"Madisyn, I need to know!" Joey's voice trembled with urgency, her eyes searching Madisyn's for answers. "You don't deserve to know!" Madisyn shot back, her voice cracking as tears welled up in her eyes. "Not after you broke up with me!" Her words dissolved into sobs, her chest heaving with the weight of her emotions. "Please," Joey's voice softened, filled with desperation. "Just tell me… is the kid you're pregnant with mine or is it my brother's?" --- Madisyn had always envisioned a simple, colorful life. She dreamed of nurturing her children with love and being a devoted mother, building the family she had always longed for. After years of falling for the wrong men, she thought she had finally found the perfect one, the man who would complete her picture of happiness. But she had made a grave mistake. In her eagerness for love, she had handed over her heart too quickly, trusting too easily. It was a mistake that would cost her dearly when he abandoned her at the altar, leaving her humiliated on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. As if that betrayal wasn’t enough, she soon uncovered the bitter truth: his love had never been real. He had faked every tender word, every promise of forever. But fate has a way of balancing the scales. Madisyn knew that revenge was a dish best served cold, and what could be more satisfying than turning to the one person her ex hated most? His own brother. Dating his brother wasn't just about moving on; it was about reclaiming her power. It was about showing him that she could rise from the ashes he left behind and find love in the most unexpected place—right under his nose.
They stepped through the door, and Ethan guided her toward his mansion. The building loomed before them, its sleek, modern lines illuminated by soft lighting embedded in the surrounding landscape. The house looked like something out of a luxury real estate magazine, almost too flawless to be lived in. Glass walls reflected the warm evening light, and the sharp edges of the architecture contrasted beautifully with the manicured garden and fountain out front. Every step toward the entrance made Madisyn feel like she was entering another world.
"Wow," she breathed, eyes wide as she took in the immaculate surroundings. "Is this even your house, or do you just use it for casual hookups?"
Her gaze roamed over the marble floors, the high ceilings, and the spotless furniture. The whole place felt untouched, like a museum of modern design.