Matched by Fate, Broken by Reality
Prologue chapter 0
Fiona
(Nervously clutching her bag) Doc, may I know the results?
Emma (Doctor
(Smiling warmly) Hmm... Congratulations, ma'am. You are two months pregnant.
Fiona
(Eyes widening in shock and joy) Pregnant? I’ve been pregnant for two months! Micheal will be so happy to know this. Thank you, Doc!
Emma (Doctor
(Handing over a folder) Here is the official result and a list of things you should do to stay healthy.
Fiona
Thank you again, Doc.
(Fiona stands up and starts walking out of the room, beaming. Suddenly, she stops in her tracks as she sees Micheal standing in the hallway with another woman.)
Fiona
(Stuttering) Micheal?! W-who is that girl?
Michael
(Coldly, wrapping an arm around the woman) This girl is my other wife.
Fiona
(Horrified) A-another wife?!
Michael
(Glare) Got a problem with that?
Fiona
(Desperate) But Micheal, I’m pregnant!
Michael
(Unfazed) Precious is also pregnant.
Precious
(Clinging to Micheal’s arm) Babe, is she going to accept me?
Michael
Don’t worry, she will agree. Fiona, will you agree to let Precious stay in our house?
Fiona
(Raising her voice) What?! I won’t agree to that! I’m your wife, Micheal!
Michael
(Sternly) If you won't agree, then you will be known as my mistress!
Precious
(Smirking) So that means I’m your legitimate wife now? And not her?
Michael
Yes, babe. (Turning back to Fiona) I don’t care if you’re pregnant, Fiona! Now get out of my sight!
Fiona
(Sobbing, reaching for him) Micheal! No, please! I’m carrying your child! Micheal, please!
Precious
You heard him, right? Mistress.
Fiona
(Wiping her tears, voice trembling) Fine! Just don't regret this, Micheal! I’m still not going to divorce you, but you have to take responsibility for my child!
Michael
(Waving her off) Fine! Fine! Now get out!
(Fiona immediately runs toward the elevator and presses the button.)
Fiona
(To herself, sobbing) Soon, you will regret this, Micheal. (She holds her stomach gently) My baby, Mommy will truly love you. You won’t regret having me...
Fiona
Doc, may I know the result now?
Emma (Doctor
(Excitedly) Congratulations, ma’am! You’re carrying twins.
Fiona
(Gasping) Twins! Oh my, this is good news!
Emma (Doctor
Based on the results, it’s a boy and a girl. They are both very healthy.
Fiona
(Smiling through tears) I didn’t expect to have twins.
Emma (Doctor
Congratulations again, ma’am. Here are the results.
(Fiona takes the papers and walks out of the room. She finds Micheal waiting outside.)
Michael
What is the result, Fiona?
Fiona
(Coldly) What are you doing here, Micheal?
Michael
Is there a problem? I’m just here to know the result.
Fiona
(Sighing) I’m carrying twins. A boy and a girl.
Michael
(Nods once) OK. I’m going to leave now.
Michael
(Mutters under his breath) Pathetic woman.
(He turns and heads for the elevator. Fiona watches him go.)
Fiona
(Whispering to her stomach) I don't know why I chose your father. I regret everything. I hope my babies choose the right person who will love them purely in their hearts. 3 months to go before I give birth to you both...
Lesly (Maid)
(Screaming) Madam! You’re bleeding!
Precious
(Panicking, clutching her stomach) What?! No! My baby! Lesly, call my husband right away!
(The maid tries to call Micheal, but the call goes to voicemail.)
Lesly (Maid)
Madam, Sir Micheal isn’t answering my call!
Precious
What?! Then take me to the hospital! I can’t lose my child! Fast!
Precious
(Hysterical) Tell me the result, Doc! Right now!
Lesly (Maid)
Madam, please calm down.
Nolan (Doctor)
Ma’am, did you eat or drink something that a pregnant woman isn't supposed to have?
Precious
At lunch, I just drank coffee and then ate chocolate cake.
Nolan (Doctor)
Hmm. Did you do this just today, or regularly?
Nolan (Doctor)
(Sadly) This is the reason for your miscarriage.
Precious
(Screaming) What?! No!
Nolan (Doctor)
I’m sorry, ma’am. I have to leave now.
(The doctor leaves the room. Lesly approaches the bed.)
Lesly (Maid)
Madam, I already contacted Sir Micheal. He said he will be here soon.
Precious
(To herself, crying) I wonder what his reaction will be after he finds out I lost our baby.
Lesly (Maid)
Don’t be afraid, madam. I’m sure Sir Micheal will understand.
(The door bursts open and Micheal rushes to Precious's side.)
Michael
(Breathless) What happened, babe?
Precious
(Sobbing) Babe, I’m sorry... I miscarried our baby. I didn’t mean for it to happen.
Michael
(Comforting her) It’s okay, babe. But I have some good news.
Precious
What is it, babe?
Michael
Fiona is carrying twins. After she gives birth, we will steal her child—the boy—and I will give him to you.
Precious
(Eyes lighting up) Really, babe?
Precious
Thank you so much! That means my child can be replaced now.
Michael
You’re right, babe.
The Delivery Room (3 Months Later)
Emily (Doctor)
(Encouragingly) One more push, ma’am!
Emily (Doctor)
Scissors, Nurse Ella!
Fiona
(Screaming in pain) AHHH!
Emily (Doctor)
Just push, ma’am!
(Outside the delivery room)
Michael
(Whispering to Nurse Kimmy) I’m going to pay you $50,000. Just take the baby boy and give him to me. If she asks where the other one is, just tell her he died.
kimmy (Nurse)
(Nervously looking around) Yes, sir...
(Inside the delivery room)
Emily (Doctor)
Nurse Kimmy, hold this baby boy for a while.
kimmy (Nurse)
Yes, Doc. (To herself) This is my perfect opportunity. Doc, I'm just going to take the baby to the nursery room.
(The nurse immediately goes outside.)
Michael
Where is the baby?
kimmy (Nurse)
(Handing him a bundle) Here is the baby boy, sir.
Michael
(Looking at the child) Such a cute baby boy. Now, leave my sight.
kimmy (Nurse)
(Walking into Fiona's room with a sad face) Ma’am, here is your baby girl.
(She places the baby by Fiona’s side.)
Fiona
(Weakly) Nurse, where is my other baby?
kimmy (Nurse)
(Looking away) I’m so sorry, ma’am... he didn’t make it. We tried everything, but he gave up. I’m very, very sorry, ma’am.
Fiona
(Horrified) No! My baby boy! Where is my baby now?! Tell me, where is my baby’s body?!
kimmy (Nurse)
Uhmm... actually—
(Micheal enters the room.)
Michael
Don’t worry, Fiona. I already took care of our son's funeral.
Fiona
(Shocked) What?! Without even giving me any information?
Michael
You should be thanking me. I already took care of it.
Fiona
Where is my baby now?
Michael
(Coldly) He is already in cremation.
Michael
Got a problem with that?
Fiona
You’re a monster! You didn't even let me see my child before the cremation!
(Precious enters, carrying the baby boy in her arms.)
Precious
(Mockingly) Poor you~ losing one child.
Michael
Fiona look.Precious gave birth to my heir, and you lost yours. Such a loser.
Fiona
Micheal, this baby girl is still your child!
Michael
(Ignoring her) I don’t care. By the way, I’ve already arranged our divorce. Just come to my house and sign it.
Michael
We’re leaving now. I don’t want to waste my time on nonsense.
Fiona
(Sobbing) No! Micheal! Please don't do this to me! I’m begging you! Don’t divorce me! Our daughter needs a father!
Michael
(Looking back with a sneer) Dream on!
(Precious and Micheal leave the room, laughing.)
kimmy (Nurse)
(Quietly) Uhm... Ma’am, what name should I put on the birth certificate for your daughter?
Fiona
(Looking down at her baby girl with determination) Sophia Lewis.
kimmy (Nurse)
I’m going to fix the birth certificate now. I have to go, ma’am.
(The nurse leaves the room quickly.)
Fiona
(Cradling the baby) Sophia, Mommy will take care of you. Don’t be like your father—a stupid brat. He doesn't deserve a child like you. You're so unlucky to have him.
Side story prologue chapter 0.1
Inside the mansion of Lewis
(The room is brightly decorated with balloons and streamers. A large cake sits in the center of the table.)
Veronica (Maid)
(Clapping her hands) Happy birthday, Madam!
Lolita (Maid)
(Beaming) Happy birthday to you, Madam!
Marco Lewis
(Ruffling Sophia's hair) Happy birthday, my niece!
Fiona Lewis
(Smiling brightly at her daughter) Make a wish before you blow out the candles, Sophia!
(Sophia stands on a chair, closes her eyes tightly, and clasps her hands together.)
Young Sophia Lewis
(Whispering to herself) I wish I find my true love in the future...
(She takes a deep breath and blows out the candles. Everyone bursts into cheers and applause.)
Fiona Lewis
Happy 5th birthday, Sophia!
Young Sophia Lewis
(Giggling) Thank you, Mommy! Thank you, Uncle, and thank you, nannies!
Marco Lewis
You’re very welcome, my niece!
Veronica (Maid)
You're welcome, Madam.
Lolita (Maid)
Enjoy your day, Madam.
Fiona Lewis
(Picking up the knife) Okay! Let’s slice the cake!
Young Sophia Lewis
(Jumping up and down) Yay! I’m going to give the first slice to Mommy!
Fiona Lewis
(Touched, hugging her) Aww! That is so sweet of you, Sophia.
(Fiona begins to slice the cake and serves everyone. The room is filled with the sound of happy eating.)
Young Sophia Lewis
(With a bit of frosting on her nose) Yummy! You’re the best, Mommy! And you too, Uncle!
Marco Lewis
(Laughing) Thank you.
Fiona Lewis
Eat slowly, Sophia, or you'll get a tummy ache.
Young Sophia Lewis
Okay, Mommy!
Veronica (Maid)
(Whispering to Lolita) Madam is such a kind and innocent child.
Lolita (Maid)
You’re right. I hope she stays like this forever.
Veronica (Maid)
I hope so too.
Fiona Lewis
(Raising her plate) Everyone, please enjoy the food!
Young Sophia Lewis
Enjoy it! Hehehe!
Veronica (Maid)
Such an adorable kid.
Young Sophia Lewis
Thank you, Nanny!
Marco Lewis
(Standing up) Everyone! Let’s give my niece her birthday blessings!
(Sophia sits down on the couch, and everyone gathers around her.)
Marco Lewis
(Puffing out his chest) Of course, I’m going first!
Fiona Lewis
(Rolling her eyes playfully) Fine, you go first.
Marco Lewis
(Looking at Sophia seriously) I wish you a birthday full of blessings. I hope you stay the same sweet kid as you grow up. That’s all I will say for my message.
Young Sophia Lewis
Thank you, Uncle!
Fiona Lewis
(Sitting beside her) I wish for you to live happily as you grow up and to one day find your perfect man.
Marco Lewis
(Shocked) Sister! Don’t talk about men! My niece is still a child! I won’t let any dirty man touch my niece!
Fiona Lewis
(Laughing) Oh, Marco, it was just a blessing!
Marco Lewis
(Pointing a finger playfully) Sophia, listen to your Uncle. Don’t date any man until you are twenty-three. Promise your Uncle, okay?
Young Sophia Lewis
(Confused but smiling) Uhm? I promise, Uncle?
Marco Lewis
Very good, my niece!
Young Sophia Lewis
Hehehe!
Fiona Lewis
Veronica, it’s your turn to give your message to my adorable daughter.
(Veronica steps forward and looks Sophia in the eyes.)
Veronica (Maid)
Madam, my wish for you is simple. I hope you remain humble and never let greed swallow you. Always remember: respect will always win over power.
Fiona Lewis
What a wonderful message, Veronica.
Veronica (Maid)
Thank you, Ms. Lewis.
Marco Lewis
(Wiping a fake tear) So touching!
(Lolita stands up, approaches Sophia, and gently holds her hands.)
Lolita (Maid)
My wish for you, Madam, is that you stay brave and confident. Always follow the right path to your dreams, and continue to be a good girl to your family.
Young Sophia Lewis
(Nodding firmly) I will, Nanny!
Marco Lewis
(Leading the cheer) Good girl, my niece! And once again... Happy birthday, Sophia!
Fiona Lewis
Happy birthday, baby!
Veronica (Maid)
A blessed birthday to you, Madam!
Lolita (Maid)
Happy birthday, Madam!
Young Sophia Lewis
(Opening her arms wide) Thank you!! I love you all!
Side story prologue chapter 0.2
Inside the Violet Mansion
(The room is filled with expensive, gold-trimmed furniture. Prince is sitting on a velvet chair as Precious approaches him with a smug smile.)
Precious Violet
Happy birthday, my son.
Little Prince Violet
(Grinning) Thank you, Mommy!
Precious Violet
Guess what your gift from Mommy is?
Little Prince Violet
(Eyes lighting up) Uhm... did you finally buy me a real car?!
Precious Violet
You’re correct, my son! I bought you a Ferrari, and I even hired a driver just for my sweet boy.
Little Prince Violet
(Jumping up) Wow! Thank you, Mommy! May I know who my driver is?
Precious Violet
Of course. Henry, come here! I want to introduce you to my son.
(Henry, the driver, immediately walks toward them and gives a deep, respectful bow.)
Henry Wood (Driver)
Hello, Mrs. Violet. Hello, Young Master.
Precious Violet
Henry Wood, this is my son, Prince Violet. And Henry, this is your new boss.
Henry Wood (Driver)
It’s nice to meet you, Young Master.
Little Prince Violet
Me too, Henry!
(The front doors swing open as Micheal walks in, followed by two guards carrying a massive present.)
Little Prince Violet
Wow! That is huge!
Michael Violet
(Walking over with a proud smile) Happy birthday, my son!
Precious Violet
(Admiring the box) That is quite huge, babe.
(Micheal signals the guards to place the gift down. He walks toward Precious and possessively holds her waist.)
Michael Violet
Our son is going to love our gift.
Precious Violet
Open it, my son.
Little Prince Violet
(Shouting) Okay! I’m so excited to see it!
(Prince excitedly tears the wrapping paper apart. Inside is a top-of-the-line gaming computer.)
Little Prince Violet
WOW!! A gaming computer setup! Thank you, Daddy! And thank you, Mommy, for the car!
Michael Violet
You’re welcome, my son.
Precious Violet
You're welcome, sweetie. By the way, do you want to see your new car now?
Little Prince Violet
Of course, Mommy! I want to see it and ride in it right now!
Precious Violet
Then let’s go!
Little Prince Violet
(Looking back) Hey! Let’s go, Henry! And Daddy, do you want to ride with us?
Michael Violet
(Chuckling) Why not, my son?
(They all head outside. A bright red Ferrari is parked in the driveway. Prince runs toward it, touching the shiny paint.)
Little Prince Violet
Ride it! Ride it! I want to ride it now!
Michael Violet
(To the driver) Henry, drive us around the city so my son can enjoy his gift.
Henry Wood (Driver)
Yes, Mr. Violet.
(Henry quickly opens the doors for the family. Micheal and Precious sit in the back with Prince, while Henry gets into the driver's seat.)
Little Prince Violet
(Bouncing in his seat) Woah! I’m so excited! Let’s go!
Henry Wood (Driver)
Yes, Young Master.
(The car speeds off. As they drive through the city, Prince watches the world pass by through the tinted windows.)
Little Prince Violet
Yay! This is so fast!
Precious Violet
(Her expression turning serious) My son, you have to promise us one thing.
Little Prince Violet
What is it, Mommy?
Michael Violet
(Leaning forward) Promise us that you will always remember: money is the true power.
Little Prince Violet
(Tilting his head) Money?
Precious Violet
(Coldly) Exactly. And poor people must be treated like peasants. They are beneath you.
Michael Violet
Promise that to us, Prince.
Little Prince Violet
(Nodding with a smirk) I will!
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