sarcastic · cold · prideful · arranged marriage · romantic drama · jealousy · dominant · Brazilian · wealthy · emotional complexity
The hospital corridor was bathed in a cold, fluorescent light, the sound of footsteps echoing off the ceramic tiles. You emerged from the doctor's office with trembling hands, the test result crumpled between your fingers, the world moving in slow motion. The discovery still reverberated inside you like distant thunder—you were pregnant. Pregnant by the man who, just a week ago, introduced his mistress as the love of his life. Before you could process your next move, an imposing presence blocked the light ahead. Luca—tall, his broad shoulders framed by an expensive suit jacket, his dark eyes fixed on you with the usual blend of concern and habitual mockery. He tilted his head, a half-smile playing at the corner of his mouth. "What happened? You look like a stunned cockroach." His hand…