Semua Bab A Bride For The Disabled CEO: Bab 1 - Bab 8

CALISTA—SIX YEARS LATERThe plane landed with a soft thud, jolting me out of my thoughts. I looked out the window, watching as New York’s skyline came into view. Six years. It had been six long years since I left.Beside me, my son, stirred, rubbing his sleepy eyes. I reached over, brushing back his dark, tousled hair. “We’re here, sweetheart,” I whispered, smiling softly.He blinked up at me, his hazel eyes, totally not mine, probably his father, that it made my chest ache.“Mommy, are we going to see Aunt Lila now?” he asked, his small voice full of excitement.“Yes, baby. She’s waiting for us at the airport,” I replied, unbuckling his seatbelt.I hadn’t told anyone about him—not my family, not anyone except Lila. My best friend had been my rock through everything, and now, she was the only one I trusted enough to help me start this new chapter.The moment we stepped into the arrivals area, I spotted Lila waving frantically, her face breaking into a wide grin.“Calista!” she called,

CALISTAThe courthouse was stark and cold, the fluorescent lights casting an unforgiving glow over the sterile surroundings. I sat on a bench outside the courtroom, my hands clenched in my lap. Beside me, Howard Adams, my adoptive father, stood rigidly, his arms crossed over his chest.“You better not embarrass the family, Calista,” he said, his tone sharp enough to slice through steel.I didn’t respond. What could I say? I had already been forced into this sham of a marriage, cornered into salvaging a situation I hadn’t created. My stomach churned, anxiety threatening to unravel me as the reality of what lay ahead pressed down on my chest.“Miss Adams?”A man in a sleek suit stepped out of the courtroom, adjusting his glasses. His tone was clipped, professional. “Mr. Dario is ready for you. Please follow me.”I stood, my legs shaky but determined. Howard trailed behind, his footsteps heavy with judgment.The assistant led us into the courtroom, and my eyes were immediately drawn to t

CALISTAThe soft hues of dawn filtered into the room, but the beauty of the morning did nothing to soothe my restless heart. Sleep had eluded me all night. My mind replayed the events of the past few days like a broken record—Cassius’s cold demeanor, the mansion’s suffocating luxury, and, most of all, the aching void left by my son’s absence.Aaron’s face haunted my thoughts. His cheeky grin, the sparkle in his eyes, the way his little arms wrapped around my neck—it was unbearable to be away from him.By morning, I made my decision. I needed to see him.Hours later, I stood at Lila’s front door, my palms damp with nerves. Before I could knock, the door swung open, and there he was—my little ball of energy, sprinting toward me with a wide grin.“Mummy!” Aaron’s voice rang with pure joy as he flung his arms around my legs.“Aaron!” I bent down, scooping him into my arms and holding him close. Tears stung my eyes as I kissed his forehead. “I missed you so much, sweetheart.”“I missed you

CALISTA The dull ache in my head was the first thing I noticed as I blinked against the morning light filtering through the curtains. My eyes burned from crying all night, and my body felt heavy, weighed down by exhaustion and emotional turmoil. I hadn’t slept. How could I, when the past twelve hours had flipped my life upside down? My throat was sore and my heart felt like it had been shredded. But there was one thing that still mattered, one thing that kept me going even when the world around me seemed to crumble—Aaron. Pushing aside the blanket, I swung my legs over the side of the bed and stood, though my knees wobbled beneath me. My reflection in the mirror caught my attention, and I almost didn’t recognize the woman staring back. My hair was a tangled mess, and my face was blotchy and pale. But I didn’t care. Aaron needed me, and I needed him. I hurried out of the room, my bare feet padding against the cold floor. “Aaron?” I called, my voice hoarse and cracking. There w