After Divorce Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant (Leonica and Gabriel)

No, she was worried because she didn't know where or who begun it. Was this another stunt to bring her family down, or was it....

She shook her head. No, thinking like that was not healthy.

She wasn't going to assume the worse just yet. And hopefully, her mother wouldn't.

Putting her phone down, she decided it was time for a shower. Perhaps she could call Owen, after all, his voice always had a way to calm her down.

Three hundred and fifty two thousand views in less than a day.

Irene smirked at the numbers written underneath the article that would soon bring about the end of her so-called Father's demise.

"Looks like the media is having a field day with this," Jamil commented from where he sat, his eyes glued to his phone as he too monitored the comment section. I told you this was the right move" "Yeah," Irene replied, not once tearing her eyes off her screen. "We need to spread more rumors, so that when we officially release the news, Benjamin would have no other choice but to come clean." "And when he does, he'd have no other choice than to accept you into the family. That's when the real work begins."

"Yes," Irene nodded, a smile on her face as the thought of ruining her bastard of a father and the rest of his family became even more exciting.

Jamil mirrored her smile which grew more after he spotted one comment.

Crazy news, but it has to be true, after all, I just ran into Leonica Romero and she seemed tongue tied. Probably doesn't want to ruin ammore than this news would.

He chuckled after reading the comment. "Looks like this is going to be easier than expected."

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Father's Love Child, What is Her Name?

Leonica woke up the next day to the sound of her phone numbling hard on her bedside stool. She groaned and turned on her side, blindly searching for the vibrating devine varil she found it Without looking, she wiped on the answer icon, or at least hoped she did and pressed it to her ear.

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"Leonica," Her eyes finally opened at the sound of her father's voice and she pulled the phone away from her ear for a few seconds to glance at the caller ID.

It was indeed her father. Why was he suddenly calling her?

"Father, why are you calling so waily in the morning?" she asked, rubbing her eyes to rid the sleepiness, while she glanced at the time.

It was just ten minutes past seven, quite early for her to be awake on a Sunday morning

"come home Leonica, there's something important we need to discuss." Benjamin answered, his voice sounding stern.

"Something important?" she repeated, her brows knitting together. It was only after a few seconds that something clicked in her head and she recalled the article that stranger had shown her yesterday, that along with the many more she had read. "Oh," she mused, already getting out of bed. Of course it had reached the eyes of her father. What about her mother? Had she seen them? How was she feeling? Certainly. Just give me a little time, I'll be the right away!

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The line went dead after that. Leonica couldn't even bring herself to frown, She knew how her father behaved in serious situations, never being his usisal sweet self. But that begged the question, what was so serious about a false tabloid? Or was it perhaps something else?

Or maybe the tabloid wasn't take?

Leonica felt a bitter taste glide down the back of her throat at the thought. But it wasn't because she didn't want to embrace the idea of having an additional

bling, sure, that was hand, but not as hard as imagining what her mother would teel.

She knew the feeling of betrayal from your spouse all too well. And just as well, she remembered how she had felt when Angelina informed her of her pregnancy back at the amusement park.

Would her mother feel the same way? Leonica's heart clenched at the thought, prompting her to increase the speed in which she applied in getting herself to look presentable.

By the time she arrived at the family house, it was quarter past nine, she was greeted by Alan who led her to where the rest of the family had been gathered; the main living room

"Leonica," Melvin was the first to get her. He stood up from where he sat beside their mother, meeting her half way.

"Is everything alright?" Shrasked, glancing from Leonardo, to her father, then finally, her mother,

Melvin took her hand, leading her towards the spot where he had been seating. "You've seen the articles, haven't you?" He whispered.

"Yeah," she whispered back even though she wondered why they were whispering "Is that what this is all about? They're fake, aren't they?"

This time around, Melvin remained silent, guiding her to seat beside their mother,

"Please leave us, Alan." Benjamin finally spoke up, dismissing the butler. Once they were alone, he began. "I'm sure you all are aware of the names spreading online," He paused, giving a few seconds gap, arranging his words carefully before he continued. "There are many versions of this, but they all point to one thing: that have an illegitimate child."

"Father, we know that isn't true." Leonardo, the first one to speakup, assured him.

Benjamin however, answered with an amazed yet light chuckle. He really loved how his children loved and respected him, each in their own ways

Unfortunately, he didn't have enough time to fully cherish their actions.

"Well, unfortunately," He began, the smile on his lips long gone. "This isn't entirely a lie."

Leonica couldn't bring herself to look surprised. However she was worried, about her mother who had remained silent since she walked in and her father who looked like he was struggling to get the rest of the words out of his mouth.

She glanced at Melvin and Leonardo. Unlike her, they both looked surprised.

"But I have an explanation for it,"

"An explanation," Cassandra spoke tor the first time, mumbling under her breath before chuckding lifelessly "Sure, explain how you forgot you had a child out of Wedlock."

Benjamin didn't act to his wife's statement. He had to let her pour out her anger someway,

Years ago, before I met your mother, I was seeing a woman she was someone I met through a friend, an old classmate, and we quickly tell for one another. However, my father didn't approve of relationship because she was from a lower background. A commoner, he called her. He insisted that I marry someone of equal status, alike myself and at that time, his ideal daughter in law happened to be your mother."

Die pamed, allowing the little information that had been revealed to sink in

Leonica seemed the most interested with her father's story. She listened intently, waiting for the moment where she could use as a defense polis to her mother "Inswever, Lipsided. Heard the worgan with all my heart and was willing to do anything to be with her, including defying my father's wishes even more so when dhe nevnded that she was carrying my child. And so, planned to elope with her nut unprisingly, my father had the entire country packed with security. We www.stopped at the louders and brought in But,"

There was another pause in his speech and Benjamin's face contorted as he remembered something unpleasant. "The moment Alice was in the presence of my parents, she acted differently. She revealed her true nature, saying that she was going to expose all the secrets I had told her if we didn't we give a large sum of money. She even threatened to sue me incourt for child negligence.

My father was merciful enough to bend to her wishes. He made her signan NDA and paid her off, making her promise never to speak a word about the family again, then sent her back."

"And the baby? Leonica asked before she could stop herself.

"She was meant to deliver it to us after birthing the child. But she disappeared after her labor, along with the child."