All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIGH SCHOOL SURROGATE: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Blood

Evan was lying on his back, one arm behind his head, the other resting comfortably across her waist like he never intended to let her go.Avery poked his chest.“You know,” she said dramatically, “I think you tried to kill me just now.”Evan turned his head slowly, raising an eyebrow.“Oh really?”“Yes,” she said, nodding seriously. “Completely exhausted. I might need a week to recover.”A smirk tugged at his lips.“A week?” he said. “That long?”Avery groaned and buried her face in his shoulder.“You’re not taking this seriously.”“I am,” he replied calmly, pulling her closer against him. “I’m just surprised my wife is complaining.”She peeked up at him with a mischievous grin.“I’m not complaining,” she said quickly. “I’m just… documenting the situation.”Evan laughed under his breath.“Documenting?”“Yes. Evidence,” she said proudly.He rolled onto his side, propping himself up on one elbow so he could look at her properly.Avery’s cheeks were still slightly pink, her eyes bright w

The baby

Evan’s stomach dropped. He didn’t wait a second. He scooped her into his arms and ran toward the villa, adrenaline fueling him as he shouted for someone to call an ambulance.“She’s….she’s bleeding! Hurry!” he cried, banging on the front door.Inside the villa, he carried her into the car without hesitation, his hands shaking as he tried to keep pressure on her stomach.“Stay with me, Avery! Stay with me!” he yelled, his voice cracking.Every red light felt like an eternity as he drove through the Florence streets, Evan’s knuckles white on the wheel, heart hammering in his chest. His mind raced. At the hospital, medics rushed Avery inside. Evan followed, shouting her name, refusing to let go of her hand.“You’re going to be okay,” he whispered fiercely. “I’m not losing you. Not like this.”But deep down, he feared the worst.Avery tried to smile, but the color had drained from her cheeks, and her hands shook weakly.“I… I’m okay…” she whispered, though the tremor in her voice betraye

That’s rough

The hospital room was quiet except for the soft beeping of the heart monitor.Avery sat on the bed with her knees pulled slightly toward her chest, staring blankly at the white hospital sheets. Her fingers rested on her stomach unconsciously.Only hours ago, she had been laughing in the pool.Now everything felt empty.Evan stood by the window with his back turned, his phone pressed tightly against his ear.“I want every camera feed from that restaurant tonight,” he said coldly. “Parking lot, entrance, bar area, everything.”There was a pause on the other end.“I don’t care if it costs millions,” Evan continued. “Find out who served my wife that drink.”He ended the call and ran a hand through his hair before turning back toward the bed.Avery hadn’t moved.She looked small somehow… smaller than usual.“Avery,” he said softly.Her eyes slowly lifted to meet his.“They said it was because of the drink, right?” she asked quietly.Evan nodded, walking toward her.“Yes.”Her fingers tight

I can’t sleep

By lunchtime, the whispers had already spread across the entire campus.Avery sat quietly at the usual table with Lacy and Maddie, slowly stirring the straw in her juice.She hadn’t touched her food.Students nearby kept glancing toward her, their voices lowered but not quiet enough.“Is that really her?”“I heard she lost the baby during vacation.”“That’s so crazy… she’s still in high school.”Lacy slammed her fork down on the tray.“Can they be any louder?” she muttered angrily.Maddie leaned closer to Avery.“Hey… you don’t have to stay here if you don’t want to.”Avery shook her head softly.“It’s okay.”But it wasn’t.The whispers kept growing.A group of girls passed their table, and one of them didn’t even bother lowering her voice.“Imagine being pregnant in high school and still losing the baby,” she said with a small scoff.“Maybe it’s karma,” another one whispered.Lacy immediately shot up from her seat.“Say that again!” she snapped.The girls froze.Before the situation

I had tea prepared

Morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Benson mansion.Avery sat at the dining table with several textbooks spread around her. Her final exams had officially started that week, and despite everything that had happened, she refused to fall behind.Her pencil tapped lightly against the page as she reviewed her notes.Evan walked into the dining room moments later, already dressed for work, his tie neatly in place. The first thing he noticed was the dark circles under her eyes.“You’ve been studying since dawn,” he said.Avery shrugged slightly.“Final exams wait for no one.”Evan set a plate of breakfast in front of her.“You still need to eat.”She sighed but picked up her fork.“Yes, Mr. Benson,” she teased softly. “Responsible student.”Evan almost smiled but his phone buzzed.He glanced at the message from his security team.Restaurant network interference confirmed. Cameras were manually disabled.His expression hardened slightly.So it wasn’t an accident.Someon

I don’t know their name

They walked into the living room where a tray of tea and pastries awaited them. Avery poured herself a cup, the warmth in her hands easing the tension she had carried since Italy.The old man leaned back in his chair, fixing his gaze on both of them.“You two don’t need to worry so much,” he said with a twinkle in his eye. “One day… you’ll have four babies at once and then, the house will truly be filled with laughter.”Avery’s eyes went wide. Her cheeks turned a soft pink, and she looked down at her tea, trying to hide her blush.Evan, however, didn’t miss a beat. His lips twitched in a small, amused smile as he glanced at her.“You hear that, wifey?” he said quietly. “Four babies at once.”Avery peeked up at him from behind her cup, her voice playful but shy. “Grandpa, don’t say things like that!”The old man laughed, a warm, rumbling sound.“You’re going to need all the energy you can get,” he said, winking at Avery.For the first time in days, Avery felt lighter. The grief, the st

I got in

Meanwhile, in his father’s office, Ivan was already fuming.“Too close,” he muttered, staring at his phone. “They’re getting too close.”He tapped furiously at the screen, fingers flying over the keys.A message was sent to Tara:“Investigation closing in. We need a new plan. Meet tonight.”Ivan leaned back in his chair, running a hand through his hair. He could feel the walls of control closing in. He had underestimated Evan’s persistence before, but this time, there would be no mistakes.Tara’s quick responses were already lighting up his phone. They were coordinated, ruthless. Ivan smirked, but there was a shadow in his eyes. Evan’s investigation was getting sharper and that made the stakes higher than ever.By evening, Avery was home, curled on the couch. Evan knelt beside her, holding her hands with a grip both gentle and firm.“I know it hurts,” he said softly. “But you’re not alone. I’m here.”Avery pressed her forehead against his shoulder. “I just… I feel so broken,” she whis

You hurt her

By the time they finished dessert, Avery’s phone buzzed again. “Guess who’s outside?” she said, showing Lacy and Maddie Evan’s message: I’m here. Don’t take too long.“Already?” Lacy asked, raising an eyebrow. “He’s fast.”Avery rolled her eyes, grinning. “You’d think he’s been waiting all day just for me,” she whispered.Outside, Evan leaned casually against the sleek black car, arms crossed, watching the restaurant doors. When Avery stepped out, he straightened, smirk tugging at his lips.“Well, well… if it isn’t my stubborn little wife,” he said, his voice teasing but warm.Avery puffed her cheeks in mock offense. “Stubborn? Me? Never!”“Yes, you are,” he said, stepping closer, eyes sparkling. “Headstrong, impossible, and full of life”Avery laughed, spinning on her heel to give him a playful shove. “Don’t flatter yourself, Mr. Benson!”He opened the car door for her, hand brushing hers as she slid in. Lacy and Maddie waved from the sidewalk. “Bye! Don’t get into too much trouble!”

Are you proud of me?

The morning felt different.Avery stood in front of the mirror, turning slightly from side to side, her graduation gown draped neatly over her shoulders.“This thing is not cute,” she complained, tugging at the fabric.Behind her, Lacy laughed. “It’s not supposed to be cute. It’s a gown.”Avery pouted. “But I want to look cute while graduating.”“You always look cute,” Lacy shot back. “Relax.”Avery huffed, then smiled at her reflection anyway, smoothing down her hair.“I’m really graduating,” she whispered, almost to herself.For a brief second, everything hit her at once.The exams.The stress.The loss she was still quietly carrying.Her hand instinctively moved to her stomach… then stopped.Her smile faded just a little.Lacy noticed immediately.“Hey,” she said gently.Avery blinked, forcing the feeling away. “I’m fine.”And just like that—she bounced back.“Come on, let’s go before I miss my moment,” she said, grabbing her cap dramatically.The school grounds were buzzing.Stude

Furniture shopping

Avery leaned back against him for a moment before suddenly pulling away with renewed excitement.“Oh! I almost forgot,” she said, rushing toward the coffee table where her phone and scattered lists were lying. “Lacy and I are going apartment hunting tomorrow morning.”Evan’s arm slowly dropped to his side. “Tomorrow?” he repeated.“Yeah!” Avery chirped, completely oblivious to the heaviness in his voice. She picked up one of the lists and waved it excitedly. “We already looked at a few online. There’s this cute two-bedroom near campus with huge windows and a balcony. Lacy says we can decorate it however we want.”Evan watched her pace around the living room, her excitement bubbling over in every movement.She looked so young. So alive.And suddenly the thought of the house being empty without her laughter made his chest feel tight.“You really thought this through,” he said quietly.Avery nodded enthusiastically. “Of course! We’ve been planning it for weeks.”She walked over and plopp

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