The Mirror He Can't Escape

Synopsis

On a night of heavy rain, Darren Marshall kicked me out of his car. He did it for Madeline Summers—the one he could never forget. I had just taken a pregnancy test. Two lines. Positive. Five years later, the internet exploded. Darren, CEO of Marshall Holdings, had crashed during a late-night street race. The news said he'd never have kids. Meanwhile, I was barely getting by in a forgotten corner of the city, holding the hand of a little boy who looked just like him. Then came that exclusive gala. I was working as a temp, down on my knees scrubbing wine off the floor. When I looked up, I met Darren's eyes—cold, sharp, mocking. Just as he thought I was down and out, ready to put me down, a toddler's voice came from behind me. "Mommy, I'm hungry." Darren stared at the little kid. It was like staring at himself as a toddler. He was completely stunned.