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Grayson refused to burden Isabella with another headache, especially after she had just given birth. Valeria had always been his responsibility to deal with.
Meanwhile, netizens buzzed with speculation:
“The real question is: who fathered Isabella’s child? Gabriel or Mr. Blake?”
“Maybe Isabella couldn’t pin Gabriel down, so she settled for Mr. Blake instead.”
Yet, amidst the rumors, some sympathized with Isabella:
“Our hearts go out to Isabella. Neither Gabriel nor Mr. Blake truly appreciated her worth. Remember, Isabella, your loyal fans will always stand by you!”
Eliot scrolled through the relentless stream of comments, growing irritated by the wild theories. Grayson, too, found it absurd how far people’s imaginations could stretch.
Amid the chaos, Eliot noticed an important photo from the event.
“Boss, we might need to contact the event host for permission to use this picture.”
When Grayson examined the photograph, he was struck by its intimacy. He was kissing Isabella’s hand while his other palm rested protectively on her pregnant belly. Isabella’s gaze was filled with affection as she cupped his cheek. Their smiles were real, reaching their eyes with genuine happiness.
For a moment, Grayson simply stared. He didn’t want the world to see this–it wasn’t for them. This was theirs.
“Purchase the rights to that photograph from the photographer,” he instructed firmly.
Eliot gave a knowing nod before nudging Sophia back to work.
‘Hmm… looks like those two are getting along well,‘ he thought.
For the first time, Grayson noticed something different in the way Eliot looked at Isabella’s friend. However, he chose not to comment further.
The situation kept changing fast. Valeria stayed silent, letting people believe she was pregnant and that Grayson’s heart was
with her.
Then came an unexpected development: the photographer, using an anonymous account, shared the intimate photo of Isabella and Grayson online, accompanied by the caption:
“If this doesn’t exemplify true love between two people, then perhaps love itself is merely an illusion.”
Netizens quickly shared the picture, fueling even more speculation.
As Gabriel Sterling lay recovering in his hospital bed, the photograph pierced through his defenses. Isabella had never looked at him like that before. Or maybe she had, but all he could remember was heartbreak, so those moments never imprinted on his memory.
Overcome with a mix of regret and acceptance, Gabriel liked the photo and wrote a heartfelt message on his Chatter account–a confession and goodbye in one.
‘I was young and reckless once. I didn’t know right from wrong and selfishly took advantage of the love of a woman willing to give me everything. My infidelity–not once, but twice–cost me Isabella and the future we might have shared. She walked away, closing the door on our relationship with finality. In the year since her departure, she found her way to Mr.
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Blake… I want to be clear: I have no connection to Isabella’s child. I am happy for her, and my only wish is for her dreams to
come true.’
The post sent shockwaves through social media, triggering a flood of reactions.
Many criticized Gabriel for his betrayal. Some quickly searched for the women he had cheated with, and Sabrina’s name stood out, sparking heated discussions.
“So, this is why Sabrina-couldn’t stop stirring drama and dragging Isabella’s name into everything”
“She presents as nothing more than a jealous, expectant woman desperate for attention”
“If anyone’s trying to force a man to claim paternity, it’s clearly Sabrina. Gabriel never acknowledged their relationship, yet she persists in pursuing him.”
Yet Sabrina found her defenders, particularly given her pregnancy. These supporters redirected their criticism toward Isabella:
“Let’s not forget Gabriel ended up in the hospital because he saved Isabella–Where is she now that he needs support?”
“Yeah, she abandoned Gabriel, devoting herself to Mr. Blake’s daily life just to prevent his Valeria from having anry opportunity.”
“Mr. Blake is rich. Of course, she’d do anything to hold on to him.”
Sabrina took full advantage of the situation. She cried in public, acting like the helpless victim, and let the growing sympathy work in her favor.
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Isabella
Holding my daughter in my arms filled me with indescribable joy. She was so small and angelic that I could hardly believe I was a parent even now.
A day after the internet scandal, Eliot returned to the hospital with an update. He informed Grayson and me that an actress -one of Sabrina’s so–called friends–had secretly recorded the audio clip.
“A fellow celebrity made the recording,” Eliot explained. “But it seems that Ms. Sabrina’s dummy account was the one that posted it online, deliberately cutting out crucial details of what actually happened inside the comfort room.”
Though I had been avoiding social media since giving birth, Sabrina’s dummy account’s continued campaign of negativity against me suggested it was time for decisive action.
“Forward the evidence to Mrs. Lawson,” I instructed Eliot, who already understood the gravity of this decision.
Three to five files were all it would take to bring Sabrina down. I had kept them secured, waiting for the right moment to strike.
After my return to Grayson’s villa from North Carolina, he provided me with a USB drive containing Sabrina’s complete phone records, including deleted messages. As we had suspected, these files confirmed that Gabriel was not the father of her
unborn child.
Mr. Lawson, a high–ranking executive at Golden Stage Entertainment, was being expertly manipulated by Sabrina. He was in fact, the baby’s biological father. However, Sabrina had convinced him they needed to name Gabriel the father–a calculated move to keep the truth hidden from Mrs. Lawson.
This way, Sabrina could secure Mr. Lawson’s support while keeping Gabriel by her side.
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Mrs. Lawson was known for being strict and firm, and with her billionaire family’s influence, no one dared to go against her.
“Once Mrs. Lawson discovers the truth,” I added with certainty, “everything will fall into place.”
At that moment, my baby smiled as if she, too, was looking forward to what was to come.
“Wow! Did you see that?” Grayson’s voice was filled with wonder, his emotions raw. His eyes shimmered with unshed tears as he gently kissed our daughter, overwhelmed with joy at her unexpected smile.
“Cassie, my baby girl, is absolutely adorable.”
At that moment, with our little family together, nothing could take away our happiness or break our peace.
Two days later, I found out that Sabrina had been rushed to the hospital.
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