Secrets of a Hidden Marriage
"This is my first time... it hurts... oh, it’s bleeding..." Allie winced as a cut from the kitchen knife throbbed on her finger. Liam glanced at her, his face full of concern, and applied the medicine with a sharp, almost angry tone: "I’ve told you not to go near the kitchen! Just tell me what you want to eat, and I’ll make it for you!"
For Allie, her 20th birthday gift was discovering her boyfriend's betrayal with her best friend in bed. Furious, she turned her back on Nick and married Liam Hart, the city’s most influential and untouchable man. From that moment, she faced endless challenges: Nick’s constant manipulations, Liam’s family scheming against her, and the toxic people in their lives. Everyone sees Liam as the perfect, doting husband—no one knows the price she pays for his love.
Exhausted, Allie faced Liam one night, her voice trembling with frustration: "Liam Hart, you are a monster in disguise."
Liam, looking hurt, replied with a soft grin, “You wound me, darling. How could I possibly be a monster when I’m the one who’s supposed to protect you?”
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Chapter: Chapter 126: Shadows of the PastRobert Hart leaned back in his chair, fingers tapping rhythmically against the polished wood of his desk. His sharp eyes settled on the two sitting across from him. “I just spoke with David Brooks. Now that the marriage certificate has been signed, we should move forward with the wedding as soon as possible.”Liam Hart didn’t flinch. Not even a flicker of reaction. His voice remained calm, firm. “Allie and I have already discussed it. We’ll have the wedding after she graduates.”Allie, sitting beside him with her arms folded tightly across her chest, gave a nod of agreement. “I’ll be starting my senior year soon, and things are going to get hectic. I have my thesis, plus the film project. There’s just too much going on right now.”Robert studied them for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Then, slowly, he gave a curt nod. “If you’ve both thought this through, then there’s no rush.”David Brooks tossed in a few routine questions before excusing himself, leaving behind a quiet,
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Chapter: Chapter 125: The Liar in a SuitLiam’s eyebrows twitched slightly.That was twice today.I had kissed him—completely unprovoked. And now, I couldn’t even look him in the eye.God, what was wrong with me?My cheeks were burning, the heat spreading down my neck like a wildfire. Had I been too forward? Was I misreading him entirely? Did Liam even like me being this… bold?I chanced a glance at him. His eyes—deep, dark, unreadable—gave me nothing. Not a flicker of emotion. And yet, that silence, that stillness, said everything.Panic twisted in my chest. I laughed nervously, the sound brittle and false, and started to lower myself from his arms, desperate to create space, to escape the tension humming between us like an electric wire.But I didn’t get far.In one breathless motion, Liam moved.His hands gripped my waist—firm, possessive—and then I was no longer standing. My back hit the bookshelf with a soft thud, the wood cool and jarring against my spine.I gasped, shocked.My body reacted before my mind could catch u
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Chapter: Chapter 124: The Edge of DesireLiam looked stunned for a split second.I could see it—the slight hitch in his breath, the way his gaze lingered on me just a little too long. It was rare to catch him off guard, and I had done it with one kiss. A soft one. Barely there. But enough.My cheeks burned with the aftermath. I turned my face away, pretending to focus on my untouched plate, though the taste of tomato sirloin was the furthest thing from my mind.I could feel him watching me.Then he leaned in, his breath grazing my ear, his voice velvet-smooth and teasing. “My love, you seem to have left something on my lips.”I shot him a look, trying to keep my composure, though I could already feel a smile tugging at my lips. “You’re impossible.”Still, I reached for a napkin, my fingers brushing his chin as I dabbed at the corner of his mouth. His skin was warm. Close. Too close.Across the table, Robert Hart let out an exaggerated sigh, shaking his head like a disapproving father. “If you two are so infatuated, perhaps
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Chapter: Chapter 123: Stolen AffectionAllisonVivian was just fishing.Tossing bait into still waters, hoping for chaos to bite back.But what she hadn’t expected—what none of us had expected—was how fiercely Liam would defend me. Even now, I could still hear his voice echoing at the dinner table, clear and resolute: "That guy was never good enough for my wife."A part of me wanted to shrink away under all the gazes that followed. The other part… wanted to reach across the table and hold Liam’s hand.I wasn’t blind. Vivian wasn’t finished. She never was. Stirring the pot was second nature to her, and I knew her game better than anyone. She’d smile and play sweet, all while planting thorns beneath every compliment.But Liam—he knew her too. And watching him dismantle her act piece by piece felt… satisfying. Vindicating, even.Dinner continued, but it was far from peaceful. Liam’s behavior only added fuel to the fire.He peeled shrimp for me, careful with every motion, setting the pieces gently on my plate like they were de
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Chapter: Chapter 122 - That Guy is Not Good Enough for My WifeAdam Hart was the golden boy of A University’s medical department—brilliant, disciplined, emotionally unavailable. A genius in every sense of the word, and just as cold. People called him the “Ice Prince” for a reason. He wasn’t rude—just distant. Too distant to be touched. Too brilliant to be reached.And now… now he was about to meet me again. But this time, as family.As I followed Robert and Liam down the sweeping staircase of the Hart estate, the scent of fresh lilies and polished wood filled the air, but I barely noticed. My thoughts were knotted, tangled somewhere between dread and disbelief.Then I saw them—my father and Lisa Ruyan—waiting in the foyer.My heart thumped.“Mr. Hart,” my father said, offering his hand with his signature businesslike charm. “It’s an honor to be invited.”Robert returned the gesture with a practiced smile. “No need for such formality, Mr. Brooks. The children are already married. We’re family now.”Lisa stood at his side, graceful as always, thoug
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Chapter: Chapter 121: The Ice PrinceThe Hart estate was a vision of luxury—vaulted ceilings, sweeping staircases, gilded mirrors catching sunlight in all the right angles. But I barely saw any of it. My heartbeat thundered in my chest, louder than the echo of my heels against the marble floors. Every step forward felt heavier, each breath tighter.We were headed for the study.Liam’s hand brushed against mine before slipping into a firm hold. “Breathe, Allie,” he murmured gently, his voice calm against the roaring storm inside me.We stopped before a set of grand double doors, dark wood polished to a perfect shine. Liam knocked once before pushing them open.“Come in,” came a deep voice from inside. Robert Hart.I stepped in behind Liam and instantly felt the weight of expectation. Two pairs of eyes met mine, sharp and unwavering.Robert Hart sat behind an enormous mahogany desk, every bit the patriarch he was rumored to be—stern, regal, and unreadable. His tailored suit was pristine, not a single thread out of place. S
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