Mathilda’s POV

I’m still trapped in confusion. Maybe I sound insane—after all, I’ve been caught in this twisted drama long before the wedding ever happened. But what Paula has done this time goes beyond anything I imagined. Her control over every step we take… it’s terrifying.

How could she manipulate a pregnancy like this? Paula might just be the most frightening woman I’ve ever met. Terrifying not because she’s loud or cruel, but because her mind is unpredictable—sharp, cunning, and capable o