Chapter: Chapter 207Epilogue Benita finally moved to the States and into our house. She slotted into the family so naturally that within weeks it felt like she had always been there. It felt like I had gained a sister while my parents gained another daughter. I noticed there was still something going on between her and Uncle Jason, but all my energy was on Aunt Sophia and the baby. Whenever I wasn't at work or with Adrian, I was at Aunt Sophia's house bothering her constantly and speaking to her stomach like the baby could fully understand me already. "You are a girl," I would say while rubbing her bump. "Do not disappoint me." "You know the baby can't hear you yet." Aunt Sophia would tease. "She can feel the energy,” I replied without looking up. She always laughed and said I reminded her of Mom when she was pregnant with me because she had been just as desperate for a girl. The moment anybody mentioned the possibility of the baby being a boy I instantly became defensive before later sitting som
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-05-27
Chapter: Chapter 206Starting the vacation as boyfriend and girlfriend only to become Adrian's fiancée a few hours into it changed the vibe of the entire trip.We decided not to tell anyone until we got back home, but that didn't stop him from acting like the happiest man alive every single day.I would catch him randomly staring at me smiling. Other times I would catch him staring at the ring on my finger smiling like he still couldn't believe I said yes.He wanted everyone around us to know. Restaurant staff, hotel concierge, strangers in passing. He always found a way to work it in.One afternoon in Italy we were already halfway to our reservation when Adrian suddenly looked down at my hand. "Where's your ring?"I stared at my empty finger and gasped. "It should be on the nightstand, I pulled it out—"Before I finished he had already turned the car around. Drove all the way back, went up to the room, came back down and slid it onto my finger himself.I rolled my eyes. "I could have put it on after lunc
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-05-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 205After spending days trying to separate Benita from Uncle Jason only for her to ignore every warning I gave, I finally gave up.At some point, I realized there was no point forcing it anymore. Benita was going to keep seeing him regardless of what I said, and maybe the only way she would truly understand why I had been so against it was by experiencing Uncle Jason for herself.Still, a tiny part of me secretly prayed that if Uncle Jason eventually broke her heart, it wouldn’t destroy her too badly.For what Adrian did helping Uncle Jason arrange that lunch date behind my back, I tried staying angry, but Adrian made it impossible.He kept showing up at my parents’ house carrying gifts and smiles until my irritation slowly disappeared on its own. Besides, I couldn’t even afford to stay mad for long because we were busy preparing for our vacation together.A few days before the trip, Mom was helping me pack even though Adrian specifically warned me not to bring too much.“Mom, it’s enough
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-05-25
Chapter: CHAPTER 204I stormed downstairs ready for war only to find Uncle Jason waiting at the bottom of the stairs with a smile already on his face.“Stay away from Benita.""Sophia—""She's not for you. Find someone else.""I'm only trying to make her feel welcome.”“Your version of welcome has a body count.”Just then Mom and Dad walked into the house holding hands. I hurriedly walked to Dad. “Dad, please tell your brother to leave our house right now.”"Hold on." Dad raised a hand. "This is Uncle Jason. What exactly am I walking into?”"I know," I muttered. "I know I usually love when he's here. But not anymore.”Mom laughed. “I’m guessing this is about Benita?”“Exactly, Mom. He wants to make her one of his little situationships.”“Situationships?” Uncle Jason repeated. “Sophia, have you considered the possibility that I might actually be serious about her?”“I don’t care if you’re serious this time. Find somebody else to be serious with.”“You know she could be the love of my life and you’re the on
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Chapter: CHAPTER 203Once both our families accepted the relationship, everything in my life started falling beautifully into place.Adrian’s family publicly cleared up the entire engagement situation and officially denied every rumor linking him romantically to Zoey. It later came out that Zoey’s parents had been drowning financially for a while, which explained why they had been so desperate to tie her permanently to Adrian.The scandal became messy online for a few days before people eventually moved on to the next thing to gossip about.Thankfully, Adrian handled the public narrative perfectly.Things also changed for good within the Valecrest family after everything that happened. Adrian even admitted that my parents had influenced his parents in ways he was genuinely grateful for.“They’re actually trying now,” he told me one evening while we lay in bed together. “It feels strange finally getting the whole parent experience at this age, but I guess better late than never.”I understood exactly what
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-05-22
Chapter: CHAPTER 202I didn’t realize how serious Adrian had been about changing his surname until Sunday afternoon.I had just woken up from a nap and was heading downstairs for lunch when I heard voices coming from the living room.One of them belonged to Adrian.That alone surprised me because he hadn’t told me he was coming over. Curious, I walked toward the living room only to stop halfway when I saw him sitting across from my parents.Mom smiled the second she noticed me. “Oh, you’re finally awake. Come join us.”I walked over slowly, still confused, before sitting beside Mom and finally paying attention to the conversation. That was when I realized Adrian had been discussing the surname issue with my parents.Dad looked surprised even though he was trying not to show it. “You’re seriously willing to do that?” he asked Adrian. “Do you even understand what you’re saying?”“Yes, sir.”The confidence in Adrian’s voice made Mom and Dad exchange looks.“You’re willing to walk away from your identity beca
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-05-20
Chapter: CHAPTER 129 – Finally HomeSix months later.Sometimes I sit quietly and wonder how life managed to change so completely.For so long, everything had felt uncertain and fragile, like happiness was something that could disappear if I held it too tightly.But now…Everything felt beautiful. Perfect, if perfection even existed.Six months had passed since the wedding and our honeymoon, and somehow those months had gone by faster than I expected. Every day seemed to move with its own quiet rhythm as Cade and I continued building the life we had once struggled so hard to reach.And if there was one thing I had learned about being Cade’s wife, it was this: that man loved to spoil me.Not just in the loud, showy ways people could see.Cade covered every version of pampering – the loud, the quiet, the soft, and the deeply personal. He made sure my coffee was exactly how I liked it every morning. He never forgot the small things that mattered to me. And sometimes I caught him looking at me like he still couldn’t believe
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-03-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 128 – At Last, Our Wedding Day“Wake up. You’re getting married today.”Romi’s voice woke me as she tapped my shoulder.I peeled one eye open and stared at her.“That sounds important.”“It is very important, and if I let you sleep through your own wedding, Cade is going to have my head.”I laughed.That was how my wedding morning began.The day passed in a blur after that. Shower. Skincare. Hair. Makeup. Dresses being steamed. Voices in every room. Someone was always looking for pins, perfume, earrings, or something that had apparently vanished in the middle of the chaos.Through all of it, Romi stayed glued to my side, somehow managing to help me get ready while also texting furiously on her phone every few minutes and rolling her eyes so hard I thought they might stay that way.“What’s wrong?” I asked while the makeup artist finished the final touch on my face.She looked up from her phone and groaned.“Your man is disturbing me.”I smiled immediately. “Cade?”“Who else? Of course it’s him. He wants to see you.”
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-03-11
Chapter: CHAPTER 127 – The Night Before ForeverFriday night started quietly, but it quickly turned into something much bigger than we had planned.At first, the plan had been simple. We would host a small gathering for the people closest to us before the wedding, let everyone relax, laugh, and enjoy themselves.But once everyone started arriving, the energy changed. The house came alive in a way that made it feel less like an event and more like a memory being made in real time.Noah was with my parents for the night, which gave the rest of us the freedom to stay out late without worrying about bedtime routines. Cade had arranged for most of the guests to stay at one of his other properties nearby, so no one had to stress about driving home or cutting the night short.A few of my old college friends flew in. Some people from my modeling days came too, the ones I had stayed cordial with over the years. Drew and Lauren arrived with their usual loud, familiar energy. Jesse and Chanel came together, which made me privately smile. Romi
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Chapter: CHAPTER 126 – The Life We ChoseMoving into the new house felt strangely unreal at first. For the first few days, I wasn’t sure whether Noah or Cade was the one more excited about it.They both couldn’t seem to get enough of each other. Noah even slept in our room with us most nights. On the days I insisted he sleep in his own room, I would still wake up in the middle of the night to find him in our bed. Cade would quietly go and carry him in from his room while I was asleep.That wasn’t all. Getting Cade to go to work became the real challenge.“Cade,” I said one morning, standing by the door with my bag, “you do remember you have a company to run, right?”“I know.”“You haven’t been there in two days. Your employees might start thinking you’ve disappeared.”He shrugged lazily. “I trust them to do their jobs well without my presence. That’s why I pay them.”I gave him the I’m serious look.“Get dressed. You’re going to work today.”He sighed. “Fine.”Later that afternoon, I realized I had forgotten something at hom
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-03-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 125 – Out in the OpenThe Instagram post did exactly what I expected. It exploded.My phone had barely survived the first fifteen minutes before the notifications started pouring in. Messages. Mentions. Comments. Old contacts suddenly remembering I existed.But the one message that made me laugh out loud came from Drew.Send me your number immediately.I stared at the screen for a second, already knowing what was coming. Then I sent him my number.My phone rang less than ten seconds later. The moment I picked up, Drew started yelling.“Are you kidding me right now, Mira?”I laughed.“You disappear for years,” he continued dramatically, “and the first thing I find out is that you’re engaged through Instagram?”“I’m sorry,” I said between laughs. “I’m sorry.”“You shut me out!”“I know.”“You vanished!”“I know!”“You have been a very bad girl.”“I said I’m sorry,” I repeated, still laughing.There was a long pause, then Drew sighed loudly.“Send me your address.”Before I could say anything else, he hung up
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-03-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 124 – Double CelebrationNoah and I were still buzzing with excitement by the time Cade dropped us back at my parents’ house. The entire drive home had been filled with Noah talking nonstop about the new house.By the time the car stopped in the driveway, he was practically vibrating with energy.“Go tell Grandma,” Cade said with a laugh as Noah jumped out before the engine had fully stopped.He ran toward the house, already bursting to share the news.Cade glanced at me from the driver’s seat, his expression soft.“Tomorrow,” he said.“Tomorrow,” I repeated.There was something comforting about that word now. Tomorrow meant the house and building a home together.I leaned over and kissed his cheek before stepping out of the car. The sight in the living room made me pause. Max was sitting on the couch, and beside him was Romi.Noah barely noticed them as he rushed past.“Grandma!” he shouted, already heading down the hallway.Max looked up and smiled when he saw me.“Mira.”“Max,” I said, genuinely surprised.
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-03-07
Chapter: CHAPTER 158EPILOGUEA month after we returned from our honeymoon, I started noticing some changes in my body. At first, I didn't think much of them, but when Alan's perfume suddenly became unbearable, I knew exactly what was going on.We'd been careful. Or at least, we thought we had.I bought a pregnancy test, and sure enough, it came back positive. A visit to the hospital confirmed it.I was pregnant. Again!I'd always wanted three children, and although this pregnancy hadn't been planned, I was genuinely happy about it.My only worry was how to tell Alan and Noah. I knew neither of them would take the news well after what happened during the twins' delivery.I decided to tell Alan first. Lory could help me deal with Noah.For the announcement, I'd planned a romantic dinner at home, but Alan called that evening to say a work emergency would keep him late.The following morning, I woke up to Alan's hands caressing me beneath the sheets. We ended up making love, and afterward, while we were stil
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 157I walked into the church to the sound of music, and everyone rose to their feet.Nana had married in this church. So had CiCi, which was why we chose it this time.Russell and Esme had gone ahead of us as ring bearer and flower girl, looking absolutely adorable in their little wedding outfits. With Noah beside me, I walked down the aisle, smiling at familiar faces.I spotted my boss, Callum, sitting beside his girlfriend, and smiled at him. Even Cash was there. I'd run into him at an event with Alan, where he'd pleaded with me to unblock him. Surprisingly, when we got home, Alan had been the one to suggest I give him another chance.As we got closer to the altar, I saw that Alan was crying. Even with tears in his eyes, he looked breathtakingly handsome with his new haircut and perfectly tailored suit.When we reached him, Noah handed me over. Alan took my hand and mouthed, You're beautiful, before leading me to the altar.The ceremony began, and when it was time for our vows, Alan wen
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 156One Year LaterIt had been a year and six months of being Esme and Russell's mother, and a year of being Alan's fiancée. I had loved every minute of both.There had been so many celebrations. My blog won several awards. Noah's company had become one of the top IT firms in the States. Lory opened her own luxury fashion stores, and business had been going incredibly well.Then came Esme and Russell's first birthday, which felt more like a carnival. Alan had gone completely overboard, and the party was the talk of the town for months. Every child who attended went home with loads of gifts.As for the twins themselves, Alan's prayers hadn't been answered. Esme was pure Lory. Mischievous, and so cute and innocent-looking that nobody believed what she'd done until they saw the evidence.Russell, on the other hand, was an old soul. He was more interested in observing everything around him, and Lory teased that it was because he already knew the responsibilities waiting for him.And finally,
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-22
Chapter: CHAPTER 155I wished we could stay on the hill a little longer and keep admiring everything Alan had arranged, but he said we had to go home because he had more planned for us. We were spending the night away, just the two of us.When we got back, Cici and Lory were in the kitchen. I rushed in and flashed my ring at Lory.“Girl, with the way you're acting, someone would think you've never been married before. Have you forgotten your first wedding? I still have the pictures. Should I remind you?”"Hater."I went to show Cici, who smiled and told me it was a beautiful ring."Of course it is," Lory said. "When it comes to Nora, Alan spends.""When do you plan to have the wedding?" Cici asked."We haven't talked about that yet. Hold on, let me go ask my fiancé."I waved the ring in front of Lory's face on my way out. She rolled her eyes, but she was smiling.Around one in the afternoon, Alan and I were ready for our engagement getaway. When we came downstairs, Noah was in the living room carrying Rus
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-22
Chapter: CHAPTER 154NORAAfter seven days in the hospital, I was finally cleared to go home.A brand-new car waited in the driveway with a huge bow on the hood. I gave Alan a long look."One of your delivery gifts," he said, grinning.Inside, I started smiling before I'd even cleared the doorway. The whole house was decorated with flowers, balloons, and ribbons. A banner hung above the staircase.WELCOME HOME, MUMMY T!WELCOME HOME, RUSSELL AND ESME!"T for twins," Alan whispered in my ear.Lory and Cici took the babies from us while Alan carried me upstairs to rest. I could walk perfectly well, but there was no telling him that. He'd been treating me like an egg since the surgery.When we entered our bedroom, my heart melted.Above our headboard, the framed picture of me and Alan was still in its usual spot, but now there were two new pictures beside it. Russell's was on the left and Esme's on the right."Aww, Alan. This is so cute."I was still admiring the pictures when I noticed his side of the bed.
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 153ALANWhen I opened my eyes, I was lying in a hospital bed, with Mom sitting beside me."Mom?" My voice came out hoarse. "What happened? What am I doing here?"She leaned forward immediately. "Alan, sweetheart, you fainted. They had to bring you out of the operating room."The operating room.Nora!I threw off the blanket and jumped out of bed."Alan! Wait!"I ignored Mom's calls and ran down the hallway to where Dad, Colby, Tristan, Lory, and Noah were waiting outside the operating room."What's happening? How is Nora?""We haven't heard anything yet," Colby said quietly.I walked past him and stopped in front of the operating room doors.The light was still on.Nora was in there fighting for her life, and I couldn't do a damn thing about it.I stared at those doors, terrified of what I might hear when they opened. The thought of a doctor coming out to tell me they'd lost her made my legs give out. Before I knew it, I was on the floor."Alan!"Tristan rushed over and helped me up. He
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 151Flynn picked me up around seven for our date. On the way to the restaurant, he played songs we'd grown up listening to, singing along and laughing whenever one of us got the lyrics wrong. It was fun, chaotic, and surprisingly relaxing.By the time we arrived, we were both in high spirits. We ordered our meals, and Flynn kept cracking jokes that had me laughing throughout.This was the Flynn I'd met when we first started dating. The funny, charming man I'd enjoyed spending time with, not the insecure version he'd become since we returned from Los Angeles.We were talking about college, and I was telling him about a professor whose lectures could put an entire class to sleep."I used to wonder how that man got his job. He was literally the B in boring."I laughed, but Flynn didn't. He was looking past me, his jaw clenched.I followed his gaze and immediately wished I hadn't.Chase was sitting a few tables away with a gorgeous woman in a red dress. She was laughing so freely at something
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-30
Chapter: CHAPTER 150“Of course it's too early, Flynn. We've been dating for less than a month. Why would you want to rush into marriage when we barely know each other?”"But I've known your brother for years, and our families have been close for a long time. It's not like we're complete strangers. Besides, we can always get to know each other better in marriage.""That's not how I want to do things. What if we get married and realise we're not compatible? What happens then? Divorce and all the messiness that comes with it? I'd rather we take our time and do things properly. There's no reason to rush."He rubbed the back of his neck. "I'm just scared, Hannah.""Scared of what?""That Chase might convince you to leave me."I sighed. "Flynn, can you please stop bringing Chase into every conversation we have? Because if you keep doing this, it's going to feel like there are three people in this relationship.""I'm sorry. I just don't want to lose you." He reached for my hand. "Can you at least promise me you
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-30
Chapter: CHAPTER 149I didn't answer his question. Instead, I took out my phone, opened the recording app, and went straight to the interview."Hi, Mr. Hayes. What would you say your childhood was like, and how did it shape the man you are today?"Chase chuckled and took a sip of his drink before answering."I'd say I had a pretty fun childhood. I grew up privileged, attended the best schools, and had almost everything money could buy. But the best part was having my parents around. They were busy people, with a lot on their plates, but they always made time for us. My siblings and I never had to compete with their businesses for attention. I think that shaped me into the family-oriented man I am today.""What would you say is the downside of coming from a wealthy family?"“People discredit your hard work," he answered. "No matter how much effort you put into something, there'll always be someone saying you only succeeded because of your family. And look, I'm not denying the privilege. I know I've had opp
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 148When Chase finished cooking, he placed a plate in front of me with a proud smile."Bon appétit."He stood beside me, watching as I picked up my fork and took a bite."Well? How is it?"Surprisingly good.I took another bite. He'd clearly paid attention in that cooking class, but I wasn't about to admit it. Chase already had a big ego, and I had no intention of feeding it."It's okay," I said.He chuckled. "You mean great, but I'll take it."He was standing too close, and being shirtless wasn't helping. My eyes kept drifting to his chest, no matter how hard I tried to concentrate on my food."Can you please go put on a shirt?"Chase glanced down at himself, then smiled. "I remember you used to love my abs."I dropped my fork. "Chase, I swear to God, if you don't behave yourself, I'm walking out of here. And I'll quit that damn job if I have to."He raised both hands in surrender, looking thoroughly amused. "Okay, okay. I'll go put on a shirt."He left the kitchen, and I returned to my
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-26
Chapter: CHAPTER 147Chase held out his hand for a handshake. I glared at it, then at him. It took Mr. Sterling clearing his throat for me to remember where I was.I forced a professional smile and shook his hand. "We're happy to have you, Mr. Hayes."Mr. Sterling explained that Chase had approached the company about publishing his memoir. He wanted us to handle the entire project, and I had been personally assigned to oversee it, conduct the interviews, work closely with him throughout the process, and write the manuscript myself.I reminded Mr. Sterling that my job was editing. "Perhaps you meant to call Heidi. She's one of our writers.""No, Hannah. I meant you. I've seen your writing, and I'm confident you can handle this. I'm already excited about the outcome."I opened my mouth to argue, but Chase beat me to it, rising from his chair."All right, Mr. Sterling. I'll leave you two to work out the details.""You won't regret choosing us," Mr. Sterling assured him.As Chase walked past me, he leaned clo
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-10-26
Chapter: CHAPTER 146Hannah's POVFlynn didn't say a word to me throughout the flight from Los Angeles to Boston.I knew he was pissed, and I understood why. It had been one hell of a week, especially with everything that happened at Mason and Mia's wedding.We'd even argued over the hotel arrangements on the day of the bachelor and bachelorette party. I'd asked Flynn to move with me to the hotel Mason and Mia had booked for the wedding guests, but he insisted we stay at the one he'd booked.I explained how inconvenient it would be to attend the party and have to drive back to another hotel while everyone else simply went up to their rooms. He wasn't happy about it, but eventually agreed.By the time our flight landed in Boston, it was already late. His driver was waiting for us, and the silence continued all the way to my apartment."Goodnight, Flynn," I said when we arrived, expecting him to leave.Instead, he got out, retrieved my suitcase from the trunk, and followed me inside without a word.He dropp
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