INICIAR SESIÓNOne impulsive kiss to hide from an ex. One desperate contract to save a child. After a double betrayal by her boyfriend and best friend, Lyra impulsively kisses a handsome stranger in a grocery store to avoid being seen weak.That stranger turns out to be Lucas Thorne, a cold tech billionaire whose traumatized nephew Leo, has been silent since an accident. When Lyra is hired as Leo's specialist, the boy forms an unbreakable bond with her the only person who can bring back his voice. To ensure his son's recovery, Lucas proposes a one year marriage contract. But as Leo begins to speak and the fake family starts feeling real, Lyra and Lucas must decide if their marriage ends when the contract does, or if they're ready to admit that the healing wasn't just for the child it was for them too.
Ver másChapter 12: Too proud to apologize Lyra knew the day would be long.She woke up early, long before her alarm rang. The sky outside her window was still dull, the city not fully awake yet. She lay on her bed for a few moments, staring at the ceiling, letting her thoughts drift.Somehow, her mind kept going back to that man.The sharp words.Lyra sat up suddenly and shook her head.“No,” she whispered. “Forget it.”She got out of bed, took her bath, and dressed quietly. Her movements were slow but steady. She tied her hair neatly and wore her clinic uniform, smoothing it down as if that would also smooth the tight feeling in her chest.Today, she told herself, was just another workday.Nothing more.When she arrived at Serenity Health Clinic, the building looked unusually calm.Patients moved in and out. Nurses greeted each other.Lyra signed in and walked toward her unit.Outside Lucas arrived at Serenity Health Clinic.The black car stopped quietly outside the building, and two men
Chapter 12: When Trust Overruled The house was quiet again.Lucas sat in his study with his laptop open in front of him. The screen glowed softly in the dim room, filled with names, faces, and long descriptions of doctors,therapist. Every one of them claimed to be the best.But none of them felt right.Leo sat beside him on the couch.He wasn’t holding his teddy bear.He was angry.His small arms were crossed tightly over his chest. His lips were pressed together in a straight line. His eyes followed Lucas’s every move with quiet defiance.Lucas noticed.He just didn’t know how to fix it.Lucas sighed and clicked on another profile.“This one has excellent reviews,” he said, more to himself than to Leo. “They say she’s patient. Gentle.”Leo turned his face away.Lucas frowned. “Leo.”No response.Lucas rubbed his forehead. His head hurt. His chest felt tight. Guilt crept in slowly, unwelcome and sharp.The door to the study opened.“Still at it?”Lucas looked up. “Kelvin.”Kelvin wa
Chapter 11: When Their Eyes Met AgainTo Lyra, it started like any other day.She woke up early, washed her face, and stared at her reflection for a few seconds longer than usual. Her eyes looked tired, but she straightened her shoulders anyway. She had learned how to look strong even when she felt small inside.She dressed simply, packed her bag, and left her apartment.The morning air was calm. Nothing felt different. Everything felt normal.When she arrived at Serenity Health Clinic, the first thing she heard was a group of colleagues discussing.“Bella is on leave today.”Lyra paused.Then she quietly let out a breath she didn’t know she was holding.For once, the hallway felt lighter. No sharp eyes watching her. No cold orders thrown her way. No quiet laughter behind her back.She nodded politely at a few staff members and went about her duties. She focused on her work, on the children.Later that morning, Marcus arrived with Leo.Lyra noticed them from across the room.Leo walk
Chapter 9: A Glimpse of HopeThe atmosphere in Lucas Thorne's office was remarkably quiet, the type of silence that seemed to weigh down on the chest. Perched high above the bustling city, the space was a serene escape from the commotion below. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls offered a stunning view of the skyline, allowing sunlight to flood the room by day and city lights to twinkle at night. The office was elegantly furnished with a simple touch featuring a dark wood desk, sleek black leather chairs, and tidy shelves filled with files and awards. Everything was meticulously organized. It was a space designed for authority, for making critical decisions, for exuding power.Leo occupied Lucas's oversized leather chair, his small frame engulfed by its grandeur. His legs dangled gently,moving softly as if in a state of peaceful contentment. Clutched tightly in his arms was a small teddy bear. But what caught one's attention the most was the change in Leo's expression today. There was a
Chapter 8: Resentment The moment Leo broke free from Marcus and ran straight into Lyra’s arms, the entire clinic seemed to freeze.Everyone was shocked, heads turned sharply.Some staff members gasped softly. Others stared openly, confusion written on their faces, no one expected it.Bella was the
Chapter 7: Reunion It was a calm Monday morning. Lyra woke up before her alarm rang, for a moment she lay still staring into space.Today felt different.She sat up slowly and rubbed her eyes, her body felt heavy and weak.Lyra got off the bed and walked into the bathroom. The cold tiles met her
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