Chapter: 193. Bridges to PeaceWhen Hannah returned to the Harrison family estate after so long, she felt like she was on a roller coaster. After getting out, she stood silently by the car. Ashton quickly walked over and held her hand. With a short nod from Ashton, Hannah followed him, and the two entered the large house.Edward greeted them at the door, but Hannah couldn’t contain her emotions.“Edward,” Hannah said, holding out her hand. “It’s good to see you.”Edward took her hand warmly. “Mrs. Hannah, it is good to see you too. And congratulations.”“Thank you.”Edward shifted his gaze to Ashton and nodded politely. Ashton, who had no memory of Edward, simply returned the gesture. As Alden’s right-hand man, Edward knew Ashton only from childhood.“Mr. Alden is waiting in the garden, ma’am,” Edward said.Edward led Hannah and Ashton into the garden. Memories of the past flooded H
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Chapter: 192. Wedding NightWhen the reception ended at eight in the evening, Hannah and Ashton went to the hotel Victoria had booked for them. It was one of her many gifts, though Hannah found it undeniably tacky. But Victoria didn’t want anything to interfere with their first night together.As soon as the door to the room opened, Hannah was in awe of the luxurious interior. This one still amazes her despite spending the last few years in and out of fancy hotels.“Victoria really went all out on this one,” Hannah murmured.Ashton whispered in Hannah’s ear. “Shall we go inside?”“Absolutely.”Hannah entered the room with Ashton. Ashton immediately wrapped his arms around her from behind as the door clicked shut, knocking her purse to the floor. Ashton began to plant kisses along her neck and shoulders, making her shiver and giggle.“Ashton, can’t you be patient?” Hannah said with a laugh.“
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Chapter: 191. Vows of Second ChanceHannah and Ashton held each other’s hands tightly as they arrived at the church, but hardly any guests left. Most had already departed, leaving only family members waiting with pale and anxious faces.Victoria visibly relaxed when she saw Hannah and Ashton enter the hall. The middle-aged woman hurried over to her son. Ashton gave her a toothy grin.“Mom,” Ashton greeted her.Victoria glared at him angrily. “Have you lost your mind? You left Hannah, and you think it’s okay? I didn’t raise you to be irresponsible, Ashton!”Ashton lowered his head. “I’m sorry, Mom. I just thought Hannah might not be happy with me, so I...”Ashton’s eyes flicked to Alden, who watched them from a distance and was too hesitant to approach. Instead, Alden began to chat with Francesca, avoiding any interruption of Victoria’s scolding session with her younger son.“There’s plenty of t
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Chapter: 190. Chasing Happiness"What did you say?"Hannah was shocked at Aspen's words. Before Aspen could answer, Hannah's phone buzzed with several new messages. She quickly grabbed it and read the texts from Ashton."I'm sorry, but I feel like I'm standing in the way of your happiness.""Your groom is already here. And it's not me.""I can't compete with my own brother."Hannah's hands shook with rage as she read the messages.Without thinking, she stormed out of the room and rushed into the hall, where an uproar had already broken out. Everyone knew Ashton was missing. Hannah's legs felt weak, her heart heavy with disbelief.How could Ashton call off the wedding at the last minute and hand her over to Alden?"How stupid," Hannah thought bitterly.Alden approached her and locked eyes with her for a moment, frozen by her beauty in the wedding gown. He couldn't stop staring at his ex-wife, who looked more radiant than ever."Did Ashton send yo
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Chapter: 189. A Wedding Day TwistConcentrate!That's what Hannah kept telling herself on her wedding day. After the fight between Ashton and Alden, there hadn't been any more incidents. Alden seemed to disappear, especially after Sarah's funeral.Alden had sent the deed to Hannah's house to the hospital, but the guardianship papers for Henry had not yet arrived. Ashton was already very upset, but Victoria kept reassuring her son that Alden might need some time.Days passed and the wedding day arrived.Hannah sat in front of the mirror and looked at her own reflection in the beautiful white gown. It was Hannah's dream to walk down the aisle and say her vows before God."Almost time," Aspen said, looking at her phone. "The ceremony starts in fifteen minutes.""Stay calm and smile brightly, Hannah," Francesca advised.Hannah nodded."Mom, come on... you need to sit down now. Jacy and Henry are going to walk Hannah down the aisle," Aspen instructed.Since e
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Chapter: 188. Who's the Right OneThough the cafe fight was eventually broken up by people around them, and Hannah left with Ashton, it caused quite a stir.The café fight became a hot topic on social media, especially since it coincided with the day of Sarah Young's death, dragging Alden, Hannah, and Ashton into the news.Hannah went straight to her room after Victoria told her to. Although she was concerned about Ashton's injuries, Victoria insisted that Hannah stay in the room. She felt like she was being punished, and the guilt weighed heavily on her.About an hour later, Victoria entered Hannah's room, sighing as she sat on the edge of the bed. She looked at Hannah sadly."Are you okay, Hannah?" Victoria asked.Hannah, her eyes swollen from crying, just shook her head. "No...""I talked to Ashton. He's much calmer now." Victoria gently stroked Hannah's head. "He's jealous and angry. Ashton isn't angry with you, he's furious with Alden.""If Ashton were ups
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The Substitute Twin Bride
"I will pay for your mother's surgery, but you must agree to my terms, Rose." A devilish grin played on Romilda's lips.
"Mom is your mother, too!"
"Business is business, Rose. Do you want my help or not? Don't get carried away with me, all right?"
"What exactly do you want, Romilda?"
"Give your virginity to my husband."
"What, my virginity?"
...
Desperate for money to cover her mother's surgery, Rose Baxter is forced to accept her twin sister Romilda's outrageous demand—to take Romilda’s place as the bride during the wedding.
If Rose can successfully deceive Matteo, Romilda will pay the hospital bills and give her additional cash.
Matteo Cavanaugh, a cold and distant billionaire, never cared for Romilda. Their arranged marriage was merely a requirement of Matteo's late father, under one strict condition: Romilda must be a virgin.
But when Rose takes Romilda's place, Matteo feels something different. This time, he finds himself falling for his "bride." Rose warmth, kindness, and charm captivate him like Romilda never could.
Now, Romilda wants to reclaim what's hers and push Rose out of the picture. But Rose has already fallen deeply in love with Matteo.
Should Rose tell Matteo the truth and risk everything, including his trust? Or should Rose walk away, knowing Matteo was never meant to be hers?
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Chapter: 55. Framed TruthMatteo broke the kiss, then tugged Rose’s hand, leading her out of the bedroom. “I’m starving,” Matteo said with a soft chuckle.Rose’s heart finally eased. She nodded happily, relieved to see the light return to his face. She grabbed the menu from the table and handed it to Matteo.“What do you want to eat? I swear everything on here looks delicious,” Rose said.The two of them sat down together on the couch, Rose resting her head against Matteo’s chest. With surprising seriousness, Matteo studied the menu.“I don’t know. You decide. I’ll eat whatever you order,” Matteo said, passing the menu back into Rose’s hands.“Oh, come on,” she teased.Rose skimmed through the options, trying to pick something Matteo might like. The roast duck sounds delicious—and so does the wagyu steak. Rose had never tasted dishes with such fancy names before. She found herself completely lost, not knowing what to order.“Romilda, I actually saw a notification on your phone. From someone named Dawson,” Mat
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Chapter: 54. JealousyThe private jet landed smoothly on the apron of Signature Flight Support in Las Vegas. As soon as the aircraft door opened, the warm desert air greeted Rose. She could hardly believe that Nicole had given her such an unforgettable gift. It wasn’t just a gift—it was beyond words.“Nicole is way too much,” Rose muttered, trying to hold back her over-excitement.Matteo, however, only gave a curt nod. His cold demeanor puzzled Rose. Something seemed to be troubling him ever since they left the office.They walked out of the airport, where a sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom was already waiting. From the very first step into Las Vegas, Rose was treated to a level of luxury she had never imagined. No lines, no crowds—everything was perfectly arranged as if the city itself was welcoming her and Matteo.Inside the car, a chilled bottle of champagne sat in a bucket of ice, complete with two tall glasses. Rose gazed outside, eager to see Las Vegas for the first time. And the city lived up to its
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Chapter: 53. Romilda or Rose?“Jane!” The nurse’s voice rang out, but Romilda couldn’t be bothered to answer. She kept her eyes fixed on the TV screen, where a quiz show was playing. “Jane, you haven’t taken your medicine yet.” The nurse held out the pills to her.Romilda opened her palm, letting the pills fall into her hand. As usual, she swallowed them all at once and then opened her mouth wide to show it was empty. “Thank you, Jane. Go ahead and keep watching your show,” the nurse said.“Nurse.” Romilda cleared her throat. “Don’t call me Jane anymore. My name is Rose.” The nurse gasped. “Wait—you remember now? You remember your past?” “Not really. Just… that name keeps coming back to me. I think my name is Rose.” “Oh, alright. I’ll tell the Doctor about this. You can talk to him yourself. This is such good news, Jane—oh, I mean, Rose.” “Me too,” Romilda forced a smile. “The Doctor will be here shortly. You’ll get a chance to talk to him in his office, okay?” “Okay.”Romilda turned her gaze back to the
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Chapter: 52. Nearly AccidentDawson glanced at Rose, disbelief and curiosity flickering across his face. He’d already heard about all the Cavanaugh family conflicts. But what amazed Dawson was that Matteo accepted everything—and that he seemed to love his wife so deeply. Rose caught Dawson’s stare but quickly looked away. At least Dawson wouldn’t suspect who she really was. Still, fear gnawed at her—what if Dawson asked Matteo something personal? I hope not, Rose thought.The three of them walked out of the restaurant together. Matteo and Dawson kept talking, while Rose scanned the area. She wanted to know where Nicole and Letty were, but they were nowhere in sight. Maybe Nicole had decided to move somewhere else. Rose wasn’t sure.But as soon as they stepped outside, Rose froze—Letty and Nicole were standing by the terrace, waiting for a car. Letty looked stunned at the sight of Rose, Matteo, and Dawson. Clearly, she hadn’t known about this. “What the hell is this?” Letty snapped, glaring straight at Rose.
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Chapter: 51. A Mirror of LiesThe car pulled up to a luxury shopping center, where Matteo stopped at the valet. Rose waited for Matteo to get out first, then quickly snatched the photo and shoved it into her bag. She stepped out of the car and immediately linked her arm through Matteo’s as they walked into the mall.Matteo led Rose into a boutique where even the cheapest clothing cost several thousand dollars. That made Rose even more uneasy, knowing Matteo was spending so much money. Never in her life had Rose seen anyone spend this kind of money on her—just for a single dress.The sales assistant prepared several outfits and took them to the fitting room. Rose hurried inside, opened her bag, and pulled out the mysterious photo from the car. Her eyes widened when she saw it was a picture of herself.The photo had been taken at the train station, near the luggage counter.Her whole body trembled, feeling as if she’d been caught red-handed. Rose’s thoughts spiraled out of control.What if Matteo already knew everyt
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Chapter: 50. The Hidden PhotographRose sank onto the couch, her body still trembling. She had never imagined Jackson would confront her so directly. Everything she’d said had come out unexpectedly, and yet Jackson had taken the bait.So Romilda had been dragged into a scandal with Jackson before—used as a scapegoat. But over time, something more had grown between them.“God.” Rose rubbed her aching temples.She never thought Romilda had kept so many secrets or done things beyond reason. What was her sister really after? Was Romilda so blinded by wealth that she’d do anything to get it? Rose couldn’t fathom how Romilda had changed so drastically.The knock on the door startled her. Ingrid stepped inside, her face full of worry.“Mrs. Romilda? Are you all right? I was afraid something happened to you,” Ingrid said. Rose only nodded, offering a faint smile. “I’m fine, Ingrid.”Ingrid quickly headed to the pantry and returned with a glass of water. She didn’t dare mention that Nicole had been there—Ingrid feared making t
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