Semua Bab Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Elena’s gaze flickered to where Naomi held onto him, then back to his face.Her heart clenched, but she forced herself to remain composed.Naomi’s lips curled into a triumphant smile, her chin tilting up ever so slightly as she looked Elena straight in the eye provocatively.“What a coincidence, Elena. We were about to contact you.” Naomi drawled.“Lucas and I are getting married,” she announced, her voice light, as if she were sharing the happiest news. “And we wanted to customize our wedding rings. So, I was hoping you would help us with it. What do you think?”Hearing this, Elena’s heart turned cold.She cast a glance at Lucas, searching for something, anything, in his expression.But he remained impassive, hidden behind those dark sunglasses.Turning back to Naomi, Elena’s voice was calm, distant. “You can contact my assistant for that.”Naomi’s lips c

“Naomi is a lesbian.”Elena froze.“She likes women,” Lucas continued, his tone flat, almost resigned. “Her family found out about her relationship. They threatened to cut her off, take away everything she built, unless she married me.”Earlier, he didn’t reveal it because it wasn’t his place to talk about other people’s affairs.However, now he realized that he would only dig his own grave if he didn’t come out clean.Elena felt the weight of his words settle in her chest, pressing down like a boulder.Naomi… liked women. And her own family had used that against her.Forced her into a marriage she never wanted.Elena swallowed hard. “So, you married her to protect her.”Lucas nodded. “It was a way out for both of us. And once the deal was done, we ended it. No harm, no foul.”Lucas had played his cards well.Naomi got her inher

The officiant smiled at the couple before him as he began the vows.“Lucas Evans, do you take Elena Walker to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love her, honor her, and stand by her side through all of life’s joys and challenges, for as long as you both shall live?”Lucas tightened his grip on Elena’s hands, his gaze locked onto hers. “I do. With everything I am and everything I will ever be, I take Elena as my wife. In this life and any life beyond it, I will love, protect, and cherish her.”The officiant then turned to her.“Elena Walker, do you take Lucas Evans to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love him, honor him, and stand by his side through all of life’s joys and challenges, for as long as you both shall live?”Elena swallowed, blinking away the sudden sting in her eyes. “I do. With my heart, my soul, and everything in between, I take Lucas as my husband. No matter what life brings, no ma

Upon arrival, before heading to their own home, they made their way to the Evans estate to meet the elders.At the end of the dinner, the head chef stepped forward. “Young Madam personally prepared this special dessert for the family. Please enjoy.”The maids placed small plates in front of each person.A delicate chocolate soufflé sat in the center, garnished with fresh berries and a light dusting of powdered sugar.Everyone turned to Elena in surprise.“Elena, dear, you shouldn’t tire yourself with these trivial things. You’re the lady of the house now. Leave these tasks to the chefs,” Jane said with a kind yet slightly disapproving tone.Elena, however, smiled warmly. “I actually enjoy cooking,” she replied. “And since this is my first dinner at my in-laws’ home, I wanted to make something for the family with my own hands.”Her words, spoken with sincerity, softened Jane&rs

The question hung in the air.Isabella froze.She hesitated before replying. “T-Three years after Billy rescued me.”Lucas stared at her, unmoving.Then his lips curled into a mocking smirk.“Eighteen years,” he repeated slowly. “You remembered everything for eighteen years… and yet, you never came back?”Isabella’s face turned pale.Her hands trembled as she tried to explain, “Lucas… I—”“Why?” Lucas cut her off, his voice rising with suppressed anger. “Why did you let me suffer alone? Why did you let me believe you were dead?”Tears welled up in Isabella’s eyes. “I… I was afraid. I didn’t know how to face you… or my family. I thought you’d hate me.”Lucas let out a bitter laugh, his heart aching with years of suppressed pain.“Hate you? I spent my entire childhood longing for you.