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CHAPTER 31: Truth Comes
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The house felt quieter than ever. Since Fred went back, I was just in my room and he was in his own room too. Carson and I were avoiding each other, even though we were in the same house. Sometimes I heard his footsteps in the hallway. Sometimes I saw the light under his door. But we didn’t talk.It was like we were both waiting for the other to speak first, and yes I miss him but I can't bring myself to talk to him first, because he was the one who caused it.*************That morning, I came downstairs and saw him in the kitchen. He had a bowl of cereal, but he wasn’t eating it.He looked at me and I looked at him back.Nothing.I poured myself a glass of water and sat on the other side of the table. Then not long after, Carson spoke.“Are you going to keep pretending I don’t exist?” he asked.I didn’t answer at first.“I’m not pretending,” I said finally. “I just don’t know what to say,"I added.He stood up, pushing the chair back loudly.“You always walk away,” he said. “Ever
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The fight changed everything, and we now start behaving like two strangers who are just getting to know themselves. That seems very difficult for me or maybe for himself too.That night, Carson slept on the couch although I didn’t ask him to, but he didn’t come into the room either. Maybe he needed the space… or maybe I did.I lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, just like I used to before we met.I managed to have a small sleep and once it was morning, I got up early. I packed a small bag and I was set to leave so as to clear my head for the main time.Carson, on the other hand, was sitting at the table with a cup of coffee. He looked tired, like he hadn’t slept at all.“I’m going out for a while,” I said softly.He looked up, his eyes unreadable.“Where?” he asked.“Just somewhere to clear my head,” I replied.He didn’t stop me. He just nodded.“Okay.”he said.I waited a few seconds. I thought maybe he’d say more. Maybe he’d ask me to stay.But he didn’t.So I walked out the door
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The day started like every other quiet morning.I stood in the kitchen, wearing Carson’s big white shirt, stirring a pot of soup. The smell of spices filled the air. Not long after, Carson walked in, his hair still wet from the shower. He looked fresh, calm, and a little too quiet.“You’re cooking?” he asked, smiling lightly.I nodded. “I wanted to surprise you,"I said.He walked over and kissed my forehead. “I’m surprised,” he said. “In a good way.”I smiled and went back to stirring.We ate together, we talked, we laughed a little and everything felt so good.After breakfast,I did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen while he sat on the couch reading a file.I watched him from the corner of my eye. He looked serious… too serious.“You’ve been quiet lately,” I said slowly.He looked up. “I’ve just had a lot on my mind,”he said.“Like what?” I asked.He paused, then shook his head. “It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it,”he said.But I was already worried.**********Later that afternoon,
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The sun was up, but the morning felt quiet—almost too quiet. I sat near the window, sipping warm tea, looking at the sky. Carson walked in slowly, holding a book in his hand.“You’re awake early,” he said.I nodded. “I couldn’t sleep much,” I replied. “I had so many things on my mind.”He came closer and sat beside me.“Still thinking about the names your father mentioned?” he asked softly.“Yes,” I whispered. “I don’t even know who to trust anymore.”Carson held my hand gently.“We’ll figure it out,” he said. “One step at a time. But you don’t have to carry everything alone.”I looked at him and gave a small smile. “I’m glad I have you,” I said.He leaned closer and kissed the back of my hand.“And you’ll always have me,” he replied.---Later that day, Fred came in holding a small envelope.“This came in, sir,” he said.Carson took it from him and opened it slowly.Inside was a folded paper and a small photo. He read the paper silently, his face changing as he read.“What is it?” I
The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 31: Truth Comes
It had been a few peaceful days since Carson and I shared our first kiss.The house was quiet. The wounds on my skin had fully healed now, but the memories still visited me in my sleep, but I'm healing fast.That morning, Carson came to me with a little grin on his face.“What?” I asked, raising my brows.He hid something behind his back. “Guess what I planned,”he said.“Oh no,” I said, narrowing my eyes playfully. “What did you do this time?"I added.“Date night,” he said proudly, bringing out two tickets and shaking them in the air. “We’re going out tonight,”he added.“Going out?” I blinked. “Like… leaving the house?"I asked.“Yes. You need air, music, lights. You need to feel alive again,” he said. “And I want to see you smile somewhere else other than the kitchen or balcony.”I giggled. “I don’t have anything to wear."I said.“You don’t need anything fancy. Just wear what makes you feel beautiful,” he said. “Because to me, you already are,”he added.I rolled my eyes and smiled. “S
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