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CHAPTER 8
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The Wrong Bride CHAPTER 43: Lawrence collects Pearl's phone number
The fear in her voice grew. “Please, he is frightened. Do not scare him more.”Nobody answered.The chase continued, the guards searching every corner for Jay. The boy hid behind a row of boxes near the tidying area. His breath shook, his small hands trembled against the floor.He did not understand the seriousness of what he had done. He only knew he was scared.Pearl’s grandmother stood alone in the crowd, holding Savior, praying Jay would come out before the guards made things worse.There was tension in the air, the angry presence of the guards made people started heading home.None of them knew that Ethan and Lawrence stood only a short distance away; and that the slightest word from either man could change everything.The guards tightened their search area. They moved with practiced steps, their voices steady, their radios crackling with updates. People in the amusement park slowly stepped asi
The Wrong Bride CHAPTER 42: Jay ruins Lawrence car
Ethan’s expression changed almost imperceptibly, but he did not answer.Below them, Pearl’s grandmother guided the two children toward the small slide. Savior laughed as she slid down for the second time. Jay clapped for her, and she clapped back.Lawrence nodded suddenly toward the crowd. “Look there the children are so happy.”Ethan followed his gaze but saw only families. His eyes moved slowly from face to face until they fell on the two children running near the fountain. Pearl’s grandmother walked behind them.He did not know who they were, but he watched them for a moment. The calm in their laughter stirred something inside him; something familiar.He usually kept his life tight and well ordered. Seeing this open joy reminded him of a life far from the one he lived.“Your mind is elsewhere,” Lawrence said.“Just watching,” Ethan replied.“Children change everything,” Lawrence said softly. “Their presence shifts your priorities. They make you see life differently.”Ethan nodded.
The Wrong Bride CHAPTER 41: Lawrence Meets his son at the amusment park
When Ethan left, Ava was already feeling better. She decided to visit her babyLate afternoon brought a quiet calm to the small park on the outskirts of the city. The place stayed mostly empty at this hour, with only a few old benches and a short walking path surrounded by young trees. It was far from the crowded streets and far from anyone who might recognize her.Ava stepped out of the taxi carefully, looking around once before walking toward the far end of the park. She carried a small paper bag in her hand. Her steps moved quickly, but her eyes checked every direction with quiet caution.On the last bench near the trees sat Pearl’s grandmother, holding a little girl with soft curls and wide eyes. Savior looked up the moment she saw Ava and stretched out her arms with excitement.“Mama!”Ava’s breath caught. She rushed forward, dropping to her knees in front of them. She pulled the child into her arms, hugging her tightly, closing her eyes for a moment as if the world outside did n
The Wrong Bride CHAPTER 40
She took one step forward, but he lifted his hand slightly. “Sit,” he said.The single word carried gentle authority, and she obeyed without thinking.He tested the porridge on the spoon, waited for it to cool, then placed the bowl in front of her. “Eat slowly.”Ava looked at him with quiet surprise. “You made this?”“It is simple.”“I see you can cook very well.” She said.He glanced at her, and for a brief second, a faint smile touched his face before fading. “Do not tell anyone.”Her chest tightened with an emotion she did not fully understand. She looked down and stirred the porridge gently, watching the steam rise in thin lines.Her thoughts moved softly.‘He hides behind silence, yet moments like this show pieces of who he really is. Small, careful kindnesses.’She lifted the spoon slowly and took a small bite. Warmth spread through her chest.Ethan pulled out the chair across from her and sat down. He rested one arm on the table, watching her eat with attention; not too close,
The Wrong Bride CHAPTER 39
Her eyes had closed without her realizing it. Her breathing slowed, even and warm. She sat curled slightly on the sofa, her head leaning back against the cushion, sleep claiming her before she could fight it.Ethan watched her for a long moment, his chest tightening with a feeling he did not welcome.He rose from his seat slowly and walked toward her. He bent forward and lifted her carefully into his arms. Her weight rested gently against him. She did not stir. Her head leaned against his shoulder, her breath brushing lightly against his neck.He carried her down the hallway with steady steps. The apartment felt quiet, almost too quiet, as if holding its breath.He entered her room and laid her on the bed with care. He drew the blanket up to her shoulders. Her hair had fallen across her forehead. He reached forward and brushed the strand aside, letting his fingertips linger for a second longer than he should have.Her face looked peaceful.He stood there, watching her in silence.A sm
The Wrong Bride CHAPTER 38
Ava stepped inside slowly. Her shoulders had dropped from exhaustion and her hair fell loose around her face. She carried her bag with both hands as if even that small weight felt difficult.Ethan stood at once. “You are back,” he said.The simple words settled softly around her, as if the room itself had breathed out in relief. She nodded and tried to straighten her posture.“You look tired,” he said as he took the bag from her hand. “Come sit.”Ava hesitated for a moment then followed him to the dining table. The sight of prepared food made her eyes soften. “You bought dinner.”“I thought you would be hungry,” he said.She sat down. “Thank you. I did not expect this.”“You were working all day,” he answered. “You need food.”They ate quietly at first. She kept her pace slow, cutting her food with small movements. Ethan watched her from time to time, noting the faint tremble in her fingers and the way she breathed more deeply than usual. When she lifted her cup, he gently pushed a na
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