Semua Bab The Secret Wife: Bab 141 - Bab 150

I heard murmurs emanating from the dining room, and as I stepped inside, the room fell into an abrupt silence. A wave of awkwardness washed over me."Apologies for my tardiness," I offered."No worries, a queen is never late; everyone else is just early," Cullen remarked, motioning for me to take a seat beside him.I smiled gratefully and settled down next to him. As I lifted my gaze, it locked with Drew's."So, Brielle, how is the baby doing?" Cullen's mother inquired, directing her question towards me.Instantly, I shifted my gaze to meet Cullen's mother's own."Everything is fine, ma'am," I promptly responded."Have you visited the hospital for a check-up?" she continued."I haven't had a recent appointment," I replied."No need to worry, ma'am," I reassured her. "I have been following all the necessary prenatal care guidelines and monitoring the baby's progress at home. But I'll make sure to schedule a check-up soon to ensure everything is on track."Cullen's mother nodded approv

I descended the stairs with a gentle stride, careful not to make any noise. As I reached the bottom, Cullen emerged from his study, his presence commanding attention."Brielle, exquisite as always!" he exclaimed, his eyes fixed on me.A blush crept up my cheeks, accompanied by a warm smile. "Thank you, Cullen. You're looking very nice, by the way," I replied, closing the distance between us."Thank you, Brielle. I believe Drew will meet us at the venue. It's a rooftop bar; I've already made reservations for the four of us," Cullen informed me."Sounds wonderful!" I expressed, my excitement evident in my voice.Cullen extended his arm towards me, a gesture of invitation. "Shall we?" he asked, his arm waiting to be grasped."Of course," I answered, intertwining my arm with his, ready to embark on our evening together.Together, Cullen and I gracefully made our way out of the grand mansion, stepping onto the meticulously manicured pathway that led to the driveway. The sunset cast a sof

Did he mean that he loved me? No, that couldn't be possible. I chastised myself internally, trying to dismiss the notion as a figment of my overactive imagination.Concern etched across Cullen's face as he observed my momentary distraction. "Are you alright, Brielle? You seem a bit lost in all of this," he inquired, his voice laced with genuine care.Attempting to regain my composure, I stammered out a response, "I'm... I'm... I'm fine, Cullen. I... I just wasn't expecting such an elaborate setup."Cullen took a sip of wine, his eyes fixed upon me as he searched for answers in my expression. "Hmm, are you sure that's all, Brielle?" he probed gently.Summoning a smile, I met his gaze and replied, "That's it. I'm truly grateful for your thoughtfulness."Satisfied with my response, Cullen nodded, a glimmer of reassurance evident in his eyes. "Alright then, that's much better. Drew and Evie should be arriving anytime soon," he mentioned, diverting the conversation to the imminent arr

The room fell silent for a moment as Cullen held the empty wine bottle in his hand. He had a mischievous glimmer in his eyes, and a sly smile played upon his lips."So, I was thinking," Cullen finally spoke up, breaking the silence. "Since this is like a couple's double date, why don't we play a classic game of truth or dare?"Drew couldn't help but express his skepticism. "Truth or dare, cousin? Really?" he questioned, raising an eyebrow.Cullen's grin widened. "What's so bad about truth or dare? Unless you've got some secrets you don't want to share?" he teased, looking directly at Drew with a twinkle of mischief.Upon hearing Cullen's playful comment about secrets, a surge of tension coursed through me. I discreetly shifted in my seat, feeling a mix of apprehension.Drew nonchalantly shrugged, taking a sip of his wine. "Nahh... I'm good," he replied, his tone suggesting he had nothing to hide.Cullen, satisfied with Drew's response, looked around the room. "Okay then, any more ob

However, I quickly brushed those emotions aside, reminding myself of the complicated situation we found ourselves in."I didn't know you had such a lovely voice," Drew whispered to Evie, his words barely audible. I strained my ears, wanting to catch every detail of their conversation."I try," Evie replied modestly.Their interaction made me realize the growing connection between them, and a pang of uncertainty washed over me. I wondered if I had unknowingly become the outsider, watching their bond deepen while I struggled with my own conflicted emotions.Breaking the tension, I interjected, "Evie, that was amazing! You have such a beautiful voice."She smiled warmly at me, appreciating my compliment. "Thanks, Brielle. I'm glad you enjoyed it."Suddenly, the rumblings of hunger overtook my thoughts, reminding me of my neglected appetite. I chuckled and admitted,"Now, I don't know about you all, but I'm absolutely starving. Maybe it's the baby, who knows?"Laughter filled the room a