“Is this because he divorced you? Is that why you want to hold him down with this?” His mother asked.

“I will be outside. Excuse me.” Dr. Wells said and walked out. It's a family matter that he shouldn't be involved in.

“Bryan, it's yours. You know it is, you know.” Alessa said in fear as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Lydia had a smile on her face as she watched. She was enjoying the show.

“Shut… “

“Mum, please. Can you excuse us for a few minutes?” Bryan cut his mother off and she rolled her eyes before walking out of the room.

“You too, Lydia.” He added. She looked at him but he gave her an assuring look. She pecked his lips before walking out of the room too.

Alessa couldn't bear the pain she was feeling.

“Bryan.” She called softly when the room was empty. He moved closer to the bed and leaned to her.

He stared at her eyes and she held his gaze as tears filled her ocean eyes.

“Alessa. I really don't care if it's mine or not. We already had a divorce, we both signed those papers, and we are not together anymore.”

“This means I am finally going to give you an heir.”

“Lydia is giving me an heir already and I love her.” He replied bluntly.

“But it's yours, Bryan.” She whimpered.

“And I am telling you I don't care about it.”

“Bryan, don't do this to me. What am I supposed to do?” She cried silently.

“Get rid of it. Or pin it on someone else.” He replied and she stared at him in disbelief.

How can he say that? What the hell has gotten into him? She knows he is a good man, why is he suddenly being this way?

“Why would you say such a thing to me? It's me, Bryan.”

“I know Alessa and I don't care. I don't love you or care about you Alessa, you mean nothing to me and you never will.”

Taking a final look at Alessa, Bryan walked out of the ward leaving her in tears. Alessa burst into another round of tears and cried loudly.

Everything kept getting worse the moment she thought it would get better. What is she supposed to do? Where is she supposed to go? She was so sure her parents wouldn't accept her back.

She was also sure they would have heard the news.

Dr. Wells walked back into the room, Alessa hurriedly wiped her tears as she looked up at him.

He gave her a look but Alessa forced a smile.

“I am really sorry about this ma’am. If there is anything I can do to help, I will.” He said and Alessa nodded.

He is their family doctor, he isn't a stranger so he knows a lot.

“Can you get me a ride?” She asked and sniffed.

“Of course, ma’am.”

~

Alessa sat in the car and watched the chauffeur drive and at the same time, she was fighting her tears. She was in the car the doctor arranged for her and as dumb as it sounds, she was heading to Bryan’s mansion.

For the last time, she just wanted to try her luck. If she can talk to Bryan, she could plead with him and he might accept her back.

She arrived at the mansion and got out of the car, she watched the car drive off before proceeding to enter.

As she got to the gate, she was stopped by the security.

“I’m sorry ma’am. Mr. Hart asked me not to let you in again. He also dropped this saying they were your only belongings.” He said as he handed her her phone and purse.

With trembling hands, Alessa slowly took them.

“Can you please let me in?” She asked as tears welled up in her eyes again. The security was about to respond but he was interrupted by a voice.

It was Lydia’s voice. She showed up and Alessa felt a lump in her throat. The security bowed and walked away leaving both of them.

“Do you want anything? The last time I checked, you don't live here anymore and you are supposed to be at least five feet away from this mansion.” She said proudly.

Alessa nodded as she ignored everything she said. All she wants is to see Bryan.

“I want to see Bryan. Can you please tell him I am here?” She asked, trying so hard to not make the tears drop and her voice cracking.

“I don't think Bryan wants to see you, he made the rule himself.” She replied with a smile and Alessa nodded.

Forcefully, she wanted to make her way in but Lydia pushed her roughly and she fell.

“Tch. So pathetic. You should accept it bitch. You have no place in this house anymore. You lost and I won. Now, get off this property before I get the guards to throw you out.” She threatened and closed the gate before walking away.

Alessa sniffed as she slowly got off the floor, she didn't know what hurt more. The bruise on her arm or the pain in her heart.

It really was over, she lost Bryan and everything.

She had nowhere else to go except a place, her parent's house. She knows they won't accept her but she could at least try.

With the last dollar bill in her purse, she took a cab to her parent’s house.

She arrived and headed to the front door. Just as she was about to press the doorbell when she got to the front door, the door opened revealing her mother.

“Mum.” Alessa called softly.

She had a stern look on, it was obvious the news about her divorce had already gotten to them.

“And what are you doing here?” She asked.

“I… I... “ Alessa stuttered as she thought of what to say.

“Do you know the news trending in the city right now?” She asked and folded her arms.

“The news about your divorce is what is trending right now. Everyone in the city knows about it. The Harts cut your father off in every business deal they had, you have ruined our family.”

“Mum, I’m sorry. I didn't... “

“I don't want to hear it. Until you settle with your husband, you are not welcome here. You are a disgrace Alessa. You have always been a disgrace.” She said and Alessa started to cry.

“Please, let me in. I have nowhere to go, I really don't know where to go. Please, mum.”

“Don't call me mum. I am not your mother.” She snapped at Alessa and she flinched.

“We took you in and raised you, the least you could do is stay married and we stay rich but you just couldn't because you are nothing but a failure.”

Alessa whimpered as she watched her mother insult her.

“You don't have a home here, get out.”

Immediately, Alessa fell to her knees.

“Please let me in. I’m pregnant.” She cried and her mother scoffed.

“Go to hell with it!” She cursed and slammed the door in her face.

Alessa froze as the realization hit her.

She really has nowhere to go! No one to turn to!

She has nothing and she is pregnant!

She started to panic and cry, she got up and breathed heavily as she made her way out of the house.

She tried to stay calm but all the hurtful words said to her came rushing in. She was glad it was dark, no one could see her crying.

She made her way to the streets and looked around. Her tears kept falling, she had no idea of what to do.

It all happened so fast. Twenty-four hours ago she was a wife to a billionaire but now, she is nothing!