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Chapter 119

Author: asteria
last update publish date: 2026-05-20 17:28:10
I stepped back and let myself fall onto the couch. The cushions dipped under my weight. I dragged my hands down my face before looking at her again.

She was staring at me with those guilty eyes. That was all the confirmation I needed.

Their pretend marriage could have lasted a year, maybe two—just long enough to keep up appearances. It didn’t have to drag on for eight fucking years. But because my mom fell for him, it did.

Everything became complicated the moment feelings got involved.

“Is t
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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    AUTHOR’S NOTE

    This is where their story ends. Thanks to all those who have read this story and waited for every chapter until the end. P.S. After careful thought, I made changes to this story in some chapters, specifically chapter 146. (Though it does not really affect the overall plot of the story.) See you in my other works!

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Epilogue

    NOAH“Keegan! Nari! Stop playing on the stairs!” I shouted.They acted as if they didn’t hear me. Their laughter echoed through the house as they ran up and down the stairs, chasing each other. I turned off the faucet, wiped my hands, and hurried over to them.“Stop right now, or neither of you gets to play outside later. And no cookies either!”Their eyes went wide, and their shoulders drooped immediately.“Sorry,” they said in unison, their lips jutting out.I kept a straight face, even though part of me wanted to take back what I said because of how adorable they looked. They descended the stairs slowly, offering sheepish, apologetic smiles.“Sorry, Dad. We won’t do it again,” Nari said.“Yeah. I promise. Please bake us cookies—” His words caught in his throat as he misstepped and nearly fell. Good thing I caught him in time.I straightened him up and crouched down to his eye level.“See? This is why I don’t want you guys playing in dangerous spots. You’re way too hyper,” I lecture

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 149

    KAYDEN “Don’t you dare hurt my son. Even in death, I’d rise from my grave to get back at you,” she said, her voice so serious that I couldn’t tell if she meant it or not. Tomorrow is our wedding, and just this afternoon, his mom came to visit, saying she wanted to talk to me. After another year, she had fully regained her mobility. “You don’t have to threaten me over something I’d never do,” I said firmly. “I’d rather kill myself than hurt him. You have my word.” The stern look on her face slowly melted into a wide smile. Leaning back in her chair, she gave me a thorough once-over. “Just so you know… when Noah was young, he was very vocal about the kind of family he wanted, including the kind of partner he planned to spend his life with. And I can tell you… things didn’t turn out the way he imagined.” “Why are you bringing that up now? Are you here to stop our wedding? Sorry to disappoint you, but there’s nothing you can do about it.” She gave a soft, elegant laugh. “You haven’

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 148

    After we made love, we rested for a while before stepping outside. Dawn was breaking, and the sun was just about to rise. We settled on a large rock, taking in the beautiful view in silence. I glanced at him as he draped his jacket over my shoulders. He must have noticed I was feeling cold. “No, I’m good.” I was about to hand the jacket back, but he shook his head. He didn’t seem too cold himself, unlike me, so I let it be. “How do you feel?” I asked. “Right now?” I nodded, still staring at the horizon. “I don’t even know how to put it into words. Everything inside me feels tangled. You know… it feels unreal. I’m scared I’ll wake up one day and realize these were all just a dream.” “I feel the same way,” I smiled. All these years with him, life hasn’t been an endless loop of happiness. We’ve had joy, yes, but we’ve also hurt each other more times than I can count. With him, love isn’t only romantic; it’s grown with us. It has become secure, peaceful, and tender over the years

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 147

    Days slipped into weeks, and weeks into months. Time seemed to fly. Life felt calm, almost unnaturally so, which made me a little anxious, wondering if some storm was still waiting around the corner. Still, I wanted to believe this peace could last. My mom was making good progress in physical therapy and could now stand with the help of an assistant. “Hey,” I called out to Kayden, who was focused on his laptop, fingers flying across the keyboard. I spun his swivel chair around to face me. He raised a brow. “What is it? Do you need something?” “I planned something for us. Just the two of us. No distractions. Just us.” For the past few months, he had been working nonstop. We both needed a real break. “When are we leaving?” he asked. “Tomorrow morning.” His eyes widened. “Tomorrow? I haven’t even packed yet—” He stood up, but I pushed him gently back into his chair. “I already took care of it.” “You did?” I nodded and tilted my head toward the corner of the room where his su

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 146

    “You head upstairs first. I just need to take this call,” Kayden said as he loosened the tie around his neck. We had just gotten back to the mansion. He mentioned to me that Mr. Salvador hadn’t been home in a long time, so when he asked if I wanted to move in, I agreed without hesitation. As long as his father is not around, I am fine with it. I nodded and started making my way upstairs while he stayed near the main door, answering the call he had just received. I had barely reached the stairs when I noticed a maid rushing toward Kayden. “Sir,” she called anxiously. “Someone called. Said it was an emergency.” My footsteps immediately stopped. Kayden lowered his phone from his ear, his brows drawing together. “Who?” “The hospital. They said your father has been confined for three days already.” My eyes widened at the news. I quickly let go of the railing and walked back toward him. “Let him,” he said flatly, with not a trace of emotion on his face. The maid looked startled by h

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 97

    I was startled awake by the loud, continuous ringing of the doorbell. My eyes barely wanted to open as I dragged myself out of the room. Who’s bold enough to disturb me at this hour?When I opened the door, two familiar faces were standing there.“Hey, dude!”“'Sup, Noah.”They didn’t even wait to

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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 95

    I sat in the chair while the makeup artist worked on me. Through the vanity mirror, I saw Clarisse approaching, so I smiled at her. She returned the smile and settled into the chair next to mine.“You’ve been looking really radiant lately,” I complimented, and her smile grew even wider.Over the pa

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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 89

    My eyes followed him until he got into his car. When his car pulled away, I followed at a safe distance, making sure he wouldn’t notice me.I muttered a curse when a car suddenly surged in front of me. Mr. Salvador’s car was already out of sight. As if things couldn’t get any worse, the light turne

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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 93

    He held my jaw and kissed me with desperate hunger. It had been a year since we had tasted each other’s lips, so we were both aggressive toward each other.Since I was already half-naked, it was easy for him to caress my chest and back. My legs tightened around his waist, pushing him closer to me.

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