LOGIN“Ryan…”Ryan parked and grabbed her hand, leading her up the steps. “Welcome home,” he said softly. “Our first home. I thought it was only fitting that we start our marriage here.”Tears of joy filled her eyes. “It’s perfect.”He came around and helped her out of the car, then, in one swift motion,
The morning of the wedding day dawned clear and bright, the sky a perfect, cloudless blue. Elena stood before the full-length mirror, her heart beating a frantic, joyful rhythm against her ribs. Her fingers trembled slightly as she adjusted the thin veil over her hair.Today was the day. Her heart p
“Mom,” Ryan said, his voice unusually gentle. “There’s something I want to tell you.”Anna tilted her head, studying him. “You look too serious for this early in the day.”His lips curved faintly. “I wanted to tell you that Elena and I, we’re getting married.”Anna’s hand flew to her mouth. For a mo
The silence in the car as they drove away from her father’s house was different from the furious tension of the afternoon. Elena leaned her head against the cool window, watching the familiar streets of her old neighborhood blur past. Her hand rested loosely in Ryan’s, their fingers entwined as if n
That evening, Ryan led Elena to the Carter residence. She was quiet on the drive, her mind buzzing with apprehension. When they arrived, the lights were on inside, casting a warm, welcoming glow that felt like a lifetime ago to Elena. Her stomach was a tight ball of nerves. Ryan, sensing her anxiety
Elena’s sobs shook her shoulders as she stood in the living room. Ryan listened carefully, silent at first, giving her space to pour everything out. When her cries softened to ragged hiccups, he didn’t respond with words. He rose from the chair and with two long strides, he closed the distance betwe
“What happened?”She explained everything, the call from Avonlea, her dad’s reaction, the conversation they had in the living room. When she told him what Enric said about trusting him, there was a beat of silence.“I don’t deserve that, do I?” Ryan said quietly.“Yes, you do,” she whispered. “You’r
Ryan smirked. “You did. But you won’t have to miss me anymore.”She looked up, curious. “What does that mean?”“Internship placements.” His smirk widened. “I already claimed you.”Her eyes widened in disbelief. “Ryan!”“What?” He shrugged. “You’re interning at Johnson Enterprises. Starting Monday.”
The notification buzzed on Elena’s phone just as she was finishing up her notes for the day.From: Cynthia A.Subject: Party InvitationTo: ALL STAFF“As of this morning, Johnson Enterprises has officially closed the Vandrix Global deal. To celebrate this huge milestone, a company-wide party will be
“It was good,” Elena replied. “Busy. Lots to learn.”“She was impressive. She handled herself well,” Ryan said, his tone cool and measured. “Most interns fumble around the first week, but she adapted quickly.”Elena’s stomach fluttered.Enric smiled at her, pride unmistakable in his eyes. “Told you







