CHAPTER 878. MY LITTLE BELOVED. DesperationThe cold night air hit Gigi’s face as she walked with quick, desperate steps. She had fled the park and her mother’s poisonous words, but her mind was still trapped in that whirlwind. Chantal wasn’t just a manipulative liar—she was dangerous. And worst of all, Gigi knew she was capable of destroying Niko.The mere thought of the press finding out everything that had happened filled her with deep terror. Niko didn’t deserve that. None of his actions, no matter how impulsive or sordid, deserved to become a public scandal.“They’re going to ruin him,” she thought as her steps carried her toward the city center. Every time she saw the lights from the shop windows or heard the sound of passing cars, she felt a sharp pain in her chest. But in the end, she did the only thing she could: find a hotel and pay for a room in cash for the night.And the right word was get through the night, because she was sure she wouldn’t be able to sleep at all. She f
CHAPTER 879. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Love with FaithNiko paced frantically around his office, feeling desperation consume him more and more. The investigators sat in front of him, exchanging nervous glances, unsure of what to say. One of them dared to speak, but Niko cut him off before he could even finish his sentence."I don’t care how many times you tell me it’s complicated!" he shouted, clenching his fists. "Find something! How is it possible that there’s not a single damn DNA sample in the entire house? Are you telling me she didn’t shed hair like a normal person?!""Mr. Keller, we did find hair, but the sample was degraded. The lab couldn’t perform a reliable test. If only she had left other personal belongings… Normally, we could use a toothbrush or even a hairbrush, which collects much more hair, but…" the investigator explained apologetically."Aren’t you supposed to be the best? Damn it! This can’t be happening!" Niko growled, feeling like he was fighting two battles at once.Th
CHAPTER 880. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Wounded HeartsHer heart ached, her body hurt, even her thoughts were painful; but she could do nothing more than take one step after another and be strong.Gigi stepped off the last bus in a small town near Lake Geneva. Her feet felt heavy, and her thoughts were a mess, but the sight of the lake calmed her for a moment. The sun was beginning to set behind the mountains, reflecting off the tranquil water, as if the world were a more peaceful and orderly place than the one she had left behind. After two days of switching buses, moving without a clear destination, she had finally arrived somewhere no one knew her—a place where she could disappear.Lake Geneva was enormous, surrounded by both large cities and small villages seemingly forgotten by God. She walked through the cobbled streets of one of those villages until she found a small inn. Its facade was simple but welcoming, and Gigi pushed open the wooden door, making a small bell chime to announce he
CHAPTER 881. MY LITTLE BELOVED. HelpGigi sat at the small table in her kitchen, staring at the pregnancy tests she had left there, as if they were bombs about to explode. Her breathing was unsteady, her pulse raced, and her hands trembled. All night, she had avoided the inevitable moment when she would have to face what she feared the most. So, as the sun began to rise over the lake, she remained frozen in place. She didn’t know what to do. If the tests came out positive, her entire life would change in an instant. But damn it, her life was already a disaster!“This can’t be…” she murmured for the umpteenth time, trying to convince herself that she was overreacting, that it was just her body playing tricks on her.Finally, when the anxiety became too much to bear, she got up from the chair, grabbed one of the tests, and walked to the bathroom with unsteady steps. She shut the door behind her and sat on the edge of the bathtub, staring at the small device with a mixture of terror and
CHAPTER 882. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Until the Last Trace.Niko sat in the passenger seat, staring out the window as his uncle John drove. The narrow roads wound through small villages, surrounded by green fields and the towering backdrop of the Alps. The sun was beginning to rise, casting a soft golden glow over the road, but the day didn’t feel bright to him.They had spent days going from town to town, stopping at every bus station, asking at every restaurant, every grocery store, but it was all in vain. Gigi seemed to have vanished like a shadow. Niko tried to stay calm, but the frustration was eating him alive. He couldn’t stop imagining her alone, scared, unsure of whom to trust. Was she eating well? Was she safe?"This place seems quiet too," John said, breaking the silence as he glanced at the small map on the dashboard screen. "We could ask at the bus station and then check the surrounding areas. Maybe someone has seen her.""Maybe," Niko sighed.They got out of the car and walked
CHAPTER 883. MY LITTLE BELOVED. HelpGigi was sitting at the small kitchen table, staring at the pregnancy tests she had left there as if they were bombs about to explode. Her breathing was shallow, her pulse was racing, and her hands were trembling. All night long, she had avoided the inevitable moment when she would have to face what she feared. So now, as the sun was rising over the lake, she remained frozen. She didn’t know what to do. If the tests were positive, her entire life would change in an instant. But damn it, her life was already a disaster!"This can't be..." she murmured for the umpteenth time, trying to convince herself that she was overreacting, that this was just her body playing tricks on her.Finally, when the anxiety became too much to bear, she got up from the chair, grabbed one of the tests, and walked to the bathroom with hesitant steps. She closed the door behind her and sat on the edge of the bathtub, staring at the small device with a mix of terror and desp
CHAPTER 884. MY LITTLE BELOVED. At the Gates of DisasterThe phone was still warm in Gigi’s hands. She had spoken with Anja just ten minutes ago when a loud knock echoed at the door. Galia started howling like crazy, so intensely that Gigi assumed Ingrid was rushing over with some kind of emergency. Because, of course, there was no one else she knew well enough to be knocking at this hour."Calm down, Galia!" she whispered as she walked to the door, her heart pounding.She opened it without thinking too much, but what she saw was nowhere near what she expected.Niko.He was there.He was standing right in front of her.Why…?Why was he…?The world seemed to freeze for a second, and before her mind could process what was happening, the ground disappeared beneath her feet. Everything went black for Gigi, and Niko barely had time to react—but his reflexes were quicker than his surprise. He took a step forward and caught her before she collapsed, just as John rushed toward them."Gigi!" N
CHAPTER 885. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Painful TruthsNiko was at a loss for words, as if the world had suddenly become a fragile bubble bursting before him.The pregnancy test in his hands felt as heavy as a ton of bricks, and from the flood of emotions crashing through him, none was as strong as sheer shock. He looked at Gigi, standing in front of him with tear-stained, red-rimmed eyes, and all he wanted to do was hold her, kiss her… though he knew that doing so would only make things worse."I'm so sorry…!" He heard her sob. "I didn’t mean to… I swear it wasn’t on purpose! This… this happened the night we celebrated the cooking competition. I… I should’ve taken the morning-after pill, but…""Gigi…" Niko wasn’t even asking for an explanation, but she averted her gaze, biting her lip nervously."I swear I bought it. You reminded me that morning, and I bought it!... but then Renard showed up," she continued, speaking slowly, as if reliving every painful detail. "He forced me to go to my moth