The Double Life of My Pregnant Ex-Wife (Carmen and Marco) novel Chapter 91

The room was quiet except for the steady ticking of the clock as Luca set a folder down on Marco’s desk. His face was grim, his usual confidence tinged with unease.

“It’s not over,” Luca said simply.

Marco leaned forward, his brow furrowing as he opened the folder. Inside were photos, handwritten notes, and a list of names tied to Rafael’s former followers.

“This group,” Luca continued, “they’re not big, but they’re fanatical. They believe Rafael’s death was a betrayal of their cause, and they want revenge. On us.”

Marco closed the folder and exhaled sharply. “How serious is the threat?”

“Serious enough,” Luca said. “They’ve already started gathering resources. And there’s more.”

Carmen entered the room just as Luca spoke, carrying their son’s favorite blanket. Her expression shifted when she caught the tension in the air.

“What’s going on?” she asked, her voice steady but concerned.

Luca hesitated, then glanced at Marco. “They’re targeting your son.”

Carmen froze, her grip tightening on the blanket.

Marco stood abruptly, his chair scraping against the floor. “What?”

“They’ve been watching the estate,” Luca said. “We intercepted a message. They’re planning to strike where they think it will hurt most—your family.”

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That night, the estate went into lockdown. Armed guards patrolled the grounds, and security was tightened at every entrance. Carmen sat in their son’s nursery, watching him sleep as her mind raced.

Marco found her there, leaning against the doorframe. “He’s safe,” he said softly.

“For now,” Carmen replied, her gaze never leaving their child. “But how long before they find another way? We can’t keep living like this, Marco.”

Marco crossed the room and knelt beside her, his hand covering hers. “We won’t. We’ll end this.”

“How?” Carmen asked, turning to him. “These people won’t stop until they’re forced to. We can’t wait for them to make the first move.”

Marco studied her, seeing the determination in her eyes. “What are you thinking?”

Carmen set the blanket aside and stood. “We set a trap. Draw them out, take away their advantage, and end this once and for all.”

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The next day, Carmen gathered Luca, Sergio, and Marco in the estate’s study. She laid out a map of the city, her fingers tracing key points of interest.

“They think they’re hunting us,” Carmen said. “But we’ll make them believe we’re vulnerable—spread word that our guards are spread thin, that Marco and I are moving between safe houses.”

“That’s risky,” Sergio said.