Book 1 Shielding My Property from My Husband’s Bastard
Son
Seven months into my pregnancy, I stumbled upon a conversation between my husband and the impoverished student I had been sponsoring.
“Maxwell, if your wife discovers that the baby she’s carrying is actually our fertilized egg, she might go mad that she could kill herself, don’t you think?” Amelia said with a light–hearted chuckle.
“It would be preferable if she did. That way, all her assets would become mine,” Maxwell replied with chilling detachment. “The only hitch is if she decides to divorce me and toss me out. We need to keep this under
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wraps. When our child inherits her wealth, we’ll hit her with a devastating blow.”
That evening, I pretended to remain oblivious. I gave birth to the child and raised him lovingly and with care.
Twenty–four years later, after my son returned from his studies abroad, I transferred ownership of all my company shares and assets to him.
At a press conference, Amelia–once the destitute student–approached, holding my husband’s arm and clutching a maternity test report. She strode right up to me and declared, “Milo is my biological son. You’ve been keeping him from me all these years. It’s time you return him to me.”
My son then hurled a divorce agreement at me, his words as cold as ice. “Quickly
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divorce my dad so we can finally reunite as a family of three. Considering you gave birth to and raised me, I’ll grant you a monthly allowance of two hundred dollars.”
I responded with a faint smirk, “Alright.”
“Weren’t you supposed to attend a board meeting at the company today? Why are you working in the study?” Maxwell entered with a cup of steaming milk, setting it in front of me with his usual tender tone.
I shut my laptop and looked up at him with a smile. “Milo’s teacher mentioned he’s been coughing a bit. I’ve arranged for him to see the top pediatric specialist tomorrow.”
Maxwell, moved by my words, brushed my hair gently. “You always worry when Milo
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isn’t well. When he grows up, he’ll surely repay your kindness as a devoted son.”
I met Maxwell’s eyes and replied plainly, “Of course. I’m Milo’s mother. If I don’t care for him, who will?”
Touched by my statement, Maxwell smiled warmly. “You’re incredible. Marrying you and raising a child with you has been the best blessing of my life.”
I returned his affectionate gaze with a faint smile, offering no words.
Maxwell and I had shared ten years together -three dating and seven as a married
couple.
Throughout this decade, he cared for me when I was unwell or fatigued, surprised me with his thoughtfulness, and held me tightly
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in moments of passion, vowing eternal love.
Had I not eavesdropped on that fateful day, I never would have believed that the man who professed such deep love could betray me so completely.
“Aunt Amelia, you’re finally here!” Milo’s excited voice suddenly filled the living room.
I rose and stepped out of the study to find Amelia entering, scooping up my son with ease and planting a playful kiss on his cheek.
“Missed me, Baby Milo?” she teased, but her eyes landed on me, her smile faltering, her demeanor slipping.
Before she could speak, Maxwell quickly. interjected, “Honey, there was a parent–child activity at Milo’s kindergarten today. I
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thought you’d be occupied with work, so I didn’t want to disturb you. I asked Amelia to assist instead.”
Amelia, setting down Milo, added nervously, “Yes, yes, Seraphina, you’ve been my benefactor for so long. I’ve always wanted to repay your kindness, so when Maxwell called, I came right away.”
As I watched her flustered attempt to cover her guilt, memories of the day my son was born flooded back. Amelia had accompanied Maxwell to the hospital, ostensibly to see the baby, lingering by his side while I endured labor.
